Contents
Checking Out Your Gateway Solo 3350
Front
Left
Right
Back
Bottom
Indicator light panel
Accessories
Getting Started
Connecting the ACadapter
Protecting from power source problems
Starting your notebook
Waking up your notebook
Turning off your notebook
Using the keyboard
Keys
Function key combinations
Using the EZPad touchpad
Using the touchpad
Connecting the modem
Connecting the network
Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device
Windows Basics
About the Windows environment
Desktop items
Window items
Using the Start menu
Working with files and folders
About drives
About folders and files
Copying and moving files and folders
Deleting files and folders
Browsing for files and folders
Searching for files
Using the WindowsMe or Windows2000 Search utility
Using advanced search options
Using the Windows98 Find utility
Using advanced search options
Working with documents
Creating a new document
Saving a document
Opening a document
Printing a document
Shortcuts
Transferring software and hardware from your old computer
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
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
Adjusting the volume
Connecting the external drive
Using diskettes
Using the CD/DVD drive
Inserting a CD/DVD
Listening to music CDs in WindowsMe
Listening to music CDs in Windows98
Recording and playing audio
Playing audio and video files with Windows Media Player
Playing a DVD
Using MusicMatch
Playing CDs
Creating music files
Building a music library
Changing the music library display settings
Editing track information
Listening to Internet radio
Using advanced features
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
Changing batteries
Extending battery life
Conserving battery power
Using alternate power sources
Changing power modes
Using Standbymode
Changing automatic power settings in WindowsMe, Windows98, or Windows2000
Changing power settings in WindowsNT
Changing SpeedStep settings
Travel Tips
Modem
Files
Security
Power
Customizing Your Computer
Adjusting the screen and desktop settings
Adjusting the color depth
Adjusting the screen area
Applying a color scheme
Changing the desktop background
Selecting a screen saver
Upgrading Your Notebook
Adding PCCards
Preventing static electricity discharge
Replacing the hard drive kit
Installing Memory and Replacing the Keyboard
Removing the keyboard
Replacing the memory
Replacing the keyboard
Using the Port Replicator
Connections
Connecting to the port replicator
Networking Your Home
Using a home network
Sharing a single Internet connection
Sharing MP3 audio and MPEG video files
Sharing drives
Sharing a printer or scanner
Playing multi-player games
Introducing the Gateway Connected Home
Components of a Gateway Connected Home
Selecting a connection
What are HPNA and Ethernet?
HPNA
Ethernet
Assessing your connection needs
Comparing data transfer speed
Connected home shopping list
HPNA
Ethernet
For more information
Maintaining Your Computer
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
Scanning the hard drive for errors
Defragmenting the hard drive
Backing up files
Using Maintenance Wizard
Recalibrating the battery
Cleaning your computer
Cleaning the exterior
Cleaning the keyboard
Cleaning the screen
Cleaning the mouse
Using GatewayGoBack
About Gateway GoBack
Using GatewayGoBack
Recovering a file
Going back to an earlier hard drive state
Using GatewayGoBack if your computer will not start
Turning off GatewayGoBack
Clearing GatewayGoBack history
Starting your computer using adiskette
Changing GatewayGoBack’s storage capacity and location
Updating your GatewayGoBack software
Getting help
Reinstalling Device Drivers
Reinstalling device drivers in Windows98, WindowsMe, or Windows2000
Updating device drivers in Windows98, WindowsMe, or Windows2000
Reinstalling WindowsNT4.0 device drivers
Locating WindowsNT4.0 drivers
Reinstalling WindowsNT4.0 video device drivers
Reinstalling WindowsNT4.0 audio device drivers
Reinstalling WindowsNT4.0 modem device drivers
Reinstalling WindowsNT4.0 network device drivers
Reinstalling the WindowsNT Service Pack
Restoring Software
Reinstalling Windows98, WindowsMe, or Windows2000
Reinstalling WindowsNT4.0
Reinstalling programs
Troubleshooting
Safety guidelines
Troubleshooting
CD/DVD drive
Device installation
Diskette drive
File management
Hard drive
Internet
Keyboard
LCD panel
Memory
Modem
Mouse
Networks
Passwords
PCCards
Power
Printer
ScanDisk
Sound
Video
Getting Help
HelpSpot™
HelpSpot videos
Software support tools
Gateway Web site
Online help
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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