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Left side |
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Right side |
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Back |
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Bottom |
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Keyboard area |
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Identifying your model |
| · | Gateway model number |
| · | Gateway serial number |
| · | Internal wireless label |
| · | Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity |
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Accessories |
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Front |
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Left side |
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Right side |
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Back |
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Bottom |
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Keyboard area |
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Identifying your model |
| · | Gateway model number |
| · | Gateway serial number |
| · | Internal wireless label |
| · | Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity |
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Accessories |
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Connecting the AC adapter |
| · | Protecting from power source problems |
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Starting your notebook |
| · | Waking up your notebook |
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Turning off your notebook |
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Status indicators |
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Using the keyboard |
| · | Key types |
| · | System key combinations |
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Multi-function buttons |
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Using the EZ Pad touchpad |
| · | Using the touchpad |
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Connecting the modem |
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Connecting to an Ethernet network |
| · | Broadband Internet connections |
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Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device |
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About the Windows environment |
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Using the desktop |
| · | Using the Start menu |
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Identifying Window items |
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Working with files and folders |
| · | Viewing drives |
| · | Creating folders |
| · | Copying and moving files and folders |
| · | Deleting files and folders |
| · | Browsing for files and folders |
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Searching for files |
| · | Using the Search utility |
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Working with documents |
| · | Creating a new document |
| · | Saving a document |
| · | Opening a document |
| · | Printing a document |
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Shortcuts |
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Learning about the Internet |
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Setting up an Internet account |
| · | Accessing your Internet account |
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Using the World Wide Web |
| · | Connecting to a Web site |
| · | Downloading files |
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Using e-mail |
| · | Sending e-mail |
| · | Checking your e-mail |
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Using diskettes |
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Using a CD and DVD drive |
| · | Identifying drive types |
| · | Inserting a CD, CD-RW, or DVD |
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Creating CDs using your CD-RW or DVD/CD-RW drive |
| · | Creating data CDs |
| · | Creating music CDs |
| · | Copying CDs |
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Using Audio DJ |
| · | Audio DJ controls |
| · | Assigning music to play channels |
| · | Playing your play channels |
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Adjusting the volume in Windows XP |
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Adjusting the volume in Windows 2000 |
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Listening to CDs in Windows XP |
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Listening to CDs in Windows 2000 |
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Recording and playing audio |
| · | Playing audio and video files with the Windows Media Player |
| · | Playing a DVD |
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Using MusicMatch |
| · | Playing CDs |
| · | Creating music files |
| · | Editing track information |
| · | Building a music library |
| · | Listening to Internet radio |
| · | Using advanced features |
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Viewing the display on a television |
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Capturing video |
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Monitoring the battery charge |
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Recharging the battery |
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Recalibrating the battery |
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Changing batteries |
| · | Installing a secondary battery |
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Extending battery life |
| · | Conserving battery power |
| · | Using alternate power sources |
| · | Changing power modes |
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Changing power settings |
| · | Changing the power scheme |
| · | Changing alarm options |
| · | Changing advanced settings |
| · | Activating and using Hibernate mode |
| · | Changing SpeedStep settings |
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Adjusting the screen and desktop settings |
| · | Adjusting the color depth |
| · | Adjusting the screen resolution |
| · | Applying a color scheme |
| · | Changing the desktop background |
| · | Selecting a screen saver |
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Changing the touchpad settings |
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Programming the multi-function buttons |
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Adding and modifying user accounts |
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Adding PC Cards |
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Changing drives |
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Preventing static electricity discharge |
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Installing memory |
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Replacing the main hard drive |
Using the Gateway 600 Port Replicator
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Front |
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Back |
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Connecting to the port replicator |
| · | Attaching to the port replicator |
| · | Disconnecting from the port replicator |
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Securing your port replicator |
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The benefits of using a network |
| · | Sharing a single Internet connection |
| · | Sharing drives |
| · | Sharing peripheral devices |
| · | Streaming audio and video files |
| · | Playing multi-player games |
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Example network |
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Selecting a network connection |
| · | Wired connections |
| · | Wireless connections |
| · | Assessing your connection needs |
| · | Comparing data transfer speed |
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Using a wireless network |
| · | Using wireless Ethernet in Windows XP |
| · | Using wireless Ethernet in Windows 2000 |
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Purchasing additional network equipment |
| · | HPNA |
| · | Ethernet |
| · | Wireless Ethernet |
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For more information |
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Transferring software and hardware from your old computer |
| · | Using the Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard |
| · | Transferring files |
| · | Transferring Internet settings |
| · | Reinstalling your old printer or scanner |
| · | Reinstalling your old programs |
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Caring for your computer |
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Creating an emergency startup diskette |
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Protecting your computer from viruses |
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Managing hard drive space |
| · | Checking hard drive space |
| · | Using Disk Cleanup |
| · | Checking the hard drive for errors |
| · | Defragmenting the hard drive |
| · | Backing up files |
| · | Using the Scheduled Task Wizard |
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Cleaning your computer |
| · | Cleaning the exterior |
| · | Cleaning the keyboard |
| · | Cleaning the screen |
| · | Cleaning the mouse |
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Using the Restoration CDs |
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Reinstalling device drivers |
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Updating device drivers |
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Reinstalling programs |
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Reinstalling Windows |
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Safety guidelines |
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First steps |
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Software support tools |
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Troubleshooting |
| · | CD, DVD, CD-RW, or DVD/CD-RW drives |
| · | Device installation |
| · | Diskette drive |
| · | Display |
| · | File management |
| · | Hard drive |
| · | Internet |
| · | Keyboard |
| · | Memory |
| · | Modem |
| · | Mouse |
| · | Networks |
| · | Passwords |
| · | PC Cards |
| · | Power |
| · | Printer |
| · | Sound |
| · | Touchpad |
| · | Video |
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Telephone support |
| · | Before calling Gateway Technical Support |
| · | Telephone numbers |
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Tutoring and training |
| · | Self-help |
| · | Tutoring |
| · | Training |