Solo 3350 User's Guide Contents


Checking Out Your Gateway Solo 3350

Front
Left
Right
Back
Bottom
Indicator light panel
Accessories

Getting Started

Connecting the AC adapter
· Protecting from power source problems
Starting your notebook
· Waking up your notebook
Turning off your notebook
Using the keyboard
· Keys
· Function key combinations
Using the EZ Pad touchpad
· Using the touchpad
Connecting the modem
Connecting the network
Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device

Windows Basics

About the Windows environment
· Desktop items
· Window items
Using the Start menu
Working with files and folders
· About drives
· About folders and files
· Copying and moving files and folders
· Deleting files and folders
· Browsing for files and folders
Searching for files
· Using the Windows Me or Windows 2000 Search utility
· Using the Windows 98 Find utility
Working with documents
· Creating a new document
· Saving a document
· Opening a document
· Printing a document
· Shortcuts
Transferring software and hardware from your old computer
· Transferring files
· Transferring Internet settings
· Reinstalling your old printer or scanner
· Reinstalling your old programs

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
· Sending e-mail
· Checking your e-mail

Using Multimedia

Adjusting the volume
Connecting the external drive
Using diskettes
Using the CD/DVD drive
· Inserting a CD/DVD
· Listening to music CDs in Windows Me
· Listening to music CDs in Windows 98
Recording and playing audio
· Playing audio and video files with Windows Media Player
· Playing a DVD
Using MusicMatch
· Playing CDs
· Creating music files
· Building a music library
· Changing the music library display settings
· Editing track information
· Listening to Internet radio
· Using advanced features

Sending and Receiving Faxes

Setting up your cover page
Sending a fax
· Faxing from programs
Receiving and viewing a fax

Managing Power

Monitoring the battery charge
Changing batteries
Extending battery life
· Conserving battery power
· Using alternate power sources
· Changing power modes
· Changing automatic power settings in Windows Me, Windows 98, or Windows 2000
· Changing power settings in Windows NT
· Changing SpeedStep settings

Travel Tips

Modem
Files
Security
Power

Customizing Your Computer

Adjusting the screen and desktop settings
· Adjusting the color depth
· Adjusting the screen area
· Applying a color scheme
· Changing the desktop background
· Selecting a screen saver

Upgrading Your Notebook

Adding PC Cards
Preventing static electricity discharge
Replacing the hard drive kit
Installing Memory and Replacing the Keyboard
· Removing the keyboard
· Replacing the memory
· Replacing the keyboard

Using the Port Replicator

Connections
Connecting to the port replicator

Networking Your Home

Using a home network
· Sharing a single Internet connection
· Sharing MP3 audio and MPEG video files
· Sharing drives
· Sharing a printer or scanner
· Playing multi-player games
Introducing the Gateway Connected Home
· Components of a Gateway Connected Home
Selecting a connection
· What are HPNA and Ethernet?
· Assessing your connection needs
· Comparing data transfer speed
Connected home shopping list
· HPNA
· Ethernet
For more information

Maintaining Your Computer

Caring for your computer
Creating an emergency startup diskette
Protecting your computer from viruses
Managing hard drive space
· Checking hard drive space
· Using Disk Cleanup
· Scanning the hard drive for errors
· Defragmenting the hard drive
· Backing up files
· Using Maintenance Wizard
Recalibrating the battery
Cleaning your computer
· Cleaning the exterior
· Cleaning the keyboard
· Cleaning the screen
· Cleaning the mouse

Using Gateway GoBack

About Gateway GoBack
Using Gateway GoBack
· Recovering a file
· Going back to an earlier hard drive state
· Using Gateway GoBack if your computer will not start
· Turning off Gateway GoBack
· Clearing Gateway GoBack history
· Starting your computer using a diskette
· Changing Gateway GoBack's storage capacity and location
· Updating your Gateway GoBack software
· Getting help

Reinstalling Device Drivers

Reinstalling device drivers in Windows 98, Windows Me, or Windows 2000
Updating device drivers in Windows 98, Windows Me, or Windows 2000
Reinstalling Windows NT 4.0 device drivers
· Locating Windows NT 4.0 drivers
· Reinstalling Windows NT 4.0 video device drivers
· Reinstalling Windows NT 4.0 audio device drivers
· Reinstalling Windows NT 4.0 modem device drivers
· Reinstalling Windows NT 4.0 network device drivers
· Reinstalling the Windows NT Service Pack

Restoring Software

Reinstalling Windows 98, Windows Me, or Windows 2000
Reinstalling Windows NT 4.0
Reinstalling programs

Troubleshooting

Safety guidelines
Troubleshooting
· CD/DVD drive
· Device installation
· Diskette drive
· File management
· Hard drive
· Internet
· Keyboard
· LCD panel
· Memory
· Modem
· Mouse
· Networks
· Passwords
· PC Cards
· Power
· Printer
· ScanDisk
· Sound
· Video

Getting Help

HelpSpotTM
· HelpSpot videos
· Software support tools
Gateway Web site
Online help
Telephone support
· Before calling Gateway technical support
· Telephone numbers
Tutoring and training
· Self-help
· Tutoring
· Training

Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information