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Gateway M-151 Reference Manual (348 pages)

8512932 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R2 (English/French)

Brand: Gateway | Category: Laptop | Size: 12 MB

English

3
- Table of Contents
  3
- Chapter 1: About this Reference
  
  9
- 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
- Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories
  
  59
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Maintenance de la Batterie
  264
  - Rangement des Batteries
    265
- Nettoyage des CD Ou des DVD
  266
- Récupération du Système
  266
- 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

Gateway M-151 Reference Manual (172 pages)

Gateway M-1412: Hardware Guide

Brand: Gateway | Category: Laptop | Size: 6 MB

Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1: About this Reference

9
Chapter 2: Checking out Your Notebook

13
- Front
  14
- Left
  15
- Right
  17
- Back
  18
- Bottom
  19
- Keyboard Area
  20
- LCD Panel
  23
Chapter 3: Setting up and Getting Started

25
Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories

63
CHAPTER5 Managing Power

77
- Monitoring the Battery Charge
  78
- Recharging the Battery
  78
- Changing Batteries
  79
- Recalibrating the Battery
  80
- Extending Battery Life
  81
- Changing Notebook Power Settings
  84
  - Changing the Power Plan
    84
  - Changing Advanced Settings
    86
Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook

89
- Packing Your Notebook
  90
- Traveling by Air
  90
- Dial-Up Modem
  90
- Radio Frequency Wireless Connections
  91
- Files
  91
- Security
  92
- Power
  93
- Additional Tips
  93
Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook

95
- Caring for Your Notebook
  96
- Cleaning Your Notebook
  96
  - Cleaning the Exterior
    97
  - Cleaning the Keyboard
    97
  - Cleaning the Notebook Screen
    97
- Maintaining the Battery
  98
  - Storing Batteries
    98
- Cleaning Cds or Dvds
  99
- Recovering Your System
  99
Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook

113
CHAPTER9 Troubleshooting

123
- Safety Guidelines
  124
- First Steps
  124
- Troubleshooting
  125
  - Audio
    125
  - Battery
    125
  - CD Drives
    125
  - Diskette Drive (External)
    125
  - Display
    126
  - DVD Drives
    127
  - Ethernet
    129
  - Express Cards
    129
  - File Management
    129
  - Fingerprint Reader
    130
  - Hard Drive
    130
  - Internet
    131
  - Keyboard
    132
  - Media Center
    133
  - Memory
    136
  - Memory Card Reader
    137
  - Modem (Cable or DSL)
    137
  - Modem (Dial-Up)
    137
  - Mouse
    140
  - Networks (Wired)
    141
  - Networks (Wireless)
    143
  - Passwords
    145
  - Power
    145
  - Printer
    146
  - Sound
    147
  - Status Indicators
    147
  - Touchpad
    148
  - Video
    148
- Telephone Support
  148
  - Before Calling Gateway Customer Care
    148
    
    Legal Information
    151
    
    Important Safety Information
    152
    
    Setting up Your System
    152
    
    Replacement Parts and Accessories
    153
    
    Regulatory Compliance
    153
    
    Wireless Guidance
    153
    
    United States of America
    154
    
    Japanese Modem Notice
    158
    
    Laser Safety Statement
    158
    
    Environmental Information
    159

Gateway M-151 Reference Manual (138 pages)

Gateway 200ARC: Reference Guide

Brand: Gateway | Category: Laptop | Size: 2 MB

Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1: About this Reference

7
Chapter 2: Checking out Your Notebook

11
- Front
  12
- Left
  12
- Right
  14
- Bottom
  15
- Keyboard Area
  17
Chapter 3: Using Your Gateway Notebook

19
- Connecting the AC Adapter
  20
  - Protecting from Power Source Problems
    21
- Connecting the Dial-Up Modem
  22
- Connecting to a Cable or DSL Modem or to a Network
  23
- Starting Your Notebook
  24
  - Waking up Your Notebook
    24
- Turning off Your Notebook
  24
- Restarting (Rebooting) Your Notebook
  25
- Using the Status Indicators
  26
- Using the Keyboard
  27
  - Key Types
    28
  - System Key Combinations
    29
- Using the EZ Pad Touchpad
  31
- Adjusting the Volume
  33
- Turning Your Wireless Radio on or off
  34
Chapter 4: Using Accessories

37
Chapter 5: Managing Power

47
- Monitoring the Battery Charge
  48
- Recharging the Battery
  48
- Changing Batteries
  49
  - Replacing the Battery
    49
- Recalibrating the Battery
  50
- Extending Battery Life
  51
  - Conserving Battery Power
    51
  - Using Alternate Power Sources
    52
  - Changing Power Modes
    52
- Changing Notebook Power Settings
  53
Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook

61
- Packing Your Notebook
  62
- Traveling by Air
  62
- Dial-Up Modem
  62
- Radio Frequency Wireless Connections
  63
- Files
  64
- Security
  64
- Power
  65
- Additional Tips
  65
Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook

67
- Caring for Your Notebook
  68
- Cleaning Your Notebook
  69
  - Cleaning the Exterior
    69
  - Cleaning the Keyboard
    70
  - Cleaning the Notebook Screen
    70
- Cleaning Cds or Dvds
  70
Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook

71
CHAPTER 9 Troubleshooting

79
- Safety Guidelines
  80
- First Steps
  80
- Troubleshooting
  81
  - Audio
    81
  - Battery
    81
  - CD Drives
    81
  - Device Installation
    81
  - Display
    82
  - External DVD Drives
    84
  - File Management
    86
  - Hard Drive
    86
  - Internet
    87
  - Keyboard
    88
  - Media Center
    89
  - Memory
    93
  - Memory Card Reader
    94
  - Modem (Cable or DSL)
    94
  - Modem (Dial-Up)
    94
  - Mouse
    98
  - Networks (Wired)
    99
  - Networks (Wireless)
    101
  - Passwords
    104
  - PC Cards
    104
  - Pointing Device
    104
  - Power
    104
  - Printer
    105
  - Sound
    107
  - Status Indicators
    107
  - Touchpad
    108
  - Video
    108
- Telephone Support
  109
  - Before Calling Gateway Customer Care
    109
  - Telephone Numbers
    110
  - Self-Help
    111
  - Tutoring
    111
  - Training
    112
Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information

113
- Important Safety Information
  114
- Regulatory Compliance Statements
  116
  - Wireless Guidance
    116
  - United States of America
    118
  - Canada
    122
  - Japan
    124
  - Laser Safety Statement
    125
  - Epa Energy Star
    125
- Environmental Information
  125
- Notices
  127
Index

129

Gateway M-151 User Manual (112 pages)

Gateway M-1412: User Guide

Brand: Gateway | Category: Laptop | Size: 8 MB

Table of Contents
3
CHAPTER 1 Getting Help

7
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
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
- 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
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-151 User Manual (106 pages)

Gateway 200E: User Guide

Brand: Gateway | Category: Laptop | Size: 7 MB

Table of Contents
3
CHAPTER 1 Getting Help

7
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
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
- Bluetooth Networking
  61
Chapter 6: Protecting Your Notebook

63
- Hardware Security
  64
  - Kensington Lock Slot
    64
- Data Security
  64
- Security Updates
  69
  - Windows Update
    69
  - Bigfix
    70
- Traveling Securely
  70
Chapter 7: Customizing Windows

71
Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook

91

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Chapter 1: About this Reference

Chapter 2: Checking out Your Notebook

Chapter 3: Setting up and Getting Started

Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories

CHAPTER5 Managing Power

Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook

Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook

Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook

CHAPTER9 Troubleshooting

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Gateway M-151 Reference Manual (172 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: About this Reference

Chapter 2: Checking out Your Notebook

Chapter 3: Setting up and Getting Started

Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories

CHAPTER5 Managing Power

Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook

Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook

Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook

CHAPTER9 Troubleshooting

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Chapter 1: About this Reference

Chapter 2: Checking out Your Notebook

Chapter 3: Using Your Gateway Notebook

Chapter 4: Using Accessories

Chapter 5: Managing Power

Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook

Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook

Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook

CHAPTER 9 Troubleshooting

Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information

Index

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CHAPTER 1 Getting Help

CHAPTER 2 Using Windows

Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxing

Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files

Chapter 5: Networking Your Notebook

Chapter 6: Protecting Your Notebook

Chapter 7: Customizing Windows

Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook

Index

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Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxing

Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files

Chapter 5: Networking Your Notebook

Chapter 6: Protecting Your Notebook

Chapter 7: Customizing Windows

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