Gateway NE56R User Manual (Windows 8) - Page 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS Starting your computer 4 Charging the battery 37 Wireless connection 4 Registration 5 Software installation 6 Checking the battery level 37 Optimizing battery life 38 Battery-low warning 38 Recovery 6 Power management 40 Having trouble 6 Saving power 40 Computer Basics 8 Safety and comfort 8 Safety precautions 8 Health precautions 11 Software 43 Using Windows and your software 43 Internet security offer 43 Gateway Recovery Management 43 Getting to know your computer 14 Top view - display 15 Top view - keyboard 16 Special keys 17 Front view 20 Left view 21 Right view 23 Base view 25 Internet 44 First steps on the net 44 Protecting your computer 44 Choose an Internet Service Provider ....... 44 Network connections 46 Surf the Net 50 Security 50 Touchpad 26 Recovery 59 Touchpad basics 26 Touchpad gestures 27 Creating a recovery backup 59 Creating a drivers and applications backup..... 62 Recovering your system 65 Upgrading your computer 28 Reinstalling drivers and applications........ 66 Expanding through options 28 Connectivity options 28 Power supply 33 Returning to an earlier system snapshot 69 Returning your system to its factory condition 70 AC power adapter 33 Recovering from Windows 71 Battery pack 34 Recovering from a recovery backup ........ 76 Battery pack characteristics 34 Replacing the battery pack 36 Frequently asked questions 80 Installing or removing the battery pack ..... 36 Tips and hints for using Windows 8 83 2 - Table of Contents