Gateway MX6123 manuals
MX6123
Table of contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Chapter 1: Getting Help
- Thank you for purchasing our notebook
- Using Support
- Help and Support
- Getting help in Media Center
- Online help
- Chapter 2: Using Windows XP
- About the Windows desktop
- Using the Start menu
- Adding icons to the desktop
- Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005
- Using Tablet PC extensions
- 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
- Working with documents
- Saving a document
- Opening a document
- Shortcuts
- Chapter 3: Recovering Your System
- System recovery options
- Creating drivers and applications recovery discs
- Copying drivers and applications recovery files to a network
- Creating discs from recovery files on a network
- Recovering your system
- Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore
- Recovering your system from the hard drive
- Chapter 4: Using the Internet
- Learning about the Internet
- Setting up an Internet account
- Connecting to a Web site
- Downloading files
- Sending e-mail
- Chapter 5: Protecting your notebook
- Hardware security
- Data security
- Protecting your notebook from viruses
- Using McAfee SecurityCenter
- Using Windows XP Security Center
- Security updates
- BigFix
- Chapter 6: Using Multimedia
- Adjusting the volume
- Playing music and movies
- Playing audio and video files
- Creating audio files and music libraries
- Building a music library
- Editing track information
- Creating and editing videos
- Editing your video
- Saving your video
- Creating a video DVD
- Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs
- Advanced multimedia software features
- Chapter 7: Wireless Networking
- Wireless networking
- Setting up your wireless network
- Setting up your notebook
- Testing your network
- Sharing resources
- Using the network
- Opening files across the network
- Connecting to hotspots
- Chapter 8: Sending and Receiving Faxes
- Installing and configuring Fax
- Sending a simple fax
- Setting up your cover page template
- Faxing a scanned document
- Automatically retry sending a fax
- Chapter 9: Customizing Your Notebook
- 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
- Using an extended desktop
- Changing the mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings
- Changing touchpad or pointing device settings
- Adjusting tablet and pen settings
- Programming the buttons
- Adding and modifying user accounts
- Chapter 10: Maintaining Your Notebook
- Updating Windows
- Managing hard drive space
- Deleting unnecessary files
- Defragmenting the hard drive
- Backing up files
- Scheduling maintenance tasks
- Transferring files
- Transferring Internet settings
- Installing your old printer or scanner
- Index
MX6123
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
- Left
- Right
- Back
- Keyboard area
- Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started
- Working safely and comfortably
- Setting up your computer desk and chair
- Connecting the AC adapter
- Protecting from power source problems
- Connecting the dial-up modem
- Connecting to a broadband modem or network
- Waking up your notebook
- Restarting (rebooting) your notebook
- Using the status indicators
- Using the keyboard
- System key combinations
- Using the EZ Pad touchpad
- Using the optional EZ Point pointing device
- Replacing the EZ Point pointing device cap
- Turning the touchpad or pointing device on or off
- Adjusting the brightness
- Adjusting the volume
- Turning your wireless radio on or off
- IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio
- Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories
- Changing modules
- Using the CD or DVD drive
- using a cd or dvd
- Using the memory card reader
- Using a memory card
- Using a port replicator
- Connecting a USB device
- Connecting an IEEE 1394 device
- Adjusting the display properties
- Using the projector or monitor for a presentation
- Viewing the display on a television
- Ordering accessories
- Chapter 5: Managing Power
- Monitoring the battery charge
- Changing batteries
- Installing a secondary battery
- Recalibrating the battery(ies)
- Extending battery life
- Using alternate power sources
- using power saving modes
- Changing notebook power settings
- Changing advanced settings
- Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook
- Packing your notebook
- Radio frequency wireless connections
- Security
- Power
- Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook
- Caring for your notebook
- Cleaning the exterior
- Cleaning the notebook screen
- Cleaning CDs or DVDs
- Recovering your system
- Recovering pre-installed software and drivers
- Using Microsoft System Restore
- Recovering your system to its factory condition
- Recovering your system using the Windows DVD
- 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
- Diskette drive (modular or external)
- Display
- DVD drives
- Ethernet
- Internet
- Keyboard
- Media Center
- Memory
- Memory card reader
- Mouse
- Networks (wireless)
- Passwords
- Pointing device
- Printer
- Sound
- Status indicators
- Telephone support
- legal information
- important safety information
- replacement parts and accessories
- united states of america
- japanese modem notice
- epa energy star
MX6123
Table of contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Chapter 1: Getting Help
- Thank you for purchasing our notebook
- Contacting Gateway
- Chapter 2: Using Windows
- Using the Windows desktop
- Using the Start menu
- Adding icons to the desktop
- Working with files and folders
- Creating folders
- Deleting files and folders
- Searching for files
- Browsing for files and folders
- Calibrating your tablet
- Using gestures
- Using the Tablet Input Panel (TIP)
- Working with documents
- Opening a document
- Shortcuts
- Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxing
- Learning about the Internet
- Accessing your Internet account
- Connecting to a Web site
- Using e-mail
- Using Windows Fax and Scan
- Setting up your cover page template
- Faxing a scanned document or faxing from programs
- Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files
- Playing music and movies
- Playing optical discs
- Creating audio files and music libraries
- Building a music library
- Editing track information
- Creating a video DVD
- Creating and copying data discs
- Starting Windows Media Center
- Chapter 5: Networking Your Notebook
- Introduction to Networking
- Wireless Ethernet networking
- Establishing your Ethernet network connection
- connecting to a wireless ethernet network
- Testing your network
- Using the network
- Bluetooth networking
- Chapter 6: Protecting Your Notebook
- Hardware security
- Protecting your notebook from viruses
- Using Windows Security Center
- Security updates
- BigFix
- Chapter 7: Customizing Windows
- Changing screen settings
- Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds
- Selecting a screen saver
- Changing gadgets
- Changing system sounds
- Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings
- Changing touchpad or pointing device settings
- Adjusting tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings
- Adding and modifying user accounts
- Changing accessibility settings
- Using voice recognition
- Using the Windows Mobility Center
- Setting up parental controls
- Scheduling notebook and Internet use
- Restricting specific programs
- Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook
- Setting up a maintenance schedule
- Managing hard drive space
- Deleting unnecessary files
- Defragmenting the hard drive
- Backing up files
- Scheduling maintenance tasks
- Transferring files and settings manually
MX6123
Table of contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Chapter 1: About this reference
- About this guide
- Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
- Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook
- Identifying features
- Left
- Right
- Back
- Bottom
- Keyboard area
- Connecting the AC adapter
- Protecting from power source problems
- Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network
- Starting your notebook
- Restarting (rebooting) your notebook
- Using the status indicators
- Using the keyboard
- System key combinations
- Using the EZ Pad touchpad
- Adjusting the volume
- Turning your wireless radio on or off
- Using the DVD drive
- Inserting a CD or DVD
- Using a memory card
- Changing batteries
- Recalibrating the battery
- Chapter 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook
- Preventing static electricity discharge
- Replacing the DVD drive
- Replacing the hard drive kit
- Replacing the keyboard
- Installing the keyboard
- Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
- important safety information
- regulatory compliance statements
- united states of america
- laser safety statement
- environmental information
- Index