Gateway MT6841 manuals

MT6841

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

MT6841

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

MT6841

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: Getting Help
6. Thank you for purchasing our notebook
7. Using Support
8. Help and Support
9. Getting help in Media Center
10. Online help
11. Chapter 2: Using Windows XP
12. About the Windows desktop
13. Using the Start menu
14. Adding icons to the desktop
15. Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005
16. Using Tablet PC extensions
17. Working with files and folders
18. Creating folders
19. Copying and moving files and folders
20. Deleting files and folders
21. Browsing for files and folders
22. Searching for files
23. Working with documents
24. Saving a document
25. Opening a document
26. Shortcuts
27. Chapter 3: Recovering Your System
28. System recovery options
29. Creating drivers and applications recovery discs
30. Copying drivers and applications recovery files to a network
31. Creating discs from recovery files on a network
32. Recovering your system
33. Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore
34. Recovering your system from the hard drive
35. Chapter 4: Using the Internet
36. Learning about the Internet
37. Setting up an Internet account
38. Connecting to a Web site
39. Downloading files
40. Sending e-mail
41. Chapter 5: Protecting your notebook
42. Hardware security
43. Data security
44. Protecting your notebook from viruses
45. Using McAfee SecurityCenter
46. Using Windows XP Security Center
47. Security updates
48. BigFix
49. Chapter 6: Using Multimedia
50. Adjusting the volume
51. Playing music and movies
52. Playing audio and video files
53. Creating audio files and music libraries
54. Building a music library
55. Editing track information
56. Creating and editing videos
57. Editing your video
58. Saving your video
59. Creating a video DVD
60. Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs
61. Advanced multimedia software features
62. Chapter 7: Wireless Networking
63. Wireless networking
64. Setting up your wireless network
65. Setting up your notebook
66. Testing your network
67. Sharing resources
68. Using the network
69. Opening files across the network
70. Connecting to hotspots
71. Chapter 8: Sending and Receiving Faxes
72. Installing and configuring Fax
73. Sending a simple fax
74. Setting up your cover page template
75. Faxing a scanned document
76. Automatically retry sending a fax
77. Chapter 9: Customizing Your Notebook
78. Adjusting the screen and desktop settings
79. adjusting the screen resolution
80. Changing the colors on your Windows desktop
81. Changing the desktop background
82. Selecting a screen saver
83. Using an extended desktop
84. Changing the mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings
85. Changing touchpad or pointing device settings
86. Adjusting tablet and pen settings
87. Programming the buttons
88. Adding and modifying user accounts
89. Chapter 10: Maintaining Your Notebook
90. Updating Windows
91. Managing hard drive space
92. Deleting unnecessary files
93. Defragmenting the hard drive
94. Backing up files
95. Scheduling maintenance tasks
96. Transferring files
97. Transferring Internet settings
98. Installing your old printer or scanner
99. Index

MT6841

Brand: Gateway | Category: Laptop

Table of contents

1. Table Of Contents
2. Table Of Contents
3. Table Of Contents
4. Chapter 1: Getting Help
5. Thank you for purchasing our notebook
6. Contacting Gateway
7. Chapter 2: Using Windows
8. Using the Windows desktop
9. Using the Start menu
10. Adding icons to the desktop
11. Working with files and folders
12. Creating folders
13. Deleting files and folders
14. Searching for files
15. Browsing for files and folders
16. Calibrating your tablet
17. Using gestures
18. Using the Tablet Input Panel (TIP)
19. Working with documents
20. Opening a document
21. Shortcuts
22. Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxing
23. Learning about the Internet
24. Accessing your Internet account
25. Connecting to a Web site
26. Using e-mail
27. Using Windows Fax and Scan
28. Setting up your cover page template
29. Faxing a scanned document or faxing from programs
30. Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files
31. Playing music and movies
32. Playing optical discs
33. Creating audio files and music libraries
34. Building a music library
35. Editing track information
36. Creating a video DVD
37. Creating and copying data discs
38. Starting Windows Media Center
39. Chapter 5: Networking Your Notebook
40. Introduction to Networking
41. Wireless Ethernet networking
42. Establishing your Ethernet network connection
43. connecting to a wireless ethernet network
44. Testing your network
45. Using the network
46. Bluetooth networking
47. Chapter 6: Protecting Your Notebook
48. Hardware security
49. Protecting your notebook from viruses
50. Using Windows Security Center
51. Security updates
52. BigFix
53. Chapter 7: Customizing Windows
54. Changing screen settings
55. Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds
56. Selecting a screen saver
57. Changing gadgets
58. Changing system sounds
59. Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings
60. Changing touchpad or pointing device settings
61. Adjusting tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings
62. Adding and modifying user accounts
63. Changing accessibility settings
64. Using voice recognition
65. Using the Windows Mobility Center
66. Setting up parental controls
67. Scheduling notebook and Internet use
68. Restricting specific programs
69. Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook
70. Setting up a maintenance schedule
71. Managing hard drive space
72. Deleting unnecessary files
73. Defragmenting the hard drive
74. Backing up files
75. Scheduling maintenance tasks
76. Transferring files and settings manually

MT6841

Brand: Gateway | Category: Laptop

Table of contents

1. English
2. Table Of Contents
3. Table Of Contents
4. Table Of Contents
5. Table Of Contents
6. Chapter 1: About This Reference
7. About this guide
8. Gateway contact information
9. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook
10. Front
11. Left
12. Right
13. Back
14. Bottom
15. Keyboard area
16. Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started
17. Working safely and comfortably
18. Setting up your computer desk and chair
19. Connecting the AC adapter
20. Protecting from power source problems
21. Connecting the dial-up modem
22. Connecting to a broadband modem or network
23. Starting your notebook
24. Waking up your notebook
25. Restarting (rebooting) your notebook
26. Using the status indicators
27. Using the keyboard
28. Key types
29. System key combinations
30. Using the EZ Pad touchpad
31. Adjusting brightness
32. Turning your wireless radio on or off
33. Bluetooth radio
34. Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories
35. Using the CD or DVD drive
36. using a cd or dvd
37. Using the memory card reader
38. Removing a memory card
39. Installing a printer or other peripheral device
40. Connecting an IEEE 1394 device
41. Adjusting the display properties
42. Using the projector or monitor for a presentation
43. Viewing the display on a television
44. Ordering accessories
45. Chapter 5: Managing Power
46. Monitoring the battery charge
47. Changing the battery
48. Recalibrating the battery
49. Getting the most from your battery
50. Conserving battery power
51. Using alternate power sources
52. Changing notebook power settings
53. Changing advanced settings
54. Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook
55. Packing your notebook
56. Radio frequency wireless connections
57. Security
58. Power
59. Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook
60. Caring for your notebook
61. Cleaning your notebook
62. Cleaning the keyboard
63. Storing batteries
64. Cleaning CDs or DVDs
65. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers
66. Using Microsoft System Restore
67. Recovering your system to its factory condition
68. Recovering your system using the Windows DVD
69. Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook
70. Preventing static electricity discharge
71. Adding or replacing memory modules
72. Replacing the hard drive kit
73. Chapter 9: Troubleshooting
74. Safety guidelines
75. Troubleshooting
76. Diskette drive (external)
77. DVD drives
78. Ethernet
79. Hard drive
80. Internet
81. Keyboard
82. Media Center
83. Memory
84. Memory card reader
85. Mouse
86. Networks (wired)
87. Networks (wireless)
88. Passwords
89. PC Cards
90. Printer
91. Sound
92. Status indicators
93. Telephone support
94. Appendix A: Legal Information
95. important safety information
96. replacement parts and accessories
97. united states of america
98. japanese modem notice
99. laser safety statement
100. Index
101. Français
102. Table Of Contents
103. Table Of Contents
104. Table Of Contents
105. Table Of Contents
106. Table Of Contents
107. propos de ce guide
108. coordonnées de gateway
109. zone du clavier
110. diminution de la fatigue visuelle
111. préparation du bureau et de la chaise
112. viter les douleurs et les blessures dues à la
113. protection contre les problèmes de source
114. activation de l'ordinateur portable
115. de l'ordinateur portable
116. utilisation des voyants d'état
117. utilisation du clavier
118. types de touche
119. combinaisons de touches du système
120. réglage de la luminosit
121. réglage du volume
122. radio de réseau sans fil ieee
123. radio bluetooth
124. utilisation du lecteur cd ou dvd
125. utilisation d'un cd ou d'un dvd
126. types de carte mémoire
127. utilisation d'une carte mémoire
128. connexion d'un périphérique usb
129. réglage des propriétés d'affichage
130. utilisation du projecteur ou du moniteur pour
131. réglage des paramètres d'affichage du téléviseur
132. commande d'accessoires
133. recharge de la batterie
134. recalibrage de la batterie
135. optimisation de la batterie
136. conservation de l'énergie de la batterie
137. utilisation d'autres sources d'alimentation
138. modification du mode d'alimentation
139. modification des paramètres avancés
140. ordinateur portable
141. voyage en avion
142. autres conseils
143. entretien de votre ordinateur
144. nettoyage de l'extérieur
145. nettoyage du clavier
146. rangement des batteries
147. nettoyage des cd ou des dvd
148. restauration de tous les paramètres d'usine
149. ajout ou remplacement de modules de mémoire
150. disque dur
151. directives de sécurit
152. carte ethernet
153. gestion de fichiers
154. lecteur de carte mémoire
155. lecteurs de cd
156. modem (câble ou dsl)
157. modem (commut)
158. mots de passe
159. réseaux (câblés)
160. réseaux (sans fil)
161. voyants d'état
162. epa energy star

MT6841

Brand: Gateway | Category: Laptop

Table of contents

1. Table Of Contents
2. Replacing Notebook Components
3. Identifying the notebook model
4. Identifying components
5. Preparing your work space
6. Preventing static electricity discharge
7. Preparing the notebook
8. Adding or replacing memory modules
9. Replacing the DVD drive
10. Replacing the cooling assembly
11. Replacing the processor
12. Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card
13. Replacing the hard drive
14. Replacing the keyboard cover
15. Replacing the keyboard
16. Replacing the CMOS battery
17. Replacing the LCD panel assembly
18. Replacing the LCD panel inverter
19. Replacing the LCD panel
20. Replacing the LCD panel assembly lid
21. Replacing the palm rest
22. Replacing the modem card
23. Replacing the Bluetooth module
24. Replacing the system board
25. Replacing the external video board
26. Replacing the speakers

MT6841

Brand: Gateway | Category: Laptop

Table of contents

1. replacing the battery
2. preventing static electricity discharge
3. replacing the hard drive kit
4. replacing the keyboard
5. replacing the memory module
6. locating components

MT6841

Brand: Gateway | Category: Laptop

Table of contents

1. getting help

MT6841

Brand: Gateway | Category: Laptop

Table of contents

1. Table Of Contents
2. Table Of Contents
3. Table Of Contents
4. Chapter 1: Getting Help
5. Thank you for purchasing our notebook
6. Using Help and Support
7. Using online help
8. Chapter 2: Using Windows Vista
9. Using the Windows desktop
10. Using the Start menu
11. Adding icons to the desktop
12. Working with files and folders
13. Creating folders
14. Deleting files and folders
15. Searching for files
16. Browsing for files and folders
17. Using Tablet PC
18. Using gestures
19. Using the Tablet Input Panel (TIP)
20. Working with documents
21. Opening a document
22. Shortcuts
23. Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxing
24. Learning about the Internet
25. Accessing your Internet account
26. Connecting to a Web site
27. Using e-mail
28. Using Windows Fax and Scan
29. Receiving and viewing a fax
30. Chapter 4: Using Multimedia
31. Playing music and movies
32. Playing optical discs
33. Creating audio files and music libraries
34. Building a music library
35. Creating music CDs and video DVDs
36. Creating a video DVD
37. Creating and copying data discs
38. Using Windows Media Center
39. Chapter 5: Networking Your Notebook
40. Introduction to Networking
41. Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware
42. Wireless Ethernet networking
43. Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware
44. Setting up your network connection
45. Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network
46. Wireless security
47. Adding a printer to your network
48. Using the network
49. Copying files across the network
50. Chapter 6: Protecting Your Notebook
51. Hardware security
52. Data security
53. Using McAfee SecurityCenter
54. Using Windows Security Center
55. Security updates
56. BigFix
57. Chapter 7: Customizing Windows
58. Changing screen settings
59. Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds
60. Selecting a screen saver
61. Changing gadgets
62. Changing system sounds
63. Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings
64. Changing touchpad or pointing device settings
65. Adding and modifying user accounts
66. Changing accessibility settings
67. Using voice recognition
68. Using the Windows Mobility Center
69. Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook
70. Updating Windows
71. Deleting unnecessary files
72. Checking the hard drive for errors
73. Backing up files
74. Scheduling maintenance tasks
75. Transferring files and settings manually
76. Index

MT6841

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. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook
9. Front
10. Left
11. Right
12. Back
13. Bottom
14. Keyboard area
15. Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started
16. Working safely and comfortably
17. Setting up your computer desk and chair
18. Connecting the AC adapter
19. Protecting from power source problems
20. Connecting the dial-up modem
21. Connecting to a broadband modem or network
22. Starting your notebook
23. Waking up your notebook
24. Restarting (rebooting) your notebook
25. Using the status indicators
26. Using the keyboard
27. Key types
28. System key combinations
29. Using the EZ Pad touchpad
30. Adjusting brightness
31. Turning your wireless radio on or off
32. Bluetooth radio
33. Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories
34. Using the CD or DVD drive
35. using a cd or dvd
36. Using the memory card reader
37. Adding and removing a PC Card
38. Installing a printer or other peripheral device
39. Connecting a USB device
40. Viewing the display on a projector or monitor
41. Viewing the display on a television
42. Ordering accessories
43. Chapter 5: Managing Power
44. Monitoring the battery charge
45. Recharging the battery
46. Recalibrating the battery
47. Extending battery life
48. Using alternate power sources
49. using power saving modes
50. Changing notebook power settings
51. Changing advanced settings
52. Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook
53. Packing your notebook
54. Radio frequency wireless connections
55. Security
56. Power
57. Additional tips
58. Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook
59. Caring for your notebook
60. Cleaning your notebook
61. Cleaning the notebook screen
62. Recovering specific files and software
63. Recovering using the Windows DVD
64. Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook
65. Preventing static electricity discharge
66. Adding or replacing memory modules
67. Replacing the hard drive kit
68. Chapter 9: Troubleshooting
69. Safety guidelines
70. Troubleshooting
71. Diskette drive (external)
72. DVD drives
73. Ethernet
74. File management
75. Internet
76. Keyboard
77. Media Center
78. Memory
79. Memory card reader
80. Mouse
81. Networks (wireless)
82. Passwords
83. Pointing device
84. Printer
85. Sound
86. Touchpad
87. Telephone support
88. Appendix A: Legal Information
89. important safety information
90. replacement parts and accessories
91. united states of america
92. japanese modem notice
93. laser safety statement
94. Index