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Gateway M-6823a Reference Manual (172 pages)

Gateway M-1412: Hardware Guide

Brand: Gateway | Category: Laptop | Size: 6.36 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-6823a User Manual (112 pages)

Gateway M-1412: User Guide

Brand: Gateway | Category: Laptop | Size: 8.08 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-6823a Install Manual (15 pages)

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Gateway M-6823a 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

Gateway M-6823a User Manual (112 pages)

Table of Contents

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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