Gateway M250 Setting up Your Gateway Notebook

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  • Gateway M250 | Setting up Your Gateway Notebook - Page 1
    Guide NETWORKING GUIDE Getting Additional Help Printed manuals include the Gateway Notebook User Guide and the Networking Your Notebook wireless networking guide. Gateway Notebook User Guide To learn more about using Windows and Internet Explorer, click Start, then click Help and Support
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    USB ports Battery Indicator Ethernet jack IEEE 1394 port DVD drive 2 Connect to AC power Leave the AC adapter plugged in for at least three hours the first time, so the battery will fully charge. Power connector 4 Start the notebook Follow the on-screen instructions to complete Windows setup.
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Gateway Notebook
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SETTING UP YOUR GATEWAY NOTEBOOK
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SETTING UP YOUR GATEWAY NOTEBOOK
Connecting Wirelessly
Your Gateway notebook has built-in wireless networking.
To take full advantage of
your notebook's wireless capabilities, you can set up a wireless network in your
home or business. After your network is set up, you can wirelessly browse the
Internet, send e-mail, transfer files, and print. For more information on setting up a
network, see the printed wireless networking
guide.
Getting Additional Help
Printed manuals include the
Gateway Notebook
User Guide
and the
Networking Your Notebook
wireless networking guide.
To learn more about using
Windows and Internet Explorer,
click
Start
, then click
Help
and
Support
, or click
Start
,
All
Programs
, then click
Gateway
Documentation
and see
Using
Your
Computer.
You can get device
drivers, FAQs, product
specifications, and other
useful information at
support.gateway.com.
For Customer Care (technical support)
telephone numbers, see the label on the bottom
of your notebook.
Managing Your Battery Life
To get the most out of your battery:
·
Dim the display as low as you can comfortably see.
·
Remove PC Cards when not using them.
·
Modify the power management settings to reduce power use.
·
Use Hibernate mode when not using your notebook.
·
Use the DVD drive only when you need to.
·
Travel with an extra battery and fully charge batteries before traveling.
·
Use your AC power adapter whenever power is available.
For more information, see "Managing Power" in your user guide.
Working Securely
Your Gateway notebook comes with the software you need to connect safely
and securely. To ensure a high level of security, you should:
·
Regularly update your antivirus software.
·
Install all critical updates for Microsoft Windows (click
Start
,
All Programs
,
then click
Windows Update
and
follow the on-screen instructions).
·
Use the security features provided in the Windows
Security Center
(click
Start
,
All Programs
,
Accessories
,
System Tools
, then click
Security Center
).