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Gateway M500 User Manual (119 pages)
Gateway M500 Notebook USER'S GUIDE
Brand:
Gateway
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 5.73 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
1 Getting Started
7
Connecting and Starting Your Notebook
8
Care and Maintenance
11
Taking Care of Your Notebook
11
Taking Care of Your AC Adapter
11
Taking Care of Your Battery
12
Cleaning and Servicing
12
2 Getting Familiar with Your Notebook
13
Top
14
Front
16
Left
17
Right
18
Back
19
Bottom
21
Features
22
LCD Panel
24
Status Indicators
25
Keyboard
27
Special Keys
27
Embedded Numeric Keypad
28
Windows Keys
29
Keyboard Ergonomics
31
Touchpad
32
Touchpad Basics
33
Multi-Function Buttons
35
Storage
37
Hard Drive
37
Optical Drive
37
Playing DVD Movies
39
Connectivity Options
40
Ethernet and LAN
40
Fax/Data Modem
41
Wireless Communication
42
Fast Infrared
43
Audio
44
AV Control Panel
45
Securing Your Notebook
49
Security Slot
49
Passwords
50
3 Managing Power
51
Using the Battery
52
Using the Battery for the First Time
52
Installing the Battery
53
Removing the Battery
54
Recharging the Battery
55
Checking the Charge Level
55
Optimizing Battery Life
56
Battery-Low Warning
56
Power Management
58
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
58
4 Using Peripheral Devices and Options
59
External Monitor
60
Using Simultaneous Display
60
S-Video
61
External Keyboard
62
External Pointing Device
63
Printer
64
Audio Devices
65
PC Card
66
PC Card Slot
66
USB Devices
68
IEEE 1394 Devices
69
Miscellaneous Options
70
Additional AC Adapters and Batteries
70
Battery
70
AC Adapter
70
Key Component Upgrades
71
Memory Upgrade
71
Hard Drive Upgrade
71
5 Moving with Your Notebook
73
Disconnecting from Peripheral Devices
74
Moving Around
75
Preparing Your Notebook
75
What to Bring to Short Meetings
75
What to Bring to Long Meetings
75
Taking the Notebook Home
76
Preparing Your Notebook
76
What to Bring with You
76
Special Considerations
77
Setting up a Home Office
77
Traveling with Your Notebook
78
Preparing Your Notebook
78
What to Bring with You
78
Special Considerations
78
Traveling Internationally with Your Notebook
79
Preparing Your Notebook
79
What to Bring with You
79
Special Considerations
79
6 Using Installed Programs and Utilities
81
System Software
82
Launch Manager
82
BIOS Setup Utility
83
Setting a Password
83
7 Troubleshooting
87
Frequently-Asked Questions
88
Error Messages
91
Telephone Support
93
Before Calling Gateway Technical Support
93
Telephone Numbers
94
Tutoring and Training
95
Self-Help
95
Tutoring
95
Training
96
A Specifications
97
Microprocessor
98
Memory
98
Data Storage
98
Display and Video
98
Audio
99
Keyboard and Pointing Device
99
I/O Ports
99
Weight and Dimensions
99
Environment
100
Operating System
100
Power
100
Legal Information
101
Important Safety Information
101
Regulatory Compliance Statements
104
Wireless Guidance
104
United States of America
106
Laser Safety Statement
109
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