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Gateway Solo 3450 User Manual (272 pages)
Gateway Solo 3450: User Guide
Brand:
Gateway
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 3.63 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
1 Checking out Your Gateway solo 3450
7
Front
8
Left Side
9
Right Side
10
Back
11
Bottom
12
Identifying Your Model
13
Accessories
14
2 Checking out Your Docking Station
15
Top
16
Front
17
Left Side
18
Right Side
19
Back
20
Bottom
21
3 Getting Started
23
Connecting the AC Adapter
24
Protecting from Power Source Problems
26
Starting Your Notebook
27
Waking up Your Notebook
28
Turning off Your Notebook
28
Connecting to the Docking Station
29
Separating from the Docking Station
30
Switching User Accounts in Windows XP
32
Status Indicators
34
Using the Keyboard
36
Keys
37
System Key Combinations
38
User Buttons and Keys
40
Using the EZ Pad Touchpad
41
Using the Touchpad
42
Connecting the Modem
44
Connecting to an Ethernet Network
45
Broadband Internet Connections
46
Installing a Printer, Scanner, or Other Peripheral Device
47
4 Getting Help
49
Helpspot
50
Helpspot Videos
52
Online Help
53
Gateway Web Site
54
5 Windows Basics
55
About the Windows Environment
56
Using the Desktop
57
Using the Start Menu
58
Identifying Window Items
59
Working with Files and Folders
61
Viewing Drives
61
Creating Folders
63
Copying and Moving Files and Folders
64
Deleting Files and Folders
66
Browsing for Files and Folders
68
Searching for Files
69
Using the Windows XP, Windows Me, or Windows 2000 Search Utility
70
Using the Windows 98 Find Utility
72
Working with Documents
74
Creating a New Document
74
Saving a Document
75
Opening a Document
76
Printing a Document
77
Shortcuts
78
6 Using the Internet
79
Learning about the Internet
80
Setting up an Internet Account
81
Accessing Your Internet Account
82
Using the World Wide Web
83
Connecting to a Web Site
84
Downloading Files
85
Using E-Mail
86
Sending E-Mail
86
Checking Your E-Mail
87
7 Using Multimedia
89
Using Drives
90
Using Diskettes
91
Using the CD/DVD Drive
92
Inserting a CD or DVD
92
Adjusting the Volume in Windows XP
93
Adjusting the Volume in Windows Me, Windows 2000, and Windows 98
97
Listening to Cds in Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Me
99
Listening to Cds in Windows 98
100
Recording and Playing Audio
101
Playing Audio and Video Files with the Windows Media Player
103
Playing a DVD
104
Using Musicmatch
105
Playing Cds
105
Creating Music Files
107
Editing Track Information
108
Building a Music Library
109
Listening to Internet Radio
111
Using Advanced Features
112
Viewing the Display on a Television
113
Capturing Video
116
8 Sending and Receiving Faxes
117
Setting up Your Cover Page
118
Sending a Fax
120
Faxing from Programs
122
Receiving and Viewing a Fax
122
9 Managing Power
123
Monitoring the Battery Charge
124
Recharging the Battery
124
Changing Batteries
125
Extending Battery Life
127
Conserving Battery Power
127
Using Alternate Power Sources
127
Changing Power Modes
128
Changing Power Settings
129
Changing Speedstep Settings
135
10 Travel Tips
137
Modem
137
Radio Frequency Wireless Connections
138
Files
138
Security
138
Power
140
11 Customizing Your Notebook
141
Adjusting the Screen and Desktop Settings
142
Adjusting the Color Depth
142
Adjusting the Screen Resolution
144
Applying a Color Scheme
146
Changing the Desktop Background
148
Selecting a Screen Saver
151
Changing the Touchpad Settings
153
Programming the User Key or Internet Button
154
12 Upgrading Your Notebook
157
Adding PC Cards
158
Changing Bay Modules
160
Preventing Static Electricity Discharge
162
Installing Memory
163
13 Networking Your Notebook
167
Using a Network
168
Sharing a Single Internet Connection
168
Sharing Drives
168
Sharing Peripheral Devices
169
Streaming Audio and Video Files
169
Playing Multi-Player Games
169
Introducing the Gateway Connected Home
170
Components of a Gateway Connected Home
171
Selecting a Network Connection
172
Wired Connections
172
Wireless Connections
173
Assessing Your Connection Needs
174
Comparing Data Transfer Speed
176
Network Shopping List
178
Hpna
178
Ethernet
179
Wireless Ethernet
180
Bluetooth
180
For more Information
181
14 Moving from Your Old Computer
183
Transferring Software and Hardware from Your Old Computer
183
Using the Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
183
Transferring Files
184
Transferring Internet Settings
185
Reinstalling Your Old Printer or Scanner
186
Reinstalling Your Old Programs
187
15 Maintaining Your Notebook
189
Caring for Your Computer
189
Creating an Emergency Startup Diskette
191
Protecting Your Computer from Viruses
195
Managing Hard Drive Space
197
Checking Hard Drive Space
197
Using Disk Cleanup
198
Checking the Hard Drive for Errors
199
Defragmenting the Hard Drive
201
Backing up Files
203
Using the Scheduled Task Wizard
204
Recalibrating the Battery
205
Cleaning Your Computer
206
Cleaning the Exterior
206
Cleaning the Keyboard
207
Cleaning the Screen
207
Cleaning the Mouse
207
16 Restoring Software
209
Reinstalling Device Drivers
209
Updating Device Drivers
211
Reinstalling Windows
212
Reinstalling Programs
214
17 Troubleshooting
217
Safety Guidelines
218
Troubleshooting
219
First Steps
219
Software Support Tools
220
CD/DVD Drive
221
Device Installation
223
Diskette Drive
224
Error Checking
225
File Management
226
Hard Drive
226
Internet
227
Keyboard
228
LCD Panel
228
Memory
229
Modem
229
Mouse
234
Networks
234
Passwords
235
PC Cards
235
Power
235
Printer
236
Scandisk
238
Sound
238
Video
239
Telephone Support
240
Before Calling Gateway Technical Support
240
Telephone Numbers
241
Tutoring and Training
242
Self-Help
242
Tutoring
242
Training
243
A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
245
Important Safety Information
245
Regulatory Compliance Statements
247
Wireless Guidance
247
United States of America
249
European Union
254
Laser Safety Statement
260
Index
263
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Gateway Solo 3450 Connection Manual (1 page)
Gateway Solo 3450: Connection Guide
Brand:
Gateway
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 0.14 MB
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