Page 1: User Guide
User Guide Gateway M405 Notebook...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
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Page 4 Securing your port replicator ........82 www.gateway.com...
Page 5 Telephone support ......... . 113 Before calling Gateway Customer Care ..... . 113 Telephone numbers .
Page 6 ............127 www.gateway.com...
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Page 8: Getting Help
Chapter 1: Getting Help www.gateway.com...
Page 9: Gateway Web Site
Gateway Web site www.gateway.com...
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Page 11: Help And Support
Help and Support Apw fyi R†€ƒ… To start Help and Support: ■ Start Help and Support www.gateway.com...
Page 12: Using Your Computer Guide
Chapter 1: Getting Help RpfƒhstyrÁq€ƒÁfÁ…€th Search ■ ■ Search ■ Search Search Results T„tyr X€†ƒ 6€x†…pƒ To access the Using Your Computer guide: ■ Start All Programs Gateway Documentation www.gateway.com...
Page 13: Online Help
Online help Help Help www.gateway.com...
Page 14 Chapter 1: Getting Help www.gateway.com...
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Page 16: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Battery Speaker Power LCD panel Speaker charge indicator release latch indicator 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.
Page 17: Left Side
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 www.gateway.com...
Page 18 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.
Page 19: Right Side
“Identifying drive types” on page Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this slot. www.gateway.com...
Page 20: Back
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Modem jack Monitor Parallel Ventilation port port Ethernet jack Power connector Component Icon Description Modem jack Plug a modem cable into this jack. Ethernet jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable into this jack.
Page 21: Bottom
The hard drive is located in this bay. For more information, “Replacing the hard drive kit” on page Battery latch Slide to release the battery. Battery bay Insert the battery into this bay. For more information, see “Changing batteries” on page www.gateway.com...
Page 22 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Component Icon Description System label Includes the product model number. For more information, “Identifying your model” on page 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.
Page 23: Keyboard Area
For more information, see “Starting your notebook” on page 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 www.gateway.com...
Page 24 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Important The labels shown in this section are for informational purposes only. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. @f…pˆfÁx€ipwÁfyiÁ„pƒtfwÁy†xgpƒ Gateway model number @f…pˆfÁ„pƒtfwÁy†xgpƒ ■ ■ www.gateway.com...
Page 25: Identifying Your Model
Identifying your model By…pƒyfwÁˆtƒpwp„„Áwfgpw Fthƒ€„€q…Á6pƒ…tqthf…pÁ€qÁ4†…spy…tht… www.gateway.com...
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Page 27: Accessories
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Page 30: Getting Started
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.
Page 31: Connecting The Ac Adapter
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.
Page 32 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. www.gateway.com...
Page 33: Starting Your Notebook
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. www.gateway.com...
Page 34 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. To turn off your notebook: Start Turn Off Computer S†ƒy Hqq 6€x†…pƒ...
Page 35: Restarting (Rebooting) Your Notebook
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. www.gateway.com...
Page 36 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. www.gateway.com...
Page 37: Status Indicators
Status indicators Indicator Icon Description Scroll Lock Scroll Lock is turned on. For more information, see “System key combinations” on page Pad Lock Numeric keypad is turned on. For more information, see “System key combinations” on page www.gateway.com...
Page 38 Chapter 3: Getting Started Function keys/System keys Navigation keys/Volume keys Windows Application Arrow keys/LCD Numeric brightness keys keypad www.gateway.com...
Page 39: Using The Keyboard
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 Press these colored keys in combination with the keys to control the screen brightness. www.gateway.com...
Page 40 (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. www.gateway.com...
Page 41 Mute the sound. Press the key combination again to Home restore the sound. For more information, see “Adjusting the volume” on page Increase volume. For more information, see “Adjusting PgUp the volume” on page Decrease volume. For more information, see “Adjusting PgDn the volume” on page www.gateway.com...
Page 42 Chapter 3: Getting Started Help Internet E-mail My Computer 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. www.gateway.com...
Page 43: Using The Ez Pad Touchpad
Using the EZ Pad touchpad Touchpad Left touchpad Rocker Right touchpad button switch button www.gateway.com...
Page 44 “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. www.gateway.com...
Page 45: Using The Touchpad
This action is called double-clicking. Access a shortcut Position the pointer over menu or find the object. Quickly press more information and release the right about an object button once. This action on the screen. is called right-clicking. www.gateway.com...
Page 46: Adjusting The Volume
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. www.gateway.com...
Page 47: Turning Your Wireless Network On Or Off
To turn wireless networking on or off: Start Control Panel 6€y…ƒ€w Ifypw Network and Internet Connections Gp…ˆ€ƒv fyi By…pƒyp… 6€yyph…t€y„ Network Connections Gp…ˆ€ƒv 6€yyph…t€y„ Wireless Network Connection Enable Disable www.gateway.com...
Page 48 Chapter 3: Getting Started www.gateway.com...
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Page 50: Using Drives And Ports
Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, recording Drive music and data to recordable CDs, and ROM/R/RW recording video and data to recordable DVDs. Tips & Tricks For more information, see “Creating CDs and DVDs” on page www.gateway.com...
Page 51: Using The Cd Or Dvd Drive
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. www.gateway.com...
Page 52: Creating Cds And Dvds
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. www.gateway.com...
Page 53: Using The Optional Diskette Drive
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. To use a diskette: Start My Computer...
Page 54 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. Left slot Right slot Fpx€ƒÁhfƒiÁ…p„...
Page 55: Using The Optional Memory Card Reader
Using the optional memory card reader „tyrÁfÁxpx€ƒÁhfƒi To insert a memory card: Important Insert the SmartMedia card with the label facing down. Your notebook only accepts 3.3V SmartMedia cards. Start Computer www.gateway.com...
Page 56 Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports To remove a memory card: ■ Important Do not use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to remove the memory card. s€…„ˆftyr www.gateway.com...
Page 57: Adding And Removing A Pc Card
Adding and removing a PC Card To insert a PC Card: ■ To remove a PC Card: Stop Important If the remove hardware icon does not appear on the taskbar, click the show hidden icons button. www.gateway.com...
Page 58 Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports www.gateway.com...
Page 59: Viewing The Display On A Projector Or Monitor
Viewing the display on a projector or monitor To use a projector or external monitor: Properties 7t„wf Iƒ€pƒ…tp„ www.gateway.com...
Page 60 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. www.gateway.com...
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Page 62: Managing Power
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. 4 TR ■ ■ ■...
Page 63: Monitoring The Battery Charge
Monitoring the battery charge Important This LED only lights up when the notebook is connected to AC power. For the location of the battery charge indicator, see “Status indicators” on page ■ Press here ■ www.gateway.com...
Page 64 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. www.gateway.com...
Page 65: Recalibrating The Battery
Recalibrating the battery To recalibrate the battery: Advanced Battery Auto Learning Enabled Exit Exit Saving Changes G 8Q G 8Q Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. If recalibration is interrupted, you must start the process over again. www.gateway.com...
Page 66 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.
Page 67: Changing Batteries
Changing batteries www.gateway.com...
Page 68 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. ■ ■ www.gateway.com...
Page 69: Extending Battery Life
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Page 70 4G75X Enter Standby mode Press Enter Hibernate Click Start, then click mode (must be Turn Off Computer. Press and hold activated) , then click Hibernate. In Standby or Exit Standby or Press the power button. Hibernate mode Hibernate mode www.gateway.com...
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Page 72: Upgrading Your Notebook
Warning To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any object into the vent holes of the notebook. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ www.gateway.com...
Page 73: Adding Or Replacing Memory
Adding or replacing memory Memory To add or replace memory modules: www.gateway.com...
Page 74 Chapter 6: Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com...
Page 75 Adding or replacing memory Important Use only memory modules designed for the Gateway M405. www.gateway.com...
Page 76 Chapter 6: Upgrading Your Notebook Hard drive To replace the hard drive kit: T„tyr X€†ƒ 6€x†…pƒ Start All Programs Gateway Documentation www.gateway.com...
Page 77: Replacing The Hard Drive Kit
Replacing the hard drive kit Screws Tips & Tricks Use a magnetic screwdriver or turn the notebook over to remove the screws. www.gateway.com...
Page 78 Chapter 6: Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com...
Page 79 Replacing the hard drive kit Screw Screw www.gateway.com...
Page 80 Chapter 6: Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com...
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Page 82: Using The Optional Port Replicator
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. www.gateway.com...
Page 83: Left
Left Left Power connector 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. www.gateway.com...
Page 84: Back
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.
Page 85: Back
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 Plug an optical (Toslink) AC-3 digital audio cable into jack this jack.
Page 86 Chapter 7: Using the Optional Port Replicator 4……fhstyrÁ…€Á…spÁ€ƒ…Áƒpwthf…€ƒ To attach your notebook to the port replicator: Caution Press down on the outside edges of the notebook. Do not press in the middle or you may damage the LCD screen. www.gateway.com...
Page 87: Connecting To The Port Replicator
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. 7t„h€yyph…tyrÁqƒ€xÁ…spÁ€ƒ…Áƒpwthf…€ƒ To separate your notebook from the port replicator: Start Undock Computer www.gateway.com...
Page 88 Chapter 7: Using the Optional Port Replicator To secure your notebook and port replicator: www.gateway.com...
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Page 90: Maintaining Your Notebook
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. ■ ■ ■...
Page 91: Cleaning Your Notebook
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. www.gateway.com...
Page 92 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 6wpfytyrÁ…spÁvpg€fƒi 6wpfytyrÁ…spÁy€…pg€€vÁ„hƒppy Caution A notebook LCD screen is made of specially coated glass and can be scratched or damaged by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners. 6wpfytyrÁ67„Á€ƒÁ7U7„ www.gateway.com...
Page 93: Protecting Your Notebook From Viruses
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 For more information about protecting your notebook Support against viruses, click Start, then click Help and Support.
Page 94 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook To scan for viruses: Start All Programs Norton AntiVirus Norton AntiVirus 2004 Scan for viruses Scan for Viruses Scan Scan www.gateway.com...
Page 95 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. Start All Programs Norton AntiVirus LiveUpdate - Norton AntiVirus Finish www.gateway.com...
Page 96 To run Windows Update: Start All Programs Windows Update Help and For more information about Windows Update in Support Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Vtyi€ˆ„ÁTif…pÁ Type the keyword in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow. www.gateway.com...
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Page 98: Troubleshooting
■ ■ ■ Warning Do not try to troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are damaged, if your notebook was dropped, or if the case was damaged. Instead, unplug your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. www.gateway.com...
Page 99: First Steps
First steps ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Help and For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, Support then click Help and Support. Type the keyword …ƒ€†gwp„s€€…tyr in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.gateway.com...
Page 100: Troubleshooting
Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 4†it€ 5f……pƒ 67Áiƒt‡p„ 7p‡thpÁty„…fwwf…t€y To check IRQ usage: Start Control Panel 6€y…ƒ€w Ifypw Performance and Maintenance System Hardware Device Manager 7p‡thp Ffyfrpƒ View Resources by type Interrupt request (IRQ) www.gateway.com...
Page 101: Display
For more information about IRQs, click Start, then click BQP„ Support Help and Support. Type the keyword in the Search , then click the arrow. To free IRQ resources for the new device: 7p‡thp Ffyfrpƒ Disable 7t„vp……pÁiƒt‡p ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ www.gateway.com...
Page 102 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. ■ ■...
Page 103 Troubleshooting ■ 7U7Áiƒt‡p„ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ www.gateway.com...
Page 104 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. ■ ■ ■...
Page 105 To restore deleted files: Recycle Bin Restore Help and For more information about restoring deleted files, click Support Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword R„…pxÁQp„…€ƒp in the Search box , then click the arrow. AfƒiÁiƒt‡p ■ www.gateway.com...
Page 106: File Management
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. ■ Recycle Bin...
Page 107: Internet
Troubleshooting G 8Q ■ By…pƒyp… ■ ■ ■ Help and For more information about troubleshooting Internet Support connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. …ƒ€†gwp„s€€…tyrÁh€yyph…t€y„ Type the keyword in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.gateway.com...
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Page 109: Memory
Troubleshooting ■ ■ ■ Fpx€ƒ ■ ■ Help and For more information about troubleshooting memory Support errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the xpx€ƒÁpƒƒ€ƒ keyword in the Search box , then click the arrow. Fpx€ƒÁhfƒiÁƒpfipƒ ■ www.gateway.com...
Page 110 Other Hardware Phone and Modem Options Dialing Rules Edit Help and For more information about dialing properties, click Start, itfwtyr Support then click Help and Support. Type the keyword in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.gateway.com...
Page 111 Troubleshooting ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ www.gateway.com...
Page 112 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ To run modem diagnostics: Start Control Panel 6€y…ƒ€w Ifypw Printers and Other Hardware Phone and Modem Options Modems Properties F€ipx Iƒ€pƒ…tp„ www.gateway.com...
Page 113 Search box , then click the arrow. sfyi„sfvtyr To turn down the modem volume: Start Control Panel 6€y…ƒ€w Ifypw Printers and Other Hardware Phone and Modem Options Modems Properties Modem Speaker volume Is€yp fyi F€ipx H…t€y„ F€†„p ■ www.gateway.com...
Page 114: Networks
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 For more information about network troubleshooting, click Support Start, then click Help and Support.
Page 115 Troubleshooting I6 6fƒi„ ■ ■ I€ˆpƒ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Iƒty…pƒ ■ ■ www.gateway.com...
Page 116 Printers and Faxes Iƒty…pƒ„ fyi 9f‰p„ Set as Default Printer ■ ■ To make sure that the printer is not set to work offline: Start Control Panel 6€y…ƒ€w Ifypw Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes Iƒty…pƒ„ fyi 9f‰p„ www.gateway.com...
Page 117 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. ■ www.gateway.com...
Page 118 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting Help and For more information about troubleshooting sound issues, Support click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword „€†yiÁ…ƒ€†gwp„s€€…pƒ in the Search box , then click the arrow. S€†hsfi Utip€ ■ ■ www.gateway.com...
Page 119: Power
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. ■ ■ www.gateway.com...
Page 120: Before Calling Gateway Customer Care
900-555-4695 (charged to service your telephone bill) Gateway Talk to a Gateway Customer Care Gateway Customer Care Customer Care representative about a non-tutorial telephone numbers vary technical support question. (See by country or region. For “Before calling Gateway Customer...
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Page 124 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. www.gateway.com...
Page 125 Regulatory compliance statements 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.
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Page 128 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.
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Page 130 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. 8I4Á8G8Q@XÁRS4Q ENERGY STAR www.gateway.com...
Page 131 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.
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Gateway M405 User Manual

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 Using the Optional Port Replicator

8 Maintaining Your Notebook

9 Troubleshooting

Quick Links

User Guide

Troubleshooting

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