User manual GATEWAY 8510GZ

[. . . ] . www. gateway. com 20 20 22 23 24 25 26 26 27 28 29 30 31 34 35 i Adjusting the volume . . 76 ii www. gateway. com Disconnecting from the port replicator . 129 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. Click the arrow button to open the Select Your Computer Product box, then click Notebook Computers to access product documentation, specifications, and guides for all Gateway notebooks. Product Support Click Product Support to view a list of all the products that Gateway supports. Downloads Click Downloads to get the latest software updates for BIOS and driver upgrades. [. . . ] You received a free limited time subscription to the Norton Internet Security service when you purchased your notebook. Using the Norton Internet Security program to check files and programs that are attached to e-mail messages or downloaded from the Internet. These programs will warn you if a document that you are opening contains a macro that might have a virus. Periodically updating the Norton Internet Security program to protect against the latest viruses. 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 85 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. 86 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 87 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. 88 www. gateway. com Restoring your system Restoring your system Microsoft System Restore If your notebook is not working correctly after you install a program or change a setting in the Control Panel, you may need to use Microsoft System Restore to restore the notebook to an earlier configuration. To run Microsoft System Restore: 1 2 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click System Restore. Follow the on-screen instructions. Help and Support For more information about System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword System Restore in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow. Reinstalling programs and drivers If a program or device on your notebook is not working correctly, you may need to reinstall your program or driver. To reinstall your program or driver: 1 2 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Application & Driver Recovery. Follow the on-screen instructions. www. gateway. com 89 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook Restoring your notebook to the original configuration If Windows does not start or if the two previous procedures do not correct the problem, you may need to restore your notebook to the original configuration. To restore your notebook to the original configuration: 1 2 Turn on your notebook, then press F11. Follow the on-screen instructions. 90 www. gateway. com Chapter 9 Troubleshooting · Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems · Getting telephone support · Using automated troubleshooting systems 91 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. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]