Gateway 200 series User Manual
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291 E eject button CD 92 diskette 89 DVD 92 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 236 e-mail 69, 74 address 74 button 28 checking for messages 75 sending 74 transferring settings from old computer 200 emergency startup diskette 206 EmPower power adapter 148 Error-checking 213 eSupport 11, 12 using 43 Ethernet connecting 33 jack 3, 33 turning wireless Ethernet on or off 193 wired network 184, 185 wireless network 184, 188 external monitor 3, 26 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 3, 8 Fast Ethernet 185 faxes 127 automatically canceling 139 canceling 137 configuring Fax 129, 132 failed transmission 139 installing Fax 128 receiving and viewing 137 retrying 138 sending 133 sending from program 136 sending scanned image 136 setting up cover page template 135 troubleshooting 262 files backing up 217 copying 53, 65 cutting 53, 65 deleting 47, 55, 65, 212 downloading 73 finding 56, 58 moving 53 opening 30, 47 pasting 53, 65 recovering 55 renaming 65 searching for 56, 58, 197 transferring 161, 197 troubleshooting 255 types 197 viewing list 51 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 196 finding files and folders 56, 58, 197 HelpSpot topics 38 specifications 11 Firewire port 3, 34, 121 floppy disk See diskette Fn key 25, 26 folders copying 53, 65 creating 52 cutting 53, 65 deleting 47, 55, 65 finding 56, 58 moving 53 opening 30, 51 pasting 53, 65 recovering 55 renaming 65 searching for 56, 58 viewing list 51 fragmentation 215 function keys 25
292 G game multi-player 183 Gateway eSupport 11, 12 model number 9 serial number 9, 11 Web address 42 Web site 42 gateway.your.way dial-up server 261 gigabit Ethernet 185 H hard drive backing up files 217 bay 6 checking for errors 213 checking for free space 211 defragmenting 215 deleting files and folders 212 indicator 23 installing 242 replacing 242 scanning for errors 213 troubleshooting 255 headphone jack 4 help online 41 using 36 HelpSpot 36 playing video 39 searching 38 starting 36 Using your computer link 37 Hibernate mode 148, 154 home office network 181 hot-swapping 34, 234 hyperlinks 71 I i.Link port 3, 34, 121 IEEE 1394 port 3, 34, 121 IEEE 802.11 184, 188 using while traveling 160 indicators See status indicators inkjet printer 13 installing battery 145 camera 119 cards 234 device drivers 225 devices 34, 252 digital camera 34, 119 digital video camera 34 drivers 225 Fax 128 hard drive 242 InterVideo DVD player 105 memory 237 Microsoft Fax 128 PC Card 234 peripheral devices 34, 200 Pinnacle Expression 122 printer 34, 200 programs 202, 228 scanner 34, 200 Windows 230 Internal wireless label 10 Internet 68 account 69 broadband connection 34 button 28 connecting to 70 downloading files 73 requirements to access 69 sharing access 182 transferring settings from old computer 199 troubleshooting 256 Internet connection sharing 182 troubleshooting 256, 261 Internet radio 103 Internet service provider (ISP) 68, 69 connecting to 70
293 disconnecting from 70 setting up account 69 transferring settings from old computer 199 InterVideo DVD Player 104 IRQ conflicts 252 ISP See Internet service provider J jacks See connections K Kensington cable lock 161 lock slot 5 key combinations 26 keyboard 7, 8 buttons 24 cleaning 219 connecting 24 features 24 shortcuts 65 troubleshooting 258 USB port 3, 4 keys application 25 arrow 25 battery status 26 brightness 25, 26, 27 directional 25 Fn 25, 26 function 25 LCD brightness 25, 27 LCD/CRT 26 navigation 25 numeric keypad 25 Pad Lock 26 power status 26 Scroll Lock 26 Standby 26 Status 26 system 25 system key combinations 26 toggle display 26 volume control 25 Windows 25 L label internal wireless 10 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 10 model number 9 serial number 9 wireless networking 10 laser printer 13 latch battery 6 LCD panel release 2 LCD brightness system keys 25 LCD panel changing resolution 168 cleaning 220 release latch 2 switching display 26 troubleshooting 254 using screen saver 175 LCD/CRT system key 26 lights See status indicators line protector 160 line tester 160 links 71 lock Kensington cable 5, 161 M maintenance 203 backing up files 217 checking for drive errors 213 checking hard drive space 211 cleaning case 219 cleaning component exteriors 219 cleaning computer display 220 cleaning keyboard 219
294 cleaning mouse 220 creating startup diskette 206 defragmenting 215 deleting files 212 suggested schedule 204 using Scheduled Task Wizard 217 virus protection 208 maximize button 50 Media Player 85, 93 memory 13, 213 adding 237 bay 6 installing 237 removing 237 replacing 237 troubleshooting 258 upgrading 237 menu bar 50 messages checking e-mail 75 sending e-mail 74 microphone jack 4 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 10 Fax 127 Wordpad 61 MIDI file 85 mini PCI bay 6 minimize button 50 model number 9, 161 modem 69 cable 34, 68 connecting 32 connection speed 261 DSL 34, 68 international adapter 160 jack 3, 32 protecting from power surge 18 troubleshooting 259 monitor changing resolution 168 controls 166 port 3 using screen saver 175 mouse cleaning 220 troubleshooting 264 USB port 3, 4 moving files 53 files from old computer 195, 197 folders 53 Internet settings from old computer 199 pointer 30 screen objects 31 settings from old computer 195 MP3 file 85 creating 98 editing track information 100 playing 85 streaming 183 MPEG file See MP3 file multi-function buttons 7, 28 multimedia adjusting volume 78, 81 playing audio CD 93, 95 playing DVD 104 recording audio 83 using CD drive 91 using diskette drive 89 using DVD drive 91 using Windows Media Player 85, 93, 104 multi-player game playing 183 music See audio music library building 101 changing settings 102 MusicMatch building music library 101 changing library settings 102 creating MP3 files 98
295 creating music files 98 editing track information 100 listening to Internet radio 103 playing audio CD 96 muting sound 26, 78, 81 My Computer button 28 N navigation keys 25 network jack 3, 33 troubleshooting 265 network equipment shopping list 187, 190, 192 networking access point 189, 190 ad hoc 191, 192 computers 181 data transfer speed 185, 188 Ethernet 184, 185 games 183 internal wireless label 10 peer-to-peer 191, 192 selecting connection type 184 sharing devices 183 sharing drives 182 sharing Internet connections 182 sharing printers 183 signal strength 188 streaming audio 183 streaming video 183 turning off wireless Ethernet 193 turning on wireless Ethernet 193 wired connections 184, 185 wireless connections 184, 188 non-technical support Accounting 271 Sales 271 Warranty 271 Norton Antivirus 208, 209 NTSC/PAL jack 122 numeric keypad 25 status indicator 22 O online help 36, 41 opening documents 63 files 30, 47 folders 30, 51 LCD panel 2 notebook 2 programs 30, 47 shortcut menu 30 P Pad Lock status indicator 22, 26 system key 26 password 161, 265 pasting files and folders 53, 65 text and graphics 65 PC Card See cards PC Doctor 249 PCMCIA card See cards peer-to-peer networking 191, 192 peripheral devices 13, 34 photography See digital photography Pinnacle Expression 121 playing audio CD 93, 95 audio CD with MusicMatch 96 audio file 83, 85 DVD 104 Media Player file 85 multimedia files 85 multi-player games 183 music CD 93, 95 Windows Media Player file 85 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 34 USB support for 34 pointer 29
296 moving 30 ports See connections power AC adapter 16, 148 advanced settings 149, 153 alarms 149, 151 automobile/airplane adapter 148 battery 21, 142, 143, 144, 145, 147 button 8, 26, 149 changing modes 148 changing schemes 150 changing settings 149 connector 5, 16 conserving battery power 147 damaged cord 16, 17 EmPower adapter 148 extending battery life 147 Hibernate mode 148, 154 indicator 2, 20 international adapter 162 management 141, 147 schemes 149, 150 source problems 18 SpeedStep settings 156 Standby mode 20, 148 Standby/Resume 26 status box 26 status indicator 2 surge protector 18 troubleshooting 266 turning off notebook 20 turning on notebook 19 power adapter airplane 13, 148 automobile 13, 148 printer default 267 inkjet 13 installing 34, 200 laser 13 sharing 183 troubleshooting 266 USB port 3, 4 printing documents 64 programs closing 65 closing unresponsive 21 installing 202, 228 opening 30, 47 reinstalling 202, 228 R radio listening with MusicMatch 103 radio approval authorities 160 radio frequency wireless connections 160 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 21 recalibrating battery 144 recharging battery 143 recordable drive activity indicator 92 eject button 92 identifying drive 91 manual eject hole 92 troubleshooting 250 using 91, 106 recording audio file 83 CD tracks 98 data CD 106 data DVD 106 music CD 112 video DVD 110 recovering files and folders 55 Recycle Bin 47 deleting files and folders 55 emptying 56 recovering files and folders 55 re-dialing telephone 138 reinstalling drivers 225
297 peripheral devices 200 printer 200 programs 202, 228 scanner 200 software 202, 228 Windows 230 removing files and folders 47, 55, 56, 65, 212 renaming files and folders 65 replacing See installing resetting notebook 21 resolution changing 168 restarting notebook 21 Restoration CDs 224 restoring files and folders 55 right-clicking 30 router 186, 187 Roxio Easy CD Creator 106 S S/PDIF digital audio jack 5 using 86 safety caring for computer 204 general precautions 275 guidelines for troubleshooting 248 static electricity 236 saving documents 62 ScanDisk See Error-checking scanner installing 34, 200 USB port 3, 4 scanning drive for errors 213 for viruses 208 Scheduled Tasks Wizard 217 screen adjusting settings 166 changing color depth 166 changing number of colors 166 changing resolution 168 saver 175 troubleshooting 254, 269 screen objects getting information 30 moving 31 selecting 30 Scroll Lock status indicator 23, 26 system key 26 scroll wheel 30 Search utility 59 searching for files and folders 56, 58, 59, 197 in HelpSpot 38 security features Kensington cable lock 5 security while travelling 161 serial number 9, 11, 161 setting up safety precautions 276 sharing devices 183 drives 182 Internet connection 182 printer 183 See also networking shortcut menus accessing 30 shortcuts adding to desktop 48 buttons 28 closing programs 65 closing windows 65 copying 65 cutting 65 deleting files and folders 65 keyboard 65 opening menu 30 pasting 65 renaming files and folders 65 selecting adjacent items in list 65
298 selecting items in list 65 switching between files, folders, or programs 65 shutting down notebook 20, 21 small office network 182 SO-DIMM 237 software See programs sound adjusting 27, 78, 81 controls 25, 78, 81 muting 26, 78, 81 troubleshooting 269 Sound Recorder making audio recordings 83 playing file 83 speakers built-in 8 jack 4 specifications 11 SpeedStep technology 149, 156 Standby mode 20, 26, 148 Standby system key 26 Start button 47 Start menu 47 starting notebook 19 programs 30, 47 startup diskette 206 password 161 static electricity 236 status indicators 7 battery charge 2, 142 Caps Lock 22 drive activity 23 hard drive 23 numeric keypad 22, 26 Pad Lock 22, 26 power 2 Scroll Lock 23, 26 streaming audio and video 183 support toolPC Doctor 249 surge protector 18 Suspend 26 S-Video (TV) out jack 5, 122 system identification label 9 system keys 25 combinations 26 T taskbar 47 Technical Support 271 technical support automated troubleshooting 271 eSupport 11, 12 FaxBack support 271 resources 270 Technical Support 271 tips before contacting 270 tutorial service 271 telephone acoustic handset coupler 160 automatically canceling fax 139 canceling fax 137 configuring Fax 129, 132 installing Fax 128 line protector 160 line tester 160 receiving and viewing faxes 137 retrying fax 138 sending fax 133 sending faxes from program 136 sending scanned image fax 136 setting up fax cover page template 135 using Fax 127 telephone support 270 television playing DVD on 122 TV out jack 122 viewing display on 122 title bar 50 touchpad 8 buttons 29, 30
299 changing settings 177 clicking 30 double-clicking 30 dragging screen objects 31 moving pointer 29, 30 moving screen objects 31 opening files, folders, and programs 30 opening shortcut menu 30 right-clicking 30 scroll wheel 30 selecting screen objects 30 training CD 273 classroom 273 Gateway Learning Libraries 273 Learn@Gateway 273 transferring files from Internet 73 files from old computer 195, 197 Internet settings from old computer 199 settings from old computer 195 travel tips 159 troubleshooting audio 269 automated system 271 CD drive 250 cleaning CD 252 cleaning DVD 252 device installation 252 diskette drive 253 display 254 DVD drive 250 DVD/CD-RW drive 250 Error-checking 213 faxed answers 271 faxes 262 files 255 gateway.your.way dial-up server 261 general guidelines 249 hard drive 255 Internet connection 256, 261 IRQ conflict 252 keyboard 258 LCD panel 254 memory 258 modem 259 mouse 264 network 265 passwords 265 PC Cards 266 PC Doctor 249 power 266 printer 266 reinstalling drivers 225 safety guidelines 248 screen 254, 269 screen area 254 screen resolution 254 sound 269 support tool 249 technical support 270 telephone support 270 video 269 Web site connection speed 257 turning off notebook 20, 21 S/PDIF 86 wireless Ethernet 193 turning on notebook 19 S/PDIF 86 wireless Ethernet 193 tutoring fee-based 272 TV out (S-Video out) jack 5, 122 U updating device drivers 43, 227 Norton Antivirus 208 upgrading 233 USB port 3, 4, 34 user accounts adding in Windows XP 179
300 switching in Windows XP 179 V VGA port 3 video capture 121 playing 85, 104 streaming 183 S-Video out jack 5 troubleshooting 269 video camera connecting 121 video file streaming 183 virus protecting against 208 removing with Norton AntiVirus 208 volume adjusting 27, 78, 81 adjusting modem 263 controls 25, 78, 81 muting 26, 78, 81 system keys 27 troubleshooting 269 W waking up notebook 20 WAV file 85 Web browser 69, 71 button 28 Web page 71 Web site 71 connecting to 72 downloading files 73 Gateway 42 window 49 close button 50 closing 50, 65 maximize button 50 menu bar 50 minimize button 50 title bar 50 Windows clipboard 53 desktop 46 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 196 installing 230 Product Key Code 10 reinstalling 230 reinstalling drivers 225 Search utility 59 updating drivers 227 Windows key 25 Windows Media Player 85, 93, 104 wired Ethernet network 184, 185 equipment list 187 example 186 wireless Ethernet label 10 using while traveling 160 wireless Ethernet network 184, 188 access point equipment list 190 access point example 189 ad hoc equipment list 192 ad hoc example 191 peer-to-peer equipment list 192 peer-to-peer example 191 turning off 193 turning on 193 Wordpad 61 World Wide Web (WWW) 71 downloading files 73 write-protection for diskettes 207 Z Zip drive 217 USB port 3, 4