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Gateway M-150XL Reference Manual (348 pages)
8512932 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R2 (English/French)
Brand:
Gateway
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 12.24 MB
Table of Contents
English
3
Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1: About this Reference
9
About this Guide
10
Accessing Your Online User Guide
10
Gateway Contact Information
10
Gateway Model and Serial Number
11
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
11
For more Information
11
Chapter 2: Checking out Your Notebook
13
Front
14
Left
15
Right
17
Back
18
Bottom
19
Keyboard Area
20
LCD Panel
22
Chapter 3: Setting up and Getting Started
23
Working Safely and Comfortably
24
Reducing Eye Strain
24
Setting up Your Computer Desk and Chair
25
Sitting at Your Notebook
25
Avoiding Discomfort and Injury from Repetitive Strain
25
Connecting the AC Adapter
26
Protecting from Power Source Problems
27
Connecting to a Broadband Modem or Network
28
Connecting the Optional Dial-Up Modem
29
Starting Your Notebook
29
Waking up Your Notebook
31
Turning off Your Notebook
31
Restarting (Rebooting) Your Notebook
32
Using the Status Indicators
33
Using the Keyboard
34
Key Types
35
System Key Combinations
36
Using the Optional Fingerprint Reader
39
Running the Touchstrip Tutorial
39
Enrolling Your Fingerprints
40
Using the Fingerprint Control Center
42
Using the Password Bank
43
Using the Fingerprint Reader Features
44
Using the EZ Pad Touchpad
45
Using the Optional Multimedia Panel
48
Using the Optional Webcam
49
Adjusting the Brightness
52
Adjusting the Volume
53
Turning Your Wireless Radio on or off
55
IEEE 802.11 Wireless Network Radio
55
Bluetooth Radio
57
Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories
59
Using the DVD Drive
60
Identifying Drive Types
60
Using a DVD Drive
61
Using the Memory Card Reader
63
Memory Card Types
63
Inserting a Memory Card
64
Using a Memory Card
64
Removing a Memory Card
64
Adding and Removing an Express Card
65
Installing a Printer or Other Peripheral Device
66
Connecting a USB Device
66
Viewing the Display on a Projector, Monitor, or Television
67
Adjusting the Display Properties
69
Using the Projector or Monitor for a Presentation
70
Ordering Accessories
71
CHAPTER5 Managing Power
73
Monitoring the Battery Charge
74
Recharging the Battery
74
Changing Batteries
75
Recalibrating the Battery
76
Extending Battery Life
77
Maximizing Battery Performance
77
Conserving Battery Power
77
Using Alternate Power Sources
78
Changing Power Modes
79
Changing Notebook Power Settings
80
Changing the Power Plan
80
Changing Advanced Settings
82
Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook
85
Packing Your Notebook
86
Traveling by Air
86
Dial-Up Modem
86
Radio Frequency Wireless Connections
87
Files
87
Security
88
Power
89
Additional Tips
89
Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook
91
Caring for Your Notebook
92
Cleaning Your Notebook
92
Cleaning the Exterior
93
Cleaning the Keyboard
93
Cleaning the Notebook Screen
93
Maintaining the Battery
94
Storing Batteries
94
Cleaning Cds or Dvds
95
Recovering Your System
95
Recovering Pre-Installed Software and Drivers
96
Using Microsoft System Restore
103
Recovering Your System to Its Factory Condition
106
Recovering Your System Using the Windows DVD
107
Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook
109
Preventing Static Electricity Discharge
110
Adding or Replacing Memory Modules
111
Replacing the Hard Drive Kit
115
CHAPTER9 Troubleshooting
121
Safety Guidelines
122
First Steps
122
Troubleshooting
123
Audio
123
Battery
123
CD Drives
123
Diskette Drive (External)
123
Display
124
DVD Drives
125
Ethernet
127
Express Cards
127
File Management
127
Fingerprint Reader
128
Hard Drive
128
Internet
129
Keyboard
130
Media Center
131
Memory
134
Memory Card Reader
135
Modem (Cable or DSL)
135
Modem (Dial-Up)
135
Mouse
138
Networks (Wired)
139
Networks (Wireless)
141
Passwords
143
Power
143
Printer
144
Sound
145
Status Indicators
145
Touchpad
146
Video
146
Telephone Support
146
Before Calling Gateway Customer Care
146
Legal Information
149
Important Safety Information
150
Setting up Your System
150
Replacement Parts and Accessories
151
Regulatory Compliance
151
Wireless Guidance
151
United States of America
152
Japanese Modem Notice
156
Laser Safety Statement
156
Environmental Information
157
Français
169
À Propos de Ce Guide
175
Accès À Votre Manuel de L'utilisateur en Ligne
176
Certificat D'authenticité Microsoft
177
Coordonnées de Gateway
177
Modèle Et Numéro de Série Gateway
177
Pour Plus D'informations
178
Avant
180
Chapitre 2 : Vérification de Votre Ordinateur Portable
180
Gauche
181
Droite
183
Arrière
184
Bas
185
Zone du Clavier
186
Écran ACL
188
Chapitre 3 : Installation Et Initiation
190
Travailler Confortablement Et en Toute Sécurité
190
Diminution de la Fatigue Visuelle
190
Préparation du Bureau Et de la Chaise
191
Position Devant L'ordinateur Portable
191
Évitez Les Douleurs Et Les Blessures Dues À la Fatigue Répétitive
192
Branchement de L'adaptateur C.a
192
Protection Contre Les Problèmes de Source
194
D'alimentation
194
Branchement du Modem Commuté en Option
195
Connexion À un Modem Haut Débit Ou un Réseau
196
Démarrage de L'ordinateur Portable
197
Activation de L'ordinateur Portable
198
Arrêt de Votre Ordinateur Portable
199
Redémarrage (Réinitialisation) de L'ordinateur Portable
200
Utilisation des Voyants D'état
201
Utilisation du Clavier
202
Types de Touche
202
Combinaisons de Touches du Système
204
Utilisation du Lecteur D'empreintes Digitales en Option
207
Exécution du Didacticiel Touchstrip
208
Relevé de Vos Empreintes Digitales
208
Utilisation du Centre de Contrôle des Empreintes Digitales
211
Utilisation de la Banque de Mots de Passe
212
Utilisation des Fonctionnalités du Lecteur
213
D'empreintes Digitales
213
Utilisation du Pavé Tactile EZ Pad
214
Utilisation du Panneau Multimédia en Option
217
Utilisation de la Webcam en Option
218
Réglage de la Luminosité
221
Réglage du Volume
222
Activation Et Désactivation de la Radio Sans Fil
224
Radio de Réseau Sans Fil Ieee
224
Radio Bluetooth
226
Chapitre 4 : Utilisation de Lecteurs Et D'accessoires
230
Utilisation du Lecteur DVD
230
Identification de Types de Lecteur
230
Utilisation D'un Lecteur DVD
231
Utilisation du Lecteur de Carte Mémoire
233
Types de Carte Mémoire
233
Insertion D'une Carte Mémoire
234
Utilisation D'une Carte Mémoire
234
Retrait D'une Carte Mémoire
234
Ajout Et Retrait D'une Carte Express
235
Installation D'une Imprimante Ou D'un Autre
236
Périphérique
237
Connexion D'un Périphérique USB
237
Visualisation de L'affichage Sur un Projecteur, Moniteur Ou Téléviseur
238
Réglage des Propriétés D'affichage
240
Utilisation du Projecteur Ou du Moniteur Pour
241
Pour Une Présentation
241
Chapitre 5 : Gestion de L'alimentation
244
Contrôle de la Charge de la Batterie
244
Recharge de la Batterie
244
Remplacement des Batteries
245
Recalibrage de la Batterie
246
Prolongation de la Durée de la Batterie
247
Optimisation de la Performance de la Batterie
247
Conservation de L'énergie de la Batterie
248
Utilisation D'autres Sources D'alimentation
249
Modification des Modes D'alimentation
249
Modification des Paramètres D'alimentation
251
Modification du Mode de Gestion de L'alimentation
251
Modification des Paramètres Avancés
253
Chapitre 6 : Voyager Avec Votre Ordinateur Portable
256
Emballer Votre Ordinateur Portable
256
Modem Commuté
256
Voyage en Avion
256
Connexions Sans Fil À Fréquence Radioélectrique
257
Fichiers
258
Sécurité
258
Alimentation
260
Autres Conseils
260
Chapitre 7 : Maintenance de Votre Ordinateur Portable
262
Entretien de Votre Ordinateur Portable
262
Nettoyage de Votre Ordinateur Portable
263
Nettoyage de L'extérieur
263
Nettoyage du Clavier
264
Nettoyage de L'écran de L'ordinateur Portable
264
Maintenance de la Batterie
264
Rangement des Batteries
265
Nettoyage des CD Ou des DVD
266
Récupération du Système
266
Récupération des Logiciels Et des Pilotes
267
Utilisation de L'option Restauration du Système
273
De Microsoft
273
Restauration de Tous Les Paramètres D'usine
276
Du Système
276
Restauration du Système À L'aide du DVD de Windows
277
Chapitre 8 : Mise À Niveau de Votre Ordinateur Portable
280
Prévention de Décharge D'électricité Statique
280
Ajout Ou Remplacement de Modules de Mémoire
281
Remplacement de L'ensemble Disque Dur
285
Chapitre 9 : Dépannage
292
Directives de Sécurité
292
Premières Étapes
292
Dépannage
293
Audio
293
Batterie
293
Lecteurs de CD
293
Lecteur de Disquettes (Externe)
294
Affichage
295
Lecteurs de DVD
296
Ethernet
298
Cartes Express
298
Gestion de Fichiers
299
Lecteur D'empreintes Digitales
299
Disque Dur
300
Internet
301
Clavier
302
Media Center
303
Mémoire
307
Lecteur de Carte Mémoire
307
Modem (Câble Ou DSL)
308
Modem (Commuté)
308
Souris
312
Réseaux (Câblés)
313
Réseaux (Sans Fil)
314
Mots de Passe
317
Alimentation
317
Imprimante
318
Son
320
Voyants D'état
320
Pavé Tactile
320
VIDéo
321
Support Par Téléphone
321
Avant D'appeler Le Service D'assistance Clientèle Gateway
321
Annexe A: Informations Légales
324
Index
335
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Gateway M-150XL User Manual (112 pages)
Gateway M-1412: User Guide
Brand:
Gateway
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 8.08 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
CHAPTER 1 Getting Help
7
Thank You for Purchasing Our Notebook
8
Using the Gateway Web Site
8
Using Help and Support
9
Searching for a Topic
9
Getting Help for Windows Media Center
9
Using Online Help
10
CHAPTER 2 Using Windows
11
Using the Windows Desktop
12
Using the Start Menu
13
Adding Icons to the Desktop
14
Identifying Window Items
14
Working with Files and Folders
15
Viewing Drives
15
Creating Folders
16
Copying and Moving Files and Folders
16
Deleting Files and Folders
17
Searching for Files
18
Using the Windows Search
18
Browsing for Files and Folders
19
Using Tablet PC
20
Calibrating Your Tablet
20
Using Gestures
21
Using the Digital Pen
21
Using the Tablet Input Panel (TIP)
22
Working with Documents
23
Creating a New Document
23
Saving a Document
23
Opening a Document
24
Printing a Document
24
Shortcuts
25
Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxing
27
Learning about the Internet
28
Setting up an Internet Account
28
Accessing Your Internet Account
29
Using the World Wide Web
29
Connecting to a Web Site
30
Downloading Files
30
Using E-Mail
31
Sending E-Mail
31
Checking Your E-Mail
32
Using Windows Fax and Scan
32
Sending a Fax
33
Setting up Your Cover Page Template
36
Faxing a Scanned Document or from Programs
36
Canceling a Fax
37
Receiving and Viewing a Fax
37
Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files
39
Playing Music and Movies
40
Playing Audio and Video Files
40
Playing Optical Discs
41
Creating Audio Files and Music Libraries
43
Creating Music Files
43
Building a Music Library
45
Editing Track Information
45
Creating Music Cds and Video Dvds
46
Creating a Music CD
46
Creating a Video DVD
47
Creating and Copying Data Discs
49
Creating a Data Disc
49
Using Windows Media Center
50
Starting Windows Media Center
50
Chapter 5: Networking Your Notebook
51
Introduction to Networking
52
Networking Terms You Should Know
52
Ethernet Networking
52
Wired Ethernet Networking
52
Wireless Ethernet Networking
55
Establishing Your Ethernet Network Connection
57
Connecting to a Wireless Ethernet Network
58
Testing Your Network
60
Adding a Printer to Your Network
60
Sharing Resources
60
Using the Network
61
Bluetooth Networking
63
Chapter 6: Protecting Your Notebook
65
Hardware Security
66
Kensington Lock Slot
66
Computrace
66
Data Security
67
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
67
Computrace
67
Startup and Hard Drive Password
67
Windows User Accounts
67
Protecting Your Notebook from Viruses
68
Using Mcafee Securitycenter
69
Using Windows Security Center
72
Modifying Security Settings
73
Security Updates
74
Windows Update
74
Bigfix
75
Traveling Securely
75
Chapter 7: Customizing Windows
77
Changing Screen Settings
78
Changing Color Depth and Screen Resolution
78
Changing the Appearance of Windows and Backgrounds
79
Selecting a Screen Saver
80
Changing Gadgets
81
Changing System Sounds
83
Changing Mouse, Touchpad, or Pointing Device Settings
84
Changing Mouse Settings
84
Changing Touchpad or Pointing Device Settings
85
Adjusting Tablet, Digital Pen, and Input Panel Settings
86
Adding and Modifying User Accounts
87
Changing Accessibility Settings
88
Using the Ease of Access Center
88
Using Voice Recognition
89
Using the Windows Mobility Center
90
Setting up Parental Controls
92
Filtering Internet Access
92
Scheduling Notebook and Internet Use
93
Restricting Game Access
93
Restricting Specific Programs
95
Creating Activity Reports
95
Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook
97
Setting up a Maintenance Schedule
98
Updating Windows
98
Using Bigfix
98
Managing Hard Drive Space
99
Checking Hard Drive Space
99
Deleting Unnecessary Files
100
Checking the Hard Drive for Errors
101
Defragmenting the Hard Drive
102
Backing up Files
103
Scheduling Maintenance Tasks
104
Moving from Your Old Computer
104
Transferring Files and Settings with Windows Easy Transfer
104
Transferring Files and Settings Manually
105
Index
107
Gateway M-150XL User Manual (106 pages)
Gateway 200E: User Guide
Brand:
Gateway
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 7.94 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
CHAPTER 1 Getting Help
7
Thank You for Purchasing Our Notebook
8
Using the Gateway Web Site
8
Using Help and Support
8
Contacting Gateway
9
Getting Help for Windows Media Center
9
Using Online Help
9
CHAPTER 2 Using Windows
11
Using the Windows Desktop
12
Using the Start Menu
13
Adding Icons to the Desktop
14
Identifying Window Items
14
Working with Files and Folders
15
Viewing Drives
15
Creating Folders
16
Copying and Moving Files and Folders
16
Deleting Files and Folders
17
Searching for Files
18
Using the Windows Search
18
Browsing for Files and Folders
19
Using Tablet PC
19
Calibrating Your Tablet
20
Using Gestures
21
Using the Digital Pen
21
Using the Tablet Input Panel (TIP)
22
Working with Documents
23
Creating a New Document
23
Saving a Document
23
Opening a Document
24
Printing a Document
24
Shortcuts
25
Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxing
27
Learning about the Internet
28
Setting up an Internet Account
28
Accessing Your Internet Account
29
Using the World Wide Web
29
Connecting to a Web Site
30
Downloading Files
30
Using E-Mail
31
Sending E-Mail
31
Checking Your E-Mail
31
Using Windows Fax and Scan
32
Sending a Fax
32
Setting up Your Cover Page Template
35
Faxing a Scanned Document or Faxing from Programs
36
Canceling a Fax
36
Receiving and Viewing a Fax
36
Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files
37
Playing Music and Movies
38
Playing Audio and Video Files
38
Playing Optical Discs
39
Creating Audio Files and Music Libraries
41
Creating Music Files
41
Building a Music Library
42
Editing Track Information
43
Creating Music Cds and Video Dvds
43
Creating a Music CD
43
Creating a Video DVD
44
Creating and Copying Data Discs
47
Creating a Data Disc
47
Using Windows Media Center
47
Starting Windows Media Center
48
Chapter 5: Networking Your Notebook
49
Introduction to Networking
50
Networking Terms You Should Know
50
Ethernet Networking
50
Wired Ethernet Networking
50
Wireless Ethernet Networking
53
Establishing Your Ethernet Network Connection
55
Connecting to a Wireless Ethernet Network
56
Testing Your Network
58
Adding a Printer to Your Network
58
Sharing Resources
58
Using the Network
60
Bluetooth Networking
61
Chapter 6: Protecting Your Notebook
63
Hardware Security
64
Kensington Lock Slot
64
Data Security
64
Startup and Hard Drive Password
64
Windows User Accounts
64
Protecting Your Notebook from Viruses
65
Using Norton 360
65
Using Windows Security Center
68
Security Updates
69
Windows Update
69
Bigfix
70
Traveling Securely
70
Chapter 7: Customizing Windows
71
Changing Screen Settings
72
Changing Color Depth and Screen Resolution
72
Changing the Appearance of Windows and Backgrounds
73
Selecting a Screen Saver
74
Changing Gadgets
75
Changing System Sounds
77
Changing Mouse, Touchpad, or Pointing Device Settings
78
Changing Mouse Settings
78
Changing Touchpad or Pointing Device Settings
79
Adjusting Tablet, Digital Pen, and Input Panel Settings
80
Adding and Modifying User Accounts
81
Changing Accessibility Settings
82
Using the Ease of Access Center
82
Using Voice Recognition
83
Using the Windows Mobility Center
84
Setting up Parental Controls
86
Filtering Internet Access
86
Scheduling Notebook and Internet Use
87
Restricting Game Access
87
Restricting Specific Programs
89
Creating Activity Reports
89
Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook
91
Setting up a Maintenance Schedule
92
Updating Windows
92
Using Bigfix
92
Managing Hard Drive Space
93
Checking Hard Drive Space
93
Deleting Unnecessary Files
94
Checking the Hard Drive for Errors
94
Defragmenting the Hard Drive
95
Backing up Files
96
Scheduling Maintenance Tasks
97
Moving from Your Old Computer
97
Transferring Files and Settings with Windows Easy Transfer
97
Transferring Files and Settings Manually
98
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Gateway M-150XL Install Manual (13 pages)
Replacing AC Adapter
Brand:
Gateway
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 5.02 MB
Table of Contents
Replacing the Battery
2
Locating Components
2
To Replace the Battery
2
Replacing the DVD Drive
3
Preventing Static Electricity Discharge
3
Replacing the Hard Drive
4
To Replace the Hard Drive
4
Replacing the Keyboard
6
Replacing a Memory Module
8
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