Gateway 450ROG manuals
450ROG
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
450ROG
Table of contents
- user guide
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Getting Help
- Gateway Web site
- Help and Support
- Using Your Computer guide
- Online help
- Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook
- Left side
- Right side
- Back
- Bottom
- Keyboard area
- Identifying your model
- Accessories
- Getting Started
- Connecting the AC adapter
- Starting your notebook
- Restarting (rebooting) your notebook
- Status indicators
- Multi-function buttons
- Using the EZ Pad touchpad
- Using the optional EZ Point pointing device
- Using the optional fingerprint reader
- Adjusting the volume
- Turning your wireless network on or off
- Using Drives and Ports
- Changing modules
- Using the CD or DVD drive
- Playing a DVD
- Viewing the display on a television
- Managing Power
- Monitoring the battery charge
- Recalibrating the batteries
- Changing batteries
- Extending battery life
- Upgrading Your Notebook
- Adding or replacing memory
- Replacing the hard drive kit
- Using the Optional Port Replicator
- Left
- Connecting to the port replicator
- Maintaining Your Notebook
- Cleaning your notebook
- Protecting your notebook from viruses
- Troubleshooting
- First steps
- Display
- File management
- Internet
- Memory
- Networks
- Power
- Telephone support
450ROG
Table of contents
450ROG
Table of contents
- user guide
- 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
- Getting Started
- Safety instructions
- Using the batteries
- Basic safety precautions
- 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
- Using the optional EZ Point pointing device
- Replacing the EZ Point pointing device cap
- Using the optional fingerprint reader
- Enrolling your fingerprints
- Connecting the modem
- Connecting to a wired Ethernet network
- Broadband Internet connections
- Getting Help
- Help and Support
- Searching for a topic
- Do More With Gateway
- Doing more with Gateway at work
- Online help
- Gateway Web site
- Using eSupport
- Using Windows
- 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
- 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
- Using Multimedia
- Adjusting the volume
- Recording and playing audio
- Playing audio and video files with the Windows Media Player
- Using S/PDIF digital audio
- Changing modules
- Using the disc drive
- Inserting a CD or DVD
- 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
- Playing a DVD
- Creating CDs and DVDs using Nero Express
- Creating a data CD or DVD
- copying a cd or dvd
- Copying music tracks
- Creating a music CD
- Advanced features
- Using the optional diskette drive
- Using the memory card reader
- Inserting a memory card
- Using the memory card reader externally
- Connecting a digital camera
- Connecting a digital video camera
- Editing videos and creating video DVDs
- Viewing the display on a projector or monitor
- Using extended desktop
- Managing Power
- Monitoring the battery charge
- Recharging the battery
- secondary battery
- Changing batteries
- Installing a secondary battery
- Extending battery life
- Changing power modes
- Changing power settings
- Changing alarm options
- Changing advanced settings
- Activating and using Hibernate mode
- Packing your notebook
- Radio frequency wireless connections
- Power
- 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
- Customizing the touchpad and optional pointing device
- Changing the touchpad and pointing device settings
- Adding and modifying user accounts
- Networking Your Gateway 450
- Benefits of networking
- Sharing peripheral devices
- Selecting a network connection
- Powerline network
- Turning your wireless Ethernet emitter on or off
- Moving From Your Old Computer
- Transferring Internet settings
- Transferring your e-mail and address book
- Installing a USB printer or scanner
- Installing your old programs
- Maintaining Your Gateway 450
- Caring for your notebook
- Maintenance schedule
- Protecting your notebook from viruses
- Managing hard drive space
- Using Disk Cleanup
- Checking the hard drive for errors
- Defragmenting the hard drive
- Backing up files
- Cleaning your notebook
- Cleaning the keyboard
- Restoring Software
- Using the Restoration discs
- Updating device drivers
- Reinstalling programs
- Reinstalling Windows
- Upgrading Your Gateway 450
- Adding and removing a PC Card
- Preventing static electricity discharge
- Adding or replacing memory
- Replacing the hard drive
- using the
- Using the Gateway 450 Port Replicator
- Left
- Connecting to the port replicator
- Disconnecting from the port replicator
- Securing your port replicator
- Troubleshooting
- Safety guidelines
- First steps
- Audio
- Device installation
- Diskette drive
- Display
- File management
- Internet
- Keyboard
- Memory card reader
- Mouse
- Networks
- Passwords
- Printer
- Sound
- Video
- Before calling Gateway Technical Support
- Telephone numbers
- Self-help
- Training
- legal information
- regulatory compliance statements
- united states of america
- laser safety statement
- Index
450ROG
Table of contents
450ROG
Table of contents
- Table Of Contents
- Replacing Gateway 450ROG Components
- Identifying components
- Preparing your work space
- Preventing static electricity discharge
- Preparing the notebook
- Disconnecting from the port replicator
- Removing the batteries
- Removing the optional secondary battery
- Adding or replacing memory modules
- Replacing the IEEE 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 modem
- Replacing the LED indicator panel
- Replacing the cooling assembly
- Replacing the hinge covers
- Replacing the LCD panel assembly
- Replacing the palm rest assembly
- Replacing the CMOS battery
- Replacing the power board
- Replacing the system board