Gateway 400VTX manuals
400VTX
Table of contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Chapter 1: About this reference
- About this guide
- Gateway contact information
- For more information
- Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook
- Front
- Right
- Bottom
- Keyboard area
- Chapter 3: Using Your Gateway Notebook
- Connecting the AC adapter
- Protecting from power source problems
- Connecting the dial-up modem
- Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a network
- Starting your notebook
- Restarting (rebooting) your notebook
- Using the status indicators
- Using the keyboard
- Key types
- System key combinations
- Using the EZ Pad touchpad
- Adjusting the volume
- Turning your wireless radio on or off
- Chapter 4: Using Accessories
- Using the memory card reader
- Removing a memory card
- Using an optional port replicator
- Connecting a USB printer, scanner, or digital camera
- Viewing the display on a projector or monitor
- Ordering accessories
- Chapter 5: Managing Power
- Monitoring the battery charge
- Changing batteries
- Recalibrating the battery
- Extending battery life
- Using alternate power sources
- Changing notebook power settings
- Changing the power scheme
- Changing alarm options
- Changing advanced settings
- Activating and using Hibernate mode
- Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook
- Packing your notebook
- Radio frequency wireless connections
- Files
- Power
- Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook
- Caring for your notebook
- Cleaning your notebook
- Cleaning the keyboard
- Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook
- Preventing static electricity discharge
- Adding or replacing memory modules
- Replacing the hard drive kit
- Chapter 9: Troubleshooting
- Safety guidelines
- Troubleshooting
- Display
- External DVD drives
- File management
- Internet
- Keyboard
- Media Center
- Memory
- Memory card reader
- Mouse
- Networks (wired)
- Networks (wireless)
- Passwords
- Printer
- Sound
- Touchpad
- Telephone support
- Telephone numbers
- Self-help
- Training
- Information
- Important safety information
- Regulatory compliance statements
- united states of america
- Canada
- Japan
- Laser safety statement
- Notices
- Index
400VTX
Table of contents
- Table Of Contents
- Replacing Gateway 400VTX Components
- Identifying your notebook model
- Identifying components
- Preparing your work space
- Preventing static electricity discharge
- Preparing your notebook
- Removing the battery
- Adding or replacing memory modules
- Replacing the 802.11 mini PCI card
- Replacing the hard drive kit
- Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive kit
- Replacing the keyboard cover
- Replacing the keyboard
- Replacing the optical drive kit
- Replacing the LED indicator panel
- Replacing the CMOS battery
- Replacing the hinge covers
- Replacing the cooling assembly
- Replacing the LCD panel assembly
- Replacing the palm rest assembly
- Replacing the diskette drive kit
- Replacing the memory card reader kit
- Replacing the system board
- Replacing the modem
400VTX
Table of contents
400VTX
Table of contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Front
- Left side
- Right side
- Back
- Bottom
- Keyboard area
- Identifying your model
- Internal wireless label
- Finding your specifications
- Accessories
- Getting Started
- Connecting the AC adapter
- Protecting from power source problems
- Starting your notebook
- Waking up your notebook
- Restarting (rebooting) your notebook
- Status indicators
- Using the keyboard
- Key types
- System key combinations
- Multi-function buttons
- Using the EZ Pad touchpad
- Using the touchpad
- Connecting the modem
- Connecting to a wired Ethernet network
- Broadband Internet connections
- Getting Help
- HelpSpot
- Searching for a topic
- HelpSpot videos
- Online help
- Gateway Web site
- Using eSupport
- Windows Basics
- About the Windows environment
- Using the desktop
- Adding icons to the desktop
- Identifying window items
- Working with files and folders
- Creating folders
- Copying and moving files and folders
- Deleting files and folders
- Browsing for files and folders
- Searching for files
- Using the Windows Search utility
- Working with documents
- 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 World Wide Web
- Connecting to a Web site
- Downloading files
- Using e-mail
- Checking your e-mail
- Using Multimedia
- Adjusting the volume
- Recording and playing audio
- Playing audio and video files with the Windows Media Player
- Using the optional diskette drive
- Using the DVD drive
- Listening to CDs
- Using MusicMatch
- Creating MP3 music files
- Editing track information
- Building a music library
- Changing the music library display settings
- Listening to Internet radio
- Using advanced features
- Creating CDs
- Creating music CDs
- Copying CDs
- Using the optional memory card reader
- Inserting a memory card
- Sending and Receiving Faxes
- Installing and configuring Fax
- Configuring Fax
- Sending a simple fax
- Setting up your cover page template
- Faxing from programs
- Receiving and viewing a fax
- Automatically retry sending a fax
- Automatically cancelling a fax
- Managing Power
- Monitoring the battery charge
- Recharging the battery
- Recalibrating the battery
- Changing batteries
- Extending battery life
- Changing power modes
- Changing power settings
- Changing the power scheme
- Changing alarm options
- Changing advanced settings
- Activating and using Hibernate mode
- Travel Tips
- Modem
- Files
- Power
- Additional tips
- Customizing Your Computer
- Adjusting the screen and desktop settings
- Adjusting the screen resolution
- Changing the colors on your Windows desktop
- Changing the desktop background
- Selecting a screen saver
- Changing the touchpad settings
- Adding and modifying user accounts
- Networking Your Computer
- Sharing peripheral devices
- Selecting a network connection
- Using a wired Ethernet network
- Example wired Ethernet network
- Equipment you need for a wired Ethernet network
- Using a wireless Ethernet network
- Example access point wireless Ethernet network
- Equipment you need for an access point wireless Ethernet network
- Example peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network
- Equipment you need for a peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network
- Using your notebook on a network
- Moving from Your Old Computer
- Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
- Transferring files
- Transferring Internet settings
- Transferring your e-mail and address book
- Installing a parallel port printer
- Installing your old programs
- Maintaining Your Computer
- Caring for your computer
- Creating an emergency startup diskette
- Protecting your computer from viruses
- Managing hard drive space
- Using Disk Cleanup
- Checking the hard drive for errors
- Defragmenting the hard drive
- Backing up files
- Cleaning your computer
- Cleaning the computer screen
- Restoring Software
- Using the Restoration CDs
- Reinstalling device drivers
- Updating device drivers
- Reinstalling programs
- Reinstalling Windows
- Upgrading Your Notebook
- Preventing static electricity discharge
- Adding or replacing memory
- Replacing the hard drive kit
- Troubleshooting
- Safety guidelines
- First steps
- CDs, DVDs, or DVD drives
- Cleaning CDs or DVDs
- Diskette drive
- Display
- File management
- Internet
- Keyboard
- Memory card reader
- Mouse
- Networks
- Printer
- Sound
- Video
- Telephone support
- Telephone numbers
- Tutoring and training
- Training
- legal information
- regulatory compliance statements
- united states of america
- laser safety statement
- Index