Gateway NE56R User Manual - Page 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS Starting your computer 4 Wireless connection 4 Optimizing battery life 37 Battery-low warning 37 Registration 5 Software 39 Software installation 6 Recovery 6 Having trouble 6 Using Windows and your software 39 Welcome Center 39 Internet security offer 39 Computer Basics 8 Productivity software 40 Safety and comfort 8 Safety precautions 8 Health precautions 11 Getting to know your computer 14 Gateway Recovery Management 40 Playing multimedia files 40 AutoPlay 42 Playing downloaded files 42 Social networks (optional 43 Top view - display 15 Top view - keyboard 16 Internet 48 Special keys 17 First steps on the net 48 Touchpad 19 Protecting your computer 48 Front view 21 Choose an Internet Service Provider ....... 48 Left view 22 Network connections 50 Right view 24 Surf the Net 54 Base view 26 Security 54 Upgrading your computer 27 Helpdesk 68 Expanding through options 27 Safe computing 68 Connectivity options 27 Maintenance 68 Updates 75 Power supply 32 Windows Remote Assistance 77 AC power adapter 32 Battery pack 33 Recovery 78 Battery pack characteristics 33 Gateway Recovery Management 78 Replacing the battery pack 35 Creating recovery discs 79 Installing or removing the battery pack ..... 35 Recovering your system 81 Charging the battery 36 Types of recovery 83 Checking the battery level 36 2 - Table of Contents