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301 multi-player 193 Gateway eSupport 13 model number 8, 11 serial number 11, 13 Web address 47 Web site 47 gateway.your.way dial-up server 266 H hard drive backing up files 217 bay 8 checking for errors 213 checking for free space 211 defragmenting 215 deleting files and folders 212 indicator 25 installing 104, 239 replacing 239 scanning for errors 213 second hard drive 5, 104 troubleshooting 260, 269 headphone jack 3, 247 help button 30 online 46 using 42 Help and Support 42 searching 43 starting 42 Using your computer link 42 Hibernate mode 162, 167 troubleshooting 272 home office network 191 hot-swapping 40, 232 hyperlinks 77 I i.Link port 3, 40, 144, 145 IEEE 1394 port 3, 40, 144, 145 IEEE 802.11 creating a network 194 using while traveling 171 indicators See status indicators inkjet printer 14 installing battery 155, 158 bay modules 104 camera 143 cards 232 device drivers 224 devices 40, 257 digital camera 40, 143 digital video camera 40 diskette drive 104 drivers 224 drives 104 DVD drive 104 DVD/CD-RW drive 104 DVD-R/RW drive 104 Fax 84 hard drive 239 InterVideo DVD player 122 memory 235 Microsoft Fax 84 PC Card 232 peripheral devices 40, 201 Pinnacle Expression 145 printer 40, 201 programs 203, 227 recordable CD drive 104 recordable DVD drive 104 scanner 40, 201 secondary battery 104, 158 Windows 229 Internal wireless label 12 Internet account 75 broadband connection 40 button 30 connecting to 76 downloading files 79 requirements to access 75 sharing access 192
302 transferring settings from old computer 200 troubleshooting 261 using 74 Internet connection sharing 192 troubleshooting 261, 266 Internet radio 121 Internet service provider (ISP) connecting to 76 disconnecting from 76 setting up account 75 transferring settings from old computer 200 using 74, 75 InterVideo DVD Player 122 IRQ conflicts 257 ISP See Internet service provider J jacks See connections K Kensington cable lock 250 lock slot 5 port replicator 250 using while traveling 171 key combinations 28 keyboard buttons 26 cleaning 220 connecting 26 features 26 locating 9 PS/2 port 6, 246 shortcuts 71 troubleshooting 263 USB port 4, 246 keys application 27 arrow 27 battery status 28 Break 28 brightness 27, 28, 29 directional 27 Fn 27, 28 function 27 LCD brightness 27, 29 LCD/CRT 28 navigation 27 numeric keypad 27 Pad Lock 28 Pause 28 power status 28 Scroll Lock 28 Standby 28 Status 28 system 27 system key combinations 28 toggle display 28 volume control 27 Windows 27 L label internal wireless 12 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 12 model number 8, 11 serial number 11 wireless networking 12 laser printer 14 latch battery 8 docking release 244 LCD panel release 2 modular bay 8 LCD brightness system keys 27 LCD panel changing resolution 177 cleaning 220 release latch 2 switching display 28 troubleshooting 259
303 using screen saver 182 LCD/CRT system key 28 lights See status indicators line in jack 3, 247 line protector 170 line tester 170 links 77 lock Kensington cable 5, 171 M maintenance 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 220 cleaning mouse 220 defragmenting 215 deleting files 212 suggested schedule 207 using Scheduled Task Wizard 217 virus protection 208 Max Battery power setting 271 maximize button 56 Media Player 101, 112 memory adding 235 bay 8, 235 installing 235 purchasing 14 removing 235 replacing 235 troubleshooting 263 upgrading 235 memory card reader 5 memory card types supported 140 status indicator 25 using 140, 142 menu bar 56 messages checking e-mail 81 sending e-mail 80 microphone jack 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 12 Fax 83 Wordpad 67 MIDI file 101 minimize button 56 model number 11, 171 modem cable 40, 74 connecting 38 connection speed 266 DSL 40, 74 international adapter 170 jack 6, 38, 246 protecting from power surge 21 troubleshooting 264 using 75 modular bay 5, 8 See also bays modular drive indicator 25 monitor adding an external 146 changing resolution 177 color quality 147 controls 176 display properties 146, 148 port 7 screen resolution 147 using screen saver 182 monitor (VGA) port 246 mouse cleaning 220 PS/2 port 6, 246 troubleshooting 268 USB port 4, 246 moving files 59 files from old computer 197, 198 folders 59
304 Internet settings from old computer 200 pointer 32 screen objects 33 settings from old computer 197 MP3 file creating 116 editing track information 118 playing 101 streaming 193 MP3 player memory cards 140 MPEG file See MP3 file multi-function buttons 10, 30 multimedia adjusting volume 96 playing audio CD 112 playing DVD 122 recording audio 99 using CD drive 108 using DVD drive 108 using external diskette drive 139 using Windows Media Player 101, 112, 122 multi-player game playing 193 music See audio music library building 119 changing settings 120 music tracks copying 131 MusicMatch building music library 119 changing library settings 120 creating MP3 files 116 creating music files 116 editing track information 118 listening to Internet radio 121 playing audio CD 114 muting sound 29, 96 My Computer button 30 N navigation keys 27 Nero Express 123 network jack 6, 39, 247 troubleshooting 269 networking computers 191 Ethernet 194 games 193 internal wireless label 12 selecting connection type 194 sharing devices 193 sharing drives 192 sharing Internet connections 192 sharing printers 193 streaming audio 193 streaming video 193 turning off wireless Ethernet 196 turning on wireless Ethernet 196 wired connections 194 wireless connections 194 non-technical support Accounting 277 Sales 277 Warranty 277 Norton Antivirus 208 NTSC/PAL jack 6, 148 numeric keypad 27 numeric keypad status indicator 25 O online help 42, 46 button 30 opening documents 69 files 33, 34, 53 folders 33, 34, 57 LCD panel 2 notebook 2 programs 33, 34, 53
305 shortcut menu 33, 35 operating system troubleshooting 269 option bays changing modules 104 release latches 8 P Pad Lock status indicator 25, 28 system key 28 parallel port 6, 40, 246 password 171, 270 pasting files and folders 59, 71 text and graphics 71 pause text scrolling 28 PC Card See cards PC Doctor 253 PCMCIA card See cards PDA memory cards 140 peripheral devices 14, 40 troubleshooting 271 photography See digital photography Pinnacle Expression 144 playing audio CD 112 audio CD with MusicMatch 114 audio file 99, 101 DVD 122 Media Player file 101 multimedia files 101 multi-player games 193 music CD 112 Windows Media Player file 101 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 40 USB support for 40 pointermoving 32 pointing device buttons 34 changing settings 186 customizing 184 moving pointer 34 opening shortcut menu 35 scroll button 35 tapping 34 troubleshooting 274 turning on 184 port replicator 243 attaching notebook 247 docking port 7, 244 release latch 244 separating notebook 249 using 14, 243 ports See connections power AC adapter 19, 161 advanced settings 163, 166 alarms 163, 165 automobile/airplane adapter 161 battery 24, 152, 153, 154, 155, 161 button 9, 28, 163 changing modes 162 changing schemes 163 changing settings 163 connector 6, 19, 245, 247 conserving battery power 161 damaged cord 19, 20 EmPower adapter 161 extending battery life 161 Hibernate mode 162, 167 indicator 2, 23 international adapter 173 management 151, 161 schemes 163 source problems 21 SpeedStep settings 163 Standby mode 23, 162
306 Standby/Resume 28 status box 28 status indicator 2 surge protector 21 troubleshooting 271 turning off notebook 23 turning on notebook 22 power adapter airplane 13 automobile 13 printer default 272 inkjet 14 installing 40, 201 laser 14 parallel port 6, 246 sharing 193 troubleshooting 272 USB port 4, 246 printing documents 70 programs closing 71 closing unresponsive 24 installing 203, 227 opening 33, 34, 53 reinstalling 203, 227 projector adding 146 color quality 147 display properties 146, 148 screen resolution 147 PS/2 port 6, 246 R radio listening with MusicMatch 121 radio approval authorities 171 radio frequency wireless connections 171 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 24 recalibrating battery 154 recharging battery 153 recordable drive activity indicator 110 eject button 110 identifying drive 108 manual eject hole 110 status indicator 25 troubleshooting 254 using 108, 123 recordable DVD drive 5 recording audio file 99 CD tracks 116, 131 data CD 124 data DVD 124 music CD 134 video DVD 145 recovering files and folders 61 Recycle Bin deleting files and folders 61 emptying 62 recovering files and folders 61 using 53 re-dialing telephone 92 reinstalling drivers 224 peripheral devices 201 printer 201 programs 203, 227 scanner 201 software 203, 227 Windows 229 See also installing removing files and folders 53, 61, 62, 71, 212 renaming files and folders 71 replacing See installing reset hole 8 resetting notebook 24 resolution changing 177 restarting notebook 24
307 restoring files and folders 61 right-clicking 33 rocker switch 31, 32, 34 changing settings 188 S S/PDIF digital audio using 102 S/PDIF digital audio jack 247 safety caring for computer 206 general precautions 16, 18, 281 guidelines for troubleshooting 252 static electricity 234 saving documents 68 ScanDisk See Error-checking scanner installing 40, 201 USB port 4 scanning drive for errors 213 for viruses 208 Scheduled Tasks Wizard 217 screen adjusting settings 176 changing color depth 176 changing number of colors 176 changing resolution 177 resolution 147 saver 182 troubleshooting 259, 275 screen objects getting information 33, 35 moving 33 selecting 33, 34 scroll button 35 Scroll Lock status indicator 25, 28 system key 28 Search utility 65 searching for files and folders 62, 64, 65, 198 in Help and Support 43 security features Kensington cable lock 5 Kensington lock ring 250 security while travelling 171 serial number 11, 13, 171 serial port 6, 40, 246 setting up safety precautions 282 sharing devices 193 drives 192 Internet connection 192 printer 193 See also networking shortcut menus accessing 33, 35 shortcuts adding to desktop 54 buttons 30 closing programs 71 closing windows 71 copying 71 cutting 71 deleting files and folders 71 keyboard 71 opening menu 33, 35 pasting 71 renaming files and folders 71 selecting adjacent items in list 71 selecting items in list 71 switching between files, folders, or programs 71 shutting down notebook 23, 24 small office network 192 SO-DIMM 235 software See programs sound adjusting 29, 96 controls 27, 96 muting 29, 96 troubleshooting 274
308 Sound Recorder making audio recordings 99 playing file 99 speakers built-in 2 jack 3, 247 specifications 13 SpeedStep technology 163 Standby troubleshooting 272 Standby mode 23, 28, 162 Standby system key 28 Start button 53 Start menu 53 starting notebook 22 programs 33, 34, 53 startup password 171 static electricity 234 status indicators 9 battery charge 2, 152 Caps Lock 25 diskette drive 25 drive activity 25 DVD 25 DVD/CD-RW 25 DVD-R/RW 25 hard drive 25 memory card reader 25 modular drive 25 numeric keypad 25, 28 Pad Lock 25, 28 power 2 Scroll Lock 25, 28 streaming audio and video 193 support tool PC Doctor 253 surge protector 21 Suspend 28 S-Video out jack 149, 246 system identification label 8, 11 system keys 27 combinations 28 T taskbar 53 Technical Support 277 technical support automated troubleshooting 277 eSupport 13 FaxBack support 277 resources 276 Technical Support 277 tips before contacting 276 tutorial service 277 telephone acoustic handset coupler 170 automatically canceling fax 93 canceling fax 91 configuring Fax 85 installing Fax 84 line protector 170 line tester 170 receiving and viewing faxes 91 retrying fax 92 sending fax 87 sending faxes from program 90 sending scanned image fax 90 setting up fax cover page template 89 using Fax 83 telephone support 276 television playing DVD on 148 TV out jack 6, 148 viewing display on 148 testing CD drive 138 DVD drive 138 title bar 56 Toslink digital audio jack 247 touchpad buttons 31, 32 changing settings 186 clicking 33 customizing 184 double-clicking 33, 34
309 dragging screen objects 33 locating 10 moving pointer 32 moving screen objects 33 opening files, folders, and programs 33, 34 opening shortcut menu 33 right-clicking 33, 35 rocker switch 31, 32, 34 selecting screen objects 33, 34 troubleshooting 274 turning on 184 training CD 279 classroom 279 Gateway Learning Libraries 279 Learn@Gateway 279 transferring files from Internet 79 files from old computer 197, 198 Internet settings from old computer 200 settings from old computer 197 travel tips 169 troubleshooting audio 274 automated system 277 CD drive 254 cleaning CD 256 cleaning DVD 256 device installation 257 diskette drive 258 display 259 DVD drive 254 DVD/CD-RW drive 254 Error-checking 213 faxed answers 277 faxes 266 files 260 gateway.your.way dial-up server 266 general guidelines 253 hard drive 260 Internet connection 261, 266 IRQ conflict 257 keyboard 263 LCD panel 259 memory 263 memory card reader 264 modem 264 mouse 268 network 269 passwords 270 PC Cards 270 PC Doctor 253 power 271 printer 272 reinstalling drivers 224 safety guidelines 252 screen 259, 275 screen area 259 screen resolution 259 sound 274 support tool 253 technical support 276 telephone support 276 video 275 Web site connection speed 262 turning off notebook 23, 24 S/PDIF 102 wireless Ethernet 196 turning on notebook 22 S/PDIF 102 wireless Ethernet 196 tutoring fee-based 278 TV out (S-Video out) jack 148 TV out jack 6 U undocking 249 updating device drivers 48 Norton AntiVirus 208 upgrading 231
310 USB flash drive 14 USB port 4, 40, 246 user accounts adding 189 switching 189 V VGA port 7, 146 video capture 144 composite video out jack 6 playing 101, 122 streaming 193 S-Video out jack 246 troubleshooting 275 TV out jack 6 video camera connecting 144 video file streaming 193 virus protecting against 208 removing with Norton AntiVirus 208 volume adjusting 29, 96 adjusting modem 268 controls 27, 96 muting 29, 96 system keys 29 troubleshooting 274 W waking up notebook 23 WAV file 101 Web browser button 30 using 75, 77 Web page 77 Web site connecting to 78 defined 77 downloading files 79 Gateway 47 window close button 56 closing 56, 71 identifying components 55 maximize button 56 menu bar 56 minimize button 56 title bar 56 Windows clipboard 59 desktop 52 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 198 installing 229 Product Key Code 12 reinstalling 229 reinstalling drivers 224 Search utility 65 updating drivers 226 Windows key 27 Windows Media Player 101, 112, 122 wired Ethernet network creating a network 194 wireless Ethernet label 12 using while traveling 171 wireless Ethernet network creating a network 194 turning off 196 turning on 196 Wordpad 67 World Wide Web (WWW) downloading files 79 using 77 Z Zip drive backing up files 217 USB port 4