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Gateway M520 User Manual (168 pages)

Gateway User Guide Notebook M520

Brand: Gateway | Category: Laptop | Size: 2.33 MB

Table of Contents
3
1 Getting Help

7
- Gateway Web Site
  9
  - Using Esupport
    10
- Help and Support
  11
  - Searching for a Topic
    12
- Using Your Computer Guide
  12
- Online Help
  13
2 Checking out Your Gateway Notebook

15
- Front
  16
- Left Side
  17
- Right Side
  18
- Back
  19
- Bottom
  21
- Keyboard Area
  22
- Identifying Your Model
  23
  - Gateway Model and Serial Number
    23
  - Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
    23
- Finding Your Specifications
  24
- Accessories
  25
3 Getting Started

27
- Installing the Battery
  28
- Connecting the AC Adapter
  29
  - Protecting from Power Source Problems
    31
- Starting Your Notebook
  32
  - Waking up Your Notebook
    33
- Turning off Your Notebook
  33
- Restarting (Rebooting) Your Notebook
  34
- Status Indicators
  35
- Using the Keyboard
  36
  - Key Types
    37
  - System Key Combinations
    38
- Multi-Function Buttons
  40
- Using the EZ Pad Touchpad
  42
  - Using the Touchpad
    43
- Adjusting the Volume
  45
4 Using Drives and Ports

47
- Using the DVD Drive
  48
  - Identifying Drive Types
    48
  - Inserting a CD or DVD
    49
  - Playing a CD
    50
  - Playing a DVD
    50
  - Creating Cds and Dvds
    51
- Using the Memory Card Reader
  51
  - Memory Card Types
    52
  - Inserting a Memory Card
    52
- Adding and Removing a PC Card
  53
- Viewing the Display on a Projector or Monitor
  55
- Viewing the Display on a Television
  57
5 Managing Power

61
- Monitoring the Battery Charge
  62
- Recharging the Battery
  63
- Recalibrating the Battery
  63
- Changing Batteries
  65
  - Replacing the Battery
    65
- Extending Battery Life
  67
  - Conserving Battery Power
    67
  - Using Alternate Power Sources
    68
  - Changing Power Modes
    68
6 Upgrading Your Notebook

71
7 Maintaining Your Notebook

79
- Caring for Your Notebook
  80
- Cleaning Your Notebook
  81
  - Cleaning the Exterior
    81
  - Cleaning the Keyboard
    81
  - Cleaning the Notebook Screen
    82
  - Cleaning Cds or Dvds
    82
- Protecting Your Computer from Viruses
  83
- Updating Windows
  86
- Restoring Your System
  86
8 Troubleshooting

87
- Safety Guidelines
  88
- First Steps
  89
- Troubleshooting
  90
  - Audio
    90
  - Battery
    90
  - CD Drives
    90
  - Device Installation
    90
  - Display
    91
  - DVD Drives
    92
  - File Management
    94
  - Hard Drive
    95
  - Internet
    96
  - Keyboard
    97
  - Memory
    98
  - Memory Card Reader
    98
  - Modem (Dial-Up)
    99
  - Mouse
    103
  - Networks
    103
  - Passwords
    103
  - PC Cards
    104
  - Power
    104
  - Printer
    105
  - Sound
    106
  - Status Indicators
    107
  - Video
    107
- Telephone Support
  108
  - Before Calling Gateway Customer Care
    108
  - Telephone Numbers
    109
9 Networking Your Notebook

111
- Introduction to Networking
  112
  - Using a Network
    112
  - Using a Wireless Network
    113
- Creating an Wireless Network
  117
- Testing Your Network
  130
- Sharing Your Resources
  131
  - Sharing an Internet Connection
    131
  - Sharing Drives and Printers
    134
  - Using the Network
    137
  - Connecting to Hotspots
    140
- Troubleshooting Your Wireless Network
  141
A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information

145
- Important Safety Information
  146
- Regulatory Compliance
  148
- Wireless Guidance
  148
- United States of America
  150
- Laser Safety Statement
  154
- Epa Energy Star
  155
Index

157

Gateway M520 Reference Manual (138 pages)

Gateway 200ARC: Reference Guide

Brand: Gateway | Category: Laptop | Size: 2.2 MB

Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1: About this Reference

7
Chapter 2: Checking out Your Notebook

11
- Front
  12
- Left
  12
- Right
  14
- Bottom
  15
- Keyboard Area
  17
Chapter 3: Using Your Gateway Notebook

19
- Connecting the AC Adapter
  20
  - Protecting from Power Source Problems
    21
- Connecting the Dial-Up Modem
  22
- Connecting to a Cable or DSL Modem or to a Network
  23
- Starting Your Notebook
  24
  - Waking up Your Notebook
    24
- Turning off Your Notebook
  24
- Restarting (Rebooting) Your Notebook
  25
- Using the Status Indicators
  26
- Using the Keyboard
  27
  - Key Types
    28
  - System Key Combinations
    29
- Using the EZ Pad Touchpad
  31
- Adjusting the Volume
  33
- Turning Your Wireless Radio on or off
  34
Chapter 4: Using Accessories

37
Chapter 5: Managing Power

47
- Monitoring the Battery Charge
  48
- Recharging the Battery
  48
- Changing Batteries
  49
  - Replacing the Battery
    49
- Recalibrating the Battery
  50
- Extending Battery Life
  51
  - Conserving Battery Power
    51
  - Using Alternate Power Sources
    52
  - Changing Power Modes
    52
- Changing Notebook Power Settings
  53
Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook

61
- Packing Your Notebook
  62
- Traveling by Air
  62
- Dial-Up Modem
  62
- Radio Frequency Wireless Connections
  63
- Files
  64
- Security
  64
- Power
  65
- Additional Tips
  65
Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook

67
- Caring for Your Notebook
  68
- Cleaning Your Notebook
  69
  - Cleaning the Exterior
    69
  - Cleaning the Keyboard
    70
  - Cleaning the Notebook Screen
    70
- Cleaning Cds or Dvds
  70
Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook

71
CHAPTER 9 Troubleshooting

79
- Safety Guidelines
  80
- First Steps
  80
- Troubleshooting
  81
  - Audio
    81
  - Battery
    81
  - CD Drives
    81
  - Device Installation
    81
  - Display
    82
  - External DVD Drives
    84
  - File Management
    86
  - Hard Drive
    86
  - Internet
    87
  - Keyboard
    88
  - Media Center
    89
  - Memory
    93
  - Memory Card Reader
    94
  - Modem (Cable or DSL)
    94
  - Modem (Dial-Up)
    94
  - Mouse
    98
  - Networks (Wired)
    99
  - Networks (Wireless)
    101
  - Passwords
    104
  - PC Cards
    104
  - Pointing Device
    104
  - Power
    104
  - Printer
    105
  - Sound
    107
  - Status Indicators
    107
  - Touchpad
    108
  - Video
    108
- Telephone Support
  109
  - Before Calling Gateway Customer Care
    109
  - Telephone Numbers
    110
  - Self-Help
    111
  - Tutoring
    111
  - Training
    112
Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information

113
- Important Safety Information
  114
- Regulatory Compliance Statements
  116
  - Wireless Guidance
    116
  - United States of America
    118
  - Canada
    122
  - Japan
    124
  - Laser Safety Statement
    125
  - Epa Energy Star
    125
- Environmental Information
  125
- Notices
  127
Index

129

Gateway M520 User Manual (138 pages)

Brand: Gateway | Category: Laptop | Size: 2 MB

User Guide
1
Table of Contents
3
1 Getting Help

7
- Gateway Web Site
  9
  - Using Esupport
    9
- Help and Support
  11
  - Searching for a Topic
    12
- Bigfix
  12
- Using Your Computer Guide
  13
- Online Help
  13
2 Checking out Your Gateway Notebook

15
- Front
  16
- Left Side
  17
- Right Side
  18
- Back
  19
- Bottom
  21
- Keyboard Area
  22
- Identifying Your Model
  23
  - Gateway Model and Serial Number
    23
  - Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
    23
- Finding Your Specifications
  24
- Accessories
  24
3 Getting Started

27
- Installing the Battery
  28
- Connecting the AC Adapter
  29
  - Protecting from Power Source Problems
    31
- Connecting the Dial-Up Modem
  32
- Connecting to a Cable or DSL Modem or to an Ethernet Network
  33
- Starting Your Notebook
  34
  - Waking up Your Notebook
    35
- Turning off Your Notebook
  35
- Restarting (Rebooting) Your Notebook
  36
- Status Indicators
  37
- Using the Keyboard
  38
  - Key Types
    39
  - System Key Combinations
    40
- Multi-Function Buttons
  42
- Using the EZ Pad Touchpad
  43
  - Using the Touchpad
    45
- Adjusting the Volume
  47
- Turning Your Wireless Radio on or off
  48
4 Using Drives and Ports

49
- Using the CD or DVD Drive
  50
  - Identifying Drive Types
    50
  - Inserting a CD or DVD
    51
  - Playing a CD
    52
  - Playing a DVD
    52
  - Creating Cds and Dvds
    52
- Using the Memory Card Reader
  53
  - Memory Card Types
    53
  - Inserting a Memory Card
    54
  - Removing a Memory Card
    54
- Adding and Removing a PC Card
  55
- Viewing the Display on a Projector or Monitor
  57
- Viewing the Display on a Television
  59
  - Modifying Television Settings
    60
- Connecting a Video Camera to Your Notebook
  63
5 Managing Power

65
- Monitoring the Battery Charge
  66
- Recharging the Battery
  67
- Recalibrating the Battery
  67
- Changing Batteries
  69
  - Replacing the Battery
    69
- Extending Battery Life
  71
  - Conserving Battery Power
    71
  - Using Alternate Power Sources
    72
  - Changing Power Modes
    72
6 Upgrading Your Notebook

75
7 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
8 Troubleshooting

91
- Safety Guidelines
  92
- First Steps
  93
- Troubleshooting
  94
  - Audio
    94
  - Battery
    94
  - CD Drives
    94
  - Device Installation
    94
  - Display
    95
  - DVD Drives
    96
  - File Management
    99
  - Hard Drive
    99
  - Internet
    101
  - Keyboard
    102
  - Memory
    103
  - Memory Card Reader
    103
  - Modem (Dial-Up)
    103
  - Mouse
    107
  - Networks
    108
  - Passwords
    108
  - PC Cards
    109
  - Power
    109
  - Printer
    110
  - Sound
    111
  - Status Indicators
    112
  - Touchpad
    112
  - Video
    113
- Telephone Support
  114
  - Before Calling Gateway Customer Care
    114
  - Telephone Numbers
    115
  - Self-Help
    116
  - Tutoring
    116
  - Training
    116
    
    Important Safety Information
    118
    
    Regulatory Compliance Statements
    120
    
    Wireless Guidance
    120
    
    United States of America
    121
    
    Japanese Notice
    126
    
    Laser Safety Statement
    127
    
    Epa Energy Star
    127

Gateway M520 Service Manual (98 pages)

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1 Getting Help

2 Checking out Your Gateway Notebook

3 Getting Started

4 Using Drives and Ports

5 Managing Power

6 Upgrading Your Notebook

7 Maintaining Your Notebook

8 Troubleshooting

9 Networking Your Notebook

A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information

Index

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Chapter 1: About this Reference

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Chapter 3: Using Your Gateway Notebook

Chapter 4: Using Accessories

Chapter 5: Managing Power

Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook

Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook

Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook

CHAPTER 9 Troubleshooting

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5 Managing Power

6 Upgrading Your Notebook

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