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Platinum Edition

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. Chapter 1: Getting Help
  9. Thank you for purchasing our notebook
  10. Gateway Web site
  11. Help and Support
  12. Searching for a topic
  13. BigFix
  14. Online help
  15. Chapter 2: Using Windows XP
  16. About the Windows desktop
  17. Using the Start menu
  18. Adding icons to the desktop
  19. Identifying window items
  20. Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005
  21. Using Tablet PC extensions
  22. Working with files and folders
  23. Creating folders
  24. Copying and moving files and folders
  25. Deleting files and folders
  26. Browsing for files and folders
  27. Searching for files
  28. Working with documents
  29. Creating a new document
  30. Saving a document
  31. Printing a document
  32. Shortcuts
  33. Chapter 3: Recovering Your System
  34. System recovery options
  35. Drivers and applications recovery
  36. Copying drivers and applications recovery files to a network
  37. Creating discs from recovery files on a network
  38. Recovering your system
  39. Recovering specific files and software
  40. Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore
  41. Recovering your system from the hard drive
  42. Chapter 4: Using the Internet
  43. Learning about the Internet
  44. Setting up an Internet account
  45. Accessing your Internet account
  46. Connecting to a Web site
  47. Downloading files
  48. Using e-mail
  49. Checking your e-mail
  50. Chapter 5: Protecting your notebook
  51. Hardware security
  52. Data security
  53. Notebook startup and hard drive password
  54. Protecting your notebook from viruses
  55. Using McAfee SecurityCenter
  56. Using Windows XP Security Center
  57. Security updates
  58. Traveling securely
  59. Chapter 6: Connecting Devices
  60. device
  61. Viewing the display on a projector or monitor
  62. Viewing the display on a television
  63. port replicator
  64. Modifying television settings
  65. Connecting a video camera to your notebook
  66. Chapter 7: Using Multimedia
  67. Adjusting the volume
  68. Playing music and movies
  69. Playing audio and video files
  70. Playing CDs or DVDs
  71. Creating audio files and music libraries
  72. Building a music library
  73. Editing track information
  74. Creating and editing videos
  75. Editing your video
  76. Saving your video
  77. Creating a video DVD
  78. Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs
  79. copying a cd or dvd
  80. Advanced multimedia software features
  81. Chapter 8: Managing Power
  82. Monitoring the battery charge
  83. Extending battery life
  84. Using alternate power sources
  85. Changing notebook power settings
  86. Changing the power scheme
  87. Changing alarm options
  88. Changing advanced settings
  89. Activating and using Hibernate mode
  90. Chapter 9: Wireless Networking
  91. Wireless networking
  92. Buying wireless equipment
  93. Making sure your broadband connection works
  94. Setting up your notebook
  95. Testing your network
  96. Sharing resources
  97. Using the network
  98. Viewing shared drives and folders
  99. Opening files across the network
  100. Printing files across the network
  101. Adding devices to your network
  102. Chapter 10: Sending and Receiving Faxes
  103. Installing and configuring Fax
  104. Sending a simple fax
  105. Setting up your cover page template
  106. Faxing from programs
  107. Receiving and viewing a fax
  108. Automatically retry sending a fax
  109. Automatically canceling a fax
  110. Chapter 11: Customizing Your notebook
  111. Adjusting the screen and desktop settings
  112. Adjusting the screen resolution
  113. Changing the colors on your Windows desktop
  114. Changing the desktop background
  115. Selecting a screen saver
  116. Using an extended desktop
  117. Changing the mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings
  118. Changing touchpad or pointing device settings
  119. Adjusting tablet and pen settings
  120. Adjusting the Tablet PC Input Panel Settings
  121. Adding and modifying user accounts
  122. Modifying security settings
  123. Chapter 12: Maintaining Your Notebook
  124. Caring for your notebook
  125. Cleaning your notebook
  126. Updating Windows
  127. Managing hard drive space
  128. Deleting unnecessary files
  129. Checking the hard drive for errors
  130. Defragmenting the hard drive
  131. Backing up files
  132. Moving from Your Old Computer
  133. Transferring Internet settings
  134. Installing your old printer or scanner
  135. Installing your old programs
  136. Chapter 13: Traveling with Your Notebook
  137. Packing your notebook
  138. Dial-up modem
  139. Radio frequency wireless connections
  140. Security
  141. Power
  142. Chapter 14: Troubleshooting
  143. Safety guidelines
  144. Troubleshooting
  145. Diskette drive
  146. Display
  147. DVD drives
  148. File management
  149. Internet
  150. Keyboard
  151. Memory
  152. Mouse
  153. Networks (wireless)
  154. Passwords
  155. PC Cards
  156. Printer
  157. Sound
  158. Video
  159. Telephone support
  160. Telephone numbers
  161. Self-help
  162. Training
  163. Appendix A: Safety and Legal Information
  164. important safety information
  165. Index