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Gateway Platinum Edition User Manual (262 pages)

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Brand: Gateway | Category: Laptop | Size: 3 MB

Table of Contents
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Chapter 1: Getting Help

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- Thank You for Purchasing Our Notebook
  12
- Gateway Web Site
  13
  - Using Support
    13
- Help and Support
  15
  - Searching for a Topic
    16
  - Getting Help in Media Center
    16
- Bigfix
  17
- Online Help
  18
Chapter 2: Using Windows XP

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- About the Windows Desktop
  20
  - Using the Start Menu
    21
  - Adding Icons to the Desktop
    22
- Identifying Window Items
  23
- Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005
  24
  - Using Tablet PC Extensions
    25
- Working with Files and Folders
  29
  - Viewing Drives
    29
  - Creating Folders
    30
  - Copying and Moving Files and Folders
    32
  - Deleting Files and Folders
    33
  - Browsing for Files and Folders
    34
- Searching for Files
  36
  - Using the Windows Search Utility
    36
- Working with Documents
  38
  - Creating a New Document
    39
  - Saving a Document
    40
  - Opening a Document
    40
  - Printing a Document
    41
- Shortcuts
  42
Chapter 3: Recovering Your System

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Chapter 4: Using the Internet

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- Learning about the Internet
  60
- Setting up an Internet Account
  61
  - Accessing Your Internet Account
    62
- Using the World Wide Web
  62
  - Connecting to a Web Site
    63
  - Downloading Files
    64
- Using E-Mail
  65
  - Sending E-Mail
    65
  - Checking Your E-Mail
    66
Chapter 5: Protecting Your Notebook

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- Hardware Security
  68
  - Kensington Lock Slot
    68
  - Computrace
    68
- Data Security
  69
- Security Updates
  77
  - Windows Update
    77
  - Bigfix
    79
- Traveling Securely
  80
Chapter 6: Connecting Devices

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Chapter 7: Using Multimedia

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- Adjusting the Volume
  92
- Playing Music and Movies
  95
  - Playing WAV Audio Files
    95
  - Playing Audio and Video Files
    96
  - Playing Cds or Dvds
    97
- Creating Audio Files and Music Libraries
  100
  - Creating Music Files
    100
  - Building a Music Library
    103
  - Editing Track Information
    104
- Creating and Editing Videos
  105
  - Editing Videos
    105
  - Transferring Your Video to Your Notebook
    105
  - Editing Your Video
    107
  - Saving Your Video
    108
- Creating Music Cds and Video Dvds
  108
  - Creating a Music CD
    108
  - Creating a Video DVD
    112
- Creating and Copying Data Cds and Dvds
  118
  - Creating a Data CD or DVD
    118
  - Copying a CD or DVD
    121
- Advanced Multimedia Software Features
  123
  - Windows Media Player Advanced Features
    123
  - Cyberlink Power2Go Advanced Features
    123
Chapter 8: Managing Power

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- Monitoring the Battery Charge
  126
- Recharging the Battery
  126
- Extending Battery Life
  127
  - Conserving Battery Power
    127
  - Using Alternate Power Sources
    128
  - Changing Power Modes
    128
- Changing Notebook Power Settings
  129
  - Changing the Power Scheme
    130
  - Changing Alarm Options
    132
  - Changing Advanced Settings
    133
  - Activating and Using Hibernate Mode
    134
Chapter 9: Wireless Networking

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- Wireless Networking
  138
  - Buying Wireless Equipment
    139
- Setting up Your Wireless Network
  139
- Testing Your Network
  143
- Sharing Resources
  144
  - Sharing Drives and Printers
    144
- Using the Network
  146
  - Viewing Shared Drives and Folders
    147
  - Mapping a Network Drive
    147
  - Opening Files Across the Network
    148
  - Copying Files Across the Network
    148
  - Printing Files Across the Network
    149
- Connecting to Hotspots
  149
- Adding Devices to Your Network
  150
  - Adding a Desktop Computer to Your Network
    150
  - Adding a Printer to Your Network
    150
Chapter 10: Sending and Receiving Faxes

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- Installing and Configuring Fax
  152
  - Installing Fax
    152
  - Configuring Fax
    152
- Sending a Simple Fax
  155
- Setting up Your Cover Page Template
  157
- Faxing from Programs
  158
- Faxing a Scanned Document
  158
- Receiving and Viewing a Fax
  159
- Canceling a Fax
  159
- Automatically Retry Sending a Fax
  160
- Automatically Canceling a Fax
  161
Chapter 11: Customizing Your Notebook

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Chapter 12: Maintaining Your Notebook

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- Caring for Your Notebook
  182
  - Cleaning Your Notebook
    183
- Protecting Your Notebook from Viruses
  184
- Updating Windows
  185
- Using Bigfix
  185
- Managing Hard Drive Space
  186
  - Checking Hard Drive Space
    186
  - Deleting Unnecessary Files
    187
  - Checking the Hard Drive for Errors
    188
  - Defragmenting the Hard Drive
    189
  - Backing up Files
    191
  - Scheduling Maintenance Tasks
    191
- Moving from Your Old Computer
  192
  - Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
    192
  - Transferring Files
    192
  - Transferring Internet Settings
    194
  - Installing Your Old Printer or Scanner
    196
  - Installing Your Old Programs
    197
Chapter 13: Traveling with Your Notebook

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- Packing Your Notebook
  200
- Traveling by Air
  200
- Dial-Up Modem
  201
- Radio Frequency Wireless Connections
  202
- Files
  202
- Security
  203
- Power
  204
- Additional Tips
  204
Chapter 14: Troubleshooting

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- Safety Guidelines
  206
- First Steps
  206
- Troubleshooting
  207
  - Audio
    207
  - Battery
    207
  - CD Drives
    207
  - Device Installation
    207
  - Diskette Drive
    208
  - Display
    209
  - DVD Drives
    211
  - File Management
    214
  - Hard Drive
    214
  - Internet
    215
  - Keyboard
    217
  - Media Center
    217
  - Memory
    222
  - Memory Card Reader
    222
  - Modem (Cable or DSL)
    222
  - Modem (Dial-Up)
    222
  - Mouse
    227
  - Networks (Wired)
    227
  - Networks (Wireless)
    229
  - Passwords
    232
  - PC Cards
    233
  - Pen (Tablet PC)
    233
  - Pointing Device
    233
  - Power
    234
  - Printer
    234
  - Sound
    237
  - Status Indicators
    237
  - Touchpad or Optional Pointing Device
    237
  - Video
    238
- Telephone Support
  239
  - Before Calling Gateway Customer Care
    239
  - Telephone Numbers
    240
  - Self-Help
    241
  - Tutoring
    241
  - Training
    242
Appendix A: Safety and Legal Information

243
- Important Safety Information
  244
Index

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Gateway Platinum Edition User Manual (262 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Getting Help

Chapter 2: Using Windows XP

Chapter 3: Recovering Your System

Chapter 4: Using the Internet

Chapter 5: Protecting Your Notebook

Chapter 6: Connecting Devices

Chapter 7: Using Multimedia

Chapter 8: Managing Power

Chapter 9: Wireless Networking

Chapter 10: Sending and Receiving Faxes

Chapter 11: Customizing Your Notebook

Chapter 12: Maintaining Your Notebook

Chapter 13: Traveling with Your Notebook

Chapter 14: Troubleshooting

Appendix A: Safety and Legal Information

Index

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