Gateway 450SX4 manuals

450SX4

Brand: Gateway | Category: Laptop

Table of contents

1. Table Of Contents
2. Table Of Contents
3. Table Of Contents
4. Table Of Contents
5. Chapter 1: About this reference
6. About this guide
7. Gateway contact information
8. For more information
9. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook
10. Front
11. Right
12. Bottom
13. Keyboard area
14. Chapter 3: Using Your Gateway Notebook
15. Connecting the AC adapter
16. Protecting from power source problems
17. Connecting the dial-up modem
18. Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a network
19. Starting your notebook
20. Restarting (rebooting) your notebook
21. Using the status indicators
22. Using the keyboard
23. Key types
24. System key combinations
25. Using the EZ Pad touchpad
26. Adjusting the volume
27. Turning your wireless radio on or off
28. Chapter 4: Using Accessories
29. Using the memory card reader
30. Removing a memory card
31. Using an optional port replicator
32. Connecting a USB printer, scanner, or digital camera
33. Viewing the display on a projector or monitor
34. Ordering accessories
35. Chapter 5: Managing Power
36. Monitoring the battery charge
37. Changing batteries
38. Recalibrating the battery
39. Extending battery life
40. Using alternate power sources
41. Changing notebook power settings
42. Changing the power scheme
43. Changing alarm options
44. Changing advanced settings
45. Activating and using Hibernate mode
46. Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook
47. Packing your notebook
48. Radio frequency wireless connections
49. Files
50. Power
51. Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook
52. Caring for your notebook
53. Cleaning your notebook
54. Cleaning the keyboard
55. Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook
56. Preventing static electricity discharge
57. Adding or replacing memory modules
58. Replacing the hard drive kit
59. Chapter 9: Troubleshooting
60. Safety guidelines
61. Troubleshooting
62. Display
63. External DVD drives
64. File management
65. Internet
66. Keyboard
67. Media Center
68. Memory
69. Memory card reader
70. Mouse
71. Networks (wired)
72. Networks (wireless)
73. Passwords
74. Printer
75. Sound
76. Touchpad
77. Telephone support
78. Telephone numbers
79. Self-help
80. Training
81. Information
82. Important safety information
83. Regulatory compliance statements
84. united states of america
85. Canada
86. Japan
87. Laser safety statement
88. Notices
89. Index

450SX4

Brand: Gateway | Category: Laptop

Table of contents

1. thank you
2. we do windows
3. getting things started
4. maintaining order
5. need additional help
6. for your listening and viewing pleasure
7. keeping your computer safe
8. mcafee securitycenter
9. improving performance
10. prepare to recover
11. reinstalling the operating system

450SX4

Brand: Gateway | Category: Laptop

Table of contents

1. Table Of Contents
2. Table Of Contents
3. Table Of Contents
4. Table Of Contents
5. Table Of Contents
6. Table Of Contents
7. Table Of Contents
8. Checking Out Your Gateway 450
9. Front
10. Left side
11. Right side
12. Back
13. Bottom
14. Keyboard area
15. Identifying your model
16. Internal wireless label
17. Finding your specifications
18. Accessories
19. Getting Started
20. Connecting the AC adapter
21. Protecting from power source problems
22. Starting your notebook
23. Turning off your notebook
24. Restarting (rebooting) your notebook
25. Status indicators
26. Using the keyboard
27. Key types
28. System key combinations
29. Multi-function buttons
30. Using the EZ Pad touchpad
31. Using the touchpad
32. Connecting the modem
33. Connecting to a wired Ethernet network
34. Broadband Internet connections
35. Getting Help
36. HelpSpot
37. Searching for a topic
38. HelpSpot videos
39. Online help
40. Gateway Web site
41. Using eSupport
42. Windows Basics
43. About the Windows environment
44. Using the desktop
45. Adding icons to the desktop
46. Identifying window items
47. Working with files and folders
48. Creating folders
49. Copying and moving files and folders
50. Deleting files and folders
51. Browsing for files and folders
52. Searching for files
53. Using the Windows Search utility
54. Working with documents
55. Saving a document
56. Opening a document
57. Printing a document
58. Shortcuts
59. Using the Internet
60. Setting up an Internet account
61. Accessing your Internet account
62. Using the World Wide Web
63. Connecting to a Web site
64. Downloading files
65. Using e-mail
66. Checking your e-mail
67. Using Multimedia
68. Using the diskette drive
69. Using the CD or DVD drive
70. Inserting a CD or DVD
71. Adjusting the volume
72. Adjusting the volume in Windows 2000
73. Listening to CDs
74. Listening to CDs in Windows 2000
75. Recording and playing audio
76. Playing audio and video files with the Windows Media Player
77. Using MusicMatch
78. Creating MP3 music files
79. Editing track information
80. Building a music library
81. Changing the music library display settings
82. Listening to Internet radio
83. Using advanced features
84. Creating music CDs
85. Copying CDs
86. Playing a DVD
87. Viewing the display on a television
88. Capturing video
89. Sending and Receiving Faxes
90. Installing and configuring Fax
91. Configuring Fax in Windows XP
92. Configuring Fax in Windows 2000
93. Sending a simple fax
94. Setting up your cover page template
95. Faxing from programs
96. Faxing a scanned document
97. Canceling a fax
98. Automatically retry sending a fax in Windows XP
99. Automatically cancelling a fax in Windows XP
100. Managing Power
101. Monitoring the battery charge
102. Recharging the battery
103. Recalibrating the battery
104. Changing batteries
105. Installing a secondary battery
106. Extending battery life
107. Changing power modes
108. Changing power settings
109. Changing alarm options
110. Changing advanced settings
111. Activating and using Hibernate mode
112. Changing SpeedStep settings
113. Travel Tips
114. Modem
115. Files
116. Power
117. Additional tips
118. Customizing Your Computer
119. Adjusting the screen and desktop settings
120. Adjusting the screen resolution
121. Changing the colors on your Windows desktop
122. Changing the desktop background
123. Selecting a screen saver
124. Changing the touchpad settings
125. Programming the multi-function buttons
126. Adding and modifying user accounts
127. Networking Your Computer
128. Sharing peripheral devices
129. Selecting a network connection
130. Using a wired Ethernet network
131. Example wired Ethernet network
132. Equipment you need for a wired Ethernet network
133. Using a wireless Ethernet network
134. Example access point wireless Ethernet network
135. Equipment you need for an access point wireless Ethernet network
136. Example peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network
137. Equipment you need for a peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network
138. Using your notebook on a network
139. Moving from Your Old Computer
140. Using the Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
141. Transferring files
142. Transferring Internet settings
143. Transferring your e-mail and address book
144. Installing a parallel port printer
145. Installing your old programs
146. Maintaining Your Computer
147. Caring for your computer
148. Creating an emergency startup diskette
149. Protecting your computer from viruses
150. Managing hard drive space
151. Using Disk Cleanup
152. Checking the hard drive for errors
153. Defragmenting the hard drive
154. Backing up files
155. Using the Scheduled Task Wizard
156. Cleaning your computer
157. Cleaning the keyboard
158. Restoring Software
159. Using the Restoration CDs
160. Reinstalling device drivers
161. Updating device drivers
162. Reinstalling programs
163. Reinstalling Windows
164. Upgrading Your Notebook
165. Changing drives
166. Preventing static electricity discharge
167. Adding or replacing memory
168. Replacing the main hard drive kit
169. using the
170. Using the Gateway 450 Port Replicator
172. Connecting to the port replicator
173. Disconnecting from the port replicator
174. Securing your port replicator
175. Troubleshooting
176. Safety guidelines
177. First steps
178. CD or DVD drives
179. Cleaning CDs or DVDs
180. Diskette drive
181. Display
182. File management
183. Hard drive
184. Internet
185. Keyboard
186. Memory
187. Mouse
188. Networks
189. PC Cards
190. Printer
191. Sound
192. Video
193. Telephone support
194. Telephone numbers
195. Tutoring and training
196. Training
197. legal information
198. regulatory compliance statements
199. united states of america
200. laser safety statement
201. Index

450SX4

Brand: Gateway | Category: Laptop

450SX4

Brand: Gateway | Category: Laptop

Table of contents

1. preventing static electricity discharge
2. removing the keyboard
3. installing the keyboard
4. replacing the bezel

450SX4

Brand: Gateway | Category: Laptop

Table of contents

1. Table Of Contents
2. Replacing Gateway 450SX4 Components
3. Identifying your notebook model
4. Identifying components
5. Preparing your work space
6. Preventing static electricity discharge
7. Preparing your notebook
8. Disconnecting from the port replicator
9. Removing the batteries
10. Removing the optional secondary battery
11. Adding or replacing memory modules
12. Replacing the 802.11 mini PCI card
13. Replacing the hard drive kit
14. Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive kit
15. Replacing the keyboard cover
16. Replacing the keyboard
17. Replacing the modem
18. Replacing the LED indicator panel
19. Replacing the cooling assembly
20. Replacing the hinge covers
21. Replacing the LCD panel assembly
22. Replacing the palm rest assembly
23. Replacing the CMOS battery
24. Replacing the power board
25. Replacing the system board