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Contents 1 Checking Out Your Gateway 200. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Ba
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Connecting the modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Broadband Internet connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 4Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Sending e-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Checking your e-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 7 Using Multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Using drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Using the diskette drive .
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Automatically cancelling a fax in Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 9 Managing Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 Monitoring the battery charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148 Recharging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 Recalibrating the battery . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Playing multi-player games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 Selecting a network connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 Wired Ethernet network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 Wireless Ethernet network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 Using a wired Ethernet network . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Cleaning the exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226 Cleaning the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227 Cleaning the computer screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227 Cleaning the mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227 15 Restoring Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Telephone support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 Before calling Gateway Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 Telephone numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274 Tutoring and training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 Self-help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Checking Out Your Gateway 200 1 This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your notebook. Read this chapter to learn: How to identify the features of your Gateway notebook How to locate your notebook’s model and serial number How to locate the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity How to locate the specifications for your notebook What accessories are available for your notebook Tips & Tricks To access the contents of this guide while you are traveling, click Start, All Pr
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Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway 200 Front LCD panel release latch Component Description LCD panel release latch Open the LCD panel by sliding the release latch to the right. www.gateway.com 2
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Left side Left side Modem jack PC card PC card slot USB IEEE eject button port 1394 Ethernet jack port Microphone Headphone Power connector jack jack Component Icon Description Modem jack Plug a modem cable into this jack. For more information, see “Connecting the modem” on page 46. Ethernet jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable into this jack. For more information, see “Connecting to a wired Ethernet network” on page 47 and “Networking Your Computer” on page 187. Power connector Plug
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Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway 200 Component Icon Description PC Card eject Press the eject button to remove the PC Card from the PC Card button slot. For more information, see “Adding and removing a PC Card” on page 242. PC Card slot Insert one Type I or Type II PC Card into this slot. For more information, see “Adding and removing a PC Card” on page 242. www.gateway.com 4
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Right side Right side Ventilation fan USB port Monitor port Component Icon Description Ventilation fan Helps cool internal components. Do not block or insert objects into these slots. USB port Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. Monitor port Plug an analog VGA monitor into this port. www.gateway.com 5
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Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway 200 Back Kensington lock slot Component Icon Description Kensington™ Secure your computer to an object by connecting a Kensington lock slot cable lock to this slot. www.gateway.com 6
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Bottom Bottom Battery bay Battery latch Battery latch Docking port Memory bay Mini PCI bay System identification label Component Icon Description Battery latch Slide to release the battery. Memory bay Install a memory module into this bay. For more information, see “Adding or replacing memory” on page 246. Battery bay Insert the battery into this bay. For more information, see “Changing batteries” on page 151. Docking port Connect the docking station to this port. Warning! Power is passed th
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Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway 200 Keyboard area For information on using your keyboard, see “Using the keyboard” on page 37. Power Internet button button Keyboard Speakers Touchpad Status indicators Component Icon Description Internet button Press this button to open your Web browser. For more information, see “Internet button” on page 41. Status indicators Inform you when a drive is in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. For more information,
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Keyboard area Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the features of a full-sized 82-key keyboard. For more information, see “Using the keyboard” on page 37. Power button Press to turn the power on or off. You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see “Changing power settings” on page 155. www.gateway.com 9
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Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway 200 Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this section are for informational purposes only. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Gateway model number The label on the bottom of your notebook contains information that identifies your notebook model and its features. Gateway Technical Support will need this information if you call for assistance. Gateway model number Gateway serial number You can locate the Gatew