Contents
Checking Out Your Gateway 600
Front
Left side
Right side
Back
Bottom
Keyboard area
Identifying your model
Gateway model number
Gateway serial number
Internal wireless label
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
Accessories
Getting Started
Connecting the ACadapter
Protecting from power source problems
Starting your notebook
Waking up your notebook
Turning off your notebook
Status indicators
Using the keyboard
Key types
System key combinations
Multi-function buttons
Using the EZPad touchpad
Using the touchpad
Connecting the modem
Connecting to an Ethernet network
Broadband Internet connections
Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device
Getting Help
HelpSpot
Searching for a topic
HelpSpot Videos
Online help
Gateway Web site
Windows Basics
About the Windows environment
Using the desktop
Using the Start menu
Identifying Window items
Working with files and folders
Viewing drives
Creating folders
Copying and moving files and folders
Deleting files and folders
Browsing for files and folders
Searching for files
Using the Search utility
Using advanced search options
Working with documents
Creating a new document
Saving a document
Opening a document
Printing a document
Shortcuts
Using the Internet
Learning about the Internet
Setting up an Internet account
Accessing your Internet account
Using the WorldWideWeb
Connecting to a Website
Downloading files
Using e-mail
Sending e-mail
Checking your e-mail
Using Multimedia
Using diskettes
Using a CD and DVD drive
Identifying drive types
Inserting a CD, CD-RW, or DVD
Creating CDs using your CD-RW or DVD/CD-RW drive
Creating data CDs
Creating music CDs
Copying CDs
Using AudioDJ
AudioDJ controls
Assigning music to play channels
Playing your play channels
Adjusting the volume in WindowsXP
Adjusting the volume in Windows2000
Listening to CDs in WindowsXP
Listening to CDs in Windows2000
Recording and playing audio
Playing audio and video files with the WindowsMediaPlayer
Playing a DVD
Using MusicMatch
Playing CDs
Creating music files
Editing track information
Building a music library
Changing the music library display settings
Listening to Internet radio
Using advanced features
Viewing the display on a television
Capturing video
Sending and Receiving Faxes
Setting up your cover page
Sending a fax
Faxing from programs
Receiving and viewing a fax
Managing Power
Monitoring the battery charge
Recharging the battery
Recalibrating the battery
Changing batteries
Installing a secondary battery
Extending battery life
Conserving battery power
Using alternate power sources
Changing power modes
Using Standbymode
Changing power settings
Changing the power scheme
Changing alarm options
Changing advanced settings
Activating and using Hibernate mode
Changing SpeedStep settings
Travel tips
Modem
Radio frequency wireless connections
Files
Security
Power
Customizing Your Notebook
Adjusting the screen and desktop settings
Adjusting the color depth
Adjusting the screen resolution
Applying a color scheme
Changing the desktop background
Selecting a screen saver
Changing the touchpad settings
Programming the multi-function buttons
Adding and modifying user accounts
User account tips
Upgrading Your Notebook
Adding PCCards
Changing drives
Preventing static electricity discharge
Installing memory
Replacing the main hard drive
Using the Gateway 600 Port Replicator
Front
Back
Connecting to the port replicator
Attaching to the port replicator
Disconnecting from the port replicator
Securing your port replicator
Networking Your Notebook
The benefits of using a network
Sharing a single Internet connection
Sharing drives
Sharing peripheral devices
Streaming audio and video files
Playing multi-player games
Example network
Selecting a network connection
Wired connections
HPNA
Ethernet or Fast Ethernet
Wireless connections
Wireless Ethernet
Assessing your connection needs
HPNA
Ethernet
Wireless Ethernet (IEEE 802.11b, WiFi)
Comparing data transfer speed
Using a wireless network
Using wireless Ethernet in WindowsXP
Setting up wireless Ethernet networking in WindowsXP
Configuring WindowsXP for wireless Ethernet
Creating a wireless Ethernet network in WindowsXP
Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network in WindowsXP
Turning your wireless Ethernet on or off in WindowsXP
Checking network signal strength in WindowsXP
Using wireless Ethernet in Windows2000
Installing the ORiNOCO Client Manager in Windows2000
Configuring the ORiNOCO client manager in Windows2000
Identifying this notebook on the network in Windows2000
Configuring Windows2000 for wireless Ethernet
Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network in Windows2000
Turning your wireless Ethernet on or off in Windows2000
Checking network signal strength in Windows2000
Purchasing additional network equipment
HPNA
Ethernet
Wireless Ethernet
For more information
Moving From Your Old Computer
Transferring software and hardware from your old computer
Using the WindowsXP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
Transferring files
Finding your files
Transferring Internet settings
Setting up your ISP
Transferring your e-mail and address book
Transferring your Internet shortcuts
Reinstalling your old printer or scanner
Reinstalling a USB printer or scanner
Reinstalling a parallel port printer
Reinstalling your old programs
Maintaining Your Notebook
Caring for your computer
Creating an emergency startup diskette
Protecting your computer from viruses
Managing hard drive space
Checking hard drive space
Using Disk Cleanup
Checking the hard drive for errors
Defragmenting the hard drive
Backing up files
Using the Scheduled Task Wizard
Cleaning your computer
Cleaning the exterior
Cleaning the keyboard
Cleaning the screen
Cleaning the mouse
Restoring Software
Using the Restoration CDs
Reinstalling device drivers
Updating device drivers
Reinstalling programs
Reinstalling Windows
Troubleshooting
Safety guidelines
First steps
Software support tools
Troubleshooting
CD, DVD, CD-RW, or DVD/CD-RW drives
Device installation
Diskette drive
Display
File management
Hard drive
Internet
Keyboard
Memory
Modem
Mouse
Networks
Passwords
PCCards
Power
Printer
Sound
Touchpad
Video
Telephone support
Before calling Gateway Technical Support
Telephone numbers
Tutoring and training
Self-help
Tutoring
Training
Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
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