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Gateway Solo 3350 User Manual

Gateway Solo 3350 User Manual (290 pages)

Gateway Solo 3350: User Guide

Brand: Gateway | Category: Laptop | Size: 3.53 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
1
1 Checking out Your Gateway solo 3350

7
- Front
  8
- Left
  9
- Right
  10
- Back
  11
- Bottom
  12
- Indicator Light Panel
  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
- Using the Keyboard
  24
  - Keys
    25
  - Function Key Combinations
    26
- Using the EZ Pad Touchpad
  28
  - Using the Touchpad
    29
- Connecting the Modem
  31
- Connecting the Network
  32
- Installing a Printer, Scanner, or Other Peripheral Device
  33
3 Windows Basics

35
- About the Windows Environment
  36
  - Desktop Items
    37
  - Window Items
    39
- Using the Start Menu
  41
- Working with Files and Folders
  42
  - About Drives
    42
  - About Folders and Files
    44
  - Copying and Moving Files and Folders
    45
  - Deleting Files and Folders
    47
  - Browsing for Files and Folders
    49
- Searching for Files
  50
  - Using the Windows Me or Windows 2000 Search Utility
    51
  - Using the Windows 98 Find Utility
    53
- Working with Documents
  55
  - Creating a New Document
    56
  - Saving a Document
    57
  - Opening a Document
    58
  - Printing a Document
    59
  - Shortcuts
    60
- Transferring Software and Hardware from Your Old Computer
  61
4 Using the Internet

67
- Learning about the Internet
  68
- Setting up an Internet Account
  69
  - Accessing Your Internet Account
    70
- Using the World Wide Web
  71
  - Connecting to a Web Site
    72
  - Downloading Files
    73
- Using E-Mail
  74
  - Sending E-Mail
    74
  - Checking Your E-Mail
    75
5 Using Multimedia

77
- Adjusting the Volume
  78
- Connecting the External Drive
  80
- Using Diskettes
  84
- Using the CD/DVD Drive
  85
- Recording and Playing Audio
  88
  - Playing Audio and Video Files with Windows Media Player
    90
  - Playing a DVD
    91
- Using Musicmatch
  92
  - Playing Cds
    92
  - Creating Music Files
    93
  - Building a Music Library
    94
  - Changing the Music Library Display Settings
    95
  - Editing Track Information
    96
  - Listening to Internet Radio
    97
  - Using Advanced Features
    98
6 Sending and Receiving Faxes

99
- Setting up Your Cover Page
  100
- Sending a Fax
  102
  - Faxing from Programs
    104
- Receiving and Viewing a Fax
  105
7 Managing Power

107
- Monitoring the Battery Charge
  108
- Changing Batteries
  109
- Extending Battery Life
  110
- Windows 2000
  112
  - Changing Power Settings in Windows NT
    117
  - Changing Speedstep Settings
    118
8 Travel Tips

121
- Modem
  122
- Files
  122
- Security
  123
- Power
  124
9 Customizing Your Computer

125
- Adjusting the Screen and Desktop Settings
  126
  - Adjusting the Color Depth
    126
  - Adjusting the Screen Area
    128
  - Applying a Color Scheme
    130
  - Changing the Desktop Background
    132
  - Selecting a Screen Saver
    134
10 Upgrading Your Notebook

137
- Adding PC Cards
  138
- Preventing Static Electricity Discharge
  140
- Replacing the Hard Drive Kit
  141
- Installing Memory and Replacing the Keyboard
  143
  - Removing the Keyboard
    143
  - Replacing the Memory
    148
  - Replacing the Keyboard
    151
11 Using the Port Replicator

153
- Connections
  154
- Connecting to the Port Replicator
  156
12 Networking Your Home

159
- Using a Home Network
  160
  - Sharing a Single Internet Connection
    160
  - Sharing MP3 Audio and MPEG Video Files
    160
  - Sharing Drives
    161
  - Sharing a Printer or Scanner
    161
  - Playing Multi-Player Games
    161
- Introducing the Gateway Connected Home
  162
  - Components of a Gateway Connected Home
    163
- Selecting a Connection
  164
  - What Are HPNA and Ethernet
    164
  - Assessing Your Connection Needs
    165
  - Comparing Data Transfer Speed
    166
- Connected Home Shopping List
  168
  - Hpna
    168
  - Ethernet
    169
- For more Information
  170
13 Maintaining Your Computer

171
- Caring for Your Computer
  171
- Creating an Emergency Startup Diskette
  173
- Protecting Your Computer from Viruses
  175
- Managing Hard Drive Space
  177
  - Checking Hard Drive Space
    177
  - Using Disk Cleanup
    178
  - Scanning the Hard Drive for Errors
    179
  - Defragmenting the Hard Drive
    181
  - Backing up Files
    183
  - Using Maintenance Wizard
    184
- Recalibrating the Battery
  185
- Cleaning Your Computer
  186
  - Cleaning the Exterior
    186
  - Cleaning the Keyboard
    187
  - Cleaning the Screen
    187
  - Cleaning the Mouse
    187
14 Using Gateway Goback

189
- About Gateway Goback
  190
- Using Gateway Goback
  191
15 Reinstalling Device Drivers

211
16 Restoring Software

229
17 Troubleshooting

235
- Safety Guidelines
  236
- Troubleshooting
  236
  - CD/DVD Drive
    237
  - Device Installation
    239
  - Diskette Drive
    240
  - File Management
    241
  - Hard Drive
    242
  - Internet
    243
  - Keyboard
    244
  - LCD Panel
    244
  - Memory
    245
  - Modem
    245
  - Mouse
    251
  - Networks
    251
  - Passwords
    251
  - PC Cards
    252
  - Power
    252
  - Printer
    253
  - Scandisk
    254
  - Sound
    254
  - Video
    255
18 Getting Help

257
- Helpspot
  258
  - Helpspot Videos
    260
  - Software Support Tools
    261
- Gateway Web Site
  262
- Online Help
  265
- Telephone Support
  266
  - Before Calling Gateway Technical Support
    266
  - Telephone Numbers
    267
- Tutoring and Training
  268
  - Self-Help
    268
  - Tutoring
    268
  - Training
    269
A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information

271
- Important Safety Information
  271
- Regulatory Compliance Statements
  273
- Canadian Users
  275
- European Users
  276
- Japanese Users
  277
- Australia and New Zealand Users
  278
- Laser Safety Statement
  279
Index

281

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Brand: Gateway | Category: Laptop | Size: 3.41 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
1
1 Checking out Your Gateway solo 3350

8
- Front
  9
- Left
  10
- Right
  11
- Back
  12
- Bottom
  13
- Indicator Light Panel
  15
- Accessories
  16
2 Getting Started

18
- Connecting the AC Adapter
  19
  - Protecting from Power Source Problems
    21
- Starting Your Notebook
  22
  - Waking up Your Notebook
    23
- Turning off Your Notebook
  24
- Using the Keyboard
  25
  - Keys
    26
  - Function Key Combinations
    27
- Using the EZ Pad Touchpad
  29
  - Using the Touchpad
    30
- Connecting the Modem
  32
- Connecting the Network
  33
- Installing a Printer, Scanner, or Other Peripheral Device
  34
3 Windows Basics

36
- About the Windows Environment
  37
  - Desktop Items
    38
  - Window Items
    40
- Using the Start Menu
  42
- Working with Files and Folders
  43
  - About Drives
    43
  - About Folders and Files
    45
  - Copying and Moving Files and Folders
    46
  - Deleting Files and Folders
    48
  - Browsing for Files and Folders
    50
- Searching for Files
  51
  - Using the Windows Me or Windows 2000 Search Utility
    52
  - Using the Windows 98 Find Utility
    54
- Working with Documents
  56
- Creating a New Document
  57
- Saving a Document
  58
- Opening a Document
  59
- Printing a Document
  60
- Shortcuts
  61
- Transferring Software and Hardware from Your Old Computer
  62
- Transferring Files
  62
- Transferring Internet Settings
  64
- Reinstalling Your Old Printer or Scanner
  65
- Reinstalling Your Old Programs
  66
- Using the Internet
  68
- Learning about the Internet
  69
- Setting up an Internet Account
  70
- Accessing Your Internet Account
  71
- Using the World Wide Web
  72
- Connecting to a Web Site
  73
- Downloading Files
  74
- Using E-Mail
  75
- Sending E-Mail
  75
- Checking Your E-Mail
  76
- Using Multimedia
  78
- Adjusting the Volume
  79
- Connecting the External Drive
  81
- Using Diskettes
  85
- Using the CD/DVD Drive
  86
- Inserting a CD/DVD
  86
- Listening to Music Cds in Windows Me
  87
- Listening to Music Cds in Windows 98
  88
- Recording and Playing Audio
  89
- Playing Audio and Video Files with Windows Media Player
  91
- Playing a DVD
  92
- Using Musicmatch
  93
- Playing Cds
  93
- Creating Music Files
  94
- Building a Music Library
  95
- Changing the Music Library Display Settings
  96
- Editing Track Information
  97
- Listening to Internet Radio
  98
- Using Advanced Features
  99
- Sending and Receiving Faxes
  100
- Setting up Your Cover Page
  101
- Sending a Fax
  103
- Faxing from Programs
  105
- Receiving and Viewing a Fax
  106
- Managing Power
  108
- Monitoring the Battery Charge
  109
- Changing Batteries
  110
- Extending Battery Life
  111
- Conserving Battery Power
  111
- Using Alternate Power Sources
  111
- Changing Power Modes
  112
- Changing Automatic Power Settings in Windows Me, Windows 98, or
  113
- Windows 2000
  113
- Changing Power Settings in Windows NT
  118
- Changing Speedstep Settings
  119
- Travel Tips
  122
- Modem
  123
- Files
  123
- Security
  124
- Power
  125
- Customizing Your Computer
  126
- Adjusting the Screen and Desktop Settings
  127
- Adjusting the Color Depth
  127
- Adjusting the Screen Area
  129
- Applying a Color Scheme
  131
- Changing the Desktop Background
  133
- Selecting a Screen Saver
  135
- Upgrading Your Notebook
  138
- Adding PC Cards
  139
- Preventing Static Electricity Discharge
  141
- Replacing the Hard Drive Kit
  142
- Installing Memory and Replacing the Keyboard
  144
- Removing the Keyboard
  144
- Replacing the Memory
  149
- Replacing the Keyboard
  152
- Using the Port Replicator
  154
- Connections
  155
- Connecting to the Port Replicator
  157
- Networking Your Home
  160
- Using a Home Network
  161
- Sharing a Single Internet Connection
  161
- Sharing MP3 Audio and MPEG Video Files
  161
- Sharing Drives
  162
- Sharing a Printer or Scanner
  162
- Playing Multi-Player Games
  162
- Introducing the Gateway Connected Home
  163
- Components of a Gateway Connected Home
  164
- Selecting a Connection
  165
- What Are HPNA and Ethernet
  165
- Assessing Your Connection Needs
  166
- Comparing Data Transfer Speed
  167
- Connected Home Shopping List
  169
- Hpna
  169
- Ethernet
  170
- For more Information
  171
- Maintaining Your Computer
  172
- Caring for Your Computer
  172
- Creating an Emergency Startup Diskette
  174
- Protecting Your Computer from Viruses
  176
- Managing Hard Drive Space
  178
- Checking Hard Drive Space
  178
- Using Disk Cleanup
  179
- Scanning the Hard Drive for Errors
  180
- Defragmenting the Hard Drive
  182
- Backing up Files
  184
- Using Maintenance Wizard
  185
- Recalibrating the Battery
  186
- Cleaning Your Computer
  187
- Cleaning the Exterior
  187
- Cleaning the Keyboard
  188
- Cleaning the Screen
  188
- Cleaning the Mouse
  188
- Using Gateway Goback
  190
- About Gateway Goback
  191
- Using Gateway Goback
  192
- Recovering a File
  193
- Going Back to an Earlier Hard Drive State
  196
- Using Gateway Goback if Your Computer will Not Start
  198
- Turning off Gateway Goback
  200
- Clearing Gateway Goback History
  202
- Starting Your Computer Using a Diskette
  204
- Changing Gateway Goback's Storage Capacity and Location
  206
- Updating Your Gateway Goback Software
  208
- Getting Help
  210
- Reinstalling Device Drivers
  212
- Reinstalling Device Drivers in Windows 98, Windows Me, or Windows 2000
  213
- Updating Device Drivers in Windows 98, Windows Me, or Windows 2000
  215
- Reinstalling Windows NT 4.0 Device Drivers
  216
- Locating Windows NT 4.0 Drivers
  216
- Reinstalling Windows NT 4.0 Video Device Drivers
  218
- Reinstalling Windows NT 4.0 Audio Device Drivers
  221
- Reinstalling Windows NT 4.0 Modem Device Drivers
  224
- Reinstalling Windows NT 4.0 Network Device Drivers
  226
- Reinstalling the Windows NT Service Pack
  228
- Restoring Software
  230
- Reinstalling Windows 98, Windows Me, or Windows 2000
  231
- Reinstalling Windows NT 4.0
  232
- Reinstalling Programs
  233
- Troubleshooting
  236
- Safety Guidelines
  237
- Troubleshooting
  237
- CD/DVD Drive
  238
- Device Installation
  240
- Diskette Drive
  241
- File Management
  242
- Hard Drive
  243
- Internet
  244
- Keyboard
  245
- LCD Panel
  245
- Memory
  246
- Modem
  246
- Mouse
  252
- Networks
  252
- Passwords
  252
- PC Cards
  253
- Power
  253
- Printer
  254
- Scandisk
  255
- Sound
  255
- Video
  256
- Getting Help
  258
- Helpspot
  259
- Helpspot Videos
  261
- Software Support Tools
  262
- Gateway Web Site
  263
- Online Help
  266
- Telephone Support
  267
- Before Calling Gateway Technical Support
  267
- Telephone Numbers
  268
- Tutoring and Training
  269
- Self-Help
  269
- Tutoring
  269
- Training
  270
- A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
  272
- Important Safety Information
  272
- Index
  282

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