User manual GATEWAY M250G

[. . . ] . www. gateway. com 20 20 22 23 24 25 26 26 27 28 29 30 31 33 34 i Adjusting the volume . . 75 ii www. gateway. com Disconnecting from the port replicator . 127 iv www. gateway. com Chapter 1 Getting Help · Using the Gateway Web site · Using Help and Support · Using BigFix · Using Your Computer guide · Using online help 1 Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you for purchasing our notebook! You have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. We are sure that you will be pleased with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your new notebook. [. . . ] Making sure the Windows Security Center is configured to provide you with the highest level of protection. Tips & Tricks For more information about modifying security settings, see "Modifying Security Settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Help and Support For more information about protecting your notebook against viruses, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword viruses in the Search box , then click the arrow. www. gateway. com 83 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook To scan for viruses: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Norton Internet Security, then click Norton Internet Security. Norton Internet Security opens. 2 Click Norton AntiVirus. 84 www. gateway. com Protecting your notebook from viruses 3 Click Scan for Viruses. 4 Click the type of scan you want to make in the Scan for Viruses area. To remove a virus: 1 2 3 If Norton Internet Security finds a virus, follow all on-screen instructions to remove the virus. Turn on your notebook and rescan for the virus. To update Norton Internet Security: Important You received a free limited time subscription to the Norton Internet Security service when you purchased your notebook. To update Norton Internet Security after the free subscription period, you must extend your subscription. 1 2 Make sure that you are connected to the Internet. Click Start, All Programs, Norton Internet Security, then click Norton Internet Security. Norton Internet Security opens. www. gateway. com 85 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 3 4 5 Click LiveUpdate. Follow the on-screen instructions to update your Norton Internet Security program with the latest virus protection files. When the program has finished, click Finish. Updating Windows Windows Update is the online extension of Windows that helps you keep your notebook up-to-date. Use Windows Update to choose updates for your notebook's operating system, software, and hardware. New content is added to the site regularly, so you can always get the most recent updates and fixes to protect your notebook and keep it running smoothly. Windows Update scans your notebook and provides you with a tailored selection of updates that apply only to the software and hardware on your notebook. To run Windows Update: 1 2 3 Connect to the Internet. Follow the on-screen instructions. Help and Support For more information about Windows Update in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword Windows Update in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow. 86 www. gateway. com Restoring your system Restoring your system All programs that were preinstalled on your notebook are available on the backup restore discs that you created with the recovery media program, on the hard drive, or on restore discs that were included with your notebook. If you need to restore your notebook to the original configuration, you can use the backup restore discs or you can use the backup files located on the hard drive. The instructions for using the restore discs or hard drive backup files are included in the instruction booklet that came with your notebook. www. gateway. com 87 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 88 www. gateway. com Chapter 9 Troubleshooting · Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems · Getting telephone support · Using automated troubleshooting systems 89 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your notebook, follow these safety guidelines: Never remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover while your notebook is turned on, while the battery is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to your notebook. Make sure that you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 60. After you complete any maintenance tasks where you remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover, make sure that you replace the cover, reinstall any screws, then replace the battery before you start your notebook. Warning Do not try to troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are damaged, if your notebook was dropped, or if the case was damaged. Instead, unplug your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. 90 www. gateway. com First steps First steps If you have problems with your notebook, try these things first: Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to your notebook and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. [. . . ] This product may contain substances known to be hazardous to the environment or to human health. To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and to maximize the use of our natural resources, Gateway provides the following information on how you can responsibly recycle or reuse most of the materials in your "end of life" product. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (commonly known as WEEE) should never be disposed of in the municipal waste stream (residential garbage collection). The "Crossed-Out Waste Bin" label affixed to this product is your reminder to dispose of your "end of life" product properly. [. . . ]