Gateway 200stm User Manual
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290 C cable lock docking station 22, 23 notebook 6 using while traveling 167 cable modem 48, 82, 192, 195 camera See digital camera See digital video camera Caps Lock indicator 36 capturing video 132 cards adding PC Card 242 eject button 4, 243 inserting PC Card 242 installing 242 reinstalling 242 removing PC Card 243 replacing 242 slot 4, 242 troubleshooting 268 carrying case 14 CD adding tracks to your library 116 cleaning 254 copying 127 creating data CD 119 creating music CDs 119, 123 editing track information 115 inserting 95 playing music 103, 105, 110, 112 troubleshooting 252 using 94 CD Copier 127 CD drive See CD-RW drive See recordable CD drive CD Player 105 CD-RW cleaning 254 copying CDs 127 creating data CDs 119 creating music CDs 123 troubleshooting 252 using 94 CD-RW drive 18, 19, 24, 94, 153 activity indicator 92 eject button 92 identifying drive 94 manual eject hole 92 replacing drive module 96 troubleshooting 252 Certificate of Authenticity 11 changing bay modules 96 cleaning audio CD 254 case 226 CD 254 component exteriors 226 computer screen 227 DVD 254 keyboard 227 mouse 227 screen 227 clicking 44 close button 63 closing program 31, 63 window 63 color changing depth 172 changing desktop 175, 177 changing number of 172 changing scheme 175, 177 connecting AC adapter 26 camera 48 digital camera 48 digital video camera 48 docking station 32 external keyboard 37 keyboard 37 modem 46 printer 48 PS/2 keyboard 22 PS/2 mouse 22
291 scanner 48 surge protector 28 to Ethernet 47 to Internet 48, 84 to network 47 video camera 48, 132 connections AC-3 digital audio 20 audio 20 digital audio (S/PDIF) 20 digital camera 3, 5, 22, 48 digital video camera 3, 48, 132 docking 7, 18, 32 Ethernet 3, 23, 47 external audio 20 external speakers 3 Firewire 3, 22, 48, 132 headphone 3 i.Link 3, 22, 48, 132 IEEE 1394 3, 22, 48, 132 keyboard 3, 5, 22, 48 microphone 3, 106 modem 3, 46 monitor (VGA) 5, 22 mouse 3, 5, 22, 48 network 3, 23, 47 parallel 22, 48 power 3, 23, 26 printer 3, 5, 22, 48 PS/2 22 PS/2 keyboard 22 PS/2 mouse 22 S/PDIF 20 scanner 3, 5, 22, 48 serial 22, 48 speaker 3 USB 3, 5, 22, 48 VGA 5, 22 video camera 3, 48, 132 Zip drive 3, 5, 22, 48 copying CDs 127 files and folders 67, 79 text and graphics 79 copyright notice 288 creating data CDs 119 documents 75 folders 65, 66 movies 132 MP3 files 116 music CDs 123 music files 112, 116 startup diskette 212 Customer Service 273 Accounting 274 Sales 274 Warranty 274 customizing 171 cutting files and folders 67, 79 text and graphics 79 D default printer 269 defragmenting hard drive 221 deleting files and folders 59, 69, 79, 218 desktop 58 adding icons 61 adding shortcuts 61 adjusting settings 172 changing background 178 changing color depth 172 changing color scheme 175, 177 changing colors 175, 177 changing number of colors 172 changing resolution 174 using 59 device drivers See drivers devices 14, 48 dialing codes 166 digital audio (S/PDIF) jack 20 digital camera connecting 48
292 serial port 22 USB port 3, 5, 22 digital video camera connecting 48 IEEE 1394 port 3 directional keys 38 Disk Cleanup 218 Disk Defragmenter 221 diskette creating startup 212 inserting 93 troubleshooting 255 using 93 write-protect 213 diskette drive 18, 19, 24, 93 eject button 92, 93 replacing drive module 96 slot 92 using 93 display settings 172 switching 39 troubleshooting 256 docking port 7, 18 docking release lever 20, 21, 24, 33 docking station 14, 17 attaching to notebook 32 connector 18 docking port 7 release lever 20, 21, 24, 34 separating from notebook 33 speakers 20, 21 undock button 19 using 14, 17 documentation eSupport 56 Gateway Web site 55 help 50 HelpSpot 50 online help 54 documents creating 75 opening 77 printing 78 saving 76 double-clicking 44 downloading 87 dragging 45 drivers 231 reinstalling 231 updating 233 drives 64 3.5-inch bay 18, 19, 24 5.25-inch bay 18, 19, 24 backing up files 223 CD-RW 18, 19, 24, 94, 153 changing modular drives 96 checking for errors on 219 checking for free space 217 defragmenting 221 deleting files 218 diskette 18, 19, 24, 93 DVD 18, 19, 24, 94, 153 DVD/CD-RW 18, 19, 24, 94, 153 identifying drive types 94 installing and replacing 96 modular bay 18 sharing 188 troubleshooting 252, 255, 257 types 94 viewing contents 64 viewing files and folders 65 DSL modem 48, 82, 192, 195 DVD cleaning 254 inserting 95 playing 130 troubleshooting 252 using 94 DVD drive 18, 19, 24, 94, 153 activity indicator 92 eject button 92 identifying drive 94 manual eject hole 92 replacing drive module 96 troubleshooting 252
293 DVD/CD-RW copying CDs 127 creating data CDs 119 creating music CDs 123 manual eject hole 92 troubleshooting 252 using 94 DVD/CD-RW drive 18, 19, 24, 94, 153 activity indicator 92 eject button 92 identifying drive 94 replacing drive module 96 troubleshooting 252 E electrostatic discharge (ESD) 244 e-mail 83, 88 address 88 checking for messages 89 sending 88 transferring settings 206 emergency startup diskette 212 EmPower power adapter 153 Error-checking 219 eSupport 12, 13, 56 Ethernet 190, 191 connecting 47 jack 3, 23, 47 turning wireless Ethernet on or off 199 wired 191, 192 wireless 194, 195, 196, 197 external audio jack 20 external monitor 5, 22, 39 EZ Pad touchpad 8, 43 F fan 5 Fast Ethernet 190, 191, 193 faxes 133 automatically canceling 144 canceling 143 configuring Fax 135, 137 failed transmission 145 installing Fax 134 receiving and viewing 142 retrying 144 sending 139 sending a scanned image 142 sending from a program 141 setting up cover page template 140 troubleshooting 264 files 64, 65 backing up 223 copying 67, 79 cutting 79 deleting 59, 69, 79, 218 finding 70, 72 moving 67, 203 opening 44, 59 pasting 79 recovering 69 renaming 79 searching for 70, 72 transferring 167, 203 troubleshooting 257 types 204 viewing list 65 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 202 finding files and folders 70, 72, 203 HelpSpot topics 52 specifications 12 Firewire port 3, 22, 48, 132 floppy disk See diskette Fn key 38, 39 folders 64, 65 copying 67, 79 creating 66 cutting 79 deleting 59, 69, 79 finding 70, 72 moving 67 opening 44, 65 pasting 79
294 recovering 69 renaming 79 searching for 70, 72 viewing list 65 fragmentation 221 function keys 38 G game multi-player 189 Gateway eSupport 12, 13, 56 model number 7, 10, 24 serial number 10, 12 Web address 55 Web site 55 gateway.your.way dial-up server 263 H hard drive backing up files 223 checking for errors 219 checking for free space 217 defragmenting 221 scanning for errors 219 scheduling tasks 224 status indicator 36 troubleshooting 257 headphone jack 3 help online 54 using 50 HelpSpot 50 playing a video 53 searching 52 starting 50 Using your computer link 51 Hibernate mode 153, 154, 159, 160 home office network 188 hot-swapping 242 hyperlinks 85 I i.Link port 3, 22, 48, 132 IEEE 1394 port 3, 22, 48, 132 IEEE 802.11a 190, 194 using while traveling 166 IEEE 802.11b 190, 194 using while traveling 166 indicators See status indicators inkjet printer 15 installing battery 151 bay modules 96 cards 242 CD-RW drive 96 device drivers 231 devices 48 digital camera 48 digital video camera 48 diskette drive 96 drivers 231 drives 96 DVD drive 96 DVD/CD-RW drive 96 InterVideo DVD player 130 memory 246 Microsoft Fax 134 PC Cards 242 peripheral devices 48, 206 printer 48, 206 programs 208, 235 recordable CD drive 96 scanner 48, 206 software 208, 235 Windows 238 Internal wireless label 11 Internet 82 account 83 broadband connection 48, 82, 188 button 8, 41 connecting to 84 requirements to access 83 sharing access 188
295 transferring settings 205 troubleshooting 258 Internet button 8, 41 Internet connection troubleshooting 258, 263 Internet radio 118 Internet service provider (ISP) 83 connecting to 84 disconnecting from 84 setting up an account 83 transferring settings 205 InterVideo DVD player 130 IRQ conflicts 254 J jacks See connections K Kensington cable lock 167 lock slot 6, 22, 23 key combinations 39 keyboard 8, 9 buttons 37 cleaning 227 connecting 37 features 37 PS/2 port 22 shortcuts 79 troubleshooting 260 USB port 3, 5, 22 keys application 38 arrow 38 battery status 39 Break 40 brightness 40 directional 38 Fn 38, 39 function 38 LCD brightness 40 LCD/CRT 39 navigation 38, 40 numeric keypad 38 Pad Lock 39 Pause 39 power status 39 Scroll Lock 39 Standby 39 Status 39 system 38 system key combinations 39 toggle display 39 Windows 38 L label internal wireless 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity (COA) 11 model number 7, 10, 24 serial number 10 wireless networking 11 laser printer 15 latch 3.5-inch bay 18 5.25-inch bay 18 battery 7 LCD panel release 2 LCD brightness system keys 40 LCD panel cleaning 227 release latch 2 troubleshooting 256 LCD/CRT system key 39 lever docking release 20, 21, 24, 33 lights See status indicators line protector 166 line tester 166 lock Kensington cable 6, 22, 23, 167 M maintenance 209
296 backing up files 223 checking for drive errors 219 checking hard drive space 217 cleaning case 226 cleaning component exteriors 226 cleaning computer display 227 cleaning keyboard 227 cleaning the mouse 228 creating startup diskette 212 defragmenting 221 deleting files 218 suggested schedule 210 using Scheduled Task Wizard 224 virus protection 214 maximize button 63 Media Player 103, 108 memory 14 adding 246 bay 7, 246 installing 246 replacing 246 troubleshooting 260 upgrading 246 menu bar 63 messages checking e-mail 89 sending e-mail 88 microphone jack 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity (COA) 11 Microsoft Fax 133 MIDI file 108 mini PCI bay 7 minimize button 63 model number 10, 167 modem 82, 83 cable 48, 82, 192, 195 connecting 46 connection speed 263 DSL 48, 82, 192, 195 international adapter 166 jack 3, 46 protecting from power surge 28 troubleshooting 261 modular bay 18, 19, 24 See also bays monitor (VGA) port 5, 22 switching display 39 mouse cleaning 228 PS/2 port 22 troubleshooting 266 USB port 3, 5, 22 See also touchpad moving files 67, 203 folders 67, 68 Internet settings 205 pointer 44 screen objects 45 MP3 file creating 112 editing track information 115 playing 108 streaming 189 MPEG file See MP3 file multimedia adjusting volume 98, 101 playing audio CD 103, 105 playing DVD 130 recording audio 106 using diskette drive 93 using DVD drive 94 using recordable CD drive 94 using Windows Media Player 103, 108 multi-player game playing 189 music playing 103, 105, 110 music library building 116 changing settings 117 MusicMatch building a music library 116
297 creating music files 112 editing track information 115 listening to Internet radio 118 playing audio CD 110, 112 muting 39, 99, 101 N navigation keys 38 network jack 3, 23, 47 troubleshooting 267 network equipment shopping list 193, 196, 198 networking access point 195, 196 ad hoc 197, 198 data transfer speed 191, 194 Ethernet 190, 191, 194 games 189 internal wireless label 11 peer-to-peer 197, 198 sharing devices 189 sharing drives 188 sharing Internet connections 188 sharing printers 189 signal strength 194 streaming audio 189 streaming video 189 turning off wireless Ethernet 199 turning on wireless Ethernet 199 wired connections 191 wireless connections 194 non-technical support Accounting 274 Sales 274 Warranty 274 Norton Antivirus 214, 215 numeric keypad 38 status indicator 36 O online help 50, 54 openingdocuments 77 files 44, 59 folders 44, 65 LCD panel 2 notebook 2 programs 44, 59 shortcut menu 44 option bays changing modules 96 P Pad Lock indicator 36, 39 system key 39 parallel port 22, 48 password 167, 267 pasting files and folders 67, 79 text and graphics 79 pause text scrolling 39 PC Cards See cards PC Doctor 251 PCMCIA Cards See cards peer-to-peer networking 197, 198 peripheral devices 14, 48 Pinnacle Expression 132 playing audio CD 103, 105 audio CD with MusicMatch 110 audio file 107 DVD 130 multimedia files 108 music CD 103, 105, 110 Windows Media Player file 108 Plug and Play devices Firewire support for 48 i.Link support for 48 IEEE 1394 support for 48 USB support for 48 pointer 43 moving 44
298 ports See connections power AC adapter 26, 153 advanced settings 155, 158 alarms 155, 157 automobile/airplane adapter 153 battery 31, 148, 149, 150, 151, 153 button 9, 29, 39, 155 changing modes 154 changing schemes 155 changing settings 155 connector 3, 23, 26 conserving battery power 153 damaged cord 26, 28 EmPower adapter 153 extending battery life 153 Hibernate mode 154, 159, 160 indicator 36 international adapter 168 management 147, 153, 168 schemes 155 SpeedStep settings 161 Standby/Resume 29, 30, 39, 154, 155 status box 39 status indicator 36 surge protector 28 troubleshooting 268 turning on notebook 29 power adapter airplane 14 automobile 14 printer 15 default 269 inkjet 15 installing 48, 206 laser 15 parallel port 22, 207 sharing 189 troubleshooting 269 USB port 3, 5, 22, 48 printing documents 78 programs closing 79 installing 208, 235 opening 44, 59 reinstalling 208, 235 PS/2 port 22 R radio listening with MusicMatch 118 radio approval authorities 166 radio frequency wireless connections 166 RAM See memory reboot 31 recalibrating the battery 150 recharging the battery 149 recordable CD drive 153, 223 copying CDs 127 creating data CDs 119 creating music CDs 123 identifying drive 94 troubleshooting 252 using 94, 119 recording audio file 106 CD tracks 112 recovering files and folders 69 Recycle Bin 59 deleting files and folders 69 emptying 70 recovering files and folders 69 reinstalling device drivers 231 drivers 231 programs 208, 235 software 208, 235 Windows 2000 238 Windows XP 238 See also installing removing files and folders 59, 69, 79,
299 218 renaming files and folders 79 replacing See installing resetting computer 31 resolution changing 174 restart 31 Restoration CDs 230 right-clicking 44 router 192 Roxio Easy CD Creator 119, 123 S S/PDIF jack 20 safety general precautions 277 guidelines for troubleshooting 250 static electricity 244 saving documents 76 ScanDisk 219 scanner installing 48 USB port 3, 5, 48 scanning drive for errors 219 for viruses 214 Scheduled Tasks Wizard 224 screen adjusting settings 172 changing color depth 172 changing number of colors 172 changing resolution 174 cleaning 227 saver 181 troubleshooting 256, 271 screen objects getting information 44 moving 45 selecting 44 Scroll Lock status indicator 36, 39 system key 39 Search utility 73 searching for files and folders 70, 72 in HelpSpot 52 security features Kensington cable lock 6, 22, 23, 167 security while travelling 167 serial number 10, 12, 56, 167, 208 serial port 22, 48 setting up safety precautions 277 sharing devices 189 drives 188 Internet connection 188 printer 189 shortcut menus accessing 44 shortcuts adding to desktop 61 closing programs 79 closing windows 79 copying 79 cutting 79 deleting files and folders 79 Internet button 41 keyboard 79 opening menu 44 pasting 79 renaming files and folders 79 selecting items in list 79 selecting multiple adjacent items in list 79 switching between files, folders, or running programs 79 shutting down computer 30 signal strength 194 small office network 188 SO-DIMM 246 software See programs sound