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1 Checking Out Your Gateway M505. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2G e t t i n g S t a r t e d
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3G e t t i n g H e l p
4 Windows Basics
5 Using the Internet
6 Sending and Receiving Faxes
7 Using Multimedia
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8 Managing Power
9 Traveling with Your Gateway M505
10 Customizing Your Gateway M505
11 Networking Your Gateway M505
12 Moving From Your Old Computer
13 Maintaining Your Gateway M505
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14 Restoring Software
15 Upgrading Your Gateway M505
16 Troubleshooting
A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271 Index
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Checking Out Your
Front
Left side
Left side
Right side
Back
Back
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Bottom
Bottom
Keyboard area
For information on using your keyboard, see Using the keyboard on page 28.
Keyboard area
Identifying your model
Gateway model number
Gateway serial number
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Accessories
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Getting Started
Safety instructions
General tips
Using the battery
Using the AC adapter
Basic safety precautions
Connecting the AC adapter
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Protecting from power source problems
Starting your notebook
Waking up your notebook
Turning off your notebook
To turn off your notebook:
1
2
Restarting (rebooting) your notebook
To close unresponsive programs and restart your notebook:
1
2 3 4
Status indicators
Keyboard status indicators
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LCD panel status indicators
Using the keyboard
Key types
Chapter 2: Getting Started
System key combinations
Multi-function buttons
Multi-function buttons
Press the multi-function buttons to open the programs associated with them.
Button Icon Press to...
Using the EZ Pad touchpad
Using the EZ Pa d touchpad
You can use the EZ-Pad left and right buttons below the touchpad to select objects.
Using the touchpad
To... Do this...
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Connecting the modem
Connecting to a wired Ethernet network
To connect to a wired Ethernet network:
1
2
Broadband Internet connections
Installing a printer, scanner , or other peripheral device
Using fast infrared
Getting Help
Help and Support
To start Help and Support:
Searching for a topic
Do More With Gateway
Online help
Gateway Web site
Using eSupport
Support Home
Downloads
Contact Us
Account Info
PC Tools
Windows Basics
About the Windows environment
Using the desktop
Using the Start menu
To use the Start menu:
1
2
Adding icons to the desktop
To add icons to the desktop:
1 2
3
Identifying window items
Working with files and folders
Viewing drives
To view the drives on your notebook:
To see the files and folders on a drive:
Creating folders
To create a folder:
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1 2
3
Copying and moving files and folders
To copy a file or folder to another folder:
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2
3 4
Deleting files and folders
To delete files or folders:
1
2
To recover files or folders from the Recycle Bin:
1
2
3
To empty the Recycle Bin:
1
Browsing for files and folders
To browse for a file:
2
3
Searching for files
Using the Windows Search utility
To find files and folders using the Search utility:
1
2
3
4
Using advanced search options
Working with documents
Creating a new document
To create a new document:
1
2
Saving a document
To save a document:
1
2
3 4
Opening a document
To open a document:
1 2 3
4
Printing a document
To print a document:
1 2 3 4
Shortcuts
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Using the Internet
Learning about the Internet
Setting up an Internet account
To set up an Internet account with America Online:
1 2
Accessing your Internet account
To connect to your America Online Internet account:
1 2
To disconnect from your America Online Internet account:
Using the World Wide Web
Connecting to a Web site
To connect to a Web site:
1
2
Downloading files
To download files or programs from a Web site:
1 2
3
4 5
Using e-mail
Sending e-mail
To send e-mail using America Online:
1 2 3
4 5 6
Checking your e-mail
To check your e-mail using America Online:
1 2 3
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Sending and Receiving Faxes
Installing and configuring Fax
Installing Fax
To install Fax:
1
2
Configuring Fax
To configure Microsoft Fax:
1
2
3
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Sending a simple fax
To send a simple fax:
1
2
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Setting up your cover page template
To set up your fax cover page template:
1
2
3
Faxing from programs
Faxing a scanned document
Receiving and viewing a fax
To receive and view a fax:
1
2
Canceling a fax
Automatically retry sending a fax
To automatically retry sending a fax:
2
3 4 5 6
Automatically cancelling a fax
To automatically cancel a failed fax:
2
3 4 5 6
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Using Multimedia
Adjusting the volume
To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls:
To adjust the overall volume level from Windows:
1
2
3
4
To adjust specific volume levels:
1
2
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Recording and playing audio
To make an audio recording:
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Playing audio and video files with the Windows Media Player
To play a file using the WindowsMedia Player:
1
2 3 4
Using the audio/video controls
Locating the controls
Chapter 7: Using Multimedia
Using the audio/video controls
Understanding the AV controls LCD panel
Component Description
Using the subwoofer
To turn the subwoofer on:
Using the Gateway M505 Music Player
To create the playlist for songs on the hard drive:
1 2
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Using the DVD/CD-RW or DVD-RW/CD-RW drive
Identifying drive types
Inserting a CD or DVD
To insert a CD or DVD:
To eject a CD or DVD:
Listening to CDs
To play a CD:
1 2
3
Using MUSICMATCH
Playing CDs
To play a musicCD in Windows XP:
1
2
3
Creating MP3 music files
To create MP3 files:
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1
3
4 5
6
Editing track information
5 6
Building a music library
Changing the music library display settings
Listening to Internet radio
To listen to an Internet radio station:
1 2 3
Using advanced features
Playing a DVD
To play a DVD:
1
2 3
4
Creating CDs and DVDs using Nero Express
Creating a data CD or DVD
To create a data CD or DVD:
1
2 3
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Copying a CD or DVD
To copy a music CD, data CD, or data DVD:
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2
3
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Copying music tracks
To copy music CD tracks to your hard drive:
1
2
3 4
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Creating a music CD
To create a music CD:
1
2 3 4
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Advanced features
Using the optional diskette drive
To use a diskette:
1
2 3
4
Using the SD memory card reader
Using an SD memory card
To insert an SD memory card:
1
2
Connecting a digital camera
To connect a digital camera:
1
2
Chapter 7: Using Multimedia
Connecting a digital video camera
To connect a digital video camera:
Editing videos
To edit a video:
1
2
Viewing the display on a projector or monitor
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Viewing the display on a television
To view your notebook display on a television:
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1
2
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Managing Power
Monitoring the battery charge
Recharging the battery
Changing batteries
Replacing the battery
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Extending battery life
Conserving battery power
Using alternate power sources
Changing power modes
Using power saving modes
Changing power settings
Changing the power scheme
To change the power scheme:
1
2
3
Changing alarm options
To change the alarm options:
1
2
3
Changing advanced settings
To change advanced power management settings:
1
2
3
Activating and using Hibernate mode
To activate Hibernate mode:
1
2
3
4
To use Hibernate mode:
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Traveling with Your
Packing your notebook
Traveling by air
Modem
Radio frequency wireless connections
Files
Security
To create a startup password:
1
2
3
Power
Additional tips
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Adjusting the screen and desktop settings
Adjusting the color depth
To change the color depth:
3
4
5
Adjusting the screen resolution
To adjust the screen resolution:
1
3
4 5
Changing the colors on your Windows desktop
To change desktop colors:
1
3
4
Changing the desktop background
To change the desktop background:
1
3
4
5
6
Selecting a screen saver
To select a screen saver:
1
3
4
7
8
Changing the touchpad settings
To change your touchpad settings:
2
1
3
4
5
Programming the multi-function buttons
To program the multi-function buttons:
3
1
2
Adding and modifying user accounts
User account tips
To add, delete, or modify user accounts:
1 2
3
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Networking Y our
Benefits of networking
Sharing a single Internet connection
Sharing drives
Sharing peripheral devices
Streaming audio and video files
Playing multi-player games
Selecting a network connection
Wired Ethernet network
Wireless Ethernet network
Using a wired Ethernet network
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet
Example wired Ethernet network
Equipment you need for a wired Ethernet network
Using a wireless Ethernet network
Using a wireless Ethernet network
Wireless Ethernet speed and frequency
The two most common types of wireless Ethernet networks are access point and peer-to-peer.
Network Type Speed Frequency Advantages Disadvantages
Example access point wireless Ethernet network
Equipment you need for an access point wireless Ethernet network
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Equipment you need for a peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network
For more information
Using your notebook on a network
Installing and configuring your notebook for Ethernet networking
Turning your wireless Ethernet emitter on or off
To turn the wireless Ethernet emitter on or off:
Moving From Your Old Computer
Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
To open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard:
Transferring files
Finding your files
To find files in the My Documents folder:
1
2 3
4
To find files using Find or Search:
1
Transferring Internet settings
Setting up your ISP
To use the Internet Connection Wizard:
1
2
Installing your old printer or scanner
Installing a USB printer or scanner
Installing a parallel port printer
To install your old printer:
1 2 3 4
5
Installing your old programs
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Maintaining Y our
Caring for your notebook
Maintenance schedule
Protecting your notebook from viruses
To scan for viruses:
1
2
3
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Managing hard drive space
Checking hard drive space
To check hard drive space:
2
Using Disk Cleanup
To use the WindowsDisk Cleanup program:
5
2
3 4
Checking the hard drive for errors
To check the hard drive for errors:
2
3
4 5
6
Defragmenting the hard drive
To defragment the hard drive:
2
3
4 5
6
Backing up files
Using the Scheduled Task Wizard
To start the Scheduled Task Wizard:
1
2
3
Cleaning your notebook
Cleaning the exterior
Cleaning the keyboard
Cleaning the notebook screen
Cleaning the mouse
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Restoring Software
Using the Restoration CDs
Reinstalling device drivers
To reinstall device drivers:
1
2 3
5
6
7 8
Updating device drivers
To update device drivers:
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1
2 3
Reinstalling programs
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To reinstall programs from the Drivers and Applications CD:
1
2 3
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8
9
10 11
To reinstall other programs from a CD:
Reinstalling Windows
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Adding and removing a PC Card
To insert a PCCard:
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Preventing static electricity discharge
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Adding or replacing memory
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Replacing the hard drive kit
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Troubleshooting
Safety guidelines
First steps
Software support tools
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Troubleshooting
Audio
Battery
Device installation
You have computer problems after adding a new device
Diskette drive (external)
The diskette drive is not recognized
You see an Access Denied or Write protect error message
You see a Disk is full error message
Display
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DVD/CD-RW or DVD-RW/CD-RW drive
Your notebook does not recognize a disc
An audio CD does not produce sound
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A DVD movie will not play
A DVD does not produce sound on a TV
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Cleaning CDs or DVDs
File management
A file was accidentally deleted
To restore deleted files:
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Hard drive
You see an Insufficient disk space error message
You see a Data error message
The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you see a General failure reading drive C error message
You see a Non-system disk, NTLDR is missing, or disk error message
Interface/Ports
The notebook does not recognize the PC Card
The notebook does not recognize a USB or 1394 peripheral device
Internet
You cannot connect to the Internet
Keyboard
The external keyboard does not work
Memory
Memory card reader
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Modem (dial-up)
Your modem does not dial or does not connect
To check the dialing properties:
1
2
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You cannot connect to the Internet
Your 56K modem does not connect at 56K
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To access the gateway.your.way dial-up server:
1
2 3
The modem is not recognized by your notebook
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To run modem diagnostics:
1 2
3
4
5
The modem is noisy when it dials and connects
Mouse
The external mouse does not work
The external mouse works erratically
Networks
You cannot connect to your company network
Passwords
Your notebook does not accept your password
You forgot your startup password
PC Cards
You installed a PCCard and now your notebook is having problems
Power
Your notebook is not working on ACpower
Your notebook is not working on battery power
The battery seems to run down very quickly
The notebook will not turn on
Printer
The printer will not turn on
The printer is on but will not print
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To set a default printer:
1
2
3
You see a Printer queue is full error message
To make sure that the printer is not set to work offline:
1
2
3
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You see a Printer is out of paper error message
Sound
You are not getting sound from the built-in speakers
Video
The external monitor is not working
TV out is not working
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Telephone support
Before calling Gateway Technical Support
Chapter 16: Troubleshooting
Telephone numbers
Gateway offers a wide range of customer service, technical support, and information services.
Automated troubleshooting system Telephone numbers
You can access the following services through your telephone to get answers to your questions:
Service description How to reach
Tutoring and training
Self-help
Tutoring
Chapter 16: Troubleshooting
Training
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Setting up your system
Care during use
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Regulatory compliance statements
Wireless Guidance
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United States of America
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15
Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15
FCC declaration of conformity
Telecommunications per FCC part68 (applicable to products fitted with USA modems)
Canada
Industry Canada (IC) Intentional emitter per RSS 210
Unintentional emitter per ICES-003
Telecommunications per Industry Canada CS-03 (for products fitted with an IC-compliant modem)
Mexico
Intentional emitter
Unintentional emitter
Laser safety statement
EPA ENERGY ST AR
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Notices
Notices
All Rights Reserved
Trademark Acknowledgments
Macrovision statement
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Index