Gateway M250 Setting up Your Gateway Notebook - Page 1

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. Gateway Notebook Networking 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, 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. Website: Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: SETTING UP YOUR GATEWAY NOTEBOOK 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). 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. MAN 3100/3600/M250 PSTR R0 5/05