Gateway M405 Users Manual Using The
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- Contents
- Getting Help
- Checking Out Your GatewayNotebook
- Getting Started
- Using Drives and Ports
- Managing Power
- Upgrading Your Notebook
- Using the Optional Port Replicator
- Maintaining Your Notebook
- Troubleshooting
- Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
- Index
User Guide
Gateway M405 Notebook
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1Getting Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Gateway Web site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Using eSupport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Help and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Searching for a topic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using Your Computer guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Online help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Left Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Right Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Keyboard area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Identifying your model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Gateway model and serial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Gateway serial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Internal wireless label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Finding your specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Connecting the AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Protecting from power source problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Starting your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Waking up your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Turning off your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Restarting (rebooting) your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Using the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Key types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
System key combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Multi-function buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Using the EZ Pad touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Using the touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
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Turning your wireless network on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
4 Using Drives and Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Using the CD or DVD drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Identifying drive types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Inserting a CD or DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Playing a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Playing a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Creating CDs and DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Using the optional diskette drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Using the optional memory card reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Memory card types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Using a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Adding and removing a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Viewing the display on a projector or monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
5 Managing Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Monitoring the battery charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Recharging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Recalibrating the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Changing batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Replacing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Extending battery life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Conserving battery power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Using alternate power sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Changing power modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
6 Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Preventing static electricity discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Adding or replacing memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Replacing the hard drive kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
7 Using the Optional Port Replicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Connecting to the port replicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Attaching to the port replicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Disconnecting from the port replicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Securing your port replicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
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8 Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Caring for your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Cleaning your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Cleaning the exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Cleaning the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Cleaning the notebook screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Cleaning CDs or DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Protecting your notebook from viruses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Updating Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Restoring your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
9 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
First steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
CD drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Device installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Diskette drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
DVD drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
File management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Memory card reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Modem (dial-up) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Telephone support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Before calling Gateway Customer Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Telephone numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
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Help and Support
To start Help and Support:
■Start Help and Support
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Search Results
To access the Using Your Computer guide:
■Start All Programs Gateway Documentation
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Help
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Component Icon Description
Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or
amplified speakers are not plugged in.
Battery charge indicator The LED shows the battery activity and status.
■LED green - battery is fully charged.
■LED orange - battery is charging.
■LED blinking red - battery charge is very low.
■LED solid red - battery is malfunctioning.
This LED only lights up when your notebook is
connected to AC power or the battery charge is
very low.
Power indicator The LED shows your notebook’s power status.
■LED on - notebook is on.
■LED blinking - notebook is in Standby mode.
■LED off - notebook is off.
LCD panel release latch Open the LCD panel by pressing the release
latch.
Speaker LCD panel
release latch
Battery
charge
indicator
Speaker
Power
indicator
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Left Side
Component Icon Description
Microphone jack Plug a microphone into this jack.
Headphone jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack.
The built-in speakers are turned off when speakers or
headphones are plugged into this jack.
USB ports Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a
diskette drive, flash drive, Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer,
scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports.
PC Card slot Insert one Type II or one Type III PC Card into this slot.
For more information, see “Adding and removing a
PC Card” on page 50.
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Diskette drive
or memory
card reader
PC Card slot
USB ports
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Diskette drive or
memory card
reader
Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into the optional
diskette drive. For more information, see “Using the
optional diskette drive” on page 47.
Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player,
PDA, or cellular telephone into the optional memory card
reader. For more information, see “Using the optional
memory card reader” on page 48.
Important: Your notebook comes with either a built-in
diskette drive or a built-in memory card reader. If your
notebook has a built-in memory card reader and you
need to use a diskette drive, Gateway recommends
purchasing a USB diskette drive. To order a USB diskette
drive, visit the Accessory Store at
accessories.gateway.com.
Component Icon Description
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Right Side
Component Icon Description
CD, DVD,
DVD/CD-RW, or
recordable DVD drive
Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive. For more
information, see “Using the CD or DVD drive” on
page 44.
This drive may be a CD, DVD, combination
DVD/CD-RW, or recordable DVD drive. To
determine the type of drive in the notebook,
examine the drive tray’s plastic cover and compare
the logo to those listed in “Identifying drive types”
on page 44.
Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a
Kensington cable lock to this slot.
CD, DVD, or
DVD/CD-RW drive Kensington
lock slot
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Component Icon Description
Modem jack Plug a modem cable into this jack.
Ethernet jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable into this jack.
Power connector Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector.
Parallel port Plug a parallel device (such as a printer) into this port.
Monitor port Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port.
For more information, see “Viewing the display on a
projector or monitor” on page 53.
Ventilation fan Helps cool internal components. Do not block or insert
objects into these slots.
Power
connector
Parallel
port Monitor
port Ventilation
fan
Modem jack
Ethernet jack
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Bottom
Component Icon Description
Memory bay Install as many as two memory modules into this bay. For
more information, see “Adding or replacing memory” on
page 67.
Reset hole Insert a straightened paper clip into this hole to manually
restart the notebook.
Hard drive bay The hard drive is located in this bay. For more information,
see “Replacing the hard drive kit” on page 70.
Battery latch Slide to release the battery.
Battery bay Insert the battery into this bay. For more information, see
“Changing batteries” on page 60.
Memory
bay cover
Battery
bay
Reset hole
Hard drive bay
Battery latch
System
label
Docking
port
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System label Includes the product model number. For more information,
see “Identifying your model” on page 18.
Docking port Connect the port replicator to this port.
Warning! Power is passed through this port. This docking
connection is certified to UL 1950 for use only with port
replicators designed for your Gateway notebook.
Component Icon Description
Multi-function buttons
Status
indicators
Power
button
Keyboard
Touchpad
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Keyboard area
Component Icon Description
Multi-function buttons Press these buttons to open programs assigned to
them. These buttons are set to open your default
e-mail program, your default Web browser, online
help, and the My Computer window. For more
information, see “Multi-function buttons” on page 36.
Touchpad Provides all the functionality of a mouse. For more
information, see “Using the EZ Pad touchpad” on
page 37.
Keyboard Provides all the features of a full-sized, 86-key
keyboard. For more information, see “Using the
keyboard” on page 32.
Power button Press to turn the power on or off. You can also
configure the power button for Standby/Resume
mode. For more information, see “Starting your
notebook” on page 27.
Status indicators Inform you when a drive is in use or when a button
has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is
used. For more information, see “Status indicators”
on page 30.
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purposes only. Label information varies by model, features
ordered, and location.
Gateway
model
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To connect the AC adapter:
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Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use your
notebook on battery power for the first time, the battery life
may be much shorter than you expect. If the battery life
seems short even after being charged for three hours, the
battery may need to be recalibrated. For information on
recalibrating the battery, see “Recalibrating the battery” on
page 59.
Caution Make sure that you use the AC adapter that came with
your notebook or one of the same type purchased from
Gateway.
Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. The
replacement cord must be of the same type and voltage
rating as the original cord or your notebook may be
damaged.
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Connecting the AC adapter
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Warning Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter. The
AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable
parts inside. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that
can cause serious injury or death. Contact Gateway about
returning defective AC adapters.
Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn green after
three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at
support.gateway.com.
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Warning High voltages can enter your notebook through both the
power cord and the modem connection. To protect your
notebook and avoid electrical shock, use a surge protector.
If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that
has a modem jack. If you have a cable modem, use a
surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. During
an electrical storm, unplug both the surge protector and
the modem.
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Starting your notebook
To start your notebook:
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Tips & Tricks For more information about changing the power button
mode, see “Changing Power-saving Settings” in Using
Your Computer which has been included on your hard
drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs,
then click Gateway Documentation.
Power button
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To turn off your notebook:
1Start Turn Off Computer
2Turn Off
Tips & Tricks For more information about changing the power button
mode, see “Changing Power-saving Settings” in Using
Your Computer which has been included on your hard
drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs,
then click Gateway Documentation.
Important If for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer
option in Windows to turn off your notebook, press and
hold the power button for about five seconds, then
release it.
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Restarting (rebooting) your notebook
To close unresponsive programs and restart your notebook:
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4End Task
5X
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Important If your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete
the following steps until your notebook turns off:
1 Press and hold the power button for about five seconds,
then release it.
2 Insert a straightened paper clip into the reset hole on
the bottom of your notebook.
3 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for more
than 10 seconds.
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Indicator Icon Description
Diskette drive The diskette drive or the memory card reader is in use.
Disc drive The CD or DVD drive is in use.
Hard drive The hard drive is in use.
Caps Lock Caps Lock is turned on.
Hard drive
Disc drive Caps lock
Scroll lock
Pad lock
Diskette drive
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Function keys/System keys Navigation keys/Volume keys
key Windows
key Numeric
keypad Application
key Arrow keys/LCD
brightness keys
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Key type Icon Description
Function keys Press these keys labeled to to perform actions
in programs. For example, pressing may open help.
Each program uses different function keys for different
purposes. See the program documentation to find out
more about the function key actions.
System keys Press these colored keys in combination with the key
to perform specific actions. For more information, see
“System key combinations” on page 34.
Navigation keys Press these keys to move the cursor to the beginning
of a line, to the end of a line, up the page, down the
page, to the beginning of a document, or to the end of
a document.
Volume keys Press these colored keys in combination with the key
to increase or decrease the volume or to turn off all
sound.
key Press the key in combination with a colored system
key (such as , , or ) to perform
a specific action.
Windows key Press this key to open the Windows Start menu. This
key can also be used in combination with other keys to
open utilities like (Search utility), (Run utility), and
(Explorer utility).
Application key Press this key for quick access to shortcut menus and
help assistants in Windows.
Arrow keys Press these keys to move the cursor up, down, right,
or left.
LCD brightness
keys Press these colored keys in combination with the key
to control the screen brightness.
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Press and hold , then
press this system key... To...
Display the power status box in the upper-left corner of
your display. The box shows the battery charge level, the
BIOS version, and whether the AC adapter is being
used. Press the key combination again to close this box.
Toggle your notebook’s display between the LCD, an
external monitor, or both displays at the same time. A
monitor must be plugged into the monitor port on your
notebook.
Enter Standby mode. Press the power button to leave
Standby mode. For more information, see “Changing
power modes” on page 63.
Turn on Pad Lock so you can use the numeric keypad.
Press this key combination again to turn off Pad Lock.
The Pad Lock status indicator appears when this
function is turned on.
Pause the text scrolling in a DOS screen. Press this key
combination again to continue scrolling. The Scroll Lock
status indicator appears when this function is turned on.
(This function is only available in some programs.)
Pause execution of a DOS program. (This function is
only available in some programs.)
Stop the currently running DOS program. (This function
is only available in some programs.)
Increase the brightness of the display.
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Using the keyboard
Decrease the brightness of the display.
Mute the sound. Press the key combination again to
restore the sound. For more information, see “Adjusting
the volume” on page 40.
Increase volume. For more information, see “Adjusting
the volume” on page 40.
Decrease volume. For more information, see “Adjusting
the volume” on page 40.
Press and hold , then
press this system key... To...
Home
PgUp
PgDn
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Button Icon Press to...
E-mail Open your default e-mail program.
Internet Open your default Web browser.
Help Open online help.
My Computer Open the My Computer window.
E-mail
Internet
Help
My Computer
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Using the EZ Pad touchpad
Left touchpad
button Right touchpad
button
Rocker
switch
Touchpad
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Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the double-click speed,
pointer speed, right-hand or left-hand configuration, and
other touchpad settings, see “Changing the mouse or
touchpad settings” in Using Your Computer which has
been included on your hard drive. To access this guide,
click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway
Documentation.
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Using the EZ Pad touchpad
To... Do this...
Move the pointer
on the screen. Move your finger around
on the touchpad. If you
run out of space and
need to move the pointer
farther, lift your finger,
move it to the middle of
the touchpad, then
continue moving your
finger.
Select an object
on the screen. Position the pointer over
the object. Quickly press
and release the left
button once. This action
is called clicking.
Start a program
or open a file or
folder.
Position the pointer over
the object. Press the left
button twice in rapid
succession. This action
is called double-clicking.
Access a shortcut
menu or find
more information
about an object
on the screen.
Position the pointer over
the object. Quickly press
and release the right
button once. This action
is called right-clicking.
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To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls:
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Move an object
on the screen. Position the pointer over
the object. Press the left
button and hold it down,
then use the touchpad to
move (drag) the object to
the appropriate part of
the screen. Release the
button to drop the object
where you want it.
Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the volume in Windows,
see “Adjusting the Volume” in Using Your Computer which
has been included on your hard drive. To access this
guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway
Documentation.
To... Do this...
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Turning your wireless network on or off
To turn wireless networking on or off:
1Start Control Panel
Network and Internet
Connections
2Network Connections
3Wireless Network Connection Enable
Disable
Warning Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere
with equipment on commercial aircraft. Current aviation
regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while
traveling in an airplane. IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, and
IEEE 802.11g communication devices are examples of
devices that provide wireless communication.
Warning In environments where the risk of interference to other
devices or services is harmful or perceived as harmful, the
option to use a wireless device may be restricted or
eliminated. Airports, Hospitals, and Oxygen or flammable
gas laden atmospheres are limited examples where use
of wireless devices may be restricted or eliminated. When
in environments where you are uncertain of the sanction
to use wireless devices, ask the applicable authority for
authorization prior to use or turning on the wireless device.
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If your drive has this
logo... This is your drive
type... Use your drive for...
CD drive Installing programs, playing audio CDs, and
accessing data.
You cannot use this drive to create CDs or
DVDs or play DVDs.
DVD drive Installing programs, playing audio CDs,
playing DVDs, and accessing data.
You cannot use this drive to create CDs or
DVDs.
Combination
DVD/CD-RW
drive
Installing programs, playing audio CDs,
playing DVDs, accessing data, and
recording music and data to CD-R or
CD-RW discs.
You cannot use this drive to create DVDs.
Recordable DVD
Drive Installing programs, playing audio CDs,
playing DVDs, accessing data, recording
music and data to recordable CDs, and
recording video and data to recordable
DVDs.
Tips & Tricks For more information, see “Creating CDs and DVDs” on
page 46.
ROM/R/RW
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To insert a CD or DVD:
1
2
3
Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. You may
not be able to play these CDs on your notebook.
Important When you place a single-sided disc in the tray, make sure
that the label side is facing up. If the disc has two playable
sides, place the disc so the name of the side you want to
play is facing up.
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CDs” in Using Your Computer which has been included on
your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start,
All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.
Tips & Tricks For more information about playing DVDs, see “Playing
DVDs” in Using Your Computer which has been included
on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start,
All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.
Tips & Tricks For more information about creating CDs and DVDs, see
“Creating CDs and DVDs” in Using Your Computer which
has been included on your hard drive. To access this
guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway
Documentation.
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Using the optional diskette drive
To use a diskette:
1
2Start My Computer
3
Warning Do not expose diskettes to water or magnetic fields.
Exposure could damage the data on the diskette.
Tips & Tricks Your notebook comes with either a built-in diskette drive
or a built-in memory card reader. If your notebook has a
built-in memory card reader and you need to use a diskette
drive, we recommend purchasing a USB diskette drive. To
order a USB diskette drive, visit the Accessory Store at
accessories.gateway.com.
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Tips & Tricks Your notebook comes with either a built-in diskette drive
or a built-in memory card reader. If your notebook has a
built-in diskette drive and you need to use a memory card
reader, we recommend purchasing a USB memory card
reader. To order a USB memory card reader, visit the
Accessory Store at accessories.gateway.com.
Card Type Slot Card Type Slot
CompactFlash®right MultiMediaCard™left
IBM Microdrive™right Secure Digital™left
Memory Stick®left SmartMedia™ (3.3V only) left
Left slot Right slot
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To insert a memory card:
1
2Start My
Computer
Important Insert the SmartMedia card with the label facing down.
Your notebook only accepts 3.3V SmartMedia cards.
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Adding and removing a PC Card
To insert a PC Card:
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To remove a PC Card:
1Stop
Important If the remove hardware icon does not appear on the
taskbar, click the show hidden icons button.
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3
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6Settings
7Attached
8Apply
9Screen Resolution Color Quality
10 OK
Important Press + to switch between viewing the display on the
LCD panel and viewing the display on the projector or
monitor.
Important If an external monitor or projector is connected and you
close the LCD panel, your notebook may turn off the LCD
panel, but will not enter Standby mode.
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Important If the power cord or battery icon does not appear on the
taskbar, click the show hidden icons button. If the icon
still does not appear, make sure that Always show icon
on the taskbar is checked on the Power Options
Properties Advance tab.
For more information, see “Changing advanced settings”
in Using Your Computer which has been included on your
hard drive. To access this guide, click Start,
All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.
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Important If the power cord or battery icon does not appear on the
taskbar, click the show hidden icons button. If the icon
still does not appear, make sure that Always show icon
on the taskbar is checked on the Power Options
Properties Advance tab.
For more information, see “Changing advanced settings”
in Using Your Computer which has been included on your
hard drive. To access this guide, click Start,
All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.
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Recalibrating the battery
To recalibrate the battery:
1
2
3Advanced
4Battery Auto Learning Enabled
5Exit Exit Saving Changes
6Yes
7
Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. If
recalibration is interrupted, you must start the process over
again.
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To replace the battery:
1
2
3
4
Warning Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for
your Gateway notebook. Discard used batteries according
to the manufacturer’s instructions.
The battery used in this device may present a fire or
chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Do not disassemble,
heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Dispose of used
battery promptly. Keep away from children.
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Changing batteries
5
6
7
8
9
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Tips & Tricks For more information about using power
management settings, see “Changing
Power-saving Settings” in Using Your Computer
which has been included on your hard drive. To
access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then
click Gateway Documentation.
Tips & Tricks For more information about using Hibernate mode,
see “Activating and using Hibernate mode” in
Using Your Computer which has been included on
your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start,
All Programs, then click Gateway
Documentation.
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Extending battery life
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If your notebook is... ...and you want to... ...then
On Enter Standby mode Press .
On Enter Hibernate
mode (must be
activated)
Click Start, then click
Turn Off Computer. Press and hold
, then click Hibernate.
In Standby or
Hibernate mode Exit Standby or
Hibernate mode Press the power button.
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Important Before installing memory or replacing the hard drive, you
should read and understand the information in this section.
Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and
moving parts, turn off your notebook and unplug the power
cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the
case.
Warning To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any object
into the vent holes of the notebook.
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11
12
13
14
15
16
Important Use only memory modules designed for the
Gateway M405.
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Replacing the hard drive kit
12
13
14
15
16
Screw
Screw
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Chapter 7: Using the Optional Port Replicator
Component Icon Description
Docking release latch Press both release latches to release the notebook.
Docking port Connect the notebook to this port.
Warning! Power is passed through this port. This
docking connection is certified to UL 1950 for use
only with notebooks designed for your Gateway
port replicator.
Docking
release
latch
Docking
port
Docking
release
latch
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Left
Left
Component Icon Description
Power connector Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector.
Important: The power connector may be located on the
back of your port replicator.
Power
connector
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Component Icon Description
PS/2 keyboard port Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. Attaching a PS/2
keyboard to your port replicator may deactivate the
built-in keyboard.
PS/2 mouse port Plug a PS/2 mouse into this port. Attaching a PS/2
mouse to your port replicator may deactivate the
touchpad.
USB ports Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a
USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera,
keyboard, or mouse) into these ports.
S-Video out jack This jack does not work with the Gateway 405
notebook.
Monitor port Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this
port. For more information, see “Viewing the display
on a projector or monitor” on page 53.
Parallel port Plug a parallel device (such as a printer) into this port.
Serial port This jack does not work with the Gateway 405
notebook.
S/PDIF digital
audio jack
Headphone jack
Line in jack
Power
connector
Modem
jack
Ethernet
jack
Serial
port
Monitor
port Parallel
port
USB
ports S-Video
out jack
PS/2
keyboard
port PS/2
mouse
port
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Back
Modem jack Plug a modem cable into this jack.
Ethernet jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable into this jack.
Power connector Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector.
Important: If your port replicator has a power
connector on the left side (see “Left” on page 77),
plug the Gateway 405 AC adapter into that
connector. If your port replicator does not have a
power connector on the left side, plug the Gateway
405 AC adapter into this connector.
S/PDIF digital audio
jack Plug an optical (Toslink) AC-3 digital audio cable into
this jack.
Headphone jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack.
The built-in speakers on the notebook are turned off
when speakers or headphones are plugged into this
jack.
This jack is turned off when headphones are plugged
into the notebook’s headphone jack.
Line in jack Connect an external audio input source (such as a
stereo) to this jack so you can record sound on your
notebook or play sound through the notebook
speakers.
Component Icon Description
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To attach your notebook to the port replicator:
1
2
3
Caution Press down on the outside edges of the notebook. Do not
press in the middle or you may damage the LCD screen.
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Connecting to the port replicator
To separate your notebook from the port replicator:
1
Start Undock Computer
2
3
Important The notebook may detect additional devices and add
drivers after being attached to the port replicator. This
process must be completed for components to work
correctly. Follow any on-screen instructions, if necessary.
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To secure your notebook and port replicator:
1
2
3
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Tips & Tricks For more information about traveling with your notebook,
see “Traveling With Your Notebook” in Using Your
Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To
access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click
Gateway Documentation.
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Cleaning your notebook
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Warning When you shut down your notebook, the power turns off,
but some electrical current still flows through your
notebook. To avoid possible injury from electrical shock,
unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable
from the wall outlets.
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Caution A notebook LCD screen is made of specially coated glass
and can be scratched or damaged by abrasive or
ammonia-based glass cleaners.
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Protecting your notebook from viruses
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Tips & Tricks For more information about modifying security settings,
see “Modifying Security Settings” in Using Your Computer
which has been included on your hard drive. To access
this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway
Documentation.
Help and
Support For more information about protecting your notebook
against viruses, click Start, then click Help and Support.
Type the keyword in the Search box
, then click the arrow.
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To scan for viruses:
1Start All Programs Norton AntiVirus Norton
AntiVirus 2004
2Scan for Viruses
3Scan
Scan for
viruses
Scan
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To remove a virus:
1
2
3
To update Norton AntiVirus:
1
2Start All Programs Norton AntiVirus LiveUpdate -
Norton AntiVirus
3
4Finish
Important You received a free limited time subscription to the Norton
AntiVirus service when you purchased your notebook. To
update Norton AntiVirus after the free subscription period,
you must extend your subscription.
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To run Windows Update:
1
2Start All Programs Windows Update
3
Help and
Support For more information about Windows Update in
Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support.
Type the keyword in the HelpSpot
Search box , then click the arrow.
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Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start,
then click Help and Support. Type the keyword
in the Search box
, then click the arrow.
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To free IRQ resources for the new device:
1
2
3Disable
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Help and
Support For more information about IRQs, click Start, then click
Help and Support. Type the keyword in the Search
box , then click the arrow.
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Tips & Tricks For instructions on running Error checking, see “Checking
the hard drive for errors” in Using Your Computer which
has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide,
click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway
Documentation.
Tips & Tricks For instructions on changing the screen resolution, see
“Adjusting the screen resolution” in Using Your Computer
which has been included on your hard drive. To access this
guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway
Documentation.
Tips & Tricks For instructions on changing the display settings, see
“Adjusting the screen and desktop settings” in Using Your
Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To
access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click
Gateway Documentation.
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Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the volume control in
Windows, see “Adjusting the volume” in Using Your
Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To
access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click
Gateway Documentation.
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To restore deleted files:
1Recycle Bin
2Restore
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Tips & Tricks For instructions on playing a DVD, see “Playing a DVD”
on page 46.
Help and
Support For more information about restoring deleted files, click
Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword
in the Search box
, then click the arrow.
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■Recycle Bin
Empty Recycle Bin
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Tips & Tricks For instructions on deleting unnecessary files, see “Using
Disk Cleanup” in Using Your Computer which has been
included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click
Start, All Programs, then click Gateway
Documentation.
Caution All deleted files will be lost when you empty the Recycle
Bin.
Help and
Support For more information about file management, click Start,
then click Help and Support. Type the keyword
in the Search box ,
then click the arrow.
Tips & Tricks For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see
“Checking the hard drive for errors” in Using Your
Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To
access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click
Gateway Documentation.
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To check the dialing properties:
1Start Control Panel
Printers
and Other Hardware
2Phone and Modem Options
Dialing Rules
3Edit
4
Help and
Support For more information about dialing properties, click Start,
then click Help and Support. Type the keyword
in the Search box , then click the
arrow.
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5Diagnostic Query Modem
To turn down the modem volume:
1Start Control Panel
Printers
and Other Hardware
2Phone and Modem Options
Modems
3Properties
4Modem Speaker volume
5OK
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Support For more information about modem troubleshooting, click
Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword
in the Search box
, then click the arrow.
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Tips & Tricks For information about setting up a network in your home,
see the network guide which has been included on your
hard drive. To access this guide, click Start,
All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.
Help and
Support For more information about network troubleshooting, click
Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword
in the Search box
, then click the arrow.
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To set a default printer:
1Start Control Panel
Printers
and Other Hardware
2Printers and Faxes
3Set as Default Printer
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To make sure that the printer is not set to work offline:
1Start Control Panel
Printers
and Other Hardware
2Printers and Faxes
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3Use Printer Offline Use Printer
Offline
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Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click
Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword
in the Search box
, then click the arrow.
Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the volume control in
Windows, see “Adjusting the volume” in Using Your
Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To
access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click
Gateway Documentation.
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Help and
Support For more information about troubleshooting sound issues,
click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword
in the Search box
, then click the arrow.
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Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your
notebook problem if:
■Power cords or plugs are damaged
■Liquid has been spilled into your notebook
■Your notebook was dropped
■The case was damaged
Instead, unplug your notebook and contact a qualified
computer technician.
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Service description How to reach
Use an automated menu system and your telephone
keypad to find answers to common problems. 800-846-2118
Resource Service description How to reach
Gateway’s
fee-based
software tutorial
service
Get tutorial assistance for software
issues billed by the minute. 800-229-1103 (charged to
your credit card)
900-555-4695 (charged to
your telephone bill)
Gateway
Customer Care Talk to a Gateway Customer Care
representative about a non-tutorial
technical support question. (See
“Before calling Gateway Customer
Care” on page 113 before calling.)
Gateway Customer Care
telephone numbers vary
by country or region. For
the correct telephone
number, see your setup
poster or the Gateway
eSupport Web site at
support.gateway.com. For
more information, see
“Using eSupport” on
page 4.
America Online Get support for your America Online
ISP account 800-827-6364 (US)
888-265-4357 (Canada)
Sales,
accounting, and
warranty
Get information about available
systems, pricing, orders, billing
statements, warranty service, or other
non-technical issues.
800-846-2000 (US)
888-387-7752 (Canada)
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Warning Always follow these instructions to help guard against
personal injury and damage to your Gateway system.
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Warning Do not use Gateway products in areas classified as
hazardous locations. Such areas include patient care
areas of medical and dental facilities, oxygen-laden
environments, or industrial facilities.
Warning To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger
telecommunications line cord.
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Warning Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere
with equipment on commercial aircraft. Current aviation
regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while
traveling in an airplane. 802.11B (also known as wireless
Ethernet or Wifi) and Bluetooth communication devices are
examples of devices that provide wireless communication.
Warning In environments where the risk of interference to other
devices or services is harmful or perceived as harmful, the
option to use a wireless device may be restricted or
eliminated. Airports, Hospitals, and Oxygen or flammable
gas laden atmospheres are limited examples where use
of wireless devices may be restricted or eliminated. When
in environments where you are uncertain of the sanction
to use wireless devices, ask the applicable authority for
authorization prior to use or turning on the wireless device.
Warning If your system came equipped with an internal embedded
wireless device, do not operate the wireless device unless
all covers and shields are in place and the system is fully
assembled.
Caution Wireless devices are not user serviceable. Do not modify
them in any way. Modification to a wireless device will void
the authorization to use it. Please contact Gateway for
service.
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Caution Only use drivers approved for the country in which the
device will be used. See the Gateway System Restoration
Kit, or contact Gateway Customer Care for additional
information.
Important Every country has different restrictions on the use of
wireless devices. Since your system is equipped with a
wireless device, when traveling between countries with
your system, check with the local Radio Approval
authorities prior to any move or trip for any restrictions on
the use of a wireless device in the destination country.
Caution Wireless devices are not user-serviceable. Do not modify
them in any way. Modification to a wireless device will void
the authorization to use it. Contact Gateway for service.
Caution The transmitting device embedded in this system may not
be used with any antenna other than the one provided with
the system.
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Caution In order to comply with FCC requirements this transmitter
must not be operated (or co-located) in conjunction with
any other transmitter or antenna installed in the notebook.
Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
Gateway could void the FCC compliance and negate your
authority to operate the product.
Warning This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to
the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or
reproductive harm.
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Warning The lamp in this display contains mercury. Do not
put in the trash. Recycle or dispose as hazardous
waste.
Hg
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Caution To prevent radio interference to licensed service or
co-channel Mobile Satellite systems, this device is
intended to be operated indoors and away from windows
to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit
antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing.
Caution Wireless devices are not user-serviceable. Do not modify
them in any way. Modification to a wireless device will void
the authorization to use it. Contact Gateway for service.
Caution The transmitting device embedded in this system may not
be used with any antenna other than provide with the
system.
Caution The 802.11A radio LAN your system may have been
equipped with operates in the same frequency range as
high power radar, which has priority use, and may damage
the radio LAN if both are present and being used in the
same area.
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Warning To avoid electrical shock or equipment malfunction do not
attempt to make electrical ground connections by yourself.
Contact the appropriate inspection authority or an
electrician, as appropriate.
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Warning Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified in this manual may
result in hazardous radiation exposure. To prevent
exposure to laser beams, do not try to open the enclosure
of a CD or DVD drive.
ENERGY STAR
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Notices
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All Rights Reserved
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This publication is protected by copyright and all rights are reserved. No part of it may be reproduced
or transmitted by any means or in any form, without prior consent in writing from Gateway.
The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. However,
changes are made periodically. These changes are incorporated in newer publication editions.
Gateway may improve and/or change products described in this publication at any time. Due to
continuing system improvements, Gateway is not responsible for inaccurate information which may
appear in this manual. For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at
www.gateway.com. In no event will Gateway be liable for direct, indirect, special, exemplary,
incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if
advised of the possibility of such damages.
In the interest of continued product development, Gateway reserves the right to make improvements in
this manual and the products it describes at any time, without notices or obligation.
Gateway and the Black-and-White Spot Design are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway,
Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. SpotShop, Spotshop.com, and Your:)Ware are trademarks of
Gateway, Inc. Intel, Intel Inside logo, and Pentium are registered trademarks and MMX is a trademark
of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation. All other product names mentioned herein are used for identification
purposes only, and may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
If your notebook has a DVD drive and an analog TV Out port, the following paragraph applies:
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain
U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights
owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation,
and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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