Using Your Gateway Profile

    This chapter covers using your computer and helps you get familiar with it. For setup instructions, see the setup poster.

Organizing cables

    A cable clip is attached to the pedestal to help keep the modem, network, parallel, and power cords together.

To organize cables:

    1. Press the tab on the cord clip. The cord clip snaps open.
    1. Thread each of the cords from the ports above through the clip, then press the clip closed until it snaps shut.
    2. If you want to cover the cables with the cord cover, tilt the screen forward until it is vertical, insert the bottom of the cover first, then press on the top of the cover until it snaps into place.

Connecting an external monitor

    If you want to use a different display, you can attach a separate computer monitor to your computer. You may need to adjust your computer's display resolution to clarify the external monitor's display.

To attach an external monitor:

    1. Turn off your computer.
    2. Insert the external monitor's VGA plug into the VGA Out port on the back of the computer.
    3. Plug the external monitor's power cord into a wall outlet.
    4. Turn on your computer and the external monitor. The display appears on the external monitor.

To disconnect an external monitor:

    1. Turn off your computer.
    2. Disconnect the external monitor's VGA plug from the VGA Out port on the back of the computer.
    3. Turn on your computer. The display appears on the LCD panel.

To change the display resolution for an external monitor:

    1. Right-click the monitor icon in the taskbar. A menu opens.
    2. Select the desired resolution. The screen resolution changes.
    3. If the monitor icon does not appear on the taskbar but you want it to, right-click on the desktop, select Properties, then click the Settings tab. Select the Show settings icon on taskbar checkbox, then click OK. The monitor icon appears in the taskbar.

Inserting diskettes

    Your system has a 3.5-inch diskette drive, which enables you to use 3.5-inch diskettes with up to 1.44 MB capacity.

      Warning

      Do not expose diskettes to water or magnetic fields. Exposure could damage the data on the diskette.

      To use a diskette, insert it into the vertical slot on the left side of the computer, metal piece first, with the label facing you. The diskette snaps into the drive enclosure.

      To eject a diskette, make sure the drive indicator light is not on, then press the diskette eject button.

    Using multimedia

      Your system provides 16-bit stereo audio. You can record audio for presentations, attach voice messages to your e-mail, listen to audio CDs, and use it for many other multimedia programs.

    Adjusting the volume

      The volume control wheel beneath the button panel controls the overall volume, including the Speaker Out port and the built-in speakers. The volume level for specific sound sources such as CD audio, WAV audio, and MIDI is controlled by the multimedia software, as explained below.

    To adjust playback and recording volume levels:

      1. Click Start, then select Settings, then Control Panel.
      2. Double-click the Multimedia icon. The Multimedia Properties dialog box opens.
      3. Click the Audio tab, then set the playback and recording levels to your preference.

    To "quick-adjust" volume controls:

      1. Double-click the speaker icon on the taskbar. The Volume Control dialog box opens.
      2. If the device does not appear in the Volume Control dialog box, select Options, Properties, select the audio device, then click OK.
      3. Slide the volume and balance controls to suit your listening requirements.

    Making an audio recording

      To make an audio recording, use the built-in microphone or connect an external microphone to the back panel. Connecting an external microphone disables the built-in microphone.

    To make an audio recording:

      1. Click Start, then select Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then Sound Recorder. The Sound Recorder opens.
      2. Click the (Record) button to start recording.
      3. Click the (Stop) button to stop recording.
      4. On the File menu, select Save As.
      5. Name the recording, then click Save. The recording is saved.

    To play back a recording:

      1. If Sound Recorder is not already open, click Start, then select Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then Sound Recorder. The Sound Recorder opens.
      2. On the File menu, select Open. The Open dialog box opens.
      3. Select the file to play back, then click Open.
      4. Click the (Play) button to play the file.
      5. Click the (Stop) button to stop playing the file.

    Playing MIDI files

      You can play any MIDI music file on your computer with Yamaha XGStudio Player.

    To play a MIDI file:

      1. Click Start, then select Programs, YAMAHA XGStudio, then XGStudio Player. XGStudio Player opens.
      1. Click Song.
      2. Double-click each MIDI file names you want to add to the Play List, then click OK.
      3. Click the (Play) button. The MIDI files play in the order you specified in the Play List. For more information on using XGStudio Player, see its online help.

    Playing CDs and DVDs

      Your system has a CD or DVD drive. The CD drive reads all CDs. The DVD drive reads both CDs and DVDs. This section describes some of the ways to use CD or DVD media.

    To insert a CD or DVD:

      1. Press the drive's eject button. The drive tray opens.
      2. Press the disc onto the drive tray with the label side facing you. If the disc has two playable sides, insert the disc so the name of the side you want to play is facing you. Make sure it snaps onto the clips that hold the disc in place.
      3. Close the tray by sliding it back into the computer.

    To access information on the CD/DVD drive:

      1. Double-click the My Computer icon. The My Computer window opens.
      2. Double-click the D: drive icon. A list of files and folders on the CD/DVD appears.

    Playing Audio CDs

      Your computer can play any standard audio CD.

    To play an audio CD:

      1. Insert an audio CD into the CD/DVD drive, then close the tray. After a few seconds, the CD starts playing automatically.
        - OR -
        If the CD did not start automatically, click Start, then select Programs, YAMAHA DS-XG, then YSTATION32. Click the (Play) button.
      1. Control audio play as desired.
      2. To familiarize yourself with the features of YSTATION32, click Start, then select Programs, YAMAHA DS-XG, then Readme. The Readme file opens.

    Playing DVDs

      A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is similar to a standard CD, but has greater data capacity. Because of this increased capacity, full-length movies can fit on a single disc. You must have a DVD drive and DVD Player software installed to use DVDs. Depending on your system configuration, your computer may also require a DVD decoder card to be installed in a PC Card slot.

        Important

        You should disable your system's screen saver and standby timers before playing a DVD movie. Disable the screen saver by changing the Display settings in the Control Panel, and disable the standby timer by changing the Power Management settings in the Control Panel.

      To play a DVD:

        1. Insert the DVD in the tray. Make sure to place a single-sided DVD in the tray so that the label side is facing forward. If the disc has two playable sides, place the disc so that the name of the side you want to play is facing forward.
        2. Push the tray in. The DVD starts playing automatically.
          If the DVD does not begin playing automatically, click Start, then select Programs, DVD Player, DVD Player, then click the (Play) button.

        To control the DVD or adjust the volume, use the controls in the DVD player. For more information on using the DVD player, see its online help.

      Manually ejecting CD/DVDs

        At times you may not be able to open the CD/DVD drive using the eject button (for example, when the computer is shut down).

      To manually eject a CD or DVD:

        1. Carefully insert a stiff wire such as a straightened paper clip into the manual eject hole until you feel resistance.
        2. Gently press harder until the drive tray opens slightly, then slide the tray out.

      CD/DVD care and maintenance

        To help keep your CD/DVD player and discs clean and trouble-free:

      Do not play cracked or warped discs. They may damage the drive.
      Do not touch the laser lens in the CD/DVD player.
      Do not touch the playing surfaces of the disc. Fingerprints can affect picture and audio playback.
      Store discs in their cases.
      Keep discs away from moisture, dust, and excessive heat.
      Clean discs by wiping from the center to the edge, not around in a circle, using a product made especially for the purpose.

      Sending and receiving faxes

        PhoneTools lets you send and receive faxes using your computer's modem.

      To set up your fax cover page:

        1. Open PhoneTools by double-clicking the Send Fax icon on the Windows desktop.
        1. Click Configure, then select General Configuration from the pop-up menu.
        2. Click the Customize tab.
        3. Type your personal information in the User boxes.
        4. Click OK.
        5. If you want to change the logo that appears on your cover page, click Configure, then select Logo Management from the pop-up menu. The Logo Management dialog box opens.
        1. If you do not want a logo on your cover page, click the picture then click the delete button.
          - OR -
          If you want to replace the logo on your cover page, click the import button then select a picture for the logo. The picture must be small enough to fit in the logo box.
        1. Click OK.

      To send a new fax:

        1. Double-click the Send Fax icon on the Windows desktop.
        2. Click Send Fax. The Send Fax window opens.
        1. Type the recipient information in the Recipient(s) boxes, then click the Add button. The recipient appears in the Recipient list.
        2. Repeat Step 3 for each recipient you want to send the fax to.
        3. If you want to attach a file, click the select document button and select the file. The name of the file appears in the Attached document box.
        4. If you want to send the fax at a later time, click the Date/Time button, then enter the date and time.
        5. Select a cover page type from the Template drop-down list.
        6. If you want a message to appear on the cover page, type it in the Message text area.
        7. Click Send, then click Send again.

      To fax a document directly from a program:

        1. In the program with the document open, click File, then select Print. The Print dialog box opens.
        2. Select the printer Capture fax BVRP, then click OK. The Send Fax window opens.
        3. Complete the recipient information as instructed in "To send a new fax" above.

      To receive and view a fax:

        1. Double-click the Send Fax icon on the Windows desktop. PhoneTools detects incoming faxes and stores them in the In Box.
        2. To view a fax, select the fax to view, then click the View button. The fax viewer opens, where you can view and manipulate the fax.

      Installing PC Cards

        Your computer's PC Card slots (also known as PCMCIA card slots) are located on the back of your computer. These slots accept two Type I or II PC Cards or one Type III PC Card.

        You do not need to restart your computer when changing most cards because your computer supports hot swapping. The system usually recognizes the card without having to restart first. If your PC Card does not support hot swapping, refer to the PC Card manufacturer's documentation for further information.

      To insert a PC Card:

        1. Firmly insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with the top of the card facing out. If the power is on, the computer emits a two-toned beep when the card is installed correctly.
        1. Follow the Windows Setup Wizard instructions the first time the system detects the new PC Card. Operate the device as recommended by the PC Card manufacturer.

      To remove a PC Card:

        1. Click the PC Card icon in the taskbar, then click the card you want to remove. The inner slot is Slot 0, and the outer slot is Slot 1.
        2. Click Stop. A message tells you that you may safely remove the device.
        3. Click OK.
        4. Release the eject button by pressing the PC Card eject button located to the left of the PC Card slot, then press the eject button again to eject the PC Card.
        1. Grasp the PC Card and remove it from the computer.

      Using sleep mode

        Sleep mode is a power management feature that lets your system conserve power when not in use. When in sleep mode, your computer can still receive faxes and perform any automatic tasks that you have scheduled.

      To put the computer in sleep mode:

      Save and close any open files to prevent data loss in the event of a power outage, then press the Sleep button on the button panel. The power indicator light on the button panel begins flashing green and the monitor screen becomes dark, indicating that the computer is in sleep mode.

      To wake the computer from sleep mode:

      Press the Sleep button on the button panel, press a key on the keyboard, or move the mouse.
          The sleep indicator light on the button panel stops flashing and the monitor display brightens, indicating that the computer is awakened from sleep mode.

      Shutting down the computer

        Improperly shutting down the computer by pressing the power button can result in loss of data. You should always shut down your computer by following the instructions below.

      To shut down the computer:

        1. Close any open programs, saving your work if necessary.
        2. Click Start, then select Shut Down. The Shut Down Windows dialog box opens.
        3. Select the Shut down option, then click OK. Windows closes and the computer shuts down.