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1. 000 ees 95 Adjusting the volume ns euda rea yra ec ete teens 96 Recording and playing audio 0 2 aaua eee 99 Playing audio and video files with the Windows Media Player 101 Using S PDIF digital audio 0 0 eee 102 Changing modules 0 0 cece eee 104 Using the disc drive 2 2 eee eee 108 Identifying drive types 0 eee 108 Inserting a CD or DVD 0 0 ccc eee 110 List ning to GDS acc ae a Nake ee ey ek ean PAULL ein ta i ee 112 Using MUSICMATCH 0 000 c eee eee 114 Playing GDS caer aaa hated a ay Roasts aaa e AED tana aaa a GA a a iene 114 Creating MP3 music files anaana aua 116 Editing track information oaa e ak a aA A a aa 118 Building a music library 0 2 0 eee eae 119 Changing the music library display settings 00000ea eee 120 Listening to Internet radio 00 ee eee 121 Using advanced features 0 0 0c eet 121 Playing a DVD riere A E AAE E ARA a A E 122 Creating CDs and DVDs using Nero Express 2 000 cece ee eaee 123 Creating a data CD or DVD 2 2 2 0 ee 124 Copying a CD or DVD 0 tee 128 Copying music tracks 0000 ttt 131 Creatinga music CD anaa a ate a eee 134 Advanced features asi cx a RS he eS he ea 138 Using the optional diskette drive 1 2 eee 139 Using the memory card reader 0 0 00 c eee eee 140 Memory card typeS
2. ta E E EAEE eee 140 Inserting a memory card et eee 141 Using the memory card reader externally 200002 ee eee 142 Connecting a digital camera 2 2 0 000 ccc tenes 143 Connecting a digital video camera 0 0 ccc tenes 144 Editing videos and creating video DVDs 0 0c cee eee 145 Viewing the display on a projector or monitor 000 c eee eee eee 146 Using extended desktop 0 eee ae 148 Viewing the display on a television 0 0 0 cee eee 148 8 Managing Power 0000 e cece eee eee eee eee 151 Monitoring the battery charge 0 0 eee tee 152 Recharging the battery eesse ra browse soda E NE EERE ia lesa doad eee ES 153 Recalibrating the battery Main or secondary 0 cece eee eee eee 154 Ghanging batteries ii granie ria aa eh ieee dle Bal ee ogy gana ete geile 155 Replacing the main battery 0 0 cee eae 155 Installing a secondary battery 0 eee 158 Extending battery life rise eea anaa e eee 161 Conserving battery power 0 0 c eee eee 161 Using alternate power SOUrCES 20 cea 161 Changing power modes 0 0 0 c eects 162 Changing power settings 0 0 cect ett 163 Changing the power scheme 00 ccc cece e eee eee 163 Changing alarm options 0 0 0 cette 165 Changing advanced settings 0c cee eee eee 166 Activating and using Hibernate
3. 0 0 0 e ec tees 69 Printing a COCUMENT 3 c2 ce ccs ata ad wa ek eke Bene a eae 70 SHOMGUIS Daiji Ga ea ee hee LP ed Bade Bees 71 Using the Internet 2 2 anaana anaana eee 73 Learning about the Internet 0 0 2 eee ee 74 Setting up an Internet account 00 0 c cee 75 Accessing your Internet account 0000 0c eee eee eee eee 76 Using the World Wide Web 0 e eet eee 77 Connecting to a Website 0 cee tees 78 Downloading filles 0 0 cece tee 79 smg e maes gers ages eta a eee eee 2 eee eA eee hp ee ee Aa 80 Sending e Mall srir ree sce date pe aes a ak eee a ee ela eae Ree cele a 80 Checking your e mail 0 0 00 cee 81 Sending and Receiving Faxes 00 e eee e eee eee 83 Installing and configuring Fax 0 tees 84 UmStalliigy FAX ssatina y eN apie ack Gee Sede R ENE ees EEAS 84 Gontiguring Fax asasi naaa ai a a sis de erie AE bale 3 85 Sending a simple fax igras stana a o a E o EAN eens 87 Setting up your cover page template 0 ce eae 89 Faxing from programs se sraa rei aa En AT EREN EAE EEN EE eee 90 Faxing a scanned document 0 0 cee ee tees 90 Receiving and viewing a fax 0 0c eee eee 91 Canceling a taxs iaaa uaa dead day A E es ig tdur gee wet hah Bee a iG 91 Automatically retry sending a fax 0 0 ee eee 92 Automatically cancelling a fax 0 0 ect eee 93 Using Multimedia
4. 36 www gateway com Using the optional fingerprint reader Enrolling your fingerprints Before you can use the features of the fingerprint reader you must enroll your fingerprints so your notebook can identify you Tips amp Tricks You can enroll up to ten fingerprints for a single user account You can enroll additional people s fingerprints by creating additional user accounts For more information ag see Adding and modifying user accounts on page 189 gt To enroll your fingerprints Click Start Protector Suite QL then click Welcome 2 Click Enroll Now The User Enrollment wizard opens 3 Type your Windows password then click Next The Enrollment Hints screen appears 4 Ifyou want to run the TouchStrip Tutorial leave the Run interactive tutorial checkbox selected then click Next The TouchStrip Tutorial runs For more information see Running the TouchStrip Tutorial on page 36 After you have completed the tutorial the Enrollment screen appears OR If you do not want to run the TouchStrip Tutorial click to uncheck the Run interactive tutorial checkbox then click Next The Enrollment screen appears 5 Click the button above the finger you are enrolling A new box appears with three empty circles in it 6 swipe your finger A sample will be created and is indicated by afingerprint icon in one of the circles 7 Repeat Step 6 two more times Using the fingerprint reader features For m
5. Changing the touchpad and pointing device settings on page 186 Important Attaching a PS 2 mouse to your notebook or optional port replicator may turn off the pointing device Replacing the EZ Point pointing device cap The cap on the pointing device is removable If the cap becomes worn or damaged remove the cap from the stick and replace it with one of the spares included with your notebook If you need to purchase additional caps visit the Accessory Store at accessories gateway com www gateway com 35 Chapter 2 Getting Started Using the optional fingerprint reader Your notebook may include the optional fingerprint reader that provides enhanced security and convenience Features include m Secure logon to Windows and fast user switching between user accounts m Password bank feature which records and replays passwords used in Windows and Web based applications m A safeor folder for storing encrypted files that only a user with a matching fingerprint can access Boot level security that requires a fingerprint authentication before the system will boot to Windows Running the TouchStrip Tutorial Before using the fingerprint reader the first time you should run the TouchStrip Tutorial which teaches you the correct method to use the fingerprint reader gt To run the TouchStrip Tutorial 1 Click Start Protector Suite QL then click TouchStrip Tutorial 2 Click Next to proceed through the tutorial
6. 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories then click WordPad Microsoft WordPad starts and a blank document opens D Decument WordPad BaZuUu d 6 2 Begin composing your document Use the menus and toolbar buttons at the top of the window to format the document 67 Chapter 4 Using Windows Saving a document After you create a document you need to save it if you want to use it later gt To save a document 1 Click File then click Save The Save As dialog box opens 2 Click the arrow button to open the Save in list then click the folder where you want to save the file If you do not see the folder you want browse through the folders listed below the Savein list 3 Type a new file name in the File name box 4 Click Save Help and For more information about saving documents click Start Support then click Help and Support Type the keyword saving in the Search box Search E then click the arrow 68 www gateway com Working with documents Opening a document To view revise or print an existing document first you need to open it Open the document in the program that it was created in gt To open a document 1 Start the program 2 Click File then click Open 3 Click the arrow button to open the Look in list then click the folder you want to open If you do not see the folder you want browse through the folders listed below the Look in list Look in list Eie name cenci
7. Click File then click Save As The Save As dialog box opens Name the recording specify the location where you want to save the recording then click Save The recording is saved 99 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia gt To play an audio recording in Sound Recorder 1 Open the Sound Recorder 2 Click File then click Open The Open dialog box opens 3 Click the file you want to play then click Open 4 Play the file by clicking p play then stop playing the file by clicking m stop Help and For more information about making or playing an audio Support recording click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword recording audio or playing audio in D the Search box Search E then click the arrow 100 Playing audio and video files with the Windows Media Player Playing audio and video files with the Windows Media Player The Windows Media Player can play several types of audio and video files including WAV MIDI MP3 AU AVI and MPEG formats For moreinformation about the using the Windows M edia Player click Help gt To play a file using the Windows Media Player Click Start All Programs then click Windows Media Player The Windows M edia Player opens Video file information Video screen ww gateway com 101 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia 2 Click File then click Open The Open dialog box opens Important If the menu bar does not appear click the show menu bar O button 3 C
8. Installing programs playing audio CDs playing DVDs accessing data recording music and data to CD R or CD RW discs and recording video and data to DVD R or DVD RW discs For more information see Creating CDs and DVDs using Nero Express on page 123 Note To know which type of recordable DVD discs your drive can use check your notebook specifications For more information see Finding your specifications on page 13 Installing programs playing audio CDs playing DVDs accessing data recording music and data to CD R or CD RW discs and recording video and data to DVD R DVD RW or DVD RAM discs For more information see Creating CDs and DVDs using Nero Express on page 123 Note To know which type of recordable DVD discs your drive can use check your notebook specifications For more information see Finding your specifications on page 13 109 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia If your drive has this logo This is your drive Use your drive for type Combination Installing programs playing audio diset DVD DVD R RW CD RW CDs playing DVDs accessing data 5 recording music and data to CD R or CD RW discs and recording video and data to DVD R DVD RW DVD R or DVD RW discs For more information see Creating CDs and DVDs using Nero Express on page 123 RAIE RW R DVD ReWritable Note To know which type of recordable DVD discs your drive can use check your notebook
9. Troubleshooting m Make sure that the volume control on your notebook is turned up For more information see System key combinations on page 28 m Make sure that the Windows volume control is turned up For more information see Adjusting the volume on page 96 m Make sure that Mute controls are turned off For more information about the mute setting see System key combinations on page 28 or Adjusting the volume on page 96 m Make sure that headphones are not plugged into the headphone jack For the location of the headphone jack see Left side on page 3 and Back on page 246 m If you are using powered speakers make sure that they are plugged in and turned on m Clean the disc For more information see Cleaning CDs or DVDs on page 256 m Your notebook may be experiencing some temporary memory problems Shut down and restart your notebook m Reinstall the audio device drivers For more information see Reinstalling device drivers on page 224 A DVD movie will not play m Make sure that the label or side you want to play is facing up then try again m Make sure that you havea DVD drive See Identifying drive types on page 108 for more information m TheDVD drive may not beinserted completely into the modular bay Press the module into the bay then try to access the disc again m Shut down and restart your notebook Clean the DVD For more information see Cleani
10. m If you want to create an account for someone but you do not want that user to have full access to your notebook be sure to make that account limited Remember that limited accounts may not be able to install some older programs m f a program or peripheral device is installed in one account it may not be available in other accounts If this happens install the program or device in the accounts that need it m Files created in one account are not accessible from other accounts unless the files are stored in the Shared Documents folder The Shared Documents folder is accessible from all accounts on that computer and from other computers on the network gt To add delete or modify user accounts 1 Click Start then click Control Panel 2 Click Double click the User Accounts icon The User Accounts window opens 3 Follow the on screen instructions to add delete or modify a user account Help and For more information about user accounts click Start then Support click Help and Support Type the keyword user accounts in the Search box Search then click the arrow 189 Chapter 10 Customizing Your Gateway 450 gt To switch user accounts 1 Click Start then click Log Off The Log Off Windows dialog box opens Log Off Windows g Switch User 2 Click Switch User The Windows Welcome screen opens 3 Click the user account that you want to use When you switch between user accounts any programs that were
11. page 114 gt To play a CD 1 Insert a CD into the disc drive Important If the disc drive is not in the modular bay you need to swap modules For more information about swapping modules Ay see Changing modules on page 104 2 If adialog box opens with a list of CD players click Windows Media Player The Windows M edia Player opens OR If a dialog box does not open with a list of CD players click Start All Programs then click Windows Media Player The Windows M edia Player opens 112 Listening to CDs 3 When the media player opens click p play sa i i il Stop Volume Previous Next If you do not hear sound or you want to change the volume Adjusting the volume on page 96 Help and For more information about playing CDs click Start then Support click Help and Support Type the keyword playing CDs in the Search box Search IE then click the arrow 113 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia Using MUSICMATCH Using MUSICMATCH you can Play music CDs Create MP3 music files from your music CDs Edit music track information Use your music files to build a music library Listen to Internet Radio For more information on using MUSICMATCH see its online help Playing CDs You can use MUSICMATCH to play music CDs Important Some music CDs have copy protection software You may l not be able to play these discs on your notebook gt To play a music CD 1 To have MUSICMATCH automati
12. You installed a PC Card and now your notebook is having problems m Thecard isincorrectly inserted Eject the card and reinsert it with the label side up For more information see Adding and removing a PC Card on page 232 m Make sure that you have correctly installed required software for the PC Card For more information see your PC Card s documentation m Make sure that the PC Card you installed is not causing a system resource conflict For more information on resource conflicts see Device installation on page 257 Ports Interface The notebook does not recognize the PC Card m Thecard isincorrectly inserted Eject the card and re insert it with the label side up For more information see Adding and removing a PC Card on page 232 The notebook does not recognize a USB or 1394 peripheral device m The peripheral device is not connected to the notebook correctly Check the connection cable and be sure it is inserted in the correct port on the notebook and the peripheral device m The correct driver is not built into Windows XP Use the device s installation CD or check the manufacturer s Web site for the correct driver 270 Troubleshooting Power Your notebook is not working on AC power m Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected correctly to your notebook For more information see Connecting the AC adapter on page 19 m If your notebook is plugged into a surge protector make sure that
13. backing up 217 copying 59 71 cutting 59 71 deleting 53 61 71 212 downloading 79 finding 62 64 moving 59 opening 33 34 53 pasting 59 71 recovering 61 renaming 71 searching for 62 64 198 transferring 171 198 troubleshooting 260 types 198 viewing list 57 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 198 finding files and folders 62 64 198 Help and Support topics 43 specifications 13 Firewire port 3 40 144 145 floppy disk See diskette Fn key 27 28 folders copying 59 71 creating 58 cutting 59 71 deleting 53 61 71 finding 62 64 moving 59 opening 33 34 57 pasting 59 71 recovering 61 renaming 71 searching for 62 64 viewing list 57 fragmentation 215 function keys 27 G game multi player 193 Gateway eSupport 13 model number 8 11 serial number 11 13 Web address 47 Web site 47 gateway your way dial up server 266 H hard drive backing up files 217 bay 8 checking for errors 213 checking for free space 211 defragmenting 215 deleting files and folders 212 indicator 25 installing 104 239 replacing 239 scanning for errors 213 second hard drive 5 104 troubleshooting 260 269 headphone jack 3 247 help button 30 online 46 using 42 Help and Support 42 searching 43 starting 42 Using your computer link 42 Hibernate mode 162 167 troubleshooting 272 home office network 191 hot swapping 40 232 hyperlinks 77 l i Link port 3 40 144 145 IEEE 1394 port 3 40 144 145 IEEE 802 11 creating
14. on page 234 3 Turn off your notebook and disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables 4 Disconnect your notebook from the optional port replicator see Using the Gateway 450 Port Replicator on page 243 5 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up 6 Remove the main and secondary batteries For more information see Changing batteries on page 155 239 Chapter 15 Upgrading Your Gateway 450 7 Remove the hard drive kit screw Screw 9 If your new hard drive already includes the hard drive kit bracket go to Step 14 OR If you need to move the hard drive kit bracket from your old hard drive kit to your new hard drive go to Step 10 240 www gateway com Replacing the hard drive 10 Remove the two screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive kit bracket Screw Screw www gateway com 241 Chapter 15 Upgrading Your Gateway 450 12 Insert the new drive into the bracket so the screw holes line up and the plastic strip on the top of the bracket is positioned as shown Plastic strip TEA TTT EN ee ee iz i y 13 Replace the two screws that secure the bracket to the drive 14 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook 15 Replace the screw that secures the hard drive kit to your notebook 16 Insert the batteries and turn your notebook over 17 Reconnect the optional port replicator 18 Connect the power adapter and modem and network cables then tur
15. printer 4 6 246 projector 146 PS 2 6 246 PS 2 keyboard 6 246 PS 2 mouse 6 246 S PDIF 247 scanner 4 246 serial 6 40 246 speaker 3 247 SVideo out 149 246 Toslink digital audio 247 troubleshooting 270 TV out 6 USB 4 40 246 VGA 7 146 246 video camera 3 144 145 video out 6 Zip drive 4 246 copying CD 128 data CD 128 data DVD 128 files and folders 59 71 297 music CD 128 music tracks 131 text and graphics 71 copyright notice 293 creating CD label 138 data CD 124 data DVD 124 desktop icons 54 desktop shortcuts 54 documents 67 DVD label 138 folders 58 movies 144 MP3 files 116 music CD 134 music files 116 video DVD 145 Customer Service Accounting 277 Sales 277 Warranty 277 cutting files and folders 59 71 text and graphics 71 D default printer 272 defragmenting hard drive 215 deleting files and folders 53 61 62 71 212 desktop adding icons 54 adding shortcuts 54 adjusting settings 176 changing background 180 changing color depth 176 changing color scheme 179 changing number of colors 176 selecting screen saver 182 using 52 53 using Start menu 53 device drivers 298 See drivers dialing codes 170 digital audio using 102 digital audio S PDIF jack 247 digital camera connecting 143 serial port 6 246 USB port 4 246 digital photography connecting a digital camera 143 digital video camera connecting 144 IEEE 1394 port 3 directional k
16. 2 00 e eee te te tees 260 Hard VO ineo dere cape e a ne A arlene greet Aa Bence AE Sat angen 260 Internets eroa Suet s Gia aes agape eA e date eee hd VA A ad hua 261 Keyboard tien ea ea pe ae ae a ee 263 MEMO oda a gE ee tl Sadie Merit tees nie Lee Ne stig 2 263 Memory card reader 000 e eee eee eens 264 Modem dialup mc cnes ebae Deeg i abe dea ds Hed oon oes bebe nae ead 264 MOUSE urena het dm acne EE dd REA ct E LEN EE ES 268 NeIWOTKS ira ua EAEE ee A kaa a a TEE a A T A 269 Operating system 0 0 cee teens 269 Passwords eii fdwietly pee ted nee dd mee hewed aoe 8 he sates aes i 270 POG AS 5 6 tented craks as chews ath Sects aches ra a a Era linen ce enews ah 270 Ports Interface ania a pated E a Pca eae pelea aries gy 270 POWER Airra eid tetrad ht geae 8 lene ase E O AA EE ded dete a 271 PMO ualer teeter peri s DE E A haem thet pats Had Mey bane 272 SOUNA tet fcc teeta ern Apher an eaten a fet he Cesare E tacts et aocen A a once ce A 274 Touchpad or pointing device cee es 274 VIOO eaa N ri terse do ductietediec sath even Sotagababeacpre does Ma Tat nach wads SioctaTa Nah tach ee fae aiahh tack ale 275 Telephone supposer eee ieee Eee lee eae a eens CEM ee eet ne 276 Before calling Gateway Technical Support 20000 eae 276 Telephone numbers errta a cee eee ees 277 Tutoring anid training errara aE Sia Wied ee Pa A we 278 SEIMEI arc raa ages eee a eet ERE ald eo eek peas ag 278 TUO mere teaei c
17. Click Start All Programs Burn a CD or Data DVD Nero Programs then click Nero Express Nero Express opens 2 Insert a blank writable CD into your recordable disc drive 3 If adialog box opens click Take no action then click OK 4 Move your pointer over Music then click one of the following options m Audio CD to create a music CD that will play on all CD players Nero Express converts MP3 and WMA files to Audio CD format m Audio and Data CD to create a CD that contains tracks and data files You can play the music files in a CD player and you can view all files on your notebook m MP3 Disc to create a CD using MP3 files You can play the CD on your notebook or a player that supports MP3 files m WMA disc to create a CD using WMA files You can play the CD on your notebook or a player that supports WMA files Creating CDs and DVDs using Nero Express The screen you use to add files opens My Audio CO a ea a E S had re or trom Audo aie ad Total time 1 ni TE 1 TNN P m E i 1 i RIE Sa et ain www gateway com 135 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia 5 Click Add The Select Files and Folders dialog box opens Select Files and Folders Location B My Documents Desktop Name My Computer E Mpy eBooks My Documents a My Music Folder details My Pict My Documents a y Pictures File Folder Modified 6 2 2003 10 25 45 AM Ls A File types an formats wave wav wave
18. Communications Fax then click Fax Console The Fax Console opens 2 Click Outbox then right click the fax you want to cancel oO Click Delete to cancel the fax 4 Click Yes 91 Chapter 6 Sending and Receiving Faxes Automatically retry sending a fax You can set up Fax so it continues to try sending your fax if the receiving fax machine is busy Important Fax is automatically set up to retry three times at ten minute intervals gt To automatically retry sending a fax Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens 2 f your Control Panel isin Category View click Printers and Other Hardware Click View installed printers or fax printers The Printers and Faxes window opens OR If your Control Panel isin Classic View double click the Printers and Faxes icon The Printers and Faxes window opens Right click Fax then click Properties The Fax Properties dialog box opens Click the Devices tab then click Properties The Modem dialog box opens Specify the number of retries and the amount of time between retries oO oo ff WO Click OK 92 Automatically cancelling a fax Automatically cancelling a fax If your notebook tried to send a fax and failed to connect to a fax machine you can automatically cancel a failed fax a To automatically cancel a failed fax 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens 2 If your Control Panel is in Categ
19. Fies of oe Bich Text Foma Af 4 Doubleclick the document file name The document opens Help and For more information about opening documents click Support Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword opening files in the Search box Search E then click the arrow www gateway com 69 Chapter 4 Using Windows Printing a document To print a document you must have a printer connected to your notebook or have access to anetwork printer For moreinformation about installing or using your printer see the printer documentation gt To print a document 1 Make sure that the printer is turned on and loaded with paper 2 Start the program and open the document 3 Click File then click Print The Print dialog box opens 4 Set the print options then click OK The document prints Help and For more information about printing documents click Support Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword printing in the Search box D Search E then click the arrow 70 Shortcuts Shortcuts The following table shows a few shortcuts that you can use in Windows and almost all programs that run in Windows For more information about shortcuts see your Windows or program documentation To Copy a file folder text or graphic Cut a file folder text or graphic Paste a file folder text or graphic Select multiple items in a list or window Select multiple adjacent items in a list or window Permanently d
20. Search then click the arrow Protecting your notebook from viruses gt To scan for viruses 1 Click Start All Programs Norton AntiVirus then click Norton AntiVirus 2003 Norton AntiVirus opens M Horten Antivirus Notion amv System Status Urgent attention amp isty d Soca ty ta memg hema os Scan for aoid viruses e Emai Scanning seret Biochng ra System Scari Vin Deaan Sence AY Vius Oetni ons S1020 crmccrpton Barace yen AY acetic LiveUpdate t Norton nti Virus 203 2 Click Scan for Viruses F Harten Act Pir we Mitma oaa Scan for Viruses taty Tast n4 Bran my computer Gran af remowanie aves Scan drives Gran Rigens a E Sean at topey acn 3 a g ican fee Scan 3 Click the type of scan you want to make in the Scan for Viruses area then under Actions click Scan www gateway com 209 Chapter 13 Maintaining Your Gateway 450 gt To remove a virus 1 If Norton AntiVirus finds a virus follow all on screen instructions to remove the virus 2 Turn off your notebook and leave it off for at least 30 seconds 3 Turn on your notebook and rescan for the virus gt To update Norton AntiVirus 1 Make sure that you are connected to the Internet 2 Click Start All Programs Norton AntiVirus then click LiveUpdate Norton AntiVirus The LiveUpdate wizard opens 3 Follow the on screen instructions to update your Norton AntiVirus program
21. 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 you plan on taking your AC power adapter also take a single plug 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 or power inverter Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter m To find AC power outlets in airports look for them next to support pillars in large areas such as boarding gates and under banks of telephones 161 Chapter 8 Managing Power Changing power modes You can use the following power modesto lengthen the life of your notebook s battery m Standby while your notebook isin Standby it switches to a low power state where devices such as the display 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 your notebook it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open when you activated Hibernate mode For moreinformation on using Hibernate mode see Activating and using Hibernate mode on page 167 Using power saving modes Always save your work before using Standby mode In Standby mode
22. dialog box opens 3 Edit Track Tag s EJ Track Elenamefs General Lyrica Notes Bos Moe Steve Miler Band Srryhovn mp3 Track Tte Track Number Swingtown 01 Ania Steve Miler Band Alun Gomes Hts 1974 1978 Gerre genre v Preference None Ad Copy to Cipboars Paste from Cipdoard Select All Load Album Remove At Supe Tsogng Lag From Filename Lookup Tags the C Documents and Setting admanitteator My Documents My juac Steve Mier Bard Greatest His 1974 1979 Steve Miler Bard 118 www gateway com Using MUSICMATCH 5 Enter information such as track title lead artist album and genre 6 Click OK The new track information appears in the MUSICMATCH playlist music library and recorder window Building a music library 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 MP3 files from the tracks on your music CD MUSICMATCH automatically adds these files to your music library Dragging and Dropping Drag and drop files from Windows Explorer or your desktop to the music library Downloading files from the Internet When you are connected to the Internet MP3 files that you download are automatically added to your music library Caution During the download process MP3
23. radio approval authorities prior to your trip for any restrictions on the use of a wireless device in the destination country m If your notebook came equipped with an internal embedded wireless device see Safety Regulatory and Legal Information on page 281 for general wireless regulatory guidelines m 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 11a IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 11g communication devices are examples of devices which use wireless to communicate For instructions on how to turn off your wireless device see Turning your wireless Ethernet emitter on or off on page 196 Files m Copy your working files from your desktop computer to your notebook before you travel m f you need to access your desktop computer files from your notebook while traveling set up your desktop computer for remote access Contact your network administrator for more information about remote access m Take extra recordable media for transferring files between computers and backing up files Security m Get alocking cable for your notebook so you can attach a cable lock and leave your notebook in your hotel room while you are away m 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
24. specifications For more information see Finding your specifications on page 13 Inserting a CD or DVD Eject button Activity indicator Manual eject hole Important Some music CDs have copy protection software You may not be able to play these discs on your notebook 110 Using the disc drive gt To insert a CD or DVD 1 Press the eject button on the disc drive After the disc tray opens slightly pull the tray completely open Important If the disc drive is not in the modular bay you need to swap modules For more information about swapping modules see Changing modules on page 104 2 Placethediscin thetray with thelabel 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 sides place the disc so the name of the side you want to play is facing up 3 Push the tray in until it is closed 111 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia Listening to CDs You can use the disc drive on your notebook to listen to music CDs Important Some music CDs have copy protection software You may l not be able to play these discs on your notebook Use the Windows M edia Player to listen to CDs For more information about using the Windows M edia Player click Help You can also use MUSICMATCH to listen to CDs For more information see Using MUSICMATCH on
25. wav t vi 6 Browseto the folder that contains the files you want to add You can click the arrow to open the Location list then click a drive or folder or you can click foldersin the Name list Press and hold the CTRL key to select multiple files 7 Click Add You can continue to select files and click Add 8 After you select all your files click Finished 136 www gateway com 9 10 11 12 13 14 Creating CDs and DVDs using Nero Express Click Next The Final Burn Settings screen opens Nero Express Final Burn Settings Click Burn to start the recording process Tinent recorder D HLDT ST RW DVD GCC 4240N CD R RW Title CD TEXT Artist CD TEXT Writing speed 24x 3 800KB s OOOO Number of copies 1 Click the arrow to open the Current recorder list then click your recordable disc drive Click Burn The Burning Process screen opens and Nero Express burns the files to the CD When a message tells you that the recording is complete click OK Click Next to return the main Nero Express screen Click Exit www gateway com 137 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia Advanced features 138 In addition to Nero Express you can use m Nero BackitUp to create a backup of files on your hard drive then use BackltUp to restore the files you backed up in case of a hard drive failure virus or other problem Nero CD DVD Speed to test your disc drives for transfer rates load
26. your notebook reduces or turns off the power to most devices except memory However the information in memory is not saved to the hard drive If power is interrupted the information is lost When in Hibernate mode your notebook saves all memory information to the hard drive then turns the power completely off If your notebook and you want to _ then is On Enter Standby mode Press FN STANDBY OR Close the LCD panel On Enter Hibernate mode Click Start then click Turn Off Computer Press must be activated and hold SHIFT then click Hibernate In Standby or Exit Standby or Press the power button Hibernate mode Hibernate mode 162 Changing power settings Changing power settings You can change the function of the power button Standby system 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 display or hard drive is automatically turned off You can select one of the defined power schemes or create a custom power scheme Important The processor installed in your notebook may use Intel SpeedStep technology to conserve battery power A SpeedStep equipped processor can change its operating speed according to the power s
27. 96 troubleshooting 274 307 Sound Recorder making audio recordings 99 playing file 99 speakers built in 2 jack 3 247 specifications 13 SpeedStep technology 163 Standby troubleshooting 272 Standby mode 23 28 162 Standby system key 28 Start button 53 Start menu 53 starting notebook 22 programs 33 34 53 startup password 171 static electricity 234 status indicators 9 battery charge 2 152 Caps Lock 25 diskette drive 25 drive activity 25 DVD 25 DVD CD RW 25 DVD R RW 25 hard drive 25 memory card reader 25 modular drive 25 numeric keypad 25 28 Pad Lock 25 28 power 2 Scroll Lock 25 28 streaming audio and video 193 support tool PC Doctor 253 surge protector 21 Suspend 28 S Video out jack 149 246 system identification label 8 11 system keys 27 combinations 28 308 T taskbar 53 Technical Support 277 technical support automated troubleshooting 277 eSupport 13 FaxBack support 277 resources 276 Technical Support 277 tips before contacting 276 tutorial service 277 telephone acoustic handset coupler 170 automatically canceling fax 93 canceling fax 91 configuring Fax 85 installing Fax 84 line protector 170 line tester 170 receiving and viewing faxes 91 retrying fax 92 sending fax 87 sending faxes from program 90 sending scanned image fax 90 setting up fax cover page template 89 using Fax 83 telephone support 276 television playing DVD on 148 TV out jack 6 148 viewing display on 148 testing CD dr
28. Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Network and Internet Connections The Network and Intenet Connections window opens 2 Click Double click Network Connections The Network Connections window opens 3 Right click Wireless Network Connection then click Enable to turn on wireless Ethernet or click Disable to turn off wireless Ethernet For more information For more information about purchasing equipment for your home or office Ethernet network discuss your particular needs with your Gateway representative In addition several books and Internet sites are dedicated to networking for example www homenethelp com See these sources for more information about networking your home or office with wired or wireless Ethernet 196 Moving From Your Old Computer If your new notebook 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 Read this chapter to learn about Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Transferring Files Transferring Internet Settings Installing your old printer or scanner Installing your old programs 197 Chapter 12 Moving From Your Old Computer Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard You can move your data files and personal settings such as display Internet and e mail setting
29. In My Computer or Windows Explorer click the files or folders that you want to delete For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders see Shortcuts on page 71 If you cannot find the file you want to delete see Searching for files on page 64 2 Click File then click Delete Windows moves the files and folders to the Recycle Bin Help and For more information about deleting files and folders click Support Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword deleting files and folders in the Q Search box Search IE then click the arrow 61 Chapter 4 Using Windows gt To recover files or folders from the Recycle Bin 1 Doubleclick 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 Click the files or folders that you want to restore For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders see Shortcuts on page 71 3 Click File then click Restore Windows returns the deleted files or folders to their original locations gt 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 Doubleclick the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop The Recycle Bin window opens 2 Click File then click Empty Recycle Bin Windows asks you if you are sure that you want to empty the bin 3 Click Yes Windows permanently deletes
30. The Run dialog box opens 227 Chapter 14 Restoring Software 6 7 10 11 In the Open text box type d runmenu exe where d is the drive letter of your disc drive Click OK If this is the first time you have inserted the red Drivers and Applications disc accept the End User License Agreement EULA by clicking Yes I accept it then clicking Continue The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears Select a single program to reinstall OR Click Automatic Installation then select multiple programs to reinstall Grayed out programs are not available for Automatic Installation To select these programs click Manual Installation Click Install Follow any additional on screen instructions Depending on the programs you are reinstalling you may only need to restart your notebook to complete the installation However if a setup wizard opens when you restart your notebook follow the on screen instructions Help and For more information about reinstalling programs click Support Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword installing programsin the Search box D Search IE then click the arrow gt To reinstall other programs from a disc 1 2 228 If you just reinstalled Windows go to Step 4 Otherwise go to the next step Click Start Control Panel then click Add or Remove Programs In the Currently Installed Programs lis
31. a network 194 using while traveling 171 indicators See status indicators inkjet printer 14 installing battery 155 158 bay modules 104 camera 143 cards 232 device drivers 224 devices 40 257 digital camera 40 143 digital video camera 40 diskette drive 104 drivers 224 drives 104 DVD drive 104 DVD CD RW drive 104 DVD R RW drive 104 Fax 84 hard drive 239 InterVideo DVD player 122 memory 235 Microsoft Fax 84 PC Card 232 peripheral devices 40 201 Pinnacle Expression 145 printer 40 201 programs 203 227 recordable CD drive 104 recordable DVD drive 104 scanner 40 201 secondary battery 104 158 Windows 229 Internal wireless label 12 Internet account 75 broadband connection 40 button 30 connecting to 76 downloading files 79 requirements to access 75 sharing access 192 301 transferring settings from old computer 200 troubleshooting 261 using 74 Internet connection sharing 192 troubleshooting 261 266 Internet radio 121 Internet service provider ISP connecting to 76 disconnecting from 76 setting up account 75 transferring settings from old computer 200 using 74 75 InterVideo DVD Player 122 IRQ conflicts 257 ISP See Internet service provider J jacks See connections K Kensington cable lock 250 lock slot 5 port replicator 250 using while traveling 171 key combinations 28 keyboard buttons 26 cleaning 220 connecting 26 features 26 locating 9 PS 2 port 6 246 shortcu
32. and eject times seek and access times and more m Nero Cover Designer to create labels for your CDs and DVDs covers for your CD and DVD cases booklets to include with your CDs and DVDs and more Nero DriveSpeed to control disc drive read speed and spin down time Nero InfoTool to find out about your drive capabilities and your notebook configuration To use these programs click Start All Programs Burn a CD or Data DVD Nero Programs then click the program you want For moreinformation seethe online help in the programs and the online user s guides To access the user s guides click Start All Programs Burn a CD or Data DVD User s Guides then click the guide you want Using the optional diskette drive Using the optional diskette drive A diskette drive uses 3 5 inch diskettes sometimes called floppy disks Diskettes are useful for storing files or transferring files to another computer Caution Do not expose diskettes to water or magnetic fields i Exposure could damage the data on the diskette Diskette slot Diskette eject button gt To use a diskette 1 Insert the diskette into the diskette drive with the label facing up Important If the diskette drive is not in the modular bay you need to swap modules For more information about swapping AY modules see Changing modules on page 104 2 To access a file on the diskette click Start then click My Computer Double click the drive letter f
33. box opens Mouse Properties Butters Pontes Porter Qotons Hardware Device Settings Synaptics TouchStyk V1 13 0n PS 2 Pot 3 Double cick the folder to lest your seting If the folder dose not open or close try using a slower setting Chek Lock Tum on OickLock Enables you to highlight or drag without holding down the mouse button To set briefly press the mouse bution To release cick the mouse bution again 184 www gateway com Customizing the touchpad and optional pointing device 3 Click the Device Settings tab 4 Select the device you want to turn on or turn off then click Enable or Disable www gateway com 185 Chapter 10 Customizing Your Gateway 450 Changing the touchpad and pointing device settings You can adjust the double click speed pointer speed left hand or right hand configuration and other touchpad and pointing device settings gt To change your touchpad and pointing device settings 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel isin Category View click Printers and Other Hardware 2 Click Double click the Mouse icon The Mouse Properties dialog box opens Mouse Properties Butters Pontes Powter Oc ons Hardware Device Settings Double cick the folder to lest your seting Ifthe folder does not open or close try using a slower setting Enables you lo highight or drag without holding down the mouse button To se
34. downloaded file by double clicking it If applicable follow the instructions provided on the Web site to run or install the program Help and For more information about downloading files click Start Support then click Help and Support Type the keyword downloading files in the Search box Search IE then click the arrow 79 Chapter 5 Using the Internet Using e mail E mail electronic mail lets you send messages to anyone who has an 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 email messages arrive at most e mail addresses in minutes An email address consists of a user name the 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 gt To send e mail using America Online 80 1 Connect to your America Online account 2 Click Write 3 Type the email address of the recipient you want to send email to in the Send To box 4 Type the subject of your email in the Subject box Ol Type the email message 6 When finished click Send Now Your e mail is sent over the Inter
35. drive from environmental hazards such as dirt dust food liquids temperature extremes and overexposure to sunlight m Replace only with a Gateway 450ROG or Gateway 450RGH batteries to avoid risk of fire or explosion For more information see Changing batteries on page 155 m Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Do not dispose of batteriesin a fire They may explode For more information see Changing batteries on page 155 Using the AC adapter m Place the adapter in a ventilated area such as a desktop or on the floor when you use it to run your notebook or to charge the battery Do not cover the adapter with papers or other items that will reduce cooling and do not use the adapter while it is inside a carrying case m Make sure that nothing rests on your adapter s power cable and that the cable is not located where it can be tripped over or stepped on m Useonly the adapter and power cord approved for use with this notebook Use of another type of adapter may create a risk of fire or explosion m f you use an extension cord with your adapter make sure that the total ampere rating of the products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the ampere rating of the extension cord 17 Chapter 2 Getting Started Basic safety precautions When using your notebook and peripheral devices basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric
36. eee es 41 Helpand Support ied cur iid decade id aca esd Piel Pet he be a a a 8 42 Searching for atopic 00 e tees 43 Do More With Gateway 0 0 cee tenes 44 Doing more with Gateway at home 000 cece eee eee 44 Doing more with Gateway at work 00 cee eee eee eee 45 Online Nelra ree iuan ea a iets at ance A aes fe eee AS oaa si eaa Gaede ee erates 46 Gateway Web site 0 00 ett 47 USiNg CSUPPOM ic ie tae dsied tke he tee bak aie ieee 48 Using Windows fist ol er eens eed tbe Ua te 51 About the Windows environment 0000 e eee eee eae 52 Using the desktops i riren nini een keke eb eh BE gh ae ee 53 Using the Start menu 0 00 c eee 53 Adding icons to the desktop 0 cece te eae 54 Identifying window iteMS 0 00 tees 55 Working with files and folders 0 0 cece eects 57 Viewing driveS i perasto en E a E tet tee ene 57 Creating folders canh eea wes a eh SOE eh a Me et 58 Copying and moving files and folders 0000 c cece eee 59 Deleting files and folders 0 ccc eee eee 61 Browsing for files and folders 0 kee eee 62 searching for files s kanao Ss yea OM ee a ee Ne oe Ales Sa eos 64 Using the Windows Search utility 0 0000 e eee eee 65 Working with documents 0 00 tees 67 Creating a new document 000 cece tees 67 Saving a document 00 cece tee eee 68 Opening a document
37. files connect to the Internet before inserting your disc 2 Insert a music CD into your disc drive Important If the disc drive is not in the modular bay you need to swap modules For more information about swapping modules Ay see Changing modules on page 104 116 Using MUSICMATCH 3 If an Audio CD dialog box opens click Play Audio CD using MUSICMATCH Jukebox then click OK The musicmatch window opens OR If a dialog box does not open click Start All Programs MUSICMATCH then click MUSICMATCH Jukebox The musicmatch window opens 4 f theCD is playing click Stop 5 In the MUSIC CENTER area under COPY click CD gt Files The MUSICMATCH recorder opens 6 Click to clear the check box for any track you do not want to record www gateway com 117 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia 7 Click Start 8 When a message appears that tells you the disc drive needs to be configured click OK After the drive is configured MUSICMATCH records the tracks to your hard drive as MP3 files A progress bar appears next to each track as it is recorded Editing track information After you add aCD track as an MP3 file to your music library you can edit the track s information gt To edit track information 1 Open MUSICMATCH 2 If the CD is playing click Stop 3 In the MUSIC CENTER area click the track you want to edit 4 Click Options Music Library then click Edit Track Tag s The Edit Track Tag s
38. follow the on screen instructions to customize the task Important Your notebook must be on during scheduled tasks If your notebook is off scheduled tasks will not run Help and For more information about using the Scheduled Tasks Support Wizard click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword Scheduled Task Wizard in the Search D DOX Search E then click the arrow 218 www gateway com Cleaning your notebook Cleaning your notebook Keeping your notebook clean and the vents free from dust helps keep your notebook performing at its best You may want to gather these items and put together a notebook cleaning kit A soft lint free cloth An aerosol can of air that has a narrow straw like extension Isopropyl alcohol Cotton swabs ACD or DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down your notebook the power turns off but some electrical current still flows through your D notebook To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts turn off your notebook and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the case Always turn off your notebook and other peripherals then remove the battery before cleaning any components Use a damp lint free cloth to clean your notebook and other parts of your system Do not use abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can damage the finish on components Your notebook is cooled by air circulated through th
39. for a topic To search for a topic in Help and Support type a word or phrase keyword in the Search box located at the top of any Help and Support screen then click the arrow button For each search you receive the following search result types m Suggested Topics These topics are located in Help and Support and are relevant to your search topic m Full text Search Matches These topics are located in Help and Support and contain the words you entered in the Search box m Microsoft Knowledge Base These topics are located on the Microsoft Web site and contain the words you entered in the Search box You must be connected to the Internet to search for and access these topics To view alist of your search results click the results header for the type of results you want to view To view a topic click the topic name in the Search Results list 43 Chapter 3 Getting Help Do More With Gateway Do More With Gateway is a tool that lets you learn more about the programs already installed on your notebook as well as special offers available through Gateway There are two versions of Do More With Gateway Consumer and Business To access Do More With Gateway click Start Do More With Gateway then click a topic listed on the left side of the page Doing more with Gateway at home 44 The home version of Do More With Gateway showcases products that let you enjoy digital music digital photography digital video gaming a
40. if there is an IRQ conflict Checking IRQ usage gt To check IRQ usage 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Pana window opens If your Control Panel isin Category View click Performance and Maintenance 2 Click Double click System click the Hardware tab then click Device Manager The Device Manager window opens 3 Click View then click Resources by type Double click Interrupt request IRQ All IRQs and their hardware assignments are displayed Help and For more information about IRQs click Start then click Support Help and Support Type the keyword IRQs in the Search box Search then click the arrow Freeing IRQ resources gt To free IRQ resources for the new device 1 In the Device Manager window 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 device or port you want to disable then click Disable The device or port is disabled 257 Chapter 17 Troubleshooting Diskette drive The diskette drive is not recognized Shut down and restart your notebook The modular drive may not be inserted completely into the modular bay Press the module into the bay then try to access the diskette again You see an Access Denied or Write protect error message Move t
41. it snaps into place 8 Turn your notebook over 9 Reattach the optional port replicator 10 Open the LCD pane and press the power button www gateway com 157 Chapter 8 Managing Power Installing a secondary battery Your notebook s modular bay accepts a secondary battery The secondary battery charges when the notebook is connected to AC power Warning Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with a Gateway 450ROG or Gateway 450RGH secondary battery 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 gt To install a secondary battery 158 1 ie If you are removing a disc drive diskette drive or a memory card reader make sure that the module is empty Make sure that your notebook is off not in Standby or Hibernate mode Close the LCD pand Disconnect your notebook from the optional port replicator see Disconnecting from the port replicator on page 249 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up Changing batteries 6 Slide and hold the bay module latch closest to the back of the notebook at att ath get att ett 0S est 7 Slide the other bay module release latch The module moves out slightly 8 Slide the bay
42. keys Press these colored keys in combination with the FN key to perform specific actions For more information see System key combinations on page 28 Navigation keys Press these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a line to the end of a line up the page down the page to the beginning of a document or to the end of a document Volume keys Press these colored keys in combination with the FN key to increase or decrease the volume or to turn off all sound FN key Press the FN key in combination with a colored system key such as STANDBY STATUS or PAUSE to perform a specific action Windows key El Press this key to open the Windows Start menu This key can au also be used in combination with other keys to open utilities like F Search utility R Run utility and E Explorer utility Numeric keypad Use these keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad is turned on Press FN PAD LOCK to turn on the numeric keypad Application key Press this key for quick access to shortcut menus and help AZ assistants in Windows Arrow keys Press these keys to move the cursor up down right or left LCD brightness Press these colored keys in combination with the FN key to keys control the screen brightness 27 Chapter 2 Getting Started System key combinations When you press the FN key and asystem key at the same time your notebook performs the action identified by the colored text or icon on the key Press and hold F
43. major areas Support Home Product Support Downloads Contact Us Account Info PC Tools Each of these areas is represented by a menu across the top of the Web page Support Home Type your serial number into the My Support box then click Submit or click Find it for me to get specific information about your notebook For more information see Finding your specifications on page 13 Click Support Home then click All Support Documents to access product documentation specifications and guides By entering your serial number you get specific documents related to your notebook You can also browse through the reference area to locate an article specific to the question you have Click Support Home then click General Tutorials to access an extensive library of how to articles and videoson topics such as making audio CDsand installing a hard drive Product Support Click Product Support to view a list of all the products that Gateway supports Downloads Click Downloads then click My Downloads to get the latest software updates for BIOS and driver upgrades By entering your serial number you get drivers specific to your notebook Click Browse All Downloads to walk through a step by step wizard to locate your drivers 48 Gateway Web site Contact Us Click Contact Us to access links to technical support with a live technician including chat and email Click Call Us to get a list of Gateway telephone numbers for both
44. module out www gateway com 159 Chapter 8 Managing Power 9 Firmly push the secondary battery straight into the bay until the latches click into place 10 Turn your notebook over 11 Reattach the optional port replicator 12 Open the LCD panel and press the power button 160 www gateway com Extending battery life Extending battery life Conserving battery power To conserve power while using the battery to power your notebook m Dim the display as low as is comfortable m Remove PC Cards cards and IBM Microdrive cards when you do not need them Many PC Cards and Microdrive cards use a small amount of power while inserted even if they are not being used m Modify the power management settings for maximum power savings For more information see Changing power settings on page 163 m Close theLCD panel to turn off the display while you are not using your notebook The display stays off until you open the panel again m Use Hibernate mode for maximum power savings while your notebook is not in use For more information see Activating and using Hibernate mode on page 167 m Use the disc drive only when necessary These drives use a large amount of power m Recharge the battery often take an extra battery and fully recharge the batteries before traveling For more information see Recharging the battery on page 153 and Changing batteries on page 155 Using alternate power sources
45. porrer settings and cave enengy Gy Power Cancel 4 Click the arrow button to open the Screen Saver list then click the screen saver you want Windows previews the screen saver 5 If you want to customize the screen saver click Settings 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 exit the screen saver click the On resume display Welcome screen check box 182 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 7 If you want to change the time before the screen saver is activated click the up or down arrows next to the Wait box 8 Click OK Help and Support For more information about selecting a screen saver click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword screen savers in the Search box Search E then click the arrow 183 Chapter 10 Customizing Your Gateway 450 Customizing the touchpad and optional pointing device Turning the touchpad or pointing device on or off You can turn on or turn off the touchpad and optional pointing device depending on which device you prefer to use gt To turning the touchpad or optional pointing device on or off 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel isin Category View click Printers and Other Hardware 2 Click Double click the Mouse icon The Mouse Properties dialog
46. port Z on the side of your notebook Tips amp Tricks See Do More With Gateway for more information about using your notebook to edit videos Click Start then click ey Do More With Gateway Click Video After you connect your digital camcorder to your notebook creating a video DVD typically consists of three basic steps transfer the video edit the video and record the video to a recordable DVD disc 144 www gateway com Editing videos and creating video DVDs Editing videos and creating video DVDs Pinnacle Expression is a video capture program that lets you capture and edit full motion video single images and audio through the IEEE 1394 port You can also use Pinnacle Expression to create video DVDs For more information about using the Pinnacle Expression see its online help Important We recommend that you do not use your notebook for other tasks while creating DVDs Important If you record copyrighted material on a DVD you need permission from the copyright owner Otherwise you may be violating copyright law and be subject to payment of damages and other remedies If you are uncertain about your rights contact your legal advisor Important If Pinnacle Expression is not on your Start menu install it from the Pinnacle Expression disc Insert the disc into your DVD drive and follow the instructions in the setup wizard For more information on using Pinnacle Expression see its online help and the online guide locate
47. running for the previous user continue to run Tips amp Tricks You can set up the optional fingerprint reader to switch between user accounts You must set up Fast User ey Switching for this feature to work For more information see Using the optional fingerprint reader on page 36 Help and For more information about fast user switching click Start Support then click Help and Support Type the keyword fast user switching in the Search box Search JE then click the arrow 190 www gateway com Networking Your Gateway 450 Connecting your home small office or home office computers lets you share drives printers and a single Internet connection among the connected computers Read this chapter to learn about m Benefits of usinga network in your home small office or home office m Types of network connections m Turning the wireless Ethernet emitter on and off Help and For more information about networking Support click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword networking in the Search box Search E then click the arrow 191 Chapter 11 Networking Your Gateway 450 Benefits of networking A network lets you m Share a single Internet connection m Share computer drives m Share peripheral devices m Stream audio and video files m Play multi player games Sharing a single Internet connection Each computer that is connected to the network can share the same broadband connection or mod
48. select a background picture from another location 5 Ifyou want the picture you chose to cover the entire screen click the arrow button to open the Position list then click Stretch or Tile If the picture you chose does not cover the entire screen and you did not choose to stretch or tile the picture you can change the solid color behind the picture by clicking the arrow button to open the Color list then clicking a color 6 Click OK Help and For more information about changing the desktop Support background click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword changing desktop background in the Search box Search E then click the arrow www gateway com 181 Chapter 10 Customizing Your Gateway 450 Selecting a screen saver You can use a screen saver to keep others from viewing your display while you are away from your notebook Windows supplies a variety of screen savers that you can choose from and many more are available from the Internet and as commercial products gt To select a screen saver 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel isin Category View click Appearance and Themes 2 Click Double click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box opens 3 Click the Screen Saver tab Display Properties Theme Desktop ScreenSaver Appesarnce Settings If 10 gt nenies On pesume deplay Welcome screen Mordor power To adjust monitor
49. service provider the update utility works by direct dialing the device driver update service Important If your notebook came equipped with a wireless device only use the drivers approved for the country the device will be used in See the red Drivers and Applications disc or the Gateway Technical Support Web site support gateway com If your notebook came equipped with an internal embedded wireless device see Safety Regulatory and Legal Information on page 281 for general wireless regulatory and safety guidelines To find out if your notebook has an internal wireless device check the label see Identifying your model on page 11 gt To update device drivers 226 1 Insert the red Drivers and Applications disc into the disc drive If the program starts automatically go to Step 5 OR If the program does not start automatically go to Step 2 Click Start then click Run The Run dialog box opens In the Open text box type d runmenu exe where d is the drive letter of the disc drive Click OK If this is the first time you have inserted the red Drivers and Applications disc accept the End User License Agreement EULA by clicking Yes I accept it then clicking Continue The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears 6 7 8 Using the Restoration discs Click the Web Updates tab Click Check Now The Connect window opens Instal
50. side on page 3 and Back on page 246 2 Usetheprogram that came with your digital camera to transfer the pictures to your notebook OR Use the Scanner and Camera Wizard to transfer the pictures to your notebook OR If your digital camera appears as a drive on your notebook in the My Computer window see Working with files and folders on page 57 for information about moving files to your hard drive Help and For more information about using the Scanner and Support Camera Wizard click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword digital picture in the Help and Support Search box search then click the arrow Tips amp Tricks See Do More With Gateway for more information about using your notebook to edit store and print digital photos Click Start then click Do More With Gateway Click Photos 143 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia Connecting a digital video camera Your notebook has an IEEE 1394 also known as Firewire or i Link port that can be used to connect to a digital video camera To find the location of the IEEE 1394 port see Left side on page 3 Pinnacle Expression is a video capture program that lets you capture and edit full motion video single images and audio through the IEEE 1394 port gt To connect a digital video camera m Connect one end of the IEEE 1394 cable to your external source such as a video camera and connect the other end of the cable to the IEEE 1394
51. the surge protector is connected securely to an electrical outlet turned on and working correctly To test the outlet plug a working device such asa lamp into the outlet and turn it on m Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage Replace any damaged cables Your notebook is not working on battery power m Make sure that the batteries are installed correctly For more information see Changing batteries on page 155 m Makesure that the batteries are fully recharged For more information see Recharging the battery on page 153 m Make sure that the battery is calibrated correctly For more information see Recalibrating the battery Main or secondary on page 154 Your notebook will not turn off even after pressing the power button for five seconds m If your notebook has frozen and pressing the power button for five seconds does not turn it off insert a straightened paper clip into the reset hole on the bottom of your notebook For the location of the reset hole see Bottom on page 7 The batteries seem to run down very quickly m Peripheral devices and programs that make heavy use of the hard drive drain the battery more quickly Use AC power whenever possible and readjust the Power Properties to Max Battery when AC power is unavailable For more information see Changing power settings on page 163 m The battery is weakening or defective All batteries run down in ti
52. these slots For more information see Adding and removing a PC Card on page 232 Press one of the eject buttons to remove a PC Card from a PC Card slot For more information see Adding and removing a PC Card on page 232 Right side Right side Modular bay Kensington lock slot Component Icon Description Modular bay Use this bay for a secondary battery a memory card reader hy a CD drive DVD drive DVD CD RW drive recordable DVD drive a diskette drive or a second hard drive For more information see Changing modules on page 104 To determine the type of drive in the modular bay examine the drive tray s plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in Identifying drive types on page 108 Kensington lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a K Kensington cable lock to this slot www gateway com 5 Chapter 1 Checking Out Your Gateway 450 Back i SY _ CaN mmmh Hoc LLL Power connector PS 2 Parallel Serial Monitor Ventilation ort ort ort ort fan TV out jack P P P p Modem jack Ethernet jack Component Icon Description Power connector Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector TV out jack Modem jack Ethernet jack PS 2 port Parallel port Serial port Plug a television into this jack so you can view your display on a television using NTSC PAL composite video For more information see Viewing the display o
53. to hibemate 120 MD 4 Click the Enable hibernation check box then click Apply Hibernate mode is now an option you can select on the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties dialog box and in the Turn Off Computer dialog box www gateway com 167 Chapter 8 Managing Power gt To use Hibernate mode m Asan automatic power savings mode Open the Power Options Properties dialog box then click the Power Schemes tab Click the arrow button to open a System hibernates list then click the time you want to use OR Open the Power Options Properties dialog box then click the Advanced tab Hibernate is now an option in the Power buttons lists m Asa manually selected power savings mode click Start then click Turn Off Computer Press and hold Suter then click Hibernate Help and For more information about using Hibernate mode click Support Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword hibernate in the Search box Search E then click the arrow 168 Traveling with Your Gateway 450 These tips can make traveling with your notebook more convenient and trouble free Read this chapter to learn about Using the modem Using your radio frequency wireless connections Transferring files Protecting your notebook from loss and theft Managing your notebook s power efficiently 169 Chapter 9 Traveling with Your Gateway 450 Packing your notebook m Removeall peripheral devices and cables Remembe
54. wireless devices Examples of common restrictions are listed below Warning Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft Current aviation D 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 Regulatory compliance statements Warning In environments where the risk of interference to other devices or services is harmful or perceived as harmful the 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 Warning Every country has different restrictions on the use of wireless devices If your notebook is equipped with a wireless device when traveling between countries with your notebook 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 Warning If your notebook came equipped with an internal embedded wireless device do not operate the wireless device unless all cover
55. working with computer components follow these guidelines m Avoid static causing surfaces such as carpeted floors plastic and packing foam m 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 m Always hold components by their edges Avoid touching the edge connectors Never slide components over any surface Adding or replacing memory Your notebook uses memory modules called SO DIMMs Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any available slot Use only memory modules designed for the Gateway 450ROG or Gateway 450RGH for upgrading your memory 2 e s Memory bay a o Ae e gt To add or replace memory modules Follow the instructions under Preventing static electricity discharge on page 234 2 Turn off your notebook and disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables 235 Chapter 15 Upgrading Your Gateway 450 236 3 ba Disconnect your notebook from the optional port replicator see Using the Gateway 450 Port Replicator on page 243 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up Remove the main and secondary batteries For more information see Changing batteries on page 155 Loosen the memory bay cover screw This scr
56. 108 CD RW See CD CD RW drive See DVD CD RW drive cellular phone memory cards 140 Certificate of Authenticity 12 changing bay modules 104 cleaning audio CD 256 case 219 CD 256 computer exterior 219 computer screen 220 DVD 256 keyboard 220 LCD panel 220 mouse 220 screen 220 clicking 33 34 clipboard 59 close button 56 closing program 56 71 unresponsive program 24 window 56 71 color changing depth 176 changing desktop 180 changing number of 176 changing scheme 179 composite video TV out jack 6 149 connecting AC adapter 19 camera 143 digital camera 143 external keyboard 26 external monitor 146 keyboard 26 modem 38 port replicator 247 printer 40 201 projector 146 PS 2 keyboard 6 246 PS 2 mouse 6 246 scanner 40 201 surge protector 21 to Ethernet 39 to Internet 40 76 to network 39 to Web site 78 video camera 144 connections AC 3 digital audio 247 audio 3 247 composite video TV out 6 digital audio out 247 digital camera 4 6 246 digital video camera 3 40 144 145 docking 7 244 docking station 244 Ethernet 6 39 247 external audio 3 247 external speakers 3 247 Firewire 3 40 144 145 flash drive 4 246 headphone 3 247 i Link 3 40 144 145 IEEE 1394 3 40 144 145 keyboard 4 6 246 linein 3 247 microphone 3 modem 6 38 246 monitor VGA 7 146 246 mouse 4 6 246 network 6 39 247 NTSC PAL 6 parallel 6 40 246 port replicator 7 244 power 6 19 245 247
57. 2 gt To reinstall Windows and the device drivers Caution Back up your personal files before you use this option f All files on your notebook will be deleted 229 Chapter 14 Restoring Software 230 ok O0O ON OR WDND k N oh A 15 16 17 Insert the red Drivers and Applications disc into the disc drive Restart your notebook Select 2 Boot from CD ROM Select a language option Select 1 Delete all files Automated Fdisk Format Select 1 Continue deleting all files and restart When prompted press any key to continue Select 2 Boot from CD ROM Select a language option Select 2 Automated installation of Windows XP When prompted remove the red Drivers and Applications disc and insert the blue Operating System disc into the disc drive then press any key to continue When prompted pressing Y to accept the License Agreement Wait while the setup program copies files to your hard drive When your notebook restarts do NOT press any key to boot from CD When prompted insert the red Drivers and Applications disc then click Continue The Gateway Application Loader automatically installs your drivers and programs Your notebook restarts several times during this process Do not press any keys or buttons during this process unless prompted to do so When the Gateway Application Loader has finished click OK Install additional programs by following the instructions in Rein
58. 50 on page 191 Power connector Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector Important If your port replicator has a power connector on the left side see Left on page 245 plug the Gateway 450ROG or Gateway 450RGH AC adapter into that connector If your port replicator does not have a power connector on the left side plug the AC adapter into this connector S PDIF digital audio jack li Plug an optical Toslink AC 3 digital audio cable into this AR jack The built in speakers on the notebook are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack This jack is turned off when headphones are plugged into the notebook s headphone jack Headphone jack C Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack Line in jack Connect an external audio input source such as a stereo to this jack so you can record sound on your notebook or play sound through the notebook speakers Connecting to the port replicator You can attach your notebook to the port replicator while your notebook is off on or in Standby mode Attaching to the port replicator gt To attach your notebook to the port replicator 1 Connect external devices to the ports on the port replicator 2 Align the connector holes on the bottom of your notebook with the docking posts on the port replicator 247 Chapter 16 Using the Gateway 450 Port Replicator 3 Press down on the notebook until it snaps into place Caution P
59. 94 turning off 196 turning on 196 Wordpad 67 World Wide Web WWW downloading files 79 using 77 Z Zip drive backing up files 217 USB port 4 NSK DWL 450 ROG USR GDE R2 2 04 9526730
60. 950 for use only with port replicators designed for your Gateway notebook Helps cool internal components Do not block or insert objects into these slots Component Memory bay Reset hole Hard drive bay Battery release latch Battery bay Modular bay eject latch System label Locking modular bay latch Icon GUGc q all Chapter 1 Checking Out Your Gateway 450 Description Install as many as two memory modules into this bay For more information see Adding or replacing memory on page 235 Insert a straightened paper clip into this hole to manually restart the notebook The main hard drive is located in this bay For more information see Replacing the hard drive on page 239 Slide to release the battery Insert the main battery into this bay For more information see Changing batteries on page 155 Slide and hold the locking modular bay latch to the unlock position then slide this latch to release the bay module Includes the product model number For more information see Identifying your model on page 11 Slide and hold this latch to the unlock position then slide the modular bay eject latch to release the bay module Keyboard area Keyboard area For information on using your keyboard see Using the keyboard on page 26 _ Status indicators __ii iS a Multi function eee ee Power buttons button Keyboard Optional i oa cus i EZ Point Era
61. AM Anskare dec 911 10 0M The CD n cogyeghind O S1D134M Creating the image for buring Curen phase infomation Used wead badire Process staha MLL LLL Whitng at 2 378 KBA Recceder Achon HLOTSTRW DVOGC ide eo g 8 A message prompts you to insert a CD or DVD Remove the source CD or DVD insert a blank writable CD or DVD then wait for the message box to close Nero Express copies the files from your hard drive to the writable CD or DVD 9 When a message tells you that the recording is complete click OK 10 Click Next to return to the main Nero Express screen 11 Click Exit 130 www gateway com Creating CDs and DVDs using Nero Express Copying music tracks gt To copy music CD tracks to your hard drive Click Start All Programs Burn a CD or Data DVD Nero Programs then click Nero Express Nero Express opens 2 Insert the music CD that has the tracks you want to copy into your DVD drive 3 If an Audio CD dialog box opens click Take no action then click OK 4 Click More The Nero Toolbar opens a Nero Express nero E PRES S 6 What would you like to bum Data Music Videos Pictures q i Copy entire disc EI Disc image or saved project b g Z Configure Save Tracks Cover Designer www gateway com 131 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia 5 Click the Save Tracks icon The Nero s Title and CD Database dialog box opens Nero s Title and CD Database List of corresponding
62. CD entries in the Nero CD database Artist Title L Intenet database entry L Program database entry LA User defined entry tA User database entry Ss Windows CD player entry Tracklist of the currently selected CD Artist Create a New CD Entry Edit CD Entry Access Internet Database C Never show this message again Remaining time until autoclose sec 36 6 Wait until the dialog box closes OR Click Cancel 132 www gateway com Creating CDs and DVDs using Nero Express 7 If a message box opens click OK The Save Tracks dialog box opens Save Tracks HL DT ST RW DVD GCC 4240N mp3 v Select All _ Audio player controls Position Volumes o m __ _ Track 01 Time 00 00 Output way M H a gt Properties for multiple selection s pumao tamet woa Path C Documents and Settings Administrator My Docume x _ File name creation method Manual 8 Click the arrow button to open the Output file format list then click the format you want for the saved tracks 9 To record all the tracks click GO The recording process begins OR To record selected tracks hold down the CTRL key click the tracks you want then click GO The recording process begins 10 After the recording is complete click Close www gateway com 133 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia Creating a music CD gt To create a music CD 134
63. ER Open the Exit menu highlight Exit Saving Changes then press ENTER When you start your notebook you are prompted to enter the user password you set in Step 3 Important For information about using the fingerprint reader see l Using the optional fingerprint reader on page 36 172 Power Power Take your AC power adapter to recharge the battery If you are traveling internationally take power plug adapters Take a portable surge protector to protect your notebook from power surges 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 Forinformation on conserving battery power see Conserving battery power on page 161 m Forinformation on using alternate power sources see Using alternate power sources on page 161 m For information on monitoring the battery charge see Monitoring the battery charge on page 152 Additional tips If you plan to use several USB peripheral devices take a portable USB hub to provide additional USB ports Take a network cable if you need to connect to a network Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks If your notebook has been exposed to cold temperatures let it warm to room temperature before turning it on Carry proof of ownership or a merchandise passport when traveling internationally Consult your i
64. Gateway User Guide Gateway 450ROG RGH Notebook Contents 1 Checking Out Your Gateway 450 0 0 eee eee 1 FIOM tiene tt ae ote eS te ee eae ha ete es ane cates ead Pi 2 LeS set a ieiahe ey eos pei Gy eae tit tae ae eae eA gee dg el sy 3 RIghtSid s 00 5 sack serge ae act Sa wae has sae Behe ean a te 5 Bakar oerien a teeta At Siege a a eal dane Net a aea Mice a a a th cise ed 6 BOROM ah ieee Mere i ele cade ech tie E ol hater ph ce fa E E Eyl a oh 7 Keyboard area et crc esse ce ell e a neta etn oth ae aces Seti linen ction AE Pte angen ee 9 Identifying your model 0 0 tees 11 Gateway model number 0 00 e eee tenes 11 Gateway serial number 00000 cece eee 11 Internal wireless label 0 0 0 0 00 c eee 12 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 0 000 ee 12 Finding your specifications 0 0 cette 13 ACCESSONES ss ae SA head eh ie te on Gs Wile ise sate td Seal one Ol ert 13 2 Getting StaMmed ss socsoie yeas eievonsscantedsoa se esdee this essed 15 Safety iNstrUctions 2 ame es ek Rae ed ee Ma Se Re Re ee Se ee eee 16 General tips crs saws Sls tee yaaa eae mea ee da eee aD ge 16 Using the Dattani onner tdi eek eee sees dein ta eed el eek ant tale Sl de kisah tee ds dade 17 Using the AC adapter en sebetige edad ues bad wien Pious dade 17 Basic safety precautions 0 0 eae 18 Connecting the AC adapter 000 cece eee 19 Protecting from
65. 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 Gateway Kids BackPack SERVE TO ORDER Server Watchdog the Spotted G Gateway Logo and the Spotted G Logo 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 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 otherwis
66. Internet account m Click X in the top right corner of the America Online window Your notebook disconnects from the Internet Important Make sure that your notebook disconnects correctly from your Internet account If you do not have an unlimited hours ISP account you may have to pay for the time that you are connected even if you are not using your notebook If you are using a service other than America Online check with your ISP for the correct procedure for disconnecting Help and For general information about using Internet accounts Support click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword ISP in the Search box Search then click the arrow 76 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 browse You can use any of the commercially available Web browsers like Microsoft Internet Explorer which comes installed on your new notebook Netscape Navigator or the browser built into America Online Web pages can contain text animations music and other multimedia features A group of related Web pages is called a Web site You can access Web sites to shop track investments read the news download programs and much more You can explore a Web site
67. M avg Contains IEEE 802 118 RLan Card CC ID HES XXXXXXXKXX Gateway serial number You can locate the Gateway serial number m Printed on a white sticker on the bottom or back of your notebook m Printed on the customer invoice that came with your notebook The invoice also contains your customer ID number 11 Chapter 1 Checking Out Your Gateway 450 Internal wireless label A label similar to the following indicates if your notebook contains a wireless communications device The label is located on the bottom of your notebook IEEE 802 116 RLAN Approvals FCC ID HFS9550015318 CANADA ID 1787104509A Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the bottom of your notebook includes the product key code for your operating system _ Windows RP H LU P S _ Product Key XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX Tis ith ES DONINI EE S I 00043 126 005 914 APAGAN p Microsoft urn moo 12 ateway com Finding your specifications Finding your specifications For moreinformation about your notebook such asmemory size memory type and hard drive size visit Gateway s eSupport page at support gateway com The eSupport page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications For more information see Using eSupport on page 48 Accessories Gateway offers accessories that ca
68. N then press this system key F2 Status F4 Standby FQ Pad Lock F10 Scroll Lock F11 Pause F12 Break t 28 To Display the power status box in the upper left corner of your display The box shows the battery charge level the BIOS version and whether the AC adapter is being used Press the key combination again to close this box Toggle the notebook display between the LCD an external monitor or projector or both displays at the same time A monitor or projector must be plugged into the monitor port on your notebook For more information see Viewing the display on a projector or monitor on page 146 Enter Standby mode Press the power button to leave Standby mode For more information see Changing power modes on page 162 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 indicator appears when this function is turned on Pause the text scrolling in a DOS screen Press this key combination again to continue scrolling The Scroll Lock status indicator appears when this function is turned on This function is only available in some programs Pause execution of a DOS program This function is only available in some programs Stop the currently running DOS program This function is only available in some programs Increase the brightness of the display Pres
69. Printers and Other Hardware 2 Click Doubleclick the Printers and Faxes icon The Printers and Faxes window opens 3 Right click the name of the printer you want to use If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline click Use Printer Offline to clear the check mark Help and For more information about printer troubleshooting click Support Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in the Search Q DOX Search then click the arrow 273 Chapter 17 Troubleshooting Wait until files have been printed before sending additional files to the printer m If you print large files or many files at one time you may want to add additional memory to the printer See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory You see a Printer is out of paper error message After adding paper make sure that 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 built in speakers m Make surethat headphones are not plugged into the headphone jack For the location of the headphone jack see Left side on page 3 and Back on page 246 m Make sure that the volume control on your notebook is turned up For more information see System key combinations on page 28 m Make sure that the Windows volume control is turned up For more information see Adjusting t
70. VD you need permission from the copyright owner Otherwise you may be violating copyright law and be subject to payment of damages and other remedies If you are uncertain about your rights contact your legal advisor Important Some CDs have copy protection software You cannot create MP3 files from these CDs and you may not be able to listen to these CDs on your notebook Important If the recordable disc drive is not in the modular bay you need to swap modules For more information about swapping modules see Changing modules on page 104 123 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia Creating a data CD or DVD gt To create a data CD or DVD Click Start All Programs Burn a CD or Data DVD Nero Programs then click Nero Express Nero Express opens Nero Express nero EAPRESS 6 What would you like to burn Data E Music Bi Videos Pictures Copy entire disc ie Disc image or saved project E Videos Pictures To start a project simply move your mouse pointer to the menu on the right make your selection then click 2 Insert a blank writable CD or DVD into your recordable disc drive 3 If a dialog box opens click Take no action then click OK 124 www gateway com Creating CDs and DVDs using Nero Express 4 Move your pointer over Data then click Data Disc The Disc Content screen opens Nero Express Total space used z i r F g p az AA owe ia sa uova www gateway co
71. Wi We Bhan pointing device ME el pS E E Optional EZ Point pointing device buttons Optional fingerprint reader EZ Pad touchpad Component Description Status indicators Inform you when a drive is in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used For more information see Status indicators on page 25 Power button Press to turn the power on or off You can also configure the power button for Standby Resume mode For more information on configuring the power button mode see Changing power settings on page 163 Keyboard Provides all the features of a full sized 86 key keyboard For more information see Using the keyboard on page 26 EZ Point pointing Provides all the functionality of a mouse For more information see device optional Using the optional EZ Point pointing device on page 34 www gateway com 9 Chapter 1 Checking Out Your Gateway 450 Component Fingerprint reader optional EZ Pad Touchpad EZ Point pointing device buttons optional Multi function buttons 10 Description Provides enhanced security For more information see Using the optional fingerprint reader on page 36 Provides all the functionality of a mouse For more information see Using the EZ Pad touchpad on page 31 Provides all the functionality of mouse buttons For more information see Using the optional EZ Point pointing device on page 34 Press
72. able into a network jack Ask your network administrator to help you select the correct network jack www gateway com 39 Chapter 2 Getting Started Broadband Internet connections You can use your notebook s Ethernet jack for more than just networking Many broadband Internet connections such as cable modems and DSL modems connect to your notebook s Ethernet jack For more information see Using the Internet on page 73 and Networking Your Gateway 450 on page 191 Installing a printer scanner or other peripheral device 40 Important Before you install a printer scanner or other peripheral device see the device documentation and installation F instructions Your notebook or optional port replicator has one or more of the following ports IEEE 1394 also known asFirewire or i Link Universal Serial Bus USB serial parallel TV out S PDIF digital audio and S Video digital video You use these ports to connect peripheral devices such as printers scanners and digital cameras to your notebook or port replicator For moreinformation about port locations see Checking Out Your Gateway 450 on page 1 and Using the Gateway 450 Port Replicator on page 243 IEEE 1394 and USB ports support plug and play and hot swapping which means that your notebook will usually recognize such a device whenever you plug it into the appropriate port When you use an IEEE 1394 or USB device for the first time yo
73. acing memory on page 235 You see a Not enough memory error message m Close all programs then restart your notebook 263 Chapter 17 Troubleshooting Help and For more information about troubleshooting memory Support errors click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword memory error in the Search box Search __ then click the arrow Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the My Computer window m Thememory card reader may not be inserted completely into the modular bay Press the reader into the bay then try to accessthe memory card again m Reboot your notebook Modem dial up See also Internet on page 261 Your modem does not dial or does not connect m Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack See Back on page 6 and Back on page 246 to make sure that the connections have been made correctly m Make sure that your notebook is connected to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone m Make sure that the modem cable is less than 6 feet 1 8 meters long Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your telephone line then check for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the telephone wall jack m If you have additional telephone services such as call waiting call messaging or voice mail make sure that all messages are cleared and call waiting is disab
74. age 264 Help and For more information about troubleshooting Internet Support connections click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the Search box Search then click the arrow You see an Unable to locate host message and are unable to browse the Internet This problem can occur when you have typed a URL Web address incorrectly you have lost your Internet connection or your ISP is having technical difficulties Double check the URL or try a different URL If the error message still appears disconnect from the ISP connection and close your browser then reconnect and open the browser If you still get the error your ISP may be having technical difficulties Connecting to a Web site takes too long Many factors can affect Internet performance m The condition of the telephone lines in your residence or at your local telephone service 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 Having multiple Web browsers open performing multiple downloads and having multiple programs open on your notebook People are sending you e mail messages but you have not received any mail m Click the receive button in your email program m Make sure that your account with your Internet service provider ISP is set up correctly Contact your ISP for technical suppor
75. all files in the Recycle Bin Help and For more information about emptying the Recycle Bin click Support Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword emptying Recycle Bin in the Search DOX Search IE then click the arrow Browsing for files and folders A file or 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 62 Working with files and folders 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 haveto search through levels of folders to find the file or folder that you need This is called browsing gt To browse for a file Click Start then click My Computer The My Computer window opens 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 drive or Show the contents of this folder 3 Continue double clicking folders and their subfolders until you find the file or folder you want www gateway com 63 Chapter 4 Using Windows Help and For more information about browsing for files and folders Support click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword files and folders in the Search box Search __ then click the arrow S
76. anel window 150 www gateway com Managing Power While your notebook is running on battery power you should manage power consumption to get the most useout of the battery Read this chapter to learn how to Check and recharge the battery Recalibrate the battery Change batteries Extend the life of the battery by conserving battery power and using alternate power sources Change power saving settings 151 Chapter 8 Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge 152 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 To monitor the battery charge m Doubleclick the power cord icon or battery icon in the taskbar The Power Meter dialog box opens Important If the power cord or battery icon does not appear on the taskbar click the show hidden icons button If the icon still does not appear make sure that Always show icon on the taskbar is checked on the Power Options Properties Advanced tab See Changing advanced settings on page 166 for more information m Press Fn Sratus to view the power status box which opens in the upper left corner of the screen The power status box shows the current power source the battery charge level and the power management mode m Look at the battery charge indicator m LED green main and optional secondary battery are fully charged m LED orange main or optional s
77. atch 8 replacing 155 safety guidelines 17 secondary 5 158 storing 206 bays battery 8 155 295 diskette drive 5 104 DVD drive 5 104 DVD CD RW drive 5 104 DVD R RW drive 5 104 hard drive 8 memory 8 235 module 5 104 second hard drive 5 104 secondary battery 5 104 158 BIOS Setup utility 154 172 break system key 28 brightness system keys 28 29 broadband Internet connection 40 74 192 browser Web 75 77 browsing for files and folders 62 C cable lock notebook 5 port replicator 250 using while traveling 171 cable modem 40 74 camera See digital camera See digital video camera Caps Lock indicator 25 capturing video 144 cards adding PC Card 232 eject button 4 233 inserting memory card 141 inserting PC Card 232 installing memory card 141 installing PC Card 232 PC Card eject button 4 233 PC Card slot 4 232 reinstalling PC Card 232 removing memory card 141 removing PC Card 232 replacing PC Card 232 slots 140 296 troubleshooting memory card 264 troubleshooting PC Card 270 types of memory cards supported 140 care and maintenance 173 carrying case 14 CD adding tracks to your library 119 cleaning 256 copying 128 creating audio 134 creating data 124 creating label 138 creating music 134 drive 108 editing track information 118 inserting 110 playing audio with MusicMatch 114 playing music 112 troubleshooting 254 CD drive 5 identifying 108 testing 138 testing speed 138 troubleshooting 254 using
78. ateway com 245 Chapter 16 Using the Gateway 450 Port Replicator Back LCE CUAN m meyc Be Do a e UO le A i PS 2 eee Monitor Parallel Serial Line in jack por port port port PS 2 Modem Headphone jack mouse jack port USB Ethernet S PDIF digital ports jack audio jack S Video Pow r out jack connector Component Icon Description PS 2 keyboard port Plug a PS 2 keyboard into this port Attaching a PS 2 keyboard to your port replicator may deactivate the built in keyboard PS 2 mouse port Plug a PS 2 mouse into this port Attaching a PS 2 mouse to your port replicator may deactivate the touchpad or pointing device USB ports An Plug USB Universal Serial Bus devices such as a flash S Video out jack Monitor port Parallel port Serial port ie O g Modem jack L 246 drive lomega Zip drive printer scanner camera keyboard or mouse into these ports Plug a standard S Video cable into this jack and the jack on an S Video device Plug an analog VGA monitor into this port Plug a parallel device such as a printer into this port Plug a serial device such as a digital camera into this port Plug a modem cable into this jack Connecting to the port replicator Component Icon Description Ethernet jack Plug a 10 100 1000 Ethernet network cable into this jack a For more information see Connecting to a wired Ethernet network on page 39 and Networking Your Gateway 4
79. ay 450 2 20 eee eee ee eee 231 Adding and removing a PC Card 0 0 c eee 232 Preventing static electricity discharge 0 e eect eee 234 Adding or replacing memory 0 0 cea 235 Replacing the hard drive eee tees 239 16 Using the Gateway 450 Port Replicator 243 FORNI yea eget age daca y Qk ha dee eas Goede agate Gee ask ROA tata A Eaton 244 Eeft sess ay aeae tae ean EAN A Etec ate ENEAS n EAA ahs sac eats Death ar age Sana tare 245 Backs oiiteekvainestbieGiateewiene viet dbageutemideds esis dade ein ts 246 Connecting to the port replicator 0 cee te ee 247 Attaching to the port replicator 2 0 eee ee 247 Disconnecting from the port replicator 2 0 cee eee 249 Securing your port replicator 1 2 2 0 ee 250 17 Troubleshooung viv 220 ck caseee a beet at eee eats 251 Safety guidelines 0 ccc ttt 252 First etos ocr hae indeGhanis itGowyueedades E EEE EE dead aegis 253 Software support toolS 0 0 cece tetas 253 Troubleshooting stick variates oie Sata eae eed eatin ee badass eed 254 PUIG O E EE E TAE E bbeta E tes be ERE Are naga ena e Ge ATA E ES STE 254 vi Battery o eI saa ead deme ol a ee Re ed edi aed 254 CDs DVDs or disc driveS 0 0c eee 254 Device installation 2 0 ccc eae 257 Diskette drive sauces eee ee Ar a ee eM Ge eed 258 Display a a ea ee ee a ee 259 File management
80. bers Fax Configuration Wizard Transmitting Subectiber Identification TS1D Enter the Tranim ting Subscriber Identification TSID to be used to identify your computer bo a lax recaeent The TSID te lansmiled when you send a lax and usually consrts of a tex number and business name ISD ABCDEFG 555 555 5555 8 Click Next 9 If you set up your notebook to receive faxes type the receiving fax identifier information then click Next This identifier information is required by law and can be the same identifier that you typed in Step 7 The Routing Options screen opens 86 Sending a simple fax 10 If you set up your notebook to receive faxes select a folder you want to store received faxes in and a printer you want to print received faxes on then click Next The Configuration Summary screen opens 11 Click Finish n Sending a simple fax You can use the Send Fax Wizard to send a simple one page fax to one or more recipients gt To send a simple fax 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories Communications Fax then click Send a Fax The Send Fax Wizard opens 2 OntheWelcometo Fax Configuration Wizard screen click Next The Recipient Information screen opens 3 Type the name and fax number of the recipient of your fax 4 If you need to use the area code for your recipient click Use dialing rules to type the full ten digit fax number 87 Chapter 6 Sending and Receiving Faxes 5 If you
81. book for the first time follow the on screen instructions to set up your notebook Tips amp Tricks You can set up the optional fingerprint reader to prevent unauthorized users from turning on your notebook For ey more information see Using the optional fingerprint reader on page 36 22 www gateway com Turning off your notebook Waking up your notebook When you do not use your notebook for several minutes or if you close the LCD panel without turning your notebook off it may enter a power saving mode called Standby While in Standby the power indicator flashes If your notebook is in Standby mode press the power button to wake it up For more information on changing power saving settings see Changing power settings on page 163 Turning off your notebook gt To turn off your notebook Click Start then click Turn Off Computer The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens 2 Click Turn Off Windows shuts down and turns off your notebook Important If for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in Windows to turn off your notebook press and hold the power button for about five seconds then release it 23 Chapter 2 Getting Started Restarting rebooting your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard or touchpad input you may have to close programs that are not responding If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook to normal operation you ma
82. bout renaming folders see Shortcuts on page 71 Copying and moving files and folders Theskills you need to copy and movefiles 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 the Windows clipboard which temporarily stores it 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 original location and place the file or folder on the Windows clipboard When you decide where you want the file or folder to go you paste it there 59 Chapter 4 Using Windows Important The clipboard stores whatever you cut or copy until you cut or copy again Then the clipboard contains the new F 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 gt To copy a file or folder to another folder 1 N oOo O0 A W Locate the file or folder you want to copy For more information see Viewing drives on page 57 and Searching for files on page 64 Right click press the right touchpad button the file or folder that you want to copy A pop up menu opens on the desktop Click Copy on the pop up menu Open the destination folder With the pointer inside the destina
83. cally list the album artist and track names of your CD connect to the Internet before inserting your disc 2 Insert the music CD into the disc drive on your notebook Important If the disc drive is not in the modular bay you need to swap modules For more information about swapping modules BY see Changing modules on page 104 114 Using MUSICMATCH 3 If an Audio CD dialog box opens click Play Audio CD using MUSICMATCH Jukebox then click OK The musicmatch window opens the disc begins playing and the names of the music tracks appear in the playlist area OR If a dialog box does not open click Start All Programs MUSICMATCH then click MUSICMATCH Jukebox The musicmatch window opens thedisc begins playing and the names of the music tracks appear in the playlist area www gateway com 115 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia Creating MP3 music files Using MUSICMATCH you can copy the tracks from a music CD to your notebook s hard drive as MP3 files MP3 MPEG Layer 3 is a standard for digitally compressing high fidelity music into compact files without noticeably sacrificing quality MP3 files end in the file extension MP3 Important Some music CDs have copy protection software You may not be able to play these discs on your notebook B To create MP3 files 1 To have MUSICMATCH automatically list the album artist and track names of your CD then use that information for naming and storing your MP3
84. card slot with the label facing up and the arrow on the label pointing towards the notebook Important Insert the SmartMedia card with the label facing down Your notebook only accepts 3 3V SmartMedia cards 2 To access a file on the memory card click Start then click My Computer Double click the drive letter for example the E drive then double click the file name www gateway com 141 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia 3 To remove the memory card make sure that the activity indicator or the module status indicator see Status indicators on page 25 is off then pull the memory card out of the notebook Important Do not use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar l to remove the memory card Using the memory card reader externally You can use the memory card reader without inserting it in the modular bay gt To use the memory card reader externally Plug the cable that has been provided into the port on the memory card reader Zs i j 2 Plug the other end of the cable into a USB port on your notebook or port replicator 142 Connecting a digital camera Connecting a digital camera You can connect most digital cameras to your notebook s USB port to transfer pictures a To connect a digital camera 1 Connect one end of the USB cable to your digital camera and connect the other end of the cable to the USB port on the side of your notebook or optional port replicator see Left
85. ceable D parts inside The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters 20 www gateway com Connecting the AC adapter Protecting from power source problems During a power surge the voltage level of electricity coming into your notebook can increase to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage Protect your notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them to a surge protector which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from reaching your notebook Warning High voltages can enter your notebook through both the power cord and the modem connection Protect your D notebook 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 21 Chapter 2 Getting Started Starting your notebook gt To start your notebook 1 Open your notebook by pressing the latch on the front of your notebook and lifting the LCD panal 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard Power button 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 163 3 If you are starting your note
86. ces Properties dialog box opens www gateway com 97 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia 3 Click the Volume tab SSE Vokas Soursts Pasko D intel Integrated Audo Dever vime Speaker ret ings Use the oattinge below to change indvidual speaker voae ad oiher settings Speaker voima Advanced 4 Click Advanced in the Device volume area Fi Volume Control If the device you want to adjust does not appear in the window click Options Properties the check box next to the audio device you want to adjust then click OK 5 Dragthevolumelevel and balance slidersfor the device you want to adjust For moreinformation about the volume controls click Help in the window 6 Click X in the top right corner of the window to close it 98 www gateway com Recording and playing audio Recording and playing audio Use the following instructions to make an audio recording by speaking into a microphone a To make an audio recording 1 2 oOo of OQ Plug a microphone into the Microphone jack on your notebook For the location of the Microphone jack see Left side on page 3 Click Start All Programs Accessories Entertainment then click Sound Recorder The Sound Recorder opens 2 Sound Sound Recorder File Edit Effects Help Position Length 0 00 sec 0 00 sec Rewind Play Record Fast Forward Stop Click record then speak into the microphone When you finish recording click m stop
87. cing drive module 104 testing 138 testing speed 138 troubleshooting 254 using 108 122 DVD CD RW drive 5 activity indicator 110 eject button 110 identifying 108 manual eject hole 110 modular drive status indicator 25 replacing drive module 104 testing 138 testing speed 138 troubleshooting 254 using 108 122 123 DVD R RW drive activity indicator 110 eject button 110 manual eject hole 110 modular drive status indicator 25 replacing drive module 104 DVD RW CD RW drive E identifying 109 110 testing 138 testing speed 138 troubleshooting 254 using 108 122 123 eject button diskette drive 139 DVD 110 electrostatic discharge ESD 234 email 299 address 80 button 30 checking for messages 81 program 75 sending 80 transferring settings from old computer 201 using 80 EmPower power adapter 161 Error checking 213 eSupport finding specifications 13 using 48 Ethernet connecting 39 jack 6 39 247 turning wireless Ethernet on or off 196 wired network 194 wireless network 194 external audio jack 3 247 external monitor 7 28 246 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad EZ Point pointing device See pointing device F fan 7 faxes automatically canceling 93 canceling 91 configuring Fax 85 failed transmission 92 installing Fax 84 receiving and viewing 91 retrying 92 sending 87 sending from program 90 sending scanned image 90 setting up cover page template 89 troubleshooting 266 files 300
88. ck on page 246 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the Video in jack on your television or VCR 3 Turn on the television or VCR 4 Sart your notebook 5 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Appearance and Themes 6 Click Double click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box opens 7 Click the Settings tab Display Properties Themes Desktop ScreenSaver Appearance Settings Drag the morao icone to match the physical arangemert of pour monitors 4 2 Qispiy 1 Mukigla Monitors on ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9600 Screen tesok tion Colo quality Less gJ Moe Haghest 32 bal 1600 by 1200 pile nimi Cox _canca_ www gateway com 149 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia 8 Click Advanced The Multiple Monitors and ATI Mobility Radeon 9600 Properties dialog box opens 9 Click the Displays tab Multiple Monitors and ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9600 Properties d i Opora A Pason Overy POWEAPLATIN Genet Mordor Teoubieshoot pirs Colt Management E Dupay GD Cox ZD OpenGL D Darect J1 int Enable TV O v TV 10 Click the Enable TV button if it is not already enabled 11 _ Click TV to make any adjustments to the TV settings 12 Click Apply 13 Click OK to close the Default Monitor and Mobility 7 Properties dialog box 14 Click OK to close the Display Properties dialog box 15 Click x to close the Control P
89. color depth setting and return it to 32 bit True Color if necessary gt To change the color depth 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel isin Category View click Appearance and Themes 2 Click Double click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box opens 176 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 3 Click the Settings tab Display Properties Themes Desktop ScreenSaver Appearance Settings Drag the monitor icons to match the physical atrangemert of pour monitors 14 2 Disptay 1 Mukigle Mortars on ATI MODILITY RADEON 9600 Screen iesohtion Colos cpslity a J Moe Habe 32 ba 1600 by 1200 p ls mints Cox _coren_ 4 Click the arrow button to open the Color quality list then click the color depth you want 5 To save your changes click OK then click Yes Help and For more information about adjusting display settings click Support Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword changing display settings in the Search box Search E then click the arrow Adjusting the screen resolution You can increase the screen resolution to fit more icons on your desktop or you can decrease the resolution to make reading the display easier The higher the resolution the smaller individual components of the screen such as icons and menu bars appear www gateway com 177 Chapter 10 Customizing Your Gateway 450 gt To adjust the scre
90. creen Click Exit www gateway com 127 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia Copying a CD or DVD gt To copy a music CD data CD or data DVD Click Start All Programs Burn a CD or Data DVD Nero Programs then click Nero Express Nero Express opens 2 Click Copy entire disc The Select source and destination screen opens M Nero Express Select sower and destination Fieste select 1curce and destination dives and insert source dse Source dave D HLOIST AWDVO GOAN v Declination dive D D HLOTSTRWAOVOGOC424IN EDRRwW Inn Cason Sone decs carnal be coped They may be copy orotected or contan enus Il you ae unewe you dec can be coped clease iun a bul in he amaian mode Dick on More gt gt and select Simuistiori 24x 3 000 KB s X fal e 3 Insert the music CD or data CD or DVD you want to copy into your recordable disc drive 4 Click the arrow to open the Source drive list then click the drive that contains your source disc 5 Click the arrow to open the Destination drive list then click your recordable disc drive 128 www gateway com Creating CDs and DVDs using Nero Express 6 Click Burn The Neo s Title and CD Database dialog box opens Nero s Title and CD Database www gateway com 129 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia 7 Wait until the dialog box closes OR Click Cancel The Burning Process screen opens Nero Express copies the tracks or files to your hard drive Tom Evert FI
91. ct If the handshaking sounds are too loud you can turn down the modem volume gt To turn down the modem volume Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Printers and Other Hardware 2 Click Double click the Phone and Modem Options icon then click the Modems tab 3 Click the modem you want to adjust then click Properties A Click the Modem tab then adjust the Speaker volume control 5 Click OK twice to close the Phone and Modem Options dialog box s Mouse The external mouse does not work m Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in correctly m Shut down and restart your notebook m Remove all extension cables and switch boxes m Try amouse you know is working to make sure that the mouse port works The external mouse works erratically m Clean the mouse For more information see Cleaning the mouse on page 220 m Some mouse pad patterns confuse optical mice Try the mouse on a different surface 268 Troubleshooting Networks For more information see the Setting Up Your Windows Network guide that has been included on your hard drive To access this guide click Start All Programs then click Gateway Documentation You cannot connect to your company network Every network is unique Contact your company computer department or network administrator for help Help and For more information about network trouble
92. d For more information about files and folders click Start Support then click Help and Support Type the keyword files and folders in the Search box Q Search E then click the arrow 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 soreadsheets and pictures that you keep on your notebook In fact all information on a notebook is stored in files 58 www gateway com Working with files and folders gt To create a folder Click Start then click My Computer on the Start menu 2 Doubleclick the drive where you want to put the new folder Typically Local Disk C is your hard drive and 3 Floppy A is your optional diskette drive If you do not see the contents of the drive click Show the contents of this drive 3 If you want to create a new folder inside an existing folder double click the existing folder If you do not see the contents of the folder click Show the contents of this drive or Show the contents of this folder 4 Click File New then click Folder The new folder is created 5 Typeanamefor the folder then press ENTER The new folder name appears by the folder icon Help and For more information about creating files and folders click Support Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword creating files and folders in the Search box Search then click the arrow For information a
93. d Privacy on the Internet Explorer Controlling Access to Inappropriate Interne Customizing Your Web Browser Explorer you can find and view e Accessibility information about anything on the Web Just click the topics below to get started You ll find more information to help you browse the Internet in the Help Contents With an Internet connection and Internet Basic setup If you aren t connected to the Internet or you want to create a new connection click this link Set up an Internet connection Learning about Internet Explorer lt 46 www gateway com Gateway Web site Gateway Web site Gateway s online support is available 24 hours per day 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers product specifications tutorials and personalized information about your notebook Visit the Gateway eSupport Web site at support gateway com T Gatewey Sepgart Microsoft Internet Lephirer ti 0 we Prete It te Q O 2 FO Pus hren Gee OCS aA Aj A Mee negat geme con nccet ide ae ap umkdenreet toe Erer pert teeter te get persoraiiiet meget meet ha nee Steg 2 Crowse aff Gateway Computer products Sona You Computer Product gt Eo z E Sates nemt Meroesf Pestoes Lervee pets Dax gi 2004 arem he Ab ragts remervedt Same aa to feted weraty and Teme Condtere pzoone www gateway com 47 Chapter 3 Getting Help Using eSupport The eSupport site is divided into six
94. d on the program disc a To create a video DVD Insert a blank writable DVD into your recordable DVD drive Important If the recordable DVD drive is not in the modular bay you need to swap modules For more information about swapping modules see Changing modules on page 104 2 If aCD Drive dialog box opens click Take no action then click OK 145 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia 3 Click Start All Programs Pinnacle Expression then click Pinnacle Expression The program starts 4 Use Pinnacle Expression to edit your video and create video DVDs Viewing the display on a projector or monitor 146 You can use your notebook for giving presentations by connecting an external monitor or projector to your monitor VGA port Your notebook supports simultaneous LCD and CRT display Simultaneous display lets you control the presentation from your notebook and at the same time face your audience To use a projector or external monitor 1 Turn off your notebook 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into the VGA port on your notebook or port replicator For the location of the VGA port see Left side on page 3 and Back on page 246 3 Turn on your notebook 4 Plug the projector s or monitor s power cord into an AC power source and turn it on Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver You may need to install the driver from the disc supplied by the projector s or monitor s manufactur
95. d printer or Scanner 00 000 eee eee 201 Installing a USB printer or scanner 00000 c cee eee eee 202 Installing a parallel port printer 2 2 eee 202 Installing your old programs 0 0 eee 203 13 Maintaining Your Gateway 450 eee eee 205 Caring for your notebook 0 0 20 anaana 206 Maintenance schedule 00 cee eee 207 Protecting your notebook from viruses 00 0 00 e eee eee eee 208 Managing hard drive space 0 0 cee 211 Checking hard drive space 20 c eet tees 211 Using Disk Cleanup 0 00 cee eee 212 Checking the hard drive for errors 1 2 0 ee 213 Defragmenting the hard drive cee ee 215 Backing up files sowei ekaa aaa a A E tees 217 Using the Scheduled Task Wizard 0 0c cece eee 217 Cleaning your notebook 0 06 cece teens 219 Cleaning the exterior 2 0 ccc eee 219 Cleaning the keyboard 000 e eee eee 220 Cleaning the notebook screen 0 0 c ect ene eee 220 Cleaning the mouse 0 00 cece tee 220 14 Restoring Software 0 c cece ees 223 Using the Restoration discS 0 0 e eee ee 224 Reinstalling device drivers 0 0 cece eee 224 Updating device drivers 0 0 eae 226 Reinstalling programs 0 E E E eee 227 Reinstalling Windows e aroraa rah nane A A EE EE EE E E ARTERNA 229 15 Upgrading Your Gatew
96. ding 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 D the authorization to use it Contact Gateway for service Warning The transmitting device embedded in this notebook may not be used with any antenna other than provide with the D notebook Warning The 802 11A radio LAN your notebook may have been equipped with operates in the same frequency range as D high power radar which has priority use and may damage the radio LAN if both are present and being used in the same area 289 Appendix A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information Unintentional emitter per ICES 003 This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio 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 radiodl ectriques 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 Telecommunications per Industry Canada CS 03 for products fitted with an IC compliant modem 290 The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operation and safety requirements The De
97. 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 modifications to maintain uninterrupted service This equipment cannot be used on telephone company provided coin service Connection to party lineserviceis subject to state tariffs 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 activities in the off peak hours such as early morning or late evenings The United States Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at thetop or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it issent an identification of the business other entity or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of thesending machineor such business other entity or individual Refer to your fax communication software documentation for detailson how to comply with the fax branding requirement Regulatory c
98. e Searching for files on page 64 Help and For more information about finding files click Start then Support click Help and Support Type the keyword searching for files in the Search box Search click the arrow then click the Full text Search Matches button Transferring Internet settings You can use different methods to transfer your Internet account from your old computer to your new one Setting up your ISP m f your current Internet service provider ISP software came preinstalled on your new notebook run that setup program If it asks to set up a new account or an existing one choose to set up an existing account m f your current ISP software is not preinstalled on your new notebook locate the 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 notebook m If you use MSN as your ISP or if you know your ISP settings use the Windows Internet Connection Wizard 200 Installing your old printer or scanner gt To use the Internet Connection Wizard 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories Communications then click New Connection Wizard The New Connection wizard opens 2 Configure your Internet settings by following the on screen instructions Help and For more information about setting up an Internet Support connection click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword Inte
99. e speakers OR Use the mute and volume control buttons on the keyboard For more information see System key combinations on page 28 gt To adjust the overall volume level from Windows 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel isin Category View click Sounds Speech and Audio Devices 2 Click Double click the Adjust the system volume or Sounds and Audio Devices The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens 96 Adjusting the volume 3 Click the Volume tab Sounds and Audio Devices Properties _ Vokane Souris fasso Voce D Inte Integrated Audo Device vime D Low C Mute C Place voluma jcon in the taskbar Speaker settings Use the setings below to change indvidual speaker voie and cher setting Speaker voima Advanced C 4 Drag the Device Volume slider to change the volume or click to select the Mute check box then click OK Help and For more information about adjusting the volume click Support Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword adjusting volume in the Search box Search E then click the arrow gt To adjust specific volume levels 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel isin Category View click Sounds Speech and Audio Devices 2 Click Doubleclick the Adjust the system volume or Sounds and Audio Devices The Sounds and Audio Devi
100. e authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited 293 Appendix A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information 294 www gateway com Index A AC adapter connecting 19 connector 6 245 247 damaged 19 defective 20 international adapters 161 troubleshooting 272 AC 3 digital audio jack 247 accessories purchasing 13 safety precautions 283 accounts America Online 75 ISP 75 user 189 acoustic handset coupler 170 adding icons to desktop 54 user accounts 189 See also installing address email 80 Web 78 airplane power adapter 13 161 alarms 163 165 America Online 76 application key 27 arrow keys 27 AU file 101 audio adjusting volume 27 29 digital jack 247 headphone jack 3 microphone jack 3 muting 29 96 playing 99 101 102 112 recording 99 streaming 193 troubleshooting 274 volume down button 29 volume up button 29 audio CD adding tracks to library 119 editing track information 118 playing with MusicMatch 114 See also CD audio file streaming 193 automobile power adapter 13 161 AVI file 101 B background 180 backing up files 138 217 battery 13 alarm options 163 165 alternate power sources 161 bay 8 155 changing 155 charge indicator 2 20 152 charge status 152 charging 19 153 conserving power 161 icons 152 installing 155 installing secondary 158 latch 8 managing power 161 meter 153 monitoring charge 152 recalibrating 154 recharging 19 153 release l
101. e left OR To play another Internet radio station click Broadcast Radio the appropriate category in the Broadcast Stations list the radio station then click the arrow in the play this station box MUSICMATCH connects to the station and plays the audio If you do not see Broadcast Radio drag the scroll bar on the left Using advanced features You can also use MUSICMATCH to create your own music CDsand to download MP3 files to your portable MP3 player For more information see the MUSICMATCH online help Tips amp Tricks See Do More With Gateway for more information about using your notebook to play digital music and download music from the Internet Click Start then click Do More With Gateway Click Music 121 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia Playing aDVD A Digital Versatile Disc DVD is similar to a standard CD but has greater data capacity Because of this increased capacity full length movies several albums of music or several gigabytes of data can fit on asingledisc You can play DVDs with the InterVideo DVD Player program or Windows Media Player For more information about playing DVDs click 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 screen saver and standby timers 3 To play a DVD using InterVideo DVD click Start All Programs DVD then click DVD Player The InterVideo DVD P
102. e vents on the case so keep the vents free of dust With your notebook 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 the inside of your notebook 219 Chapter 13 Maintaining Your Gateway 450 Cleaning the 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 your notebook and turn your notebook 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 notebook screen Use a soft cloth and water to clean the notebook screen Squirt a little water on the cloth never directly on the screen and wipe the screen with the cloth Important The notebook screen is made of specially coated glass and can be scratched or damaged by abrasive or ay ammonia based glass cleaners Cleaning the mouse 220 If you have a mouse and the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the notebook screen or becomes difficult to control precisely cleaning the mouse will likely improve its accuracy Clean your optical mouse by wiping the bottom of the mouse with a damp lint free cloth Cleaning your notebook gt To clean your trackball mouse 1 Turn
103. earching 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 Name or part of aname Creation date Modification date File type Text contained in the file Time period in which it was created or modified You can also combine search criteria to refine searches Files and folders found using this utility can be opened copied cut renamed or deleted directly from the list in the results window 64 Searching for files Using the Windows Search utility gt To find files and folders using the Search utility Click Start then click Search The Search Results window opens Click All files and folders 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 m If you typeall of the name Search will list all files and folders of that name m If you type part of the name Search will list all of the file and folder names containing the letters you typed www gateway com 65 Chapter 4 Using Windows 3 Click Search When the search is completed Windows lists the files and folders whose names contain the text that you searched for Draw Cord Pws Gr oa ODenoows wROOws C POW Dopemct C TOW Sete CROOW Reyer C tw Sgrare Cowie L Prag ae Pies
104. ebook does not operate properly when the operating instructions are followed The notebook was dropped or the cabinet is damaged The notebook performance changes Important safety information Replacement parts and accessories Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by Gateway Important Do not use Gateway products in areas classified as hazardous locations Such areas include patient care areas of medical and dental facilities oxygen laden environments or industrial facilities Warning To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger D telecommunications line cord 283 Appendix A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information Regulatory compliance statements Wireless Guidance 284 Low power Radio transmitting type devices radio frequency RF wireless communication devices may be present embedded in your notebook system These devices may operatein the 2 4 GHz i e 802 11B G LAN amp Bluetooth 5 2 GHz i e 802 11A LAN and traditional cellular or PCS cellular bands i e Cellular data modem The following section isa general overview of considerations while operating a wireless device Additional limitations cautions and concerns for specific countries are listed in the specific country sections or country group sections The wireless devicesin your system are only qualified for usein the countries identified by the Radio Approval Marks on the system rating label If the country you wi
105. econdary battery is charging mw LED blinking red main and optional secondary battery charge are very low m LED solid red main or optional secondary battery is malfunctioning Important This LED only lights when the notebook is connected to AC power or the main and optional secondary battery charge is very low For the location of the battery charge indicator see Front on page 2 Recharging the battery m Press the battery meter buttons on the main battery and optional secondary battery The battery meter lights indicate the percentage of battery charge remaining wii ge m Wait for a Low Battery warning message to appear appears when the main battery and optional secondary battery are low If your battery charge indicator displays what looks like an inaccurate charge you may need to recalibrate the battery For more information see Recalibrating the battery Main or secondary on page 154 Recharging the battery Both the main and the optional secondary batteries recharge while they are installed and your notebook is connected to AC power While the batteries are recharging the battery charge indicator turns orange and the battery icon in the taskbar has a lightning bolt 4 Important If the power cord or battery icon does not appear on the taskbar click the show hidden icons ff button If the icon still does not appear make sure that Always show icon on the taskbar is checked on the Power Options Prop
106. ed or if D the case was damaged Instead unplug your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician 252 First steps First steps If you have problems with your notebook try these things first m Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to your notebook and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power m f you use a power strip or surge protector make sure that it is turned on If a peripheral device such as a keyboard or mouse does not work make sure that all connections are secure m 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 m f you added or removed peripheral devices review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you followed each instruction m If an error occurs in a program see the program s printed documentation or the online help Help and For more information about troubleshooting click Start Support then click Help and Support Type the keyword troubleshooting in the Search box Q Search IE then click the arrow Software support tools Your notebook may include the following support tool to help you diagnose and fix problems m PC Doctor isa comprehensive hardware diagnostic and system information tool that can test your notebook and determine its configuration PC Doctor provides 85 profes
107. ed atest cha Aree ha dead 4 a arte dehy Greet ee Qed Goatees arene 278 TrA sive ts oo aaa yee eed a wea Rois aaad a Peed ae 279 A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information 281 Indek nnna i a a aa a Ea cee 295 vii viii Checking Out Your Gateway 450 This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your notebook Read this chapter to learn m How to identify the features of your Gateway notebook m How to locate your notebook s model and serial number m Howto locatethe Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity How to locate the specifications for your notebook m What accessories are available for your notebook Important This information in this user guide applies to both the Gateway 450ROG and AY Gateway 450RGH Chapter 1 Checking Out Your Gateway 450 Front Speaker Battery charge indicator Power indicator Component Icon Speakers Battery charge indicator Power indicator LCD panel release latch LCD panel Speaker release latch Description Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in The LED shows the battery activity and status LED green battery is fully charged LED orange battery is charging LED blinking red battery charge is very low LED solid red battery is malfunctioning This LED only lights when the notebook is connected to AC power or the battery is very low The LED shows your notebook s power s
108. eing charged for 24 hours the battery may need to be recalibrated For more information see Recalibrating the battery Main or secondary on page 154 gt To connect the AC adapter 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter Caution Make sure that you use the AC adapter that came with your notebook or one of the same type purchased from AN Gateway Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged The replacement cord must be of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook may be damaged www gateway com 19 Chapter 2 Getting Started 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook s power connector or the matching power connector on your optional port replicator For more information see Using the Gateway 450 Port Replicator on page 243 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 battery charge indicator If the battery charge indicator does not turn on unplug the adapter from your notebook then plug it back in 4 When you finish using your notebook for the first time turn your notebook off and leave your notebook connected to AC power for at least 24 hours 5 If the battery charge meter does not show a full charge after 24 hours contact Gateway Technical Support at support gateway com Warning Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter The AC adapter has no user replaceable or user servi
109. elete a file or folder Rename a file or folder Close the active window or program Switch to a different file folder or running program Do this Click the item then press CTRL C Click the item then press CTRL X Click inside the folder or window where you want to paste the object then press CTRL V Click the first item press and hold down the CTRL key then click each of the remaining items Click the first item in the list press and hold down the SHIFT key then click the last item in the list Click the file or folder then press SHIFT DELETE The file or folder is permanently deleted The file or folder is not stored in the Recycle Bin Click the file or folder press F2 type the new name then press ENTER Press ALT F4 Press ALT TAB Help and For more information about Windows XP keyboard Support shortcuts click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword Windows keyboard shortcuts in the Search box Search then click the arrow 71 Chapter 4 Using Windows 72 www gateway com Using the Internet This chapter provides information about the Internet and the World Wide Web Read this chapter to learn how to m Set up and access an Internet account using America Online m Connect to a Web site using a browser Download files from the Internet m Send and receive email using America Online 73 Chapter 5 Using the Internet Learning about the Internet The Intern
110. em and telephone line and access the Internet at the same time This saves on the cost of installing another telephone line for your second computer and paying for a second Internet service provider ISP account Help and For more information about sharing an Internet connection Support click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword internet sharing in the Search box Search then click the arrow Sharing drives With a network you can copy files from computer to computer by copying and pasting or dragging and dropping You will no longer waste your time transferring files by using recordable media In addition you can map a drive on a networked computer to another computer and access the files as if they were located on the hard drive of the computer you are using Help and For more information about sharing network drives click Support Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword sharing network drivesin the Search DOX Search then click the arrow 192 Benefits of networking Sharing peripheral devices Each computer that is connected to the network can share the same peripheral devices such asa 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 Help and For more information about sharing network devices click Support Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword sharing in t
111. en resolution 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Appearance and Themes 2 Click Double click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box opens 3 Click the Settings tab Display Properties Themes Desktop ScieenSaver Appearance Settings Drag the monitor icone to match the physical arrangemert of pour monitors 1 Diniy 1 Mutigle Monitors on ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9600 Screen iesok tion Colos quality Less 9 Moe Highest 32 bal 1600 by 1200 p osls nin ts Cox Ceea 4 Drag the Screen resolution slider to the size you prefer 5 To save your changes click OK then click Yes Help and For more information about adjusting screen resolution Support click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword changing screen resolution in the Search box Search E then click the arrow 178 www gateway com Adjusting the screen and desktop settings Changing the colors on your Windows desktop You can change the colors of Windows desktop items such as the background color and dialog box title bars gt To change desktop colors 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Appearance and Themes 2 Click Doubleclick the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box opens 3 Click the Appearance tab Display Properties Theme Deskto
112. entation for dotais EE 6 Click Close www gateway com 103 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia Changing modules Your notebook s modular bay supports different bay modules such as a DVD drive combination DVD CD RW drive recordable DVD drive a second hard drive a diskette drive a memory card reader or a secondary battery Modular 4 i 3 m_i D i bay latch Modular bay Modular bay us latch __ gt A gt To change bay modules 1 If you are removing a disc drive diskette drive or a memory card reader make sure that the module is empty 2 Click the remove hardware icon in the taskbar the drive you are removing then click Stop OR Turn off your notebook do not place it in Standby or Hibernate mode taskbar click the show hidden icons button Important If the remove hardware icon does not appear on the 104 Changing modules 3 Close the LCD panel 4 Disconnect your notebook from the optional port replicator see Disconnecting from the port replicator on page 249 5 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up 6 Slide and hold the bay module latch closest to the back of your notebook att E af MERET TEBET ID 7 Side the other bay module release latch The module moves out slightly www gateway com 105 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia 8 Slide the bay module out 9 Firmly push the new bay module straight into the bay until the latches cl
113. er 206 general precautions 16 18 281 guidelines for troubleshooting 252 static electricity 234 saving documents 68 ScanDisk See Error checking scanner installing 40 201 USB port 4 scanning drive for errors 213 for viruses 208 Scheduled Tasks Wizard 217 screen adjusting settings 176 changing color depth 176 changing number of colors 176 changing resolution 177 resolution 147 saver 182 troubleshooting 259 275 screen objects getting information 33 35 moving 33 selecting 33 34 scroll button 35 Scroll Lock status indicator 25 28 system key 28 Search utility 65 searching for files and folders 62 64 65 198 in Help and Support 43 security features Kensington cable lock 5 Kensington lock ring 250 security while travelling 171 serial number 11 13 171 serial port 6 40 246 setting up safety precautions 282 sharing devices 193 drives 192 Internet connection 192 printer 193 See also networking shortcut menus accessing 33 35 shortcuts adding to desktop 54 buttons 30 closing programs 71 closing windows 71 copying 71 cutting 71 deleting files and folders 71 keyboard 71 opening menu 33 35 pasting 71 renaming files and folders 71 selecting adjacent items in list 71 selecting items in list 71 switching between files folders or programs 71 shutting down notebook 23 24 small office network 192 SO DIMM 235 software See programs sound adjusting 29 96 controls 27 96 muting 29
114. er or download the driver from the manufacturer s Web site 5 After the driver is installed right click any empty space on the desktop then click Properties The Display Properties dialog box opens Viewing the display on a projector or monitor 6 Click the Settings tab Display Properties _ Themes Desktop Screen Saver Appearance Settings Drag the moniter loons to match the physical arrangement of pour monitors 4 2 Disptay 1 Mubigle Monitors on ATI MODILITY RADEON 9600 Screen tesok tion Colos quality a J Moe Habe 32 ba 1600 by 1200 panels naintin Cox _core_ 7 Right click the second monitor icon labeled 2 then click Attached 8 Click Apply 9 Adjust properties such as Screen Resolution or Color Quality if necessary 10 Click ox Important Press FN LCD CRT to switch between viewing the display on the LCD panel and viewing the display on the projector or monitor Important If an external monitor or projector is connected and you close the LCD panel your notebook turns off the LCD panel but does not enter Standby mode www gateway com 147 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia Using extended desktop You can usean external monitor to make your desktop larger to accommodate additional windows gt To turn on extended desktop 1 Right click any empty space on the desktop then click Properties The Display Properties dialog box opens 2 Click the Settings tab 3 Click the second monitor ic
115. erations or simpy share fan scons computers we have Mo pecvices hardware and suppait you Need to sel up sad maintain your natwort tor manmum otme LORILE AND WARGLESS Whatever your modiiiy seeds mE Gateway has got you Covered Aom wae to ufratnin utra bo t lo desitce reptacernert and TanietPCs We ve also got WLAN and PANAN cotiens 24 27 SUDDON and natedsek insurance DISPLAYS AND PROJECTORS Sleek dations and aavancec Gigttal Secheciogy Come together to create impressive Cormmurrcaton tects Deng competing rual apoeal o pubic HOSS Adea Conterenong raining toes manutactoring pianta and mara www gateway com 45 Chapter 3 Getting Help Online help Many programs provide information onlineso you can research atopic or learn how to perform a task while you are using the program You can access most online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by clicking a Help button Z Gateway Homepage Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit view Favorites Tools You can search for information by viewing the help contents checking the index searching for a topic or keyword or browsing through the online help E Microsoft Internet Explorer rf Options Web Help m Mi o ng started with Internet Explorer 14 a a Finding the Web Pages You Want r Browsing the Web Offline Printing and Saving Information Sending Information over the Intenet Safe Getting started with Understanding Security an
116. erties Advanced tab See Changing advanced settings on page 166 for more information 153 Chapter 8 Managing Power Recalibrating the main or secondary 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 recalibrate the battery periodically to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge gt To recalibrate the battery 154 1 2 3 Connect the AC adapter then turn on your notebook As soon as it starts and you see a startup screen press F2 The BIOS Setup utility opens Open the Advanced menu Highlight Battery Auto Learning then select Enabled by pressing the spacebar Open the Exit menu then highlight Exit Saving Changes and press ENTER Select Yes then press ENTER The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you the progress The entire process will take several hours Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process If recalibration is interrupted you must start the process over l A again When the recalibration has finished the message Press Esc key to exit appears Press Esc The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge contact Gateway Technical Support Changing batteries Changing batteries If your notebook is connected
117. et is a worldwide network of computers linked together to provide information to people everywhere The two most popular services on the Internet are email and the World Wide Web You can access this network by connecting your notebook to a telephone DSL Digital Subscriber Line or cable line and signing up with an Internet service provider ISP Cable and DSL modems a connection known as broadband use your TV cable or special telephone lines to connect to your ISP and access the Internet Cable and DSL modems connect to your notebook through an Ethernet jack and provide a faster connection speed than a standard telephone modem Important For the location of your modem and Ethernet jacks see Back on page 6 and Back on page 246 Internet Servers store information so other computers can access it from the Internet ATE ISP Servers Your computer let you connect to connects to the the Internet and Internet through access your e mail an ISP messages 74 www gateway com Setting up an Internet account If you want to access the Internet you need m A modem a device that connects your notebook to other computers or servers using a telephone DSL or cable line 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 inf
118. ew cannot be removed Remove the memory bay cover If you are removing a module gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward www gateway com Adding or replacing memory 9 Pull the memory module out of the slot 10 Hold thenew or replacement module at a 30 degree angle and press it into the empty memory slot This module is keyed so it can only be inserted in one direction If the module does not fit make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the memory bay Important Use only memory modules designed for the Gateway 450ROG or Gateway 450RGH 11 Gently push the module down until it clicks in place www gateway com 237 Chapter 15 238 Upgrading Your Gateway 450 12 Replace the memory bay cover and tighten the cover screw 13 Insert the batteries then turn your notebook over 14 Reconnect the optional port replicator 15 Connect the power adapter and modem and network cables then turn on your notebook Replacing the hard drive Replacing the hard drive If you would like more hard drive capacity you can replace your original drive with a higher capacity drive e o c e Hard drive gt To replace the hard drive Back up any data you want to transfer to the new hard drive For more information see Backing up files on page 217 2 Follow the instructions under Preventing static electricity discharge
119. eys 27 Disk Cleanup 212 Disk Defragmenter 215 diskette inserting 139 troubleshooting 258 diskette drive 5 eject button 139 replacing drive module 104 slot 139 status indicator 25 troubleshooting 258 using 139 display changing resolution 177 properties 146 148 settings 176 switching 28 troubleshooting 259 272 using screen saver 182 Do More With Gateway 44 docking port 7 244 docking release latch 244 documentation Gateway Web site 47 help 42 Help and Support 42 online help 46 documents creating 67 opening 69 printing 70 saving 68 double clicking 33 34 doubletapping 34 downloading files 79 dragging 33 drivers reinstalling 224 updating 48 226 drives backing up files 217 CD 108 changing modular drives 104 checking for errors 213 checking for free space 211 defragmenting 215 deleting files 212 diskette 5 139 DVD 5 108 DVD CD RW 5 108 123 DVD R RW 5 DVD RW CD RW 123 hard drive 5 8 239 identifying drive types 108 installing and replacing 104 replacing hard drive 239 second hard drive 5 sharing 192 status indicators 25 troubleshooting 254 258 260 types 108 viewing contents 57 viewing files and folders 57 DSL modem 40 74 DVD cleaning 256 copying 128 creating data 124 creating label 138 creating video 145 inserting 110 playing 122 148 troubleshooting 254 DVD drive 5 activity indicator 110 eject button 110 identifying 108 manual eject hole 110 modular drive status indicator 25 repla
120. files You should back up your files regularly to a writable CD or DVD if you have arecordable disc drive or to diskettes if you havea diskette drive U se a backup device such as a recordable disc drive or Zip drive to do a complete hard drive backup For more information see Creating CDs and DVDs using Nero Express on page 123 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 the Accessories Store at accessories gateway com Help and For more information about backing up files click Start Support then click Help and Support Type the keyword saving files in the Search box Search then click the arrow Using the Scheduled Task Wizard The Scheduled Task Wizard lets you schedule maintenance tasks such as running Disk Defragmenter and Error checking 217 Chapter 13 Maintaining Your Gateway 450 gt To start the Scheduled Task Wizard 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories System Tools then click Scheduled Tasks The Scheduled Tasks window opens 2 Doubleclick the Add Scheduled Task icon The Scheduled Task Wizard opens Scheduled Task Wizard This wizard helps you schedule a task for Windows to perform You select the program you want Windows to run and then schedule it for a convenient time Click Next to continue j Cancel 3 Click Next then click the task or program you want to schedule and
121. files may become corrupt If you are having trouble listening to or working AN with a downloaded file try downloading the file again 119 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia Changing the music library display settings gt To change the music library display settings 1 In MUSICMATCH click Options then click Settings The Settings window opens 2 Click the Music Library tab Garsen Paper Orina Music Racostar Muse Leary CO Lovie Cormectvty Dris Music ibrary deplay semings Vew by Preference Ejim gt ses items Ae Botma T O Coum 5 Cl Coum amp Otim 7 MANANAIA E ID3V1 bag domn match IOIV2 teg apera Use IDII tag fo O Use IOI tag rfo Update tags C Convert tags when adding tracks wth old format tags 3 Click an arrow button to open a column list then click the category that you want to display in the column 4 When you have finished selecting categories click OK 120 www gateway com Using MUSICMATCH Listening to Internet radio gt To listen to an Internet radio station 1 Connect to the Internet then open MUSICMATCH 2 In the MUSIC CENTER area under PLAY click Online Music 3 To select one of the MUSICMATCH Internet radio stations click Featured Radio Stations or Radio Stations the radio station then click the arrow in the play this station box MUSICMATCH connects to the station and plays the audio If you do not see Featured Radio Stations or Radio Stations drag the scroll bar on th
122. g off notebook 23 24 S PDIF 102 wireless Ethernet 196 turning on notebook 22 S PDIF 102 wireless Ethernet 196 tutoring fee based 278 TV out S Video out jack 148 TV out jack 6 U undocking 249 updating device drivers 48 Norton AntiVirus 208 upgrading 231 309 USB flash drive 14 USB port 4 40 246 user accounts adding 189 switching 189 V VGA port 7 146 video capture 144 composite video out jack 6 playing 101 122 streaming 193 S Video out jack 246 troubleshooting 275 TV out jack 6 video camera connecting 144 video file streaming 193 virus protecting against 208 removing with Norton AntiVirus 208 volume adjusting 29 96 adjusting modem 268 controls 27 96 muting 29 96 system keys 29 troubleshooting 274 WwW waking up notebook 23 WAV file 101 Web browser button 30 using 75 77 Web page 77 Web site connecting to 78 defined 77 downloading files 79 310 Gateway 47 window close button 56 closing 56 71 identifying components 55 maximize button 56 menu bar 56 minimize button 56 title bar 56 Windows clipboard 59 desktop 52 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 198 installing 229 Product Key Code 12 reinstalling 229 reinstalling drivers 224 Search utility 65 updating drivers 226 Windows key 27 Windows Media Player 101 112 122 wired Ethernet network creating a network 194 wireless Ethernet label 12 using while traveling 171 wireless Ethernet network creating a network 1
123. gital photography Pinnacle Expression 144 playing audio CD 112 audio CD with MusicMatch 114 audio file 99 101 DVD 122 Media Player file 101 multimedia files 101 multi player games 193 music CD 112 Windows Media Player file 101 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 40 USB support for 40 pointer moving 32 pointing device buttons 34 changing settings 186 customizing 184 moving pointer 34 opening shortcut menu 35 scroll button 35 tapping 34 troubleshooting 274 turning on 184 port replicator 243 attaching notebook 247 docking port 7 244 release latch 244 separating notebook 249 using 14 243 ports See connections power AC adapter 19 161 advanced settings 163 166 alarms 163 165 automobile airplane adapter 161 battery 24 152 153 154 155 161 button 9 28 163 changing modes 162 changing schemes 163 changing settings 163 connector 6 19 245 247 conserving battery power 161 damaged cord 19 20 EmPower adapter 161 extending battery life 161 Hibernate mode 162 167 indicator 2 23 international adapter 173 management 151 161 schemes 163 source problems 21 SpeedStep settings 163 Standby mode 23 162 305 Standby Resume 28 status box 28 status indicator 2 surge protector 21 troubleshooting 271 turning off notebook 23 turning on notebook 22 power adapter airplane 13 automobile 13 printer default 272 inkjet 14 installing 40 201 laser 14 parallel port 6 246 sharing 193 t
124. hat are running Click a program s button on the taskbar to open the program s window The Start button provides access to programs files help for Windows and other programs and computer tools and utilities Click the Start button then open a file or program by clicking 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 notebook For instructions on how to use the Recycle Bin see Deleting Recycle Bin files and folders on page 61 Using the Start menu You can start programs open files customize your notebook get help search for files and folders and more using the Start menu gt To use the Start menu 1 Click the Start button on the lower left of the Windows desktop The Start menu opens showing you the first level of menu items 2 Click All Programs to see all programs and files in the Start menu When you move the mouse pointer over any menu item that has an arrow next to it another menu called a submenu opens and reveals related files programs or commands Chapter 4 Using Windows 3 Click a file or program to open it Help and For more information about the Windows XP Start menu Support click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword Windows Start menu in the Search box Search J then click the arrow Adding icons to the desktop You ma
125. he Search box Search then click the arrow Streaming audio and video files With a network you can store audio files such as the popular MP3 files and video files on any networked computer then play them on any of the other computers or devices connected to your network This process is called streaming Help and For more information about streaming files click Start Support then click Help and Support Type the keyword streaming in the Search box Search IE then click the arrow Playing multi player games With a home network you can play multi player games Load a game like Microsoft Racing Madness 2 on your computers and in minutes you and your friends can race in competing cars or on competing motorcycles Help and For more information about playing multi player games Support click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword games or network games in the Search box Search then click the arrow 193 Chapter 11 Networking Your Gateway 450 Selecting a network connection The biggest decision you need to make when creating your network is what type of connection you will use Gateway products support wired and wireless Ethernet networks and powerline networks Usethe following criteria as a guide when selecting a network connection Wired Ethernet network Create a wired Ethernet network by using special wires to connect all the computers and devices on your network Wired Ethernet networ
126. he volume on page 96 m Make sure that Mute controls are turned off For more information about the mute setting see System key combinations on page 28 or Adjusting the volume on page 96 Help and For more information about troubleshooting sound issues Support click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in the Search DOX Search then click the arrow Touchpad or pointing device Touchpad or pointing device is not working m Make sure the touchpad or pointing device is turned on For more information see Turning the touchpad or pointing device on or off on page 184 m Connecting a PS 2 mouse to your notebook or port replicator may turn off the touchpad or pointing device 274 Troubleshooting Video The external monitor or projector is not working m Make sure that you have activate the external monitor option and pressed FN LCD CRT to select the external monitor For more information see Viewing the display on a projector or monitor on page 146 m Make sure that the monitor or projector is turned on and that the video cable is connected correctly TV out is not working m Make sure that you have activated TV out For more information see Viewing the display on a television on page 148 m Make sure that the television is turned on and that the RCA video cable or S Video cable is connected correctly m Televisions in different countries use different s
127. he write protection tab in the upper right corner of the diskette down unprotected The diskette may be full Delete unnecessary files on the diskette and try again Not all diskettes are IBM compatible Make sure that the diskette you are using is IBM compatible Try a different diskette Occasionally diskettes are flawed and cannot be read by the diskette drive You see a Disk is full error message Delete unnecessary files on the diskette Try a different diskette Occasionally diskettes are flawed and cannot be read by the diskette drive Run Error checking on the diskette For more information see Checking the hard drive for errors on page 213 If errors are detected and corrected try using the diskette again You see a Non system disk NTLDR is missing or Disk error error message Eject the diskette from the diskette drive then press ENTER Make sure that the diskette you are using is BM compatible The modular drive status indicator is lit continuously 258 Remove the diskette from the drive If the indicator stays on try restarting your notebook Troubleshooting Display The screen is too dark Adjust the brightness using the system keys For moreinformation see System key combinations on page 28 The screen resolution is not correct Change the screen resolution from the Display Properties dialog box For more information see Adjusting the screen resolution
128. i Comma Pars CEROS erig CIOWA cortg C1 ADOWDegyptelDartg Cw OW rade Pte ome write St OPONIE rdet Bite Mot Werden yet CLM ROOWT Wines Pantents C TEPCOWRNPO LA pee CPOO MEL marti ad argad U CWPCOWIPOCN MEL C Eomer and Setrgiid U C Kopers ad erga U Cowart 4 Open a file folder or program by double clicking the name in the list Help and For more information about searching for files and folders Support click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword searching in the Search box Search E then click the arrow Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting more criteriathan 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 66 www gateway com Working with documents Working with documents Computer documents include word processing files soreadsheet 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 show how to create save open and print adocument using Microsoft WordPad Similar procedures apply to other programs such as WordPerfect Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel For more information about using a program click Help on its menu bar Creating a new document gt To create a new document
129. ial 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 M ondays from 8 00 a m to noon CT gt To access the gateway your way dial up server Insert the red Drivers and Applications disc into the disc drive 2 Click Help then click Support Web Site 3 To check your modem connection speed click the Direct Dial option After your modem connects move the mouse pointer over the Dial Up Networking icon located next to the clock on your taskbar Your modem connection speed appears 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 your notebook m Make sure that the line connected to the modem is working and plugged into the modem jack on your notebook See Back on page 6 and Back on page 246 to make sure that the connections have been made correctly m f the modem shares the telephone line with another device make sure that the telephone line is not in use for example someone is on the teleohone or another modem is in use m Use the modem cable that came with your noteb
130. ices A port replicator also provides additional ports and other expansion features not included with your notebook See Using the Gateway 450 Port Replicator on page 243 for more information about using a port replicator with your notebook Printers You can attach almost any type of printer to your notebook or port replicator The most common types are inkjet and laser printers which print in color or black and white See Installing a printer scanner or other peripheral device on page 40 for more information about attaching a printer to your notebook Inkjet printers and cartridges arerelatively inexpensive but 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 they print much faster than inkjet printers Laser printers are better than inkjet printers when you are printing large documents USB flash drives Use a USB flash drive for storing files or transferring files to another computer Getting Started This chapter provides basic information about your Gateway notebook Read this chapter to find out how to Connect the AC adapter Start and turn off your notebook Identify the status indicators Use the keyboard Use the EZ Pad touchpad Use the optional EZ Point pointing device Using the optional fingerprint reader Connect the modem Connect to an Ethernet network I
131. ick into place 10 Turn your notebook over 11 Reconnect the optional port replicator 106 www gateway com 12 13 Changing modules Open the LCD panal If your notebook is on click OK to continue working on your notebook OR If your notebook is off turn it on 107 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia Using the disc drive Identifying drive types Your Gateway notebook contains one of the following drive types Look on the front of the drive for one of the following logos If your drive has this logo This is your drive Use your drive for type compact CD drive Installing programs playing audio ohise CDs and accessing data You cannot use this drive to create CDs or DVDs or play DVDs DVD drive Installing programs playing audio DVD CDs playing DVDs and accessing ROM data You cannot use this drive to create CDs or DVDs Combination Installing programs playing audio dise DVD CD RW drive CDs playing DVDs accessing data Recordable DVD and recording music and data to i CD R or CD RW discs You cannot use this drive to create DVDs For more information see Creating CDs and DVDs using Nero Express on page 123 108 If your drive has this logo COMPACT 3 lt ROMISH ROM R RWwW ASG MULTI oO a lt MULTI ReWritable DVD RECORDER This is your drive type Combination DVD RW CD RW Combination DVD RW DVD RAM CD RW Using the disc drive Use your drive for
132. ide each file type you want to delete is selected For more information about file types you can delete read the descriptions in the Disk Cleanup dialog box 5 Click OK then click Yes Help and For more information about keeping the hard drive space Support free of unnecessary files click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword disk cleanup in the Search box Search then click the arrow 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 Windows does not use them If you use your notebook several hours every day you probably want to run Error checking once a week If you use your notebook less frequently once a month may be adequate Also use Error checking if you encounter hard drive problems gt To check the hard drive for errors Click Start then click My Computer The My Computer window opens 2 Right click the hard drive that you want to check for errors for example Local Disk C then click Properties The Properties dialog box opens 213 Chapter 13 Maintaining Your Gateway 450 3 Click the Tools tab Local Disk C Properties Gener Too Hordewe Shing Enoechecking This option wil check the volume for oras Oehagnertoter amp Tha cption rd defragment fies on the voire Qeliagaeni Now 4 Click Check N
133. is turned on For more information see System key combinations on page 28 Pad Lock Numeric keypad is turned on For more information see System O key combinations on page 28 www gateway com 25 Chapter 2 Getting Started Using the keyboard Your notebook features a full size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard M any of the keys have been assigned alternate functions including shortcut keys for Windows function keys for specific system operations and the Pad Lock keys for the numeric keypad You can attach an external keyboard to the notebook using a USB or PS 2 port You do not need to shut down the notebook to connect a USB keyboard Attaching a PS 2 keyboard to your notebook or port replicator may turn off the built in keyboard Function keys System keys Navigation keys Volume keys FN key Windows Numeric Application Arrow keys LCD key keypad key brightness keys 26 www gateway com Using the keyboard Key types The keyboard has several different types of keys Some keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other actions when pressed in combination with another key Key type Icon Description Function keys 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 See the program documentation to find out more about the function key actions System
134. ive 138 DVD drive 138 title bar 56 Toslink digital audio jack 247 touch pad buttons 31 32 changing settings 186 clicking 33 customizing 184 doubleclicking 33 34 dragging screen objects 33 locating 10 moving pointer 32 moving screen objects 33 opening files folders and programs 33 34 opening shortcut menu 33 right clicking 33 35 rocker switch 31 32 34 selecting screen objects 33 34 troubleshooting 274 turning on 184 training CD 279 classroom 279 Gateway Learning Libraries 279 Learn Gateway 279 transferring files from Internet 79 files from old computer 197 198 Internet settings from old computer 200 settings from old computer 197 travel tips 169 troubleshooting audio 274 automated system 277 CD drive 254 cleaning CD 256 cleaning DVD 256 device installation 257 diskette drive 258 display 259 DVD drive 254 DVD CD RW drive 254 Error checking 213 faxed answers 277 faxes 266 files 260 gateway your way dial up server 266 general guidelines 253 hard drive 260 Internet connection 261 266 IRQ conflict 257 keyboard 263 LCD panel 259 memory 263 memory card reader 264 modem 264 mouse 268 network 269 passwords 270 PC Cards 270 PC Doctor 253 power 271 printer 272 reinstalling drivers 224 safety guidelines 252 screen 259 275 screen area 259 screen resolution 259 sound 274 support tool 253 technical support 276 telephone support 276 video 275 Web site connection speed 262 turnin
135. ject button once to release the eject button 3 Press the PC Card eject button again to eject the PC Card www gateway com 233 Chapter 15 Upgrading Your Gateway 450 Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to static electricity also known as electrostatic discharge ESD Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic A discharge sensitive components in your notebook A Prevent ESD damage by following ESD guidelines every time you install memory or replace the hard drive Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts turn off your notebook and unplug the power D cord and modem and network cables before opening the case Before installing memory or replacing the hard drive follow these guidelines m Turn off your notebook m Wear a grounding wrist strap available at most electronics stores and attach it to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection Warning To prevent risk of electric shock do not insert any object D into the vent holes of your notebook m Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables Remove the main battery and optional secondary battery For more information see Changing batteries on page 155 m Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards 234 Adding or replacing memory Before
136. ks are typically faster than other network types Create a wired Ethernet network if m You are building anew home or your existing home already has Ethernet cable installed in each room that has a device you want to connect m You are creating a network in an office or business where network speed is more important than moving about with your computer m Your computer has an Ethernet jack for connecting to the network Wireless Ethernet network A wireless Ethernet network is created by using radio emitters that may be embedded into your computers or plugged into them Create a wireless Ethernet IEEE 802 11a IEEE 802 11b or IEEE 802 11g network if m You are looking for an alternative to installing cable for connectivity m Theability to move about with your computer is as important as network speed m Your computer has wireless Ethernet for networking 194 Using your notebook on a network Powerline network Computers and other devices can communicate with each other by using the electrical wires already installed in your home or business Create a powerline network if m You are looking for an alternative to installing cable for connectivity m Theability to move about with your computer is as important as network speed Help and For more information about selecting network connections Support click Start then click Help and Support Bes a keyword networks or network types in the earch box Search then click the arro
137. l Support on page 276 605 232 2191 before calling all other countries TDD Technical Support for hearing impaired 800 846 1778 TDD is available Weekdays 6 00 a m 8 00 p m Central Time Weekends 6 00 a m 5 00 p m Central Time America Online Get support for your America Online ISP 800 827 6364 US account 888 265 4357 Canada Sales Get information about available systems 800 846 2000 US accounting and pricing orders billing statements warranty 888 888 2037 Canada warranty service or other non technical issues 277 Chapter 17 Troubleshooting Important Business customers For technical support information see the Gateway Business Service Plans guide that came F with your notebook 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 see the following resources m The printed or online documentation that came with your hardware or software In many cases additional product information and online documentation for Gateway supplied hardware can be found in our Web site s Documentation Library m This user s guide m The software publisher s Web site Help and For more how to information about Windows XP click Support Start then click Help and Suppor
138. l 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 notebook to complete the installation However if a setup wizard opens when you restart your notebook follow the on screen instructions Help and For more information about updating device drivers click Support Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword updating drivers in the Search box Search then click the arrow Reinstalling programs If you have problems running a program or if you have reinstalled your operating system you can reinstall programs from the red Drivers and Applications disc and other program CDs If you are reinstalling programs from other program discs follow the installation instructions on each disc If you want to reinstall a program uninstall the old version first gt To reinstall programs from the Drivers and Applications disc 1 2 5 If you just reinstalled Windows go to Step 4 Otherwise go to the next step Click Start Control Panel then click Add or Remove Programs In the Currently Installed Programs list click the program you want to uninstall then click Change Remove and follow the on screen instructions Insert thered Drivers and Applications discinto thedisc drive If the program starts automatically go to Step 8 OR If the program does not start automatically go to Step 5 Click Start then click Run
139. layer video screen and control panel open OR To play a DVD using Windows M edia Player click Start All Programs then click Windows Media Player The Windows M edia Player opens Important If the InterVideo DVD player is not on your Start menu and if Windows Media Player cannot play a DVD you will need to install the InterVideo DVD program To install the InterVideo DVD program insert the InterVideo DVD Software disc into your DVD drive and follow the on screen instructions 4 Inserta DVD into the DVD drive then click p play The DVD plays Use the volume controls in the DVD player to adjust the volume For more information on using the DVD player see its online help Important If the DVD drive is notin the modular bay you need to swap modules For more information about swapping modules Ay see Changing modules on page 104 122 Creating CDs and DVDs using Nero Express Help and For more information about playing DVDs click Start then Support click Help and Support Type the keyword playing DVDs in the Search box Search then click the arrow Creating CDs and DVDs using Nero Express You can use Nero Express to copy tracks from a music CD to your hard drive copy or create data CDs and DVDs create music CDs create video DVDs and more Important We recommend that you do not use your notebook for other tasks while creating CDs or DVDs Important If you record copyrighted material on a CD or D
140. led before using the modem Contact your telephone service to get the correct code to temporarily disable the service Also make sure that the modem dialing properties are set appropriately 264 Troubleshooting gt To check the dialing properties 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Pana window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Printers and Other Hardware 2 Click Doubleclick the Phone and Modem Options icon then click the Dialing Rules tab 3 Click the location from which you are dialing then click Edit 4 Make sure that all settings are correct Help and For more information about dialing properties click Start Support then click Help and Support Type the keyword dialing in the Search box C Search IE then click the arrow m Disconnect any answering machine fax machine or printer that ison the same line as the modem Do not connect these devices to the same telephone line as the modem m Makesurethat you arenot 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 isa common 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 correctly Listen to the line using your telephone Dial a single number such as 1 When the dial tone stops listen for line n
141. let Thisisa safety feature If you are unable to insert the pluginto an outlet contact an electrician to install the appropriate outlet If you usean extension cord with this notebook make sure that the total ampere rating on the products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating If your notebook is fitted with a TV Tuner cable or satellite receiver card make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and buildup of static charges Care during use 282 Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it Do not spill anything on the notebook The best way to avoid spills isto avoid eating and drinking near your notebook Some products have a replaceable CM OS battery on the system board There is a danger of explosion if the CM OS battery is replaced incorrectly Replace the battery with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions When thenotebook is turned off a small amount of electrical current still flowsthrough the notebook To avoid electrical shock always unplug all power cables and modem cables from the wall outlets before cleaning the notebook Unplug the notebook from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel if The power cord or plugis damaged Liquid hasbeen spilled into the notebook The not
142. lick the file you want to play then click Open 4 Play the file by clicking play then stop playing the file by clicking m stop Help and For more information about playing audio and video using Support the Windows Media Player click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword Media Player in the Search box Search IE then click the arrow Using S PDIF digital audio To listen to your notebook audio on a stereo system using the S PDIF digital audio jack on the optional port replicator you must activate S PDIF B To activate S PDIF digital audio 1 Plug the Toslink digital audio cable into the S PDIF digital audio jack on the back of your port replicator For more information see Back on page 246 2 Plug the other end of the Toslink cable into your stereo receiver 102 Using S PDIF digital audio 3 Open the Master Volume window For more information see Adjusting the volume on page 96 I Volume Control 4 Click Advanced in the Master Volume area If the Advanced button does not appear in the Master Volume area click Options then click Advanced Controls 5 Click Enable SPDIF Advanced Controls for Volume Control These sengs can be used to make ine adummerts to your aude Tone Controls These settings control how the tone of your audo sounds Boss Le lt lt lt Hi Treble These setings make other changes to how your sudo sounds See your hardware docum
143. ll 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 embedded 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 Measurements have been performed to show that the RF exposure is below what is considered safe limits however care should be taken to make sure the user or bystanders keep the transmitter away from their body when the wireless device is transmitting Thetransmitting antenna installed in the top third of the lid should be used in a manner to maintain 20cm 8 inches from user s or bystander s bodies If anyoneis closer than 20 cm 8 inches to the wireless transmitter make sure the transmitter is turned off Please see Turning your wireless Ethernet emitter on or off on page 196 for instruction on turning off the transmitter The wireless devices installed in this system are intended to be used indoors In some areas use of these devices outdoors is prohibited Some circumstances require restrictions on
144. ly import values you enter in both the Send Fax Wizard and the Fax Configuration Wizard when you send your fax gt To set up your fax cover page template 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories Communications Fax then click Fax Cover Page Editor The Cover Page Fax Cover Page Editor opens If the Cover Page Editor Tips dialog box opens click OK 2 If you want to include fields that are imported from either the Send Fax Wizard or the Fax Configuration Wizard such as To or From add them to the page by using the Insert menu then move them to the appropriate place on your template You can also use the Insert menu to include information that is automatically calculated such as number of pages or date and time sent 3 If you want to include text that always appears on your cover page such as a letterhead or address draw a box using the text box tool type your text inside of it then move the box to the appropriate place on your template 4 If you want to include a logo that appears on your cover page copy it to the Windows clipboard then paste it into the Cover Page Editor and move it to the appropriate place on your template 5 To save your cover page template click File then click Save As The Save As dialog box opens with your personal cover pages folder already in the Save in list 6 Type the new cover page template name 7 Click Save 89 Chapter 6 Sending and Receiving Faxes Faxing from programs gt T
145. m 125 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia 5 Click Add The Select Files and Folders dialog box opens Select Files and Folders Location B My Documents Desktop Name My Computer E Mpy eBooks My Documents a My Music Folder details My Pict My Documents a y Pictures File Folder Modified 6 2 2003 10 25 45 AM Ls A File types an formats wave wav wave wav t vi 6 Browseto the folder that contains the files you want to add You can click the arrow to open the Location list then click a drive or folder or you can click foldersin the Name list Press and hold the CTRL key to select multiple files 7 Click Add You can continue to select files and click Add 8 After you select all your files click Finished 126 www gateway com 9 10 11 12 13 14 Creating CDs and DVDs using Nero Express Click Next The Final Burn Settings screen opens Nero Express Final Burn Settings Click Burn to start the recording process Tinent recorder D HLDT ST RW DVD GCC 4240N CD R RW Title CD TEXT Artist CD TEXT Writing speed 24x 3 800KB s OOOO Number of copies 1 Click the arrow to open the Current recorder list then click your recordable disc drive Click Burn The Burning Process screen opens and Nero Express burns the files to the CD When a message tells you that the recording is complete click OK Click Next to return the main Nero Express s
146. me but if anew battery appears to be defective contact Gateway about replacing it The notebook will not turn on m The Power button has not been fully engaged Press and hold the Power button for at least a half second but no more than three seconds 271 Chapter 17 Troubleshooting m The battery is fully discharged but AC power is not connected Connect the AC adapter to power the notebook and recharge the battery The notebook turns on and the hard drive status indicator flashes but nothing appears on the display m Display brightness is set too low The notebook will not enter Hibernate mode m Hibernate modeisnot activated For moreinformation see Activating and using Hibernate mode on page 167 The notebook will not come out of Standby or Hibernate mode when running on battery power m The battery is fully discharged and AC power is not connected Connect the AC power adapter to power the notebook and recharge the battery The display goes black while the notebook is still turned on m Your notebook has gone into Standby after sitting idle power status indicator is blinking Press and hold the Power button for about a second to resume operations m Notebook has gone into low battery Hibernate power status indicator is blinking Install the AC adapter then press and hold the Power button for about a second to resume operations and recharge the battery Printer The printer will not turn on m Make sure that the p
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148. mum 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 Regulatory compliance statements Mexico Intentional emitter Low power Radio transmitter 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 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 Mexico if a SCT COFETEL ID ison the system label Asa general guideline a separation of 20 cm 8 inches between the wireless device and the body including bystanders for use of a wireless device near the body this does not include extremities istypical This device should be used more than 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 At this time there are no mandatory requirements for Unintentional Emitters However this device does comply with multiple requirements for other countries and regions as listed on the system label and in the user s manual La
149. n a television on page 148 Plug a modem cable into this jack For more information see Connecting the modem on page 38 Plug a 10 100 1000 Ethernet network cable into this jack For more information see Connecting to a wired Ethernet network on page 39 and Networking Your Gateway 450 on page 191 Plug a Personal System 2 PS 2 device such as a keyboard a e or mouse into this port Attaching a PS 2 mouse or keyboard to your notebook may deactivate the touchpad pointing device or built in keyboard B Plug a parallel device such as a printer into this port Plug a serial device such as a digital camera into this port g g p Component Monitor port Ventilation fan Bottom Locking modular bay latch System label Modular bay eject latch Battery bay Component Docking port Ventilation fan Icon m Bottom Description Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port For more information see Viewing the display on a projector or monitor on page 146 Helps cool internal components Do not block or insert objects into these slots Docking port Ventilation fan Memory bay mm iaeaea a Battery release latch Icon 2 Reset hole Hard drive bay Description Connect the port replicator to this port Warning Power is passed through this port This docking connection is certified to UL 1
150. n about System Restore click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box Search then click the arrow See the Troubleshooting chapter of this guide If these steps do not resolve the problem use the Gateway Restoration discs to reinstall device drivers or programs If reinstalling device drivers or programs does not resolve the problem reinstall Windows Reinstalling device drivers Device drivers are programs that control devices such as the notebook display CD or DVD drives and modems Drivers translate information between computer devices and programs Drivers for your original notebook 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 If directed to do so while troubleshooting m If you see a message indicating that there is a problem with a device driver 224 Using the Restoration discs If you need to reinstall device drivers because you are directed to do so while troubleshooting or if a message tells you that there is a problem with a device driver reinstall the device drivers by following the instructions below If you just reinstalled Windows the device drivers were automatically reinstalled gt To reinstall device drivers 1 Insert thered Drivers and Applications disc into the disc drive If the program starts automatically go to S
151. n click the arrow Installing a USB printer or scanner USB devices may have special installation instructions See your USB device s installation guide Installing a parallel port printer You can usually install parallel port printers by following these steps gt To install your old printer 1 Shut down and turn off your notebook 2 Connect your parallel port printer 3 Turn on your printer then turn on your notebook 4 If Windows detects your printer install your printer by following the on screen instructions You are finished OR If Windows does not detect the printer go to the next step 5 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel isin Category View click Printers and Other Hardware 6 Click Double click the Printers and Faxes icon then click Add a printer The Add Printer wizard opens 7 Install your printer by following the on screen instructions 202 Installing your old programs Help and For more information about installing a printer click Start Support then click Help and Support Type the keyword installing a printer in the Search box Search then click the arrow See 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 software updates Installing your old programs You probably use some programs
152. n help you make the most of using your notebook To order accessories visit the Accessory Store at accessories gateway com 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 you can swap batteries when necessary See Changing batteries on page 155 for more information about using an additional main battery and a secondary battery in your notebook 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 13 Chapter 1 Checking Out Your Gateway 450 14 Carrying cases Gateway has large capacity carrying cases if you need additional space for accessories or supplies Memory Large programs such as multimedia games or graphics programs use a lot of memory If your programs are running moreslowly than you think they should try adding more memory See Adding or replacing memory on page 235 for more information Peripheral devices You can attach devices such as a keyboard mouse printer or monitor to your notebook or port replicator Port replicators Although you can attach devices directly to your notebook a port replicator lets you make all of those connections at one time When you travel with your notebook you merely disconnect from the port replicator instead of unplugging all the dev
153. n on your notebook 19 See Reinstalling Windows on page 229 for instructions on installing Windows your drivers and your applications 242 www gateway com Using the Gateway 450 Port Replicator The optional port replicator gives you a convenient way to attach external devices such as a monitor a full size keyboard or an AC adapter Although devices can be attached directly to the ports on the notebook the port replicator lets you make all of those connections in one step The port replicator also gives you access to additional ports not found on the notebook Read this chapter to learn m Whee ports and jacks are located m How to connect and disconnect the port replicator m How to secure the port replicator with a locking cable 243 Chapter 16 Using the Gateway 450 Port Replicator Front Docking Docking release release latch latch Docking port Component Icon Description Docking release latch Press both release latches to release the notebook Docking port Connect the notebook to this port Warning Power is passed through this port This docking connection is certified to UL 1950 for use only with notebooks designed for your Gateway port replicator 244 www gateway com Left Left Power connector Component Icon Description Power connector Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector Important The power connector may be located on the back of your port replicator www g
154. nd many other products It also has links to free offers and to www gateway com where you can learn more about or purchase these products cesma Wewe wnet gt PROMET TOJA LECINOOCE in meom teatret iasi be nagad be P omt Oe wet stw staa o poea taraa n J mee oar wwa eo w pe ope Poms na iren m bireye memet vE i ap te APT APEN AOCEDOOME Aar nt he oceereeres Bree Karan Seen teste ont bont eat pour meate Tet Frog oe tec ort beds CRED Aver Ss 6 I RPP haad me yY a maiman em oe tees eet I ove mnt mt Maret s E Ae Gateway www gateway com Do More With Gateway Doing more with Gateway at work The business version of Do More with Gateway showcases Gateway products and services that let you and your organization do more through technology It has pages of information targeted directly for your business as well as general descriptions for products that pertain to most businesses It also has links to get more information or to buy those services and products directly through your notebook Small amp Mid Size Business peewhecarerarorieera Gevelop contorted somaUNS to meet your business heeds from Aina teeh k EMIA et R IK GIE RANA IAO gt RELIMALE COMPUTERS at a great price Wo give you breskttenugh pedicenance al a price pou can afard These hoof performance network sendy dectiogs Come wih afotdatie financing t ning and technical support NETWORKS Whether you need fo run mession critcat Op
155. net to the email address you specified Using e mail Checking your e mail gt To check your e mail using America Online 1 Connect to your America Online account 2 Click Read 3 Doubleclick the message you want to read For more information about managing and organizing your email messages see the online help in your email program Help and For general information about using e mail click Start Support then click Help and Support Type the keyword e mail in the Search box Search then click the arrow 81 Chapter 5 Using the Internet 82 www gateway com Sending and Receiving Faxes Microsoft Fax lets you send and receive faxes using the modem Read this chapter to learn how to Install and configure Fax Create and send a new fax Set up a fax cover page template Fax a document you scanned or created in another program Receive view and print a fax Help and For more information about sending and Support receiving faxes click Start then click Help and Support O Type the keyword Fax in the Search box Search B then click the arrow 83 Chapter 6 Sending and Receiving Faxes Installing and configuring Fax Important Your modem cable must be installed before you can send and receive faxes You cannot use your standard telephone modem to connect to the Internet while sending and receiving faxes Installing Fax Microsoft Fax lets you send and receive faxes using your modem When Wind
156. ng CDs or DVDs on page 256 255 Chapter 17 Troubleshooting m DVD discs and drives contain regional codes that help control DVD title exports and help reduce illegal disc distribution To be able to play a DVD the disc s regional code and your DVD drive s regional code must match The regional code on your DVD drive is determined by your notebook s delivery address The regional code for the United States and Canada is 1 The regional code for Mexico is 4 Your DVD drive s regional code must match the regional code of the disc The regional code for the disc is on the disc disc documentation or packaging If the DVD movie does not play the disc s regional code and your DVD drive s regional code may not match m Make sure that the InterVideo program has been installed on your notebook See Playing a DVD on page 122 for more information A DVD does not produce sound ona TV m Audio isnot transmitted through the TV out jack Usethe built in speakers a set of headphones or external powered speakers or connect your notebook to a stereo system to hear sound while playing a DVD Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from the center to the edge not around in a circle using a product made especially for the purpose 256 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
157. not expressly approved by Gateway could void the FCC compliance and negate your AN authority to operate the product 287 Appendix A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information Telecommunications per FCC part 68 applicable to products fitted with USA modems 288 Your modem complies with Part 68 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC rules On the computer or modem card isalabel that containstheFCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this device If requested thisinformation must be provided to the telephone company An FCC compliant telephone line 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 usinga compatible modular jack which is Part 68 compliant See installation instructions for details The Ringer Equivalence Number REN is used to determine the number of devices which may be connected to thetelephoneline Excessive RENson atelephoneline may result in the devices not ringing in response to 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 the total RENs contact the local telephone company If this device causes harm to the telephone network the telephonecompany will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required The telephone company may request that you
158. nstall peripheral devices 15 Chapter 2 Getting Started Safety instructions Certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to your notebook General tips 16 When setting up your notebook for work place it on a level surface Before you clean your notebook turn if off unplug it from its power source disconnect from the optional port replicator and remove the batteries For more information see Cleaning your notebook on page 219 Do not push objects into air vents or openings on your notebook Doing so can cause fire or electric shock by shorting out interior components When you disconnect a cable pull on its connector not on the cable itself As you pull out the connector keep it evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins Also before you connect a cable make sure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned Use of mobile phones can interfere with the sound system Your notebook operation is not impaired but we recommend that a distance of 12 inches 30 cm be maintained between your notebook and the mobile phone When you move your notebook between environments with very different humidity or temperature ranges condensation may form on or within your notebook To avoid damaging your notebook allow sufficient time for the moisture to evaporate before using your notebook When traveling do not check your notebook as luggage You can put y
159. nsurance company and credit card company to learn about emergency travel assistance if your notebook is lost or damaged Take your System Restoration CDs in case you need to install an additional driver or software 173 Chapter 9 Traveling with Your Gateway 450 174 www gateway com Customizing Your Gateway 450 This chapter provides information about customizing your notebook through Windows Read this chapter to learn how to Change screen and display settings Change the background and screen saver Adjust the touchpad settings Add change and switch user accounts 175 Chapter 10 Customizing Your Gateway 450 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 the screen background and screen saver Adjusting the color depth Color depth is the number of colors your screen displays Various image types require various color depths for optimum appearance 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 We recommend that you use the 32 bit True Color setting 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
160. o fax a document directly from most programs 1 oF ORN Open your document in the program it was created in Click File then click Print The Print dialog box opens Click the arrow button to open the Name list then click the Fax printer Click Print The Send Fax Wizard opens Complete the wizard by following the instructions in Sending a simple fax on page 87 Faxing a scanned document gt To fax a document that you have scanned 90 1 2 3 A Scan the document using the program for your scanner With the scanned file open click File then click Print The Print dialog box opens Click the arrow button to open the Name list then click the Fax printer Click Print The Send Fax Wizard opens Complete the wizard by following the instructions in Sending a simple fax on page 87 Receiving and viewing a fax Receiving and viewing a fax gt To receive and view a fax 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories Communications Fax then click Fax Console The Fax Console opens When the Fax Console is open it detects incoming faxes and stores them in the Inbox 2 To view a fax click Inbox then double click the fax you want to view The fax viewer opens where you can view and print the fax n Canceling a fax You can cancel a fax that you have set up to send at a time in the future p To cancel a fax that has not been sent 1 if Fax is not open click Start All Programs Accessories
161. o select objects You can assign a function to the rocker switch between the touchpad buttons This function can be to scroll up or down maximize or minimize the active window or open and close the Start menu For instructions on how to adjust the double click speed pointer speed right hand or left hand configuration and other touchpad settings see Changing the touchpad and pointing device settings on page 186 Important Attaching a PS 2 mouse to your notebook or optional port replicator may turn off the touchpad Using the touchpad To Do this Move the pointer on the screen 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 32 www gateway com To Do this 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 Move an object on the screen Using the EZ Pad touchpad Position the pointer over the object Quickly press and release the left button once This action is called clicking Position the pointer over the object Press the left button 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 Po
162. oise Wiggle the modem cable to see if that makes a difference Make sure that the connectors are free from corrosion and all screwsin the wall or telephone wall jack are secure You can also call your telephone service and have the telephone line checked 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 service m Try connecting with the modem at a lower connection speed If reducing the connect speed lets you connect call your telephone service The telephone line may be too noisy 265 Chapter 17 Troubleshooting 266 You cannot connect to the Internet m ThelSP may behaving technical difficulties Contact your ISP for technical support m See if the modem works with a different communications program The problem may be with just one program Your 56K modem does not connect at 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 notebook has a v 90 modem the speed at which you can upload send data islimited to 33 6K If your notebook has a v 92 modem the speed at which you can upload data is limited to 48K Your ISP may not support 48K uploads You can check modem connection speeds and d
163. ompliance statements Canada Industry Canada IC Intentional emitter per RSS 210 Low power Radio transmitter type devices radio frequency RF wireless communication devices operating in the 2 4 GHz band and or 5 15 5 35 GHz band may be present embedded in your notebook system 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 Canada if an Industry Canada ID number ison the system label Asa general guideline a separation of 20 cm 8 inches between the wireless device and the body including bystanders for use of a wireless device near the body this does not include extremities istypical This device should be used more than 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 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 To prevent radio interference to licensed service or co channel Mobile Satellite systems this device is D intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shiel
164. on labeled 2 then click Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor 4 Click Apply You can open windowsin your notebook desktop and drag them over to the external monitor Viewing the display on a television 148 The TV out NTSC PAL Composite Video jack on your notebook lets you view your notebook display on a television screen using a standard RCA video cable TheS Video out jack on your port replicator lets you view your notebook display on a television screen using a standard S Video cable Important To turn on external video by default connect the television or other external video device before starting your Ay notebook Important Audio is not transmitted through the TV out or S Video jack Use the built in speakers a set of headphones or F external powered speakers or connect your notebook to a stereo system to hear sound while playing a DVD DVD playback to a VCR will be scrambled by copyright protection software Viewing the display on a television gt To view your notebook display on a television 1 With your notebook off connect one end of a standard RCA video cable to the TV out Composite Video jack on your notebook For the location of the TV out jack on your notebook see Back on page 6 OR With your notebook off connect one end of a standard S Video cable to the S Video out jack on your port replicator For the location of the S Video out jack on your port replicator see Ba
165. on 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 Scholar 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 Work Gateway Connected touch pad Gateway Connected music player Gateway Cyber Ware Gateway Education Ware Gateway Flex Case Gateway Gaming Ware
166. on page 177 Help and For more information about changing the screen Support resolution click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword screen resolution in the Search box Search IE then click the arrow The text on the display is dim or difficult to read m Adjust the brightness and contrast using the system keys For more information see System key combinations on page 28 m Change the display settings For more information see Adjusting the screen and desktop settings on page 176 m Move your notebook away from sources of electrical interference such as televisions unshielded speakers microwaves fluorescent lights and metal beams or shelves The display has pixels that are always dark or too bright 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 whether a repair or replacement is justified based on the number of pixels affected 259 Chapter 17 Troubleshooting File management A file was accidentally deleted If a file was deleted at a DOS prompt or in Windows while holding down the SHIFT key the file cannot be restored gt To restore deleted files 1 Doubleclick the Recycle Bin icon 2 Right click the file you want to restore then click Restore The file is res
167. ook Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may cause problems with the modem connection Shut down and restart your notebook m Run Windows modem diagnostics gt To run modem diagnostics 1 Close all open programs 2 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Pand window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Doubleclick the Phone and Modem Options icon then click the Modems tab 4 Click your modem then click Properties The M odem Properties dialog box opens 5 Click the Diagnostic tab then click 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 moden has failed to respond the modem did not pass diagnostics Help and For more information about modem troubleshooting click Support Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in the C Search box Search IE then click the arrow 267 Chapter 17 Troubleshooting The modem is noisy when it dials and connects When your modem tries to connect to another modem it begins handshaking 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 conne
168. ooting 263 upgrading 235 memory card reader 5 memory card types supported 140 status indicator 25 using 140 142 menu bar 56 messages checking email 81 sending email 80 microphone jack 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 12 Fax 83 Wordpad 67 MIDI file 101 minimize button 56 model number 11 171 modem cable 40 74 connecting 38 connection speed 266 DSL 40 74 international adapter 170 jack 6 38 246 protecting from power surge 21 troubleshooting 264 using 75 modular bay 5 8 See also bays modular drive indicator 25 monitor adding an external 146 changing resolution 177 color quality 147 controls 176 display properties 146 148 port 7 screen resolution 147 using screen saver 182 monitor VGA port 246 mouse cleaning 220 PS 2 port 6 246 troubleshooting 268 USB port 4 246 moving files 59 files from old computer 197 198 folders 59 303 Internet settings from old computer 200 pointer 32 screen objects 33 settings from old computer 197 MP3 file creating 116 editing track information 118 playing 101 streaming 193 MP3 player memory cards 140 MPEG file See MP3 file multi function buttons 10 30 multimedia adjusting volume 96 playing audio CD 112 playing DVD 122 recording audio 99 using CD drive 108 using DVD drive 108 using external diskette drive 139 using Windows Media Player 101 112 122 multi player game playing 193 music See audio music library building 119 changing settings 120 music
169. or example the A drive then double click the file name 3 Toremovethediskette make surethat the activity indicator or the module status indicator see Status indicators on page 25 is off then press the diskette eject button iww gateway com 139 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia Using the memory card reader You can use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to your notebook You can also use the memory card reader to transfer data between your notebook and a device that uses memory cards such asa PDA MP3 player or cellular phone Left slot Right slot Activity indicator Memory card types The memory card reader supports the following card types Card Type Slot CompactFlash right IBM Microdrive right Memory Stick left MultiMediaCard left Secure Digital left SmartMedia left Each slot is assigned a different drive letter for example the E and F drives so data can be transferred from one media type to another 140 www gateway com Using the memory card reader Inserting a memory card Important If the memory card reader is not in the modular bay you need to swap modules or use the reader externally For more information about swapping modules see Changing modules on page 104 For more information about using the reader externally see Using the memory card reader externally on page 142 B To use a memory card 1 Insert the memory card into the memory
170. or visit other Web sites by clicking areas on a Web page called links or hyperlinks A link may be colored or underlined text a picture or an animated image You can identify a link by moving the mouse pointer over it If the pointer changes to a hand the item is a link To learn more about using the Web browser features click Help in the menu bar Link Web page i Exe E Gateway 83S ve es Linked Web page 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 gt To connect to a Web site 78 1 2 Connect to your Internet account After your notebook 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 van Gateway Cot v 8 amp o 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 notebook and displays the page on the site that you requested Help and For more information about connecting to a Web site click Support Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword connecting to Web site in the Search DOX Search then click the a
171. ore information about the fingerprint reader and how to use its features click Start Protector Suite QL then click Help 37 Chapter 2 Getting Started Connecting the modem Your notebook has a built in 56K modem that you can use to connect to a standard telephone line Warning To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger D telecommunications line cord gt To connect the modem 1 Insert one end of the modem cable into the modem jack Hi on the left side of your notebook 2 Insert the other end of the modem cable into a teleohone wall jack The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines 3 Start your notebook then start your communications program 38 www gateway com Connecting to a wired Ethernet network Connecting to a wired Ethernet network Your notebook has a network jack that you can useto connect to a 10 100 1000 wired Ethernet network Important Your notebook may be equipped with built in wireless Ethernet or you may have a wireless Ethernet PC Card For information about connecting to a wired or wireless Ethernet network see Networking Your Gateway 450 on page 191 For information about installing a wireless Ethernet PC Card see Adding and removing a PC Card on page 232 gt To connect to a wired Ethernet network 1 Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack aa on the left side of your notebook 2 Insert the other end of the network c
172. ork log off before starting Disk Defragmenter Network communication may stop the defragmentation process and cause it to start over gt To defragment the hard drive Click Start then click My Computer The My Computer window opens 2 Right click the hard drive that you want to defragment for example Local Disk C then click Properties The Properties dialog box opens 215 Chapter 13 Maintaining Your Gateway 450 3 Click the Tools tab Local Disk C Properties Gener 00 Hordewe Shing Ero checking This option wil check the volume for eras Ochagrertoter amp This option will defragment fat on the valme Dehazaeri Now 4 Click Defragment Now 5 If Disk Defragmenter does not start automatically click Defragment Disk Defragmenter shows its progress on the notebook display When finished Disk Defragmenter asks if you want to quit the program 6 Click Close then click the X in the top right corner to close the Disk Defragmenter window Help and For more information about defragmenting the hard drive Support click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword defragmenting in the Search box Search IE then click the arrow 216 www gateway com Managing hard drive space Backing up files Backing up files and removing them from the hard drive frees space for new files on the hard drive It also protects you from losing important information if the hard drive fails or you accidentally delete
173. ormation from the World Wide Web m An email program a program that lets you create send and receive email messages over the Internet 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 your account To set up a different ISP service or to transfer an existing account to this notebook contact the ISP directly If you set up an account with America Online an Internet email address is created for you After completing the setup you are ready to access the Internet gt To set up an Internet account with America Online 1 Click Start All Programs then click America Online 2 Follow the on screen instructions After setting up your account you can connect to the Internet and access your email services 75 Chapter 5 Using the Internet Accessing your Internet account gt To connect to your America Online Internet account 1 Click Start All Programs then click America Online 2 Complete the member name and password information then click Connect Your notebook dials the Internet account telephone number After connecting the Welcome window opens If you are using a service other than America Online check with your ISP for the correct procedure for connecting gt To disconnect from your America Online
174. ory View click Printers and Other Hardware Click View installed printers or fax printers The Printers and Faxes window opens OR If your Control Panel isin Classic View double click the Printers and Faxes icon The Printers and Faxes window opens Right click Fax then click Properties The Fax Properties dialog box opens Click the Devices tab then click Properties The Modem dialog box opens Click the Cleanup tab oOo oo AOG Click to select the Automatically delete failed faxes after check box and specify the number of days 7 Click OK 93 Chapter 6 Sending and Receiving Faxes 94 www gateway com Using Multimedia Thischapter providesinformation on usingthemultimedia capabilities of your notebook Read this chapter to learn how to Adjust the volume Record and play audio files Use Windows Media Player Swap a bay module a drive or memory card reader Use a CD or DVD drive Play and create CDs and DVDs Use a diskette drive or memory card reader Attach a digital camera to your notebook Attach a digital video camera to your notebook View the display on a monitor projector or television 95 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia Adjusting the volume You can use the volume controls to adjust the overall volume and the volume of specific sound devices in your notebook gt To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls m If you are using external speakers turn the knob on the front of th
175. our notebook through an X ray security machine but never put your notebook through a metal detector Be sure to have a charged battery available in case you are asked to turn on your notebook For more information see Traveling with Your Gateway 450 on page 169 When traveling do not place your notebook in overhead storage compartments where it could slide around For more information see Traveling with Your Gateway 450 on page 169 Do not drop your notebook or subject it to other physical shocks To completely turn off all notebook power turn your notebook off remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet The bottom of your notebook can become warm with use Safety instructions m Do not apply heavy pressure to your notebook or subject it to strong impact Excessive pressure or impact can cause damage to notebook components or otherwise cause malfunctions m Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonged use Overheating of a PC Card can result in errors or instability in the card s operation Be careful when you remove a PC Card that has been used for extended periods Using the batteries m Do not carry a battery in your pocket purse or other container where metal objects such as car keys could short circuit the battery terminals Theresulting excessive current flow can cause extremely high temperatures and may result in heat damage m Protect your notebook batteries and hard
176. ource A SpeedStep equipped notebook s default settings operate the processor at full speed while connected to AC power and at reduced speed which uses less power while using battery power Power schemes also set the speed of an Intel SpeedStep equipped processor Alarms can alert you when the battery charge is low Advanced power settings let you assign different power saving modesto the power button and Standby system key You can also select which power saving mode is activated when you close the LCD panel Changing the power scheme gt To change the power scheme Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Performance and Maintenance 163 Chapter 8 Managing Power 2 Click Double click the Power Options icon The Power Options Properties dialog box opens Power Options Properties Power Schemes Aluma Power Meim Advanced Hibemate C Select thre power scheme vnih lhe mosi sppropnale sellrigs for h this competes Note that changing the settings bekw wi modiy the selected schere Power schemes PurtabeLactos Gorm Cie Settings for Portable Laptoo power scheme When computer r la Plugged in bar lo Tum off monitor Alter 15 tres v Ae 3m Tum off hard disks Alter 30 revs vo Ale 10mns System darby After 20 mins vy Alter 5 mins System hihemates After 2D mina v Altes 15 mane ok C Conon 3 Click the arrow button
177. ow 5 Click the options you want to use then click Start For help press F1 Windows checksthedrive for errors This process may take several minutes After Windows has finished checking the drive for errors it provides a summary of the problems that it found 6 Correct any problems that are found by following the on screen instructions 7 Click OK Help and For more information about checking the hard drive for Support errors click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword checking for disk errorsin the Search QO bOX Search then click the arrow 214 www gateway com Managing hard drive space Defragmenting the hard drive When working with files sometimes Windows divides the fileinformation into pieces and stores them in different places on the hard drive This is called fragmentation and it is normal In order for your notebook 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 The Disk Defragmenter program organizes the data on the drive so each file is stored as one unit rather than as multiple pieces scattered across different areas of the drive Defragmenting the information stored on the drive can improve hard drive performance While the Disk Defragmenter program is running do not use your keyboard or mouse because using them may continuously stop and restart the defragmenting process Also if you are connected to a netw
178. ows was originally installed on your notebook Fax was not installed You need to install Fax from your blue Operating System disc gt To install Fax 84 1 2 A Insert the blue Operating System disc in your disc drive If the Welcome to Microsoft W indows XP dialog box opens click Install optional Windows components The Windows Components Wizard opens OR If the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP dialog box does not open click Start then click Control Panel The Control Pand window opens Click Double click Add and Remove Programs The Add or Remove Programs dialog box opens Click Add Remove Windows Components The Windows Components Wizard opens Click Fax Services then click Next Click Finish to exit the Windows Components Wizard Click Exit to close the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP dialog box OR Click Close to close the Add or Remove Programs dialog box Installing and configuring Fax Configuring Fax Before you send your first fax you need to set up your user information Your fax cover sheets and fax headers contain this information some of which is required by law The Fax Configuration Wizard opens the first time you try to send a fax Important The first time you run the Fax Configuration Wizard you may need to provide information in the Location Information and the Phone and Modem Options dialog boxes gt To configure Microsoft Fax 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories Comm
179. p ScteenSever Appesarce Inactive Window Aclive Window Massage Dox Color schema Deloult bie Fork size Nowra www gateway com 179 Chapter 10 Customizing Your Gateway 450 4 Click thearrow button to open the Color scheme list click the color scheme you want then click OK The new colors appear on your desktop OR If you want to create a new color scheme as part of a desktop theme a Click Advanced The Advanced Appearance dialog box opens b Click the arrow button to open the Item list then click the item you want to change C Change the color or font settings for the item a Click OK then click the Themes tab e Click Save As type a name for the new theme then click OK twice The new colors appear on your desktop Changing the desktop background 180 You can change the Windows desktop background picture Windows provides several backgrounds or you can use pictures that you have created or retrieved from other sources To change the desktop background 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Appearance and Themes 2 Click Double click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box opens Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 3 Click the Desktop tab Display Properties Themes Desklop ScreenSaver Appesance Settings 4 Click a background picture in the Background list OR Click Browse to
180. partment 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 theinside wiring associated with a single lineindividual service may be extended by means of acertified connector assembly The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of servicein some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the 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 telephone lines 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 D Contact the appropriate inspection authority or an electrician as appropriate The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device providesan indication of the maxi
181. power source problems 20000 eee cease 21 Starting your notebOOk sis anae ieee eaa Ea E kg tad g 2 Baer Pate 22 Waking up your notebook caress anatasa EEA E EEEE EA ER 23 Turning off your notebook vianes eea ar ea EEE NA T R PERNA 23 Restarting rebooting your notebook 000 0c cece eee 24 Status indicators is ecb es PRS Shade phe uee eee es DA a it 25 Using the keyboard 0 0 00 cee teens 26 Key typeSe viaa cutee bd sega ede Pe Gah nh ek ka Bale Sed aig 27 System key combinations 0 0000 cece eee 28 Multi function BUIONS cece tc dees net does eae i eae des ee ee seek PIEKAR 30 Using the EZ Pad touchpad rikat eraai ERE eae 31 Using sthe touchpad 3 tet weave eed edn eats a dae wie Sad eee 32 Using the optional EZ Point pointing device 00 00 34 Replacing the EZ Point pointing device cap 0 eee eee 35 Using the optional fingerprint reader 0 2 0 ee ee 36 Running the TouchStrip Tutorial 2000 c ee eee 36 Enrolling your fingerprints 0 0 00 eee eee 37 Using the fingerprint reader features 00020 e eee eee eee 37 Connecting the modem 0 0 tees 38 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network ansaan cece eee nee eee 39 Broadband Internet connections 00 e eee 40 Installing a printer scanner or other peripheral device 0 40 Getting Help ee ierra i ee eels bere
182. puter technician Have your customer ID serial number and order number available along with a detailed description of your problem including the exact text of any error messages and the steps you have taken Make sure that your notebook is nearby at the time of your call The technician may have you follow troubleshooting steps Telephone support Telephone numbers Gateway offers a wide range of customer service technical support and information services Automated troubleshooting system Service description How to reach Use an automated menu system and your telephone 800 846 2118 US keypad to find answers to common problems 877 709 2945 Canada Telephone numbers You can access the following services through your telephone to get answers to your questions Resource Service description How to reach Fax on demand Order a catalog of documents on common 800 846 4526 US support problems then order documents by document 877 709 2951 Canada numbers The documents will be faxed to you Gateway s Get tutorial assistance for software issues 800 229 1103 charged to fee based billed by the minute your credit card software tutorial 900 555 4695 charged to service your telephone bill Gateway Home Talk to a Gateway Technical Support 800 846 2301 US and Home Office representative about a non tutorial technical 800 846 3609 Canada Technical Support support question See Before calling and Puerto Rico Gateway Technica
183. r maintenance schedule Maintenance task Monthly Whenneeded See Check for viruses X X page 208 Manage hard drive space X page 211 Clean up hard drives X X page 212 Scan hard drive for errors X X page 213 Defragment hard drive X X page 215 Back up files X X page 217 Recalibrate the battery X page 154 Clean notebook case X page 219 Clean keyboard X page 220 Clean notebook screen X page 220 Clean mouse X page 220 207 Chapter 13 Maintaining Your Gateway 450 Protecting your notebook from viruses 208 A virus is a program that attaches itself to a file on a computer then spreads from onecomputer to another Viruses can damage data or cause your notebook to malfunction Some viruses go undetected for a period of time because they are activated on a certain date To protect your notebook from a virus m Use the Norton AntiVirus program to check files and programs that are on diskettes attached to email messages or downloaded from the Internet m Check all programs for viruses before installing them Disable 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 m Periodically update the Norton AntiVirus program to protect against the latest viruses Help and For more information about protecting your notebook Support against viruses click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword viruses in the Search box
184. r to pack those you will need while traveling m Pack your notebook securely into a briefcase or hand carried luggage and keep it separate from toiletries liquids and food Do not pack it in checked luggage m Keep your notebook stable during travel Secure it to prevent it from sliding around in overhead bins and car trunks Traveling by air m Charge the battery in case airport security asks you to start your notebook m Have your notebook hand inspected or sent through the X ray scanner but never carry it through the metal detector m Turn off your notebook for takeoff and landing m Turn off all wireless devices while in the aircraft m Do not check your notebook as luggage Modem m Take a telephone cord to connect the modem to telephone jacks If you are traveling internationally take telephone jack adapters or an acoustic handset coupler m Take a telephone line protector m Takea telephone line tester to check for unsafe lines especially if you are traveling internationally m Take remote 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 170 Radio frequency wireless connections Radio frequency wireless connections m Every country has different restrictions on the use of wireless devices If your notebook is equipped with a wireless device check with the local
185. ray machine in security checkpoints 171 Chapter 9 Traveling with Your Gateway 450 m Write down your notebook model number and serial number see Identifying your model on page 11 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 m 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 m Usea startup password or the optional fingerprint reader 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 m 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 gt To create a startup password 1 2 Ol Restart your notebook As soon as you see a startup screen press F2 The BIOS Setup utility opens Open the Security menu then highlight Set Supervisor Password then press ENTER and follow the instructions You must set the supervisor password in order to set the user startup password Highlight Set User Password then press ENTER and follow the instructions This is the password you need to enter at startup Highlight Password on boot then press ENTER Highlight Enabled then press ENT
186. ress down on the outside edges of the notebook Do not i press in the middle or you may damage the LCD screen Important The notebook may detect additional devices and add l drivers after being attached to the port replicator This process must be completed for components to work correctly Follow any on screen instructions if necessary 248 www gateway com Connecting to the port replicator Disconnecting from the port replicator You can separate your notebook from the port replicator while your notebook is off or on not in Standby or Hibernate mode gt To separate your notebook from the port replicator 1 If your notebook is off go to Step 2 OR Click Start then click Undock Computer The Undock Computer menu item appears in the Start menu only while the notebook is docked 2 Press down on both docking release latches The notebook will spring up slightly 3 Lift the notebook off of the port replicator www gateway com 249 Chapter 16 Using the Gateway 450 Port Replicator Securing your port replicator You can secure your notebook and port replicator to an object by using the security ring located on the right side of the port replicator and the Kensington lock slot located on the right side of your notebook gt To secure your notebook and port replicator 1 Open the security ring on the port replicator 2 Attach your notebook to the port replicator 3 Secureoneend of the Kensington cableto a
187. rinter is online Many printers have an online offline button that you may need to press m Make sure that the power cable is plugged into an AC power source The printer is on but will not print m Check the cable between the printer and your notebook Make sure that it is connected to the correct port m Make sure that the printer is online Many printers have an online offline button that you may need to press so the printer can start printing m Check the port and cable for bent or broken pins 272 Troubleshooting m If the printer you want to print to is not the default printer make sure that you have selected it in the printer setup gt To set a default printer 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Pana window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Printers and Other Hardware 2 Click Doubleclick 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 click Set as Default Printer m Reinstall the printer driver See the guide that came with your printer for instructions on installing the printer driver You see a Printer queue is full error message m Make sure that the printer is not set to work offline gt To make sure that the printer is not set to work offline 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Pand window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click
188. rnet connection in the Search DOX Search then click the arrow Transferring your e mail and address book See your old email program s online help for information on exporting and importing email messages and the address book You can often export all of your old e mail messages or address book to recordable media then import them into your new notebook s e mail program You may also want to consider printing the old information or using your old computer to send the email messages to yourself then using your new notebook to retrieve the email messages Transferring your Internet shortcuts You can export and import your old Netscape Navigator bookmarks or Microsoft Internet Explorer favorites For more information see your Internet browser program s online help Installing your old printer or scanner Windows may have built in support for older printers scanners or other peripheral devices This means you do not need any additional software Newer devices however usually require your original software installation discs or diskettes 201 Chapter 12 Moving From Your Old Computer If you have trouble after you install the software for your old devices you can use System Restore to restore your notebook s previous settings Help and For information about restoring your notebook s previous Support settings click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box Search IE the
189. rol Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Performance and Maintenance 2 Click Doubleclick the Power Options icon The Power Options Properties dialog box opens 3 Click the Advanced tab Power Options Properties When press the power bution on my co Wheg press the sleep button on my computer Rand by 4 Click the arrow button to open a Power buttons list then click the power setting mode you want to use 5 Click OK Help and For more information about changing the power Support management settings click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword power management in the Search bDOX Search E then click the arrow 166 www gateway com Changing power settings Activating and using Hibernate mode gt To activate Hibernate mode 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Performance and Maintenance 2 Click Doubleclick the Power Options icon The Power Options Properties dialog box opens 3 Click the Hibernate tab Power Options Properties Pomes Schemes Aluma Power Meter Advanced Heemse memory on your hard dsk and then shits down When your A When you computer hbeinales 4 chores whatever amp hasin compute comes out of fbematon ietuins lo as perrus siate Hihesnee 7 Enable bbemabon Disk space for hbemation Fien dask spac 15 025 MB Disk space sequeed
190. roubleshooting 272 USB port 4 246 printing documents 70 programs closing 71 closing unresponsive 24 installing 203 227 opening 33 34 53 reinstalling 203 227 projector adding 146 color quality 147 display properties 146 148 screen resolution 147 PS 2 port 6 246 R radio listening with MusicMatch 121 radio approval authorities 171 radio frequency wireless connections 171 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 24 recalibrating battery 154 306 recharging battery 153 recordable drive activity indicator 110 eject button 110 identifying drive 108 manual eject hole 110 status indicator 25 troubleshooting 254 using 108 123 recordable DVD drive 5 recording audio file 99 CD tracks 116 131 data CD 124 data DVD 124 music CD 134 video DVD 145 recovering files and folders 61 Recycle Bin deleting files and folders 61 emptying 62 recovering files and folders 61 using 53 re dialing telephone 92 reinstalling drivers 224 peripheral devices 201 printer 201 programs 203 227 scanner 201 software 203 227 Windows 229 See also installing removing files and folders 53 61 62 71 212 renaming files and folders 71 replacing See installing reset hole 8 resetting notebook 24 resolution changing 177 restarting notebook 24 restoring files and folders 61 right clicking 33 rocker switch 31 32 34 changing settings 188 S S PDIF digital audio using 102 S PDIF digital audio jack 247 Safety caring for comput
191. rrow Sometimes Web pages display slowly The speed that a Web page displays on your screen depends on the complexity of the Web page and 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 notebook To protect your notebook against viruses make sure that you scan the files you download For more information see Protecting your notebook from viruses on page 208 gt To download files or programs from a Web site 1 2 Connect to your Internet account In 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 Create or locate the folder where you want to store the file on your notebook For more information see Working with files and folders on page 57 Click the link on the Web page for the file that you want to download Follow the on screen instructions for saving the file in the folder that you want A copy of the file is downloaded to your notebook The time that it takes to transfer the file to your notebook depends on file size and Internet conditions Open the folder that you created Install or view the
192. s from your old computer to your new one by using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard The wizard also moves specific files or entire folders such as My Documents My Pictures and Favorites To open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard m Click Start All Programs Accessories System Tools then click Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Help and For more information about using the Files and Settings Support Transfer Wizard click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword using transfer wizard in the Search DOX Search then click the arrow Transferring files You can manually transfer your personal data files by copying them to removable media such as a diskette writable CD or DVD USB flash drive or Zip disk or by using a home network For moreinformation see Creating CDs and DVDs using Nero Express on page 123 and Networking Your Gateway 450 on page 191 Finding your files 198 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 Find or Search to locate other personal data files For moreinformation see To find files using Find or Search on page 200 or Searching for files on page 64 Transferring files gt To find files in the My Documents folder 1 In Windows XP click Start then click My Documents The My Documents window opens and displays man
193. s and hold FN then press this system key Using the keyboard To Decrease the brightness of the display Mute the sound Press the key combination again to restore the sound For more information see Adjusting the volume on page 96 Increase volume For more information see Adjusting the volume on page 96 Decrease volume For more information see Adjusting the volume on page 96 29 Chapter 2 Getting Started Multi function buttons Press the multi function buttons to open the programs associated with them Help Internet E mail My Computer Button Icon Press to E mail Open your default e mail program Internet Open your default Web browser Help Open online help ne e K My Computer Open the My Computer window 30 www gateway com Using the EZ Pad touchpad Using the EZ Pad touchpad Important Your notebook was sent from Gateway with the touchpad turned on For instructions on how to turn the touchpad on or off see Turning the touchpad or pointing device on or off on page 184 The EZ Pad consists of a touchpad two buttons and a rocker switch Touchpad Left touchpad Rocker Right touchpad button switch button www gateway com 31 Chapter 2 Getting Started When you move your finger on the touchpad the pointe arrow on the screen moves in the same direction You can use the EZ Pad left and right buttons below the touchpad t
194. s and shields are in place and the notebook is fully assembled 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 Please contact Gateway for service Warning 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 gt 285 Appendix A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information United States of America Federal Communications Commission FCC Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15 Low power Radio transmitter type devices radio frequency RF wireless communication devices operatingin the 2 4 GHz band and or 5 15 5 35 GHz band may be present embedded in your notebook system 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 United States of America if an FCC ID number is on the system label The FCC has set a general guideline of 20 cm 8 inches separation between the device and the body including bystanders 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
195. sales and support For more information see Telephone numbers on page 277 Account Info Click Account Info to access support for non technical issues such as the status of your order or changing your account address PC Tools Click PC Tools to access utilities to help you manage your notebook 49 Chapter 3 Getting Help 50 www gateway com Using Windows Read this chapter to learn how to Use the Windows desktop Manage files and folders Work with documents Use shortcuts 51 Chapter 4 Using Windows About the Windows environment After your notebook starts the first screen you see is the Windows desktop The desktop is like the top of areal desk Think of the desktop as your personalized work space where you open programs and perform other tasks Your desktop may be different from this example depending on how your notebook is set up Help and For more information about the Windows XP desktop click Support Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword Windows desktop in the Search box Search JE then click the arrow 52 www gateway com Using the desktop Using the desktop The desktop contains the taskbar the Start button and the Recycle Bin icon Desktop elements Description d Start sa oa The taskbar is the bar at the bottom of the notebook display containing the Start button on the left and a clock on the right Other buttons on the taskbar represent programs t
196. ser safety statement 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 aUS Department of Health and Human Services DHHS Radiation Performance Standard Should the unit 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 D result in hazardous radiation exposure To prevent exposure to laser beams do not try to open the enclosure of a CD or DVD drive EPA ENERGY STAR Asan ENERGY STAR Partner Gateway has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency when used with a Groggy computer equipped with a Display Power Management System 291 Appendix A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information California Proposition 65 Warning Warning This product contains chemicals including lead known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or D reproductive harm 292 Notices Notices Copyright 2004 Gateway Inc All Rights Reserved 14303 Gateway Place Poway CA 92064 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 informati
197. shock and injury to persons including the following m Do not use your notebook near water For example do not use it near a bathtub or kitchen sink m Avoid using the wired modem or LAN during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning m The cable used with the modem should be manufactured with a minimum wire size of 26 American wire gauge AWG and an FCC compliant RJ 11 modular plug m To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of your notebook during an electrical storm Warning When working with peripheral devices or replacing memory modules always follow installation instructions D closely Except for replacing memory or the hard drive do not attempt to service your notebook yourself See Using eSupport on page 48 and Telephone support on page 276 for service information 18 Connecting the AC adapter Connecting the AC adapter You can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook s battery The battery was shipped to you partially charged You should use the AC adapter right away to fully charge the battery Allow 24 hours for the battery to fully charge Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use your notebook on battery power for the first time the battery life may be much shorter than you expect If the battery life seems short even after b
198. shooting click Support Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the Search box Search then click the arrow Operating system The program am working in has stopped responding but the cursor moves and other programs work m The program has become unresponsive Press CTRL ALT DEL to open the Task Manager and close the non responsive program The notebook keeps showing the wrong date and time even after resetting m TheCMOS battery on the system board may need to be replaced Contact Gateway Technical Support The notebook seems to be operating more slowly than usual m The hard drive is full or nearly full Run the Disk Cleanup utility to clear out unnecessary and temporary files and remove unneeded programs and files For more information see Using Disk Cleanup on page 212 m The hard drive needs defragmenting Run Disk Defragmenter to consolidate files and folders on the hard drive For more information see Defragmenting the hard drive on page 215 269 Chapter 17 Troubleshooting Passwords Your notebook does not accept your password Make sure that CAPS LOCK and PAD LOCK are turned off then retype the password You forgot your startup password The password feature which is set in the BIOS Setup utility is very secure with no easy way to recover a forgotten password You must return your notebook for repair Call Gateway Technical Support for instructions PC Cards
199. sional diagnostic tests directly from your notebook To access this support tool click Start All Programs then click Gateway Utilities 253 Chapter 17 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Audio See Sound on page 274 Battery See Power on page 271 CDs DVDs or disc drives Your notebook does not recognize a disc 254 The disc may not be seated correctly in the tray When you place a disc on the tray make sure that you press the disc firmly onto the spindle so the retainers hold the disc in place The modular drive may not be inserted completely into the modular bay Press the module into the bay then try to access the disc again Make sure that the disc label is facing up then try again m If you are trying to play a DVD make sure that you have a DVD drive See Identifying drive types on page 108 for more information Try a different disc Occasionally discs are flawed and cannot be read by the drive Some music CDs have copy protection software You may not be able to play these discs on your notebook Your notebook may be experiencing some temporary memory problems Shut down and restart your notebook Clean the disc For more information see Cleaning CDs or DVDs on page 256 An audio CD does not produce sound Make sure that the disc label is facing up then try again Some music CDs have copy protection software You may not be able to play these discs on your notebook
200. sition 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 www gateway com 33 Chapter 2 Getting Started Using the optional EZ Point pointing device Important Your notebook was sent from Gateway with the pointing device turned on For instructions on how to turn the pointing device on or off see Turning the touchpad or pointing device on or off on page 184 Pointing device Scroll button Left button Right button Button Function Pointing device Move the pointer arrow on the screen or scroll a document on the screen see Scroll Single tap to select an item Double tap to open an item or start a program Tap and hold then move the device to move an item Left Single click to select an item Double click to open an item or start a program Click and hold then move the device to move an item 34 www gateway com Using the optional EZ Point pointing device Button Function Scroll Press this button to enter scroll mode then move the pointing device back or forward to scroll through a document Right Access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object on the screen For instructions on how to adjust the double tap speed pointer speed right hand or left hand configuration and other pointing device settings see
201. solid object then run the other end of the cable through the security ring and lock it into the slot provided on the right side of your notebook 250 www gateway com Troubleshooting Thischapter provides somesolutionsto common notebook problems Read this chapter to learn how to Troubleshoot typical hardware and software problems Get telephone support Use automated troubleshooting systems Get tutoring and training If the suggestions in this chapter do not correct the problem see Getting Help on page 41 for more information about how to get help 251 Chapter 17 Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your notebook follow these safety guidelines m Never remove the memory bay cover or hard drive if your notebook is turned on the batteries are installed or while the modem cable network cable or AC power adapter are connected to the notebook m Make sure that you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components For more information about preventing damage from static electricity see Preventing static electricity discharge on page 234 m After you complete any maintenance tasks where you remove the memory bay cover or hard drive makesurethat you replace the covers or hard drive reinstall any screws then replace the batteries before you start your notebook Warning Do not try to troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are damaged if your notebook was dropp
202. stalling programs on page 227 Install other software such as Microsoft Works Suite and gaming software by following the instructionsin To reinstall other programs from a disc on page 228 Upgrading Your Gateway 450 This chapter provides information about adding hardware devices to your notebook Read this chapter to learn how to m Add and remove PC Cards m Add and replace memory m Replace the hard drive 231 Chapter 15 Upgrading Your Gateway 450 Adding and removing a PC Card Your notebook has a two PC Card slots also Known as a PCMCIA card slots These slots accept two Type ll cards or one Type lll 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 aPC Card while your notebook is running If your PC Card does not work after hot swapping see the PC Card manufacturer s documentation for further information gt To insert a PC Card m Push the card firmly into the PC Card slot with the label side up until the outer edge of the card is flush with the side of your notebook 232 Adding and removing a PC Card gt To remove a PC Card 1 Click theremovehardware icon in thetaskbar the PC Card name then click Stop OR Turn off your notebook Important If the remove hardware icon does not appear on the taskbar click the show hidden icons g button 2 Press the PC Card e
203. t 262 Troubleshooting Keyboard The built in keyboard does not work m Attaching a PS 2 keyboard to your notebook or port replicator while your notebook is running may deactivate the built in keyboard The external keyboard does not work m Make sure that the keyboard cable is plugged in correctly m Remove all extension cables and switchboxes m Clean the keyboard by using an aerosol can of air with a narrow straw like extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys m Try a keyboard that you know works to make sure that the keyboard port works m If you spilled liquid in the keyboard turn off your notebook and unplug the keyboard Clean the keyboard and turn it upside down to drain it Let the keyboard dry before using it again If the keyboard does not work after it dries you may need to replace it A keyboard character keeps repeating or you see a Keyboard stuck or Key failure error message m Make sure that nothing is resting on the keyboard m Makesure that a key is not stuck Press each key to loosen a key that might be stuck then restart your notebook Memory You see a Memory error message m Make sure that the memory modules are inserted correctly in the memory bay slots For more information see Adding or replacing memory on page 235 m Use PC Doctor or a third party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is failing For more information see Adding or repl
204. t Type the keyword practice in the Search box Search then click the arrow Tutoring For help on using hardware or software that came with your Gateway notebook 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 278 Tutoring and training Training Gateway provides the following in person and computerized training Resource Service description For more information In Store Training at Our friendly and knowledgeable software www gateway com store Gateway stores trainers can teach you how to use the Internet and the most popular software programs including Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint Gateway Learning A variety of courses and tutorials are www gateway conm training Libraries available on disc Select from several easy to use learning libraries Online Training More than 450 online courses are www learnwithgateway com from Learn With available from Learn With Gateway All Gateway 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 notebook 279 Chapter 17 Troubleshooting 280 www gateway com Safety Regulatory and Legal Information Important safety information Your Gateway notebook is designed and tested to meet the latest s
205. t briefly press the mouse bution To release cick the mouse bution again 186 www gateway com Customizing the touchpad and optional pointing device 3 Click the Device Settings tab then click the device you want to modify Mouse Properties Buttons Ponters Pointer Options Hardware Device Settings Synaptics Pointing Device Propasies Version 76 1 254403 Properties for Synaptics TouchPad V5 9 on PS 2 Port 3 Synaptics This Propextions window allows you to perscewiline your porting device A Use the menu tree to the left to access the customizable Using the Properties Window on a festure in the menu tree to see a page of settings for thet www gateway com 187 Chapter 10 Customizing Your Gateway 450 5 Click the in front of a setting then modify the setting For example to assign a function to the touchpad rocker switch click the in front of Buttons click the up or down button then click the action you want 6 Click OK Help and For more information about changing touchpad or pointing Support device settings click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword mouse settings in the Search box D Search E then click the arrow 188 Adding and modifying user accounts Adding and modifying user accounts You can create and customize a user account for each person who uses your notebook You can also switch change user accounts without turning off your notebook User account tips
206. t click the program you want to uninstall then click Change Remove and follow the on screen instructions Using the Restoration discs 4 Insert the program disc into the disc drive 5 Complete the program reinstallation by following the instructions included with the program disc Reinstalling Windows If your notebook is not working correctly try the following options to correct the problem m Troubleshooting For more information see Troubleshooting on page 251 m Running System Restore For more information see Windows Help and Support m Reinstalling device drivers For more information see Reinstalling device drivers on page 224 If the options above do not correct the problem you can use the Restoration discs to reinstall Windows and other software The Restoration discs step you through reinstalling Windows If you are reinstalling Windows the Restoration discs automatically reinstall the hardware device drivers and some programs as well You can install any remaining programs by usingthe program discs that came with your notebook To reinstall your programs follow the instructions in Reinstalling programs on page 227 Important If you are prompted for your Windows product key when you reinstall Windows you can find the key on the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label located on the bottom of your notebook case For more information see Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity on page 1
207. taining Your Gateway 450 Caring for your notebook To extend the life of your notebook 206 Be careful not to bump or drop your notebook and do not put any objects on top of it The case although strong isnot made to support extra weight When transporting your notebook we recommend that you put it in a carrying case Keep diskettes modular drives and your notebook away from magnetic fields Magnetic fields can erase data on both diskettes and hard drives Never turn off your notebook when the hard drive light is on because data on the hard drive could be lost or corrupted Avoid subjecting your notebook to extreme temperature changes The case and LCD panel can become brittle and easy to break in cold temperatures and can melt or warp in high temperatures Damage due to either extreme is not covered by your warranty As a general rule your notebook is safest at temperatures that are comfortable for you Keep all liquids away from your notebook When spilled onto computer components almost any liquid can result in extremely expensive repairs that are not covered under your warranty Avoid dusty or dirty work environments Dust and dirt can clog the internal mechanisms Do not block the ventilation fan When storing your notebook for an extended period of time unplug AC power and remove the battery after discharging it partway Caring for your notebook Maintenance schedule Use the following table to set up a regula
208. tandards If you are traveling you may need to change the TV Out mode For more information see Viewing the display on a television on page 148 275 Chapter 17 Troubleshooting Telephone support Before calling Gateway Technical Support If you have a technical problem with your notebook follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Technical Support 276 Make sure that your notebook is connected correctly to a grounded AC outlet that is supplying power If you use a surge protector make sure that it is turned 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 see the manufacturer s documentation and technical support resources If you have how to questions about using a program see m Online Help m Printed documentation m The Microsoft Windows documentation m The software publisher s Web site See the troubleshooting section of this chapter Warning To avoid bodily injury do not attempt to troubleshoot your notebook problem if D Power cords or plugs are damaged Liquid has been spilled into your notebook Your notebook was dropped The case was damaged Instead unplug your notebook and contact a qualified com
209. tandards 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 D to your Gateway notebook 281 Appendix A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information Setting up your notebook Read and follow all instructions marked on the product and in the documentation before you operate your notebook Retain all safety and operating instructions for future use Do not usethis product near water or a heat source such asa radiator Set up the notebook on astable work surface The product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on therating label If your notebook has a voltage selector switch make sure that the switch isin the proper position for your area The voltage selector switch is set at the factory to the correct voltage Openingsin the notebook case are provided for ventilation Do not block or cover these openings M ake sure you provide adequate space at least 6 inches 15 cm around the notebook for ventilation when you set up your work area Never insert objects of any kind into the notebook ventilation openings Some products are equipped with a three wire power cord to make sure that the product is properly grounded when in use The plugon thiscord will fit only into agrounding type out
210. tatus LED on notebook is on LED blinking notebook is in Standby mode LED off notebook is off Open the LCD panel by pressing the release latch Left side Left side Component Microphone jack Line in jack Headphone jack IEEE 1394 port N T Microphone jack USB ports PC Card PC Card slots eject Line in jack buttons Icon N G2 Headphone jack IEEE 1394 port Description Plug a microphone into this jack Plug an external audio input source such as a stereo to this jack so you can record sound on your notebook or play sound through the notebook speakers Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack The built in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack The headphone jack on the optional port replicator is turned off when headphones are plugged into this jack Plug an IEEE 1394 also known as Firewire or i Link device such as a digital camcorder into this 4 pin IEEE 1394 port For more information see Connecting a digital video camera on page 144 www gateway com 3 Chapter 1 Checking Out Your Gateway 450 Component USB ports PC Card slots PC Card eject buttons Icon gt Description Plug USB Universal Serial Bus devices such as a flash drive lomega Zip drive printer scanner camera keyboard or mouse into these ports Insert one or two Type II or one Type III PC Card into
211. tep 5 OR If the program does not start automatically go to Step 2 2 Click Start then click Run The Run dialog box opens 3 In the Open text box type dA runmenu exe where d is the drive letter of your disc drive 4 Click OK 5 If this is the first time you have inserted the red Drivers and Applications disc accept the End User License Agreement EULA by clicking Yes I accept it then clicking Continue The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears 6 Select a single device driver to reinstall OR Click Automatic Installation then select multiple device drivers to reinstall Grayed out drivers are not available for Automatic Installation To select these drivers click Manual Installation 7 Click Install 8 Follow any additional on screen instructions Depending on the device driver you are reinstalling you may only need to restart your notebook to complete the installation However if a setup wizard opens when you restart your notebook follow the on screen instructions 225 Chapter 14 Restoring Software Help and For more information about reinstalling device drivers click Support Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword drivers in the Search box Search then click the arrow Updating device drivers The Restoration discs contain a device driver update utility that works over the Internet If you do not have an Internet
212. that did not come installed on your new notebook such as personal finance software graphics programs or games Spend sometime going through your old computer s Start and Programs menus making note of any programs you want to install on your new notebook Locate your original program installation discs and installation guides Your original discs and guides should contain any serial numbers or product ID keysthat may be required for program installation and registration Remember to check the publisher s Web site for important program updates Tips amp Tricks If your new notebook comes with a newer version of a program it is usually better to use the newer version than ey to reinstall the old one If you have trouble after installing your old programs you can restore your notebook s previous settings using System Restore Help and For more information about restoring your notebook s Support previous settings click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box Search then click the arrow 203 Chapter 12 Moving From Your Old Computer 204 www gateway com Maintaining Your Gateway 450 This chapter provides basic information about maintaining your notebook hardware and software Read this chapter to learn how to Care for your notebook Protect your notebook from viruses Manage hard drive space Back up files Clean your notebook 205 Chapter 13 Main
213. the mouse upside down 2 Rotate the retaining ring on the bottom of the mouse counter clockwise then remove the retaining ring and mouse ball 3 Remove any dust lint or dirt from the mouse ball with a soft cloth 4 Clean the mouse rollers with a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol Mouse rollers 5 Replace the mouse ball and lock the retaining ring into place www gateway com 221 Chapter 13 Maintaining Your Gateway 450 222 www gateway com Restoring Software Read this chapter to learn how to Reinstall device drivers Update device drivers Reinstall programs Reinstall Windows If you are not comfortable with the procedures covered in this chapter seek help from a more experienced computer user or a computer service technician 223 Chapter 14 Restoring Software Using the Restoration discs Use the Gateway Restoration discs to reinstall device drivers your operating system and other programs that were preinstalled at the factory Important Before you try to fix a problem by reinstalling software from your Gateway Restoration discs make sure that you have tried these steps first Use the diagnostics and troubleshooting tools found in Help and Support For more information about Windows diagnostics and troubleshooting tools click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword troubleshooting in the Search box Search then click the arrow Run System Restore For more informatio
214. these buttons to open programs assigned to them These buttons are set to open your default e mail program your default Web browser online help and the My Computer window For more information see Multi function buttons on page 30 Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this section are for informational purposes only Label information varies by model features ordered and location Gateway model number The label on the bottom of your notebook contains information that identifies your notebook mode and its features Gateway Technical Support will need this information if you call for assistance Q Gateway Gateway INPUT 19V 4 2 or 4 74A model monEL No 450ROG nu mber This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian interference Causing Equipment Regulations 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 accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Apparatus Claims of U S Patent Nos 4 631 603 4 577 216 4 819 098 and 4 907 093 licensed for limited viewing uses only W163 NYE F Canada XXXXXXXXXXX Assembled in Taiwan TH10 C
215. tion folder right click Click Paste A copy of the file or folder appears in the new location gt To move a file or folder to another folder 60 1 N oOo oo f amp Locate the file or folder you want to move For more information see Viewing drives on page 57 and Searching for files on page 64 Right click press the right touchpad button the file or folder that you want to move A pop up menu opens on the desktop Click Cut on the pop up menu Open the destination folder With the pointer inside the destination folder right click Click Paste The file or folder you moved appears in its new location and is removed from its old location Working with files and folders Help and For more information about copying files and folders or Support moving files and folders click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword copying files and folders or moving files and folders in the Search box Search E then click the arrow 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 the Windows trash can called the Recycle Bin where they 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 gt To delete files or folders 1
216. to AC power or if it has a charged secondary battery installed you can change the main battery whilethe notebook is turned on If your notebook has only one battery and it is not plugged into an AC outlet you must turn the notebook off while changing the battery Warning Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with a Gateway 450ROG or Gateway 450RGH battery 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 Replacing the main battery Battery 155 Chapter 8 Managing Power gt To replace the main battery 1_ f your notebook is on and is connected to AC power or has a charged secondary battery installed go to Step 2 OR If your notebook is on is not plugged into an AC outlet and does not have a charged secondary battery installed save your work and turn off the notebook 2 Closethe LCD pand 3 Disconnect your notebook from the optional port replicator see Disconnecting from the port replicator on page 249 4 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up 5 Slide the battery release latch 156 www gateway com Changing batteries 6 Lift the battery out of the bay 7 Place a recharged battery into the bay and press down until
217. to open the Power Schemes list then click the power scheme you want OR Set the timers then click Save As and type a name for the scheme 4 Click OK Help and For more information about changing the power scheme Support click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword power scheme in the Search box Search E then click the arrow 164 www gateway com Changing power settings Changing alarm options gt To change the alarm options 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Performance and Maintenance 2 Click Doubleclick the Power Options icon The Power Options Properties dialog box opens 3 Click the Alarms tab Power Options Properties Pomes Schemes Alumi Power Meter Advanced Hibemate Low balety alam Ficireaie kw bualtery alam shan powers bevel macher 0x E v Critical battery alam Activate critical battery alarm when power level reaches Aliym Action Notification Tem Acton Stand by Run Progam None Ce 4 Adjust the alarm settings 5 Click OK Help and For more information about changing the alarm options Support click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword alarm options in the Search box Search E then click the arrow www gateway com 165 Chapter 8 Managing Power Changing advanced settings gt To change advanced power management settings 1 Click Start then click Cont
218. tored 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 restored m Hard drive You see 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 212 m Empty the Recycle Bin by right clicking the Recycle Bin icon then clicking Empty Recycle Bin Caution All deleted files will be lost when you empty the Recycle Bin A A m Save your files to a diskette or another drive 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 Help and For more information about file management click Start Support then click Help and Support Type the keyword file management in the Search box Search then click the arrow 260 Troubleshooting You see a Data error message This may be the 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 errors on page 213 The hard drive cannot be accessed or you see a General failure reading drive C error message m If adiskette isin the external diskette drive eect it and restart your notebook m Make sure that the hard drive is installed correctly Remove it firmly reinsert it then restart yo
219. tracks copying 131 MusicM atch building music library 119 changing library settings 120 creating MP3 files 116 creating music files 116 editing track information 118 listening to Internet radio 121 playing audio CD 114 muting sound 29 96 304 My Computer button 30 N navigation keys 27 Nero Express 123 network jack 6 39 247 troubleshooting 269 networking computers 191 Ethernet 194 games 193 internal wireless label 12 selecting connection type 194 sharing devices 193 sharing drives 192 sharing Internet connections 192 sharing printers 193 streaming audio 193 streaming video 193 turning off wireless Ethernet 196 turning on wireless Ethernet 196 wired connections 194 wireless connections 194 non technical support Accounting 277 Sales 277 Warranty 277 Norton Antivirus 208 NTSC PAL jack 6 148 numeric keypad 27 numeric keypad status indicator 25 O online help 42 46 button 30 opening documents 69 files 33 34 53 folders 33 34 57 LCD panel 2 notebook 2 programs 33 34 53 shortcut menu 33 35 operating system troubleshooting 269 option bays changing modules 104 release latches 8 P Pad Lock status indicator 25 28 system key 28 parallel port 6 40 246 password 171 270 pasting files and folders 59 71 text and graphics 71 pause text scrolling 28 PC Card See cards PC Doctor 253 PCM CIA card See cards PDA memory cards 140 peripheral devices 14 40 troubleshooting 271 photography See di
220. ts 71 troubleshooting 263 USB port 4 246 keys application 27 arrow 27 302 battery status 28 Break 28 brightness 27 28 29 directional 27 Fn 27 28 function 27 LCD brightness 27 29 LCD CRT 28 navigation 27 numeric keypad 27 Pad Lock 28 Pause 28 power status 28 Scroll Lock 28 Standby 28 Status 28 system 27 system key combinations 28 toggle display 28 volume control 27 Windows 27 L label internal wireless 12 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 12 model number 8 11 serial number 11 wireless networking 12 laser printer 14 latch battery 8 docking release 244 LCD panel release 2 modular bay 8 LCD brightness system keys 27 LCD panel changing resolution 177 cleaning 220 release latch 2 switching display 28 troubleshooting 259 using screen saver 182 LCD CRT system key 28 lights See status indicators linein jack 3 247 line protector 170 line tester 170 links 77 lock Kensington cable 5 171 M maintenance backing up files 217 checking for drive errors 213 checking hard drive space 211 cleaning case 219 cleaning component exteriors 219 cleaning computer display 220 cleaning keyboard 220 cleaning mouse 220 defragmenting 215 deleting files 212 suggested schedule 207 using Scheduled Task Wizard 217 virus protection 208 Max Battery power setting 271 maximize button 56 Media Player 101 112 memory adding 235 bay 8 235 installing 235 purchasing 14 removing 235 replacing 235 troublesh
221. tworking Your Gateway 450 2 cece eee eee 191 Benefits of networking 0 00020 cee eee es 192 Sharing a single Internet connection 000 e eee eee eee 192 Sharing drives a faxes ouian aa ia ees we ea ela pa dia 192 Sharing peripheral devices 000 00 cece eee eee 193 Streaming audio and video files 0 00 c eee eee eee eee 193 Playing multi player games 0 0 c ee eee 193 Selecting a network Connection 0 000 e eee ee 194 Wired Ethernet network 00 cee ees 194 Wireless Ethernet network 0 00 e eee eee 194 Powerline network 2 000 c ee eee 195 Using your notebook on a network 0 0 c eee ees 195 Installing and configuring your notebook for Ethernet networking 195 Turning your wireless Ethernet emitter on or off 00 196 For more information ors reisa 0 cece eee 196 12 Moving From Your Old Computer 0 22000 197 Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 0 00 eee eaeee 198 Tiransterring THES cst iaa ate lt ae Wok dita eG A A Neo Wee Mas 198 Finding your files 2 0 a e a te te eee 198 Transferring Internet settings 00 cece tee 200 Setting up your ISP reaa aaa a a tenet e ees 200 Transferring your e mail and address book 222000005 201 Transferring your Internet shortcuts 20 000 eee eee eee 201 Installing your ol
222. unications Fax then click Fax Console The Fax Configuration Wizard opens 2 On the Wacome to Fax Configuration Wizard screen click Next The Sender Information screen opens Fax Configuration Wizard Sender Infcamation Enter sender information thet wall appes on fax cover pages You hi nama Emn adess Tite Qihos locaton Home phone ddes Fax number 5555555555 Comper My Compsry Department SEE 55E 5454 Work phone 555 555 5545 1234 My Steet My Town MS S9999 3 Type the information about yourself that you want to appear on your fax cover page then click Next The Select Device for Sending or Receiving Faxes screen opens www gateway com 85 Chapter 6 Sending and Receiving Faxes 4 Click the arrow to open the Please select the fax device list then click the modem you are using to send and receive faxes 5 If you want the modem to automatically answer the telephone in order to receive faxes click the Enable Receive check box 6 Click Next The Transmitting Subscriber Identification TSID screen opens 7 Type the transmitting fax identifier information This identifier information is required by law You can type up to 20 characters in the text box We suggest using eight characters for your identifier name followed by 12 characters for your telephone number Important Some fax machines cannot use special characters such as hyphens We suggest using spaces instead of hyphens iG in telephone and fax num
223. ur notebook For more information see Replacing the hard drive on page 239 m f your notebook has been subjected to static electricity or physical shock you may need to reinstall Windows You see a Non system disk NTLDR is missing or disk error message m Eject the diskette from the external diskette drive then press ENTER The secondary hard drive is not recognized m Themodular drive may not beinserted completely into the drive bay Press the drive into the bay then try to access the drive again Internet See also Modem dial up on page 264 You cannot connect to the Internet through the dial up modem m Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack See Back on page 6 and Back on page 246 to make sure that the connections have been made correctly m Make sure that your notebook is connected to the telephone line and the teleohone line has a dial tone m If you have the call waiting feature on your telephone line make sure that it is disabled m Makesurethat you arenot using a digital rollover or PBX line These lines do not work with your modem 261 Chapter 17 Troubleshooting m Make sure that your account with your Internet service provider ISP is set up correctly Contact your ISP technical support for help m Make sure that you do not have a problem with your modem For more information see Modem dial up on p
224. ur notebook will prompt you to install any software the device needs After doing this you can disconnect and reconnect the device at any time Parallel and serial port devices are not plug and play See the device documentation for detailed information and installation instructions Help and For more information about installing peripheral devices Support click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword installing devices in the Search box D Search IE then click the arrow Getting Help This chapter provides information about additional resources available to help you use your notebook Read this chapter to learn how to access Help and Support Do More With Gateway Online help Gateway Web site 41 Chapter 3 Getting Help Help and Support Your notebook includes Help and Support an easily accessible collection of help information troubleshooters and automated support Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of your Gateway notebook gt To start Help and Support m Click Start then click Help and Support Help and Support opens C Help and Support Center Ask for assistance ewe Pick a task aies mht arpa he meee ont mows arnon hewan s Did you know You can find help information by clicking a link performing a search or browsing the index 42 www gateway com Help and Support Searching
225. use harmful interference to radio or television reception However thereisno guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause Regulatory compliance statements interference to radio and television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by oneor more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 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 FCC declaration of conformity Responsible party Gateway Companies Inc 610 Gateway Drive North Sioux City SD 57049 605 232 2000 Fax 605 232 2023 Product Gateway 450RGH Gateway 450ROG This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation of this product is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not causeharmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Caution Changes or modifications
226. w Using your notebook on a network Installing and configuring your notebook for Ethernet networking The Setting Up Your Windows Network guide has been included on your hard drive This guide provides instructions for installing and configuring wired and wireless Ethernet networking and powerline networking on your notebook To access this guide click Start All Programs then click Gateway Documentation 195 Chapter 11 Networking Your Gateway 450 Turning your wireless Ethernet emitter on or off Warning Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft Current aviation D regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane IEEE 802 11a IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 11g 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 D 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 gt To turn wireless Ethernet on or off 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The
227. want to send your fax to more than one recipient click Add and type the name and fax number of the next recipient Send Fax Wizard Recipient Information Erter the name end number of the person pou went to send the fax to Gack Ackbess Book bo selec a lax recprert Io Bay Whar Location United States 1 Fexrumber SO SSSH F Yre haing rules My Location v To send to multiple recipients tupe each recipiens information above chek fudd lo add the recent lo the k2 belur Recni name Fax raabe Maty Sue Booven 1 555 40 5455 Jim Bod Jones 1 555 455 5678 Cor Jie 6 When you haveadded all your recipients click Next The Preparing the Cover Page screen opens 7 Click the arrow to open the Cover page template then click the cover page template you want to use 8 Type the subject text in the Subject line area 9 Type the message text in the Note area then click Next The Schedule screen opens 10 Select when you want to send the fax and a priority for the fax then click Next The Completing the Send Fax Wizard screen opens 11 Click Finish 88 www gateway com Setting up your cover page template Setting up your cover page template You can create your own cover page template that you can use in place of the cover page templates that Microsoft Fax provides for you To create a cover page template you use the Fax Cover Page Editor On this template you insert information fields that automatical
228. which may be embedded in your notebook is well below the RF exposure limits as set by the FCC The wireless devices installed in this system are intended to be used indoors In some areas use of these devices outdoors is prohibited Operation of this deviceis 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 D the authorization to use it Contact Gateway for service Warning In order to comply with FCC requirements transmitters that may be embedded in your notebook must not be operated D or co located in conjunction with any other transmitter or antenna installed in the notebook Warning The transmitting device embedded in this notebook may not be used with any antenna other than provide with the notebook Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15 286 This device has been tested and found to comply with thelimits for 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 ca
229. with the latest virus protection files 4 When the program has finished click Finish 210 Managing hard drive space Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you can use to manage your hard drive Checking hard drive space gt To check hard drive space Click Start then click My Computer The My Computer window opens 2 Right click the drive that you want to check for available file space then click Properties Drive space information appears Local Disk C Properties Genea Took Hademe Shang Type Local Dek Fie item FAT BB Used space 1 530 167 295 bytes TE Fite space 10 958 500 208 tytes Capacity 20 308 675 504 bytes Dith Cisarup 211 Chapter 13 Maintaining Your Gateway 450 Using Disk Cleanup Delete unnecessary files such as temporary Windows files to free hard drive space gt To use the Windows Disk Cleanup program Click Start then click My Computer The My Computer window opens 2 Right click the hard drive that you want to delete files from for example Local Disk C then click Properties The Properties dialog box opens at the General tab Local Disk C Properties Type Local Dek Fie unten FATX BB Vred space 1 590 167 235 tytes TE Fite space 10 059 500 208 tytes Capacity 20 308 675 504 bytes 3 Click Disk Cleanup The Disk Cleanup dialog box opens 212 www gateway com Managing hard drive space 4 Make sure that the check box bes
230. y Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to its former size Clicking the close button closes the active window or program Clicking an item on the menu bar starts an Fie Edit View Favorites Tools Help action such as Print or Save Help and For more information about windows click Start then click Support Help and Support Type the keyword window in the Search box D Search E then click the arrow 56 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 the 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 notebook almost always has more than one drive Each drive has a letter usually Local Disk C for the hard drive and 3 Floppy A for the optional diskette drive You may also have more drives such as a CD or DVD drive gt To view the drives on your notebook m Click Start then click My Computer on the Start menu Drives www gateway com 57 Chapter 4 Using Windows gt To see the files and folders on a drive m Doubleclick the drive icon If you do not see the contents of a drive after you double click its icon click Show the contents of this drive Help an
231. y have to restart reboot your notebook gt To close unresponsive programs and restart your notebook 24 1 Press CTRL ALT DEL The W indows Security dialog box opens 2 Click Task Manager The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens 3 Click the program that is not responding 4 Click End Task 5 Click X in the top right corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog box 6 If your notebook does not respond turn it off wait ten seconds and turn it on again Important If your notebook does not turn off immediately complete the following steps until the notebook turns off 1 Press and hold the power button for about five seconds then release it 2 Insert a straightened paper clip into the reset hole on the bottom of your notebook 3 Unplug the power cord and remove the main and optional secondary batteries for more than 10 seconds As apart of the regular startup process a program to check the disk status runs automatically When the checks are finished Windows starts Status indicators Status indicators Status indicators inform you when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used Hard drive Module Caps Lock Scroll Lock Pad Lock Indicator Icon Description Module Indicator Green The module is in use wy Indicator Orange The module is ready to swap Hard drive Ss The hard drive is in use Caps Lock Caps Lock is turned on Scroll Lock Scroll Lock
232. y of your saved personal data files Go to Step 4 OR In Windows 98 Windows Me or Windows 2000 double click the My Computer icon on the desktop Go to the next step 2 Doubleclick the CA drive icon 3 Doubleclick the My Documents folder The My Documents window opens and displays many of your saved personal data files 4 Copy your personal data files to removable media or to another computer on your network You can often identify different data file types by looking at the file s extension the part of the file name following the last period For example a document file might have a DOC extension and a spreadsheet file might have an XLS extension File type Documents Spreadsheets Pictures Movies Sound and Music File usually ends in DOC TXT RTF HTM HTML DOT XLS XLT TXT JPG BMP GIF PDF PCT TIF PNG EPS MPEG MPG AVI GIF MOV WAV CDA MP3 MID MIDI WMA 199 Chapter 12 Moving From Your Old Computer gt To find files using Find or Search 1 In Windows XP click Start then click Search The Search Results window opens OR In Windows 98 Windows Me or Windows 2000 click Start Find or Search then click For Files or Folders The Search Results window opens 2 Use Windows Find or Search to locate data files by file name or file type For help on finding files click Help then click Help and Support Center or Help Topics For more information se
233. y want to add an icon shortcut to the desktop for a program that you use frequently gt To add icons to the desktop 1 Click Start then click All Programs 2 Right click press the right touchpad button the program that you want to add to the desktop 54 www gateway com Identifying window items 3 Click Send To then click Desktop create shortcut A shortcut icon for that program appears on the desktop Help and For more information about desktop icons click Start then Support click Help and Support Type the keyword desktop icons in the Search box D Search E then click the arrow Identifying window items When you double click the icon for a drive folder file or program a window opens on the desktop This example shows the Local Disk C window which opens after you double click the Local Disk C icon in the My Computer window Title bar Menu bar www gateway com 55 Chapter 4 Using Windows Every program window looks a little different because each has its own menus icons and controls Most windows include these items Window item Description The title bar is the horizontal bar at the top t Local Disk C of a window that shows the window title Clicking the minimize button reduces the fe active window to a button on the taskbar Clicking the program button in the taskbar opens the window again Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to fit the entire notebook displa

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