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Gateway Solo 1200 User Manual (240 pages)

Gateway Solo 1200: User Guide

Brand: Gateway | Category: Laptop | Size: 5.81 MB

Table of Contents
1
1 Checking out Your Gateway solo 1200

7
- Front
  8
- Left
  9
- Right
  10
- Back
  12
- Bottom
  13
- Identifying Your Model
  14
- Accessories
  15
2 Getting Started

17
- Connecting the AC Adapter
  18
  - Protecting from Power Source Problems
    20
- Starting Your Notebook
  21
  - Waking up Your Notebook
    22
- Turning off Your Notebook
  23
- Switching User Accounts
  24
- Status Indicators
  26
- Using the Keyboard
  28
  - Keys
    29
  - System Key Combinations
    30
  - Multi-Function Buttons
    32
- Using the EZ Pad Touchpad
  34
  - Using the Touchpad
    35
- Connecting the Modem
  37
- Connecting to an Ethernet Network
  38
  - Broadband Internet Connections
    39
- About Installing a Printer, Scanner, or Other Peripheral Device
  40
3 Getting Help

41
- Helpspot
  42
  - Helpspot Videos
    44
- Online Help
  45
- Gateway Web Site
  46
4 Windows Basics

47
- About the Windows Environment
  48
- Using the Desktop
  49
  - Using the Start Menu
    50
- Identifying Window Items
  51
- Working with Files and Folders
  53
  - Viewing Drives
    53
  - Creating Folders
    54
  - Copying and Moving Files and Folders
    55
  - Deleting Files and Folders
    57
  - Browsing for Files and Folders
    59
- Searching for Files
  60
  - Using the Search Utility
    61
- Working with Documents
  63
  - Creating a New Document
    63
  - Saving a Document
    65
  - Opening a Document
    66
  - Printing a Document
    67
- Shortcuts
  68
- Transferring Software and Hardware from Your Old Computer
  69
5 Using the Internet

75
- Learning about the Internet
  76
- Setting up an Internet Account
  77
  - Accessing Your Internet Account
    78
- Using the World Wide Web
  79
  - Connecting to a Web Site
    80
  - Downloading Files
    81
- Using E-Mail
  82
  - Sending E-Mail
    82
  - Checking Your E-Mail
    83
6 Using Multimedia

85
- Using Diskettes
  86
  - Using the CD Drive
    87
- Adjusting the Volume
  89
- Recording and Playing Audio
  93
  - Playing Audio and Video Files with the Windows Media Player
    95
- Using Musicmatch
  96
  - Playing Cds
    96
  - Creating Music Files
    98
  - Editing Track Information
    99
  - Building a Music Library
    100
  - Listening to Internet Radio
    102
  - Using Advanced Features
    103
7 Sending and Receiving Faxes

105
- Setting up Your Cover Page
  106
- Sending a Fax
  108
- Faxing from Programs
  110
- Receiving and Viewing a Fax
  110
8 Managing Power

111
- Monitoring the Battery Charge
  112
- Recharging the Battery
  112
- Changing Batteries
  113
- Extending Battery Life
  115
  - Conserving Battery Power
    115
  - Using Alternate Power Sources
    115
  - Changing Power Modes
    116
  - Changing Automatic Power Settings
    117
9 Travel Tips

123
- Modem
  124
- Radio Frequency Wireless Connections
  124
- Files
  125
- Security
  125
- Power
  126
10 Customizing Your Notebook

127
- Adjusting the Screen and Desktop Settings
  128
  - Adjusting the Color Depth
    128
  - Adjusting the Screen Resolution
    130
  - Applying a Color Scheme
    131
  - Changing the Desktop Background
    132
  - Selecting a Screen Saver
    134
- Changing the Touchpad Settings
  136
- Programming the Multi-Function Buttons
  137
- Allocating System Memory
  137
11 Upgrading Your Notebook

139
- Adding a PC Card
  140
- Preventing Static Electricity Discharge
  142
- Installing Memory
  143
- Replacing the Hard Drive
  147
12 Networking Your Computer

149
- Using a Network
  150
  - Sharing a Single Internet Connection
    150
  - Sharing Drives
    150
  - Sharing Peripheral Devices
    151
  - Streaming Audio and Video Files
    151
  - Playing Multi-Player Games
    151
- Introducing the Gateway Connected Home
  152
  - Components of a Gateway Connected Home
    153
- Selecting a Network Connection
  154
  - Wired Connections
    154
  - Wireless Connections
    155
  - Assessing Your Connection Needs
    156
  - Comparing Data Transfer Speed
    158
- Network Shopping List
  160
  - Hpna
    160
  - Ethernet
    161
  - Wireless Ethernet
    162
  - Bluetooth
    162
- For more Information
  163
13 Maintaining Your Notebook

165
- Caring for Your Computer
  165
- Creating an Emergency Startup Diskette
  167
- Protecting Your Computer from Viruses
  169
- Managing Hard Drive Space
  171
  - Checking Hard Drive Space
    171
  - Using Disk Cleanup
    172
  - Checking the Hard Drive for Errors
    173
  - Defragmenting the Hard Drive
    175
  - Backing up Files
    177
  - Using the Scheduled Task Wizard
    178
- Recalibrating the Battery
  179
- Cleaning Your Computer
  180
  - Cleaning the Exterior
    180
  - Cleaning the Keyboard
    181
  - Cleaning the Screen
    181
  - Cleaning the Mouse
    181
14 Restoring Software

183
- Reinstalling Device Drivers
  183
  - Reinstalling Device Drivers
    184
- Updating Device Drivers
  186
- Reinstalling Windows
  187
- Reinstalling Programs
  188
15 Troubleshooting

191
- Safety Guidelines
  192
- Troubleshooting
  193
  - First Steps
    193
- Software Support Tools
  194
  - CD Drive
    195
  - Device Installation
    197
  - Diskette Drive
    197
  - File Management
    198
  - Hard Drive
    199
  - Internet
    200
  - Keyboard
    201
  - LCD Panel
    201
  - Memory
    202
  - Modem
    202
  - Mouse
    206
  - Networks
    206
  - Passwords
    206
  - PC Cards
    207
  - Power
    207
  - Printer
    208
  - Sound
    209
  - Video
    209
- Telephone Support
  211
  - Before Calling Gateway Technical Support
    211
  - Telephone Numbers
    212
- Tutoring and Training
  213
  - Self-Help
    213
  - Tutoring
    213
  - Training
    214
A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information

215
- Important Safety Information
  215
- Regulatory Compliance Statements
  217
- Wireless Guidance
  217
- United States of America
  219
- European Union
  224
- Laser Safety Statement
  230
Index

233

Gateway Solo 1200 Manual (130 pages)

Brand: Gateway | Category: Laptop | Size: 3.9 MB

Table of Contents
1
1 Checking out Your Gateway solo 1200

7
- Front
  8
- Left
  9
- Right
  10
- Back
  12
- Bottom
  13
- Identifying Your Model
  14
- Accessories
  15
2 Getting Started

17
- Connecting the AC Adapter
  18
  - Protecting from Power Source Problems
    20
- Starting Your Notebook
  21
  - Waking up Your Notebook
    22
- Turning off Your Notebook
  23
- Status Indicators
  24
- Using the Keyboard
  26
  - Keys
    27
  - System Key Combinations
    28
  - Multi-Function Buttons
    30
- Using the EZ Pad Touchpad
  32
  - Using the Touchpad
    33
  - Using the Rocker Switch
    34
- Connecting the Modem
  35
- Connecting to an Ethernet Network
  36
  - Broadband Internet Connections
    37
- Installing a Printer, Scanner, or Other Peripheral Device
  38
3 Getting Help

39
- Helpspot
  40
  - Helpspot Videos
    42
- Online Help
  43
- Gateway Web Site
  44
4 Windows Basics

47
- About the Windows Environment
  48
  - Desktop Items
    49
  - Window Items
    51
- Using the Start Menu
  53
- Working with Files and Folders
  54
  - About Drives
    54
  - About Folders and Files
    56
  - Copying and Moving Files and Folders
    57
  - Deleting Files and Folders
    59
  - Browsing for Files and Folders
    61
- Searching for Files
  62
  - Using the Windows Search Utility
    63
- Working with Documents
  65
  - Creating a New Document
    66
  - Saving a Document
    67
  - Opening a Document
    68
  - Printing a Document
    69
  - Shortcuts
    70
- Transferring Software and Hardware from Your Old Computer
  71
5 Using the Internet

77
- Learning about the Internet
  78
- Setting up an Internet Account
  79
  - Accessing Your Internet Account
    80
- Using the World Wide Web
  81
  - Connecting to a Web Site
    82
  - Downloading Files
    83
- Using E-Mail
  84
  - Sending E-Mail
    84
  - Checking Your E-Mail
    85
6 Using Multimedia

87
- Using Drives
  88
  - Using Diskettes
    88
  - Using the CD Drive
    89
- Adjusting the Volume
  91
- Listening to Music Cds
  93
- Recording and Playing Audio
  94
- Playing Audio and Video Files with Windows Media Player
  96
- Using Musicmatch
  97
  - Playing Cds
    97
  - Creating Music Files
    98
  - Editing Track Information
    99
  - Building a Music Library
    100
  - Changing the Music Library Display Settings
    101
  - Listening to Internet Radio
    102
  - Using Advanced Features
    103
7 Sending and Receiving Faxes

105
- Setting up Your Cover Page
  106
- Sending a Fax
  109
  - Faxing from Programs
    111
- Receiving and Viewing a Fax
  112
8 Managing Power

113
- Monitoring the Battery Charge
  114
- Recharging the Battery
  114
- Changing Batteries
  115
- Extending Battery Life
  117
  - Conserving Battery Power
    117
  - Using Alternate Power Sources
    117
  - Changing Power Modes
    118
  - Changing Automatic Power Settings
    119
9 Travel Tips

125
- Modem
  126
- Radio Frequency Wireless Connections
  126
- Files
  127
- Security
  127
- Power
  128
10 Customizing Your Notebook

129
- Adjusting the Screen and Desktop Settings
  130
  - Adjusting the Color Depth
    130

Gateway Solo 1200 User Manual (10 pages)

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Gateway Solo 1200 Install Manual (6 pages)

Gateway Solo 1200: Install Guide

Brand: Gateway | Category: Laptop | Size: 0.82 MB

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Gateway Solo 1200: Users Guide

Brand: Gateway | Category: Laptop | Size: 0.05 MB

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Gateway Solo 1200 User Manual (240 pages)

Table of Contents

1 Checking out Your Gateway solo 1200

2 Getting Started

3 Getting Help

4 Windows Basics

5 Using the Internet

6 Using Multimedia

7 Sending and Receiving Faxes

8 Managing Power

9 Travel Tips

10 Customizing Your Notebook

11 Upgrading Your Notebook

12 Networking Your Computer

13 Maintaining Your Notebook

14 Restoring Software

15 Troubleshooting

A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information

Index