Gateway Solo 5300 manuals
Solo 5300
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
Solo 5300
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
Solo 5300
Table of contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Checking Out Your Gateway Solo 5300
- Front
- Left Side
- Right Side
- Back
- Bottom
- Keyboard area
- Identifying your model
- Accessories
- Getting Started
- Connecting the AC adapter
- Protecting from power source problems
- Starting your notebook
- Turning off your notebook
- Switching user accounts in Windows XP
- Status indicators
- Using the keyboard
- Keys
- System key combinations
- Using the EZ Pad touchpad
- Using the touchpad
- Connecting the modem
- Connecting to an Ethernet network
- Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device
- Getting Help
- HelpSpot
- HelpSpot Videos
- Online help
- Gateway Web site
- Windows Basics
- About the Windows environment
- Using the desktop
- Using the Start menu
- 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 XP, Windows Me, or Windows 2000 Search utility
- Using the Windows 98 Find 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
- Using Multimedia
- Using diskettes
- Using the CD/DVD drive
- Adjusting the volume in Windows XP
- Adjusting the volume in Windows Me, Windows 2000, and Windows 98
- Listening to CDs in Windows XP, Windows Me, and Windows 2000
- Listening to CDs in Windows 98
- Recording and playing audio
- Playing audio and video files with the Windows Media Player
- Playing a DVD
- Using MusicMatch
- Creating music files
- Editing track information
- Building a music library
- Listening to Internet radio
- Using advanced features
- Viewing the display on a television
- Sending and Receiving Faxes
- Setting up your cover
- Sending a fax
- Faxing from programs
- Managing Power
- Monitoring the battery charge
- Recharging the battery
- Recalibrating the battery
- Changing batteries
- Installing a second battery
- Extending battery life
- Changing power modes
- Changing power settings
- Changing SpeedStep settings
- Changing power settings in Windows NT
- Travel Tips
- Files
- Power
- Customizing Your Notebook
- Adjusting the screen and desktop settings
- Adjusting the screen resolution
- Applying a color scheme
- Changing the desktop background
- Selecting a screen saver
- Changing the touchpad settings
- Upgrading Your Notebook
- Adding PC Cards
- Changing bay modules
- Preventing static electricity discharge
- Installing memory
- Replacing the main hard drive
- Replacing the Mini PCI card
- Using the Port Replicator and Docking Station
- Connecting to the port replicator
- Checking out the docking station
- Connecting to the docking station
- Adjusting audio settings
- Installing a PCI card in the docking station
- Networking Your Notebook
- Using a network
- Sharing peripheral devices
- Introducing the Gateway Connected Home
- Components of a Gateway Connected Home
- Selecting a network connection
- Wireless Connections
- Assessing your connection needs
- Comparing data transfer speed
- Network shopping list
- Ethernet
- Wireless Ethernet
- For more information
- Moving from Your Old Computer
- Transferring files
- Transferring Internet settings
- Reinstalling your old printer or scanner
- Reinstalling your old programs
- Maintaining Your Notebook
- Creating an emergency startup diskette
- Protecting your computer from viruses
- Managing hard drive space
- Using Disk Cleanup
- Checking the hard drive for errors
- Defragmenting the hard drive
- Backing up files
- Using the Scheduled Task Wizard
- Cleaning your computer
- Cleaning the keyboard
- Restoring Software
- Windows XP
- Reinstalling device drivers in Windows NT 4.0
- Reinstalling the Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack
- Reinstalling Windows
- Reinstalling Windows NT 4.0
- Reinstalling programs
- Troubleshooting
- Safety guidelines
- First steps
- Software support tools
- CD/DVD drive
- Device installation
- Diskette drive
- Error-checking
- File management
- Internet
- Keyboard
- LCD panel
- Mouse
- Passwords
- Printer
- ScanDisk
- Video
- Before calling Gateway Technical Support
- Telephone numbers
- Self-help
- Training
- legal information
- regulatory compliance statements
- united states of america
- european union
- laser safety statement
- Index