Page 1: User Guide
User Guide Gateway M675 Notebook...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Gateway serial number ........21...
Page 4 Back ............93 Connecting to the port replicator ....... . .97 www.gateway.com...
Page 5 Video ..........131 www.gateway.com...
Page 6 Telephone support ......... . .132 Before calling Gateway Customer Care ..... . .132 Telephone numbers .
Page 7 sf…pƒÁ p……tyrÁApw „tyrÁ…spÁ@f…pˆfÁVpg „t…p ■ „tyrÁApwÁfyiÁR†€ƒ… ■ „tyrÁX€†ƒÁ6€x†…pƒÁr†tip ■ „tyrÁ€ywtypÁspw ■...
Page 8: Getting Help
Chapter 1: Getting Help www.gateway.com...
Page 9: Gateway Web Site
Gateway Web site www.gateway.com...
Page 10 Chapter 1: Getting Help „tyrÁpR†€ƒ… ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ †€ƒ…ÁA€xp Support Home All Support Documents Support Home General Tutorials Iƒ€i†h…Á †€ƒ… Product Support 7€ˆyw€fi„ Downloads My Downloads All Downloads 6€y…fh…ÁT„ Contact Us Call Us I6ÁS€€w„ PC Tools www.gateway.com...
Page 11: Help And Support
Help and Support 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 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...
Page 15 sf…pƒÁ 6sphvtyrÁH†…ÁX€†ƒ f…pˆf G€…pg€€v Bipy…tqtyrÁqpf…†ƒp„ ■ E€hf…tyrÁ€†ƒÁy€…pg€€vÈ„Áx€ipwÁfyiÁ ■ „pƒtfwÁy†xgpƒ E€hf…tyrÁ…spÁFthƒ€„€q…Á6pƒ…tqthf…pÁ€qÁ ■ 4†…spy…tht… E€hf…tyrÁ…spÁ„phtqthf…t€y„Áq€ƒÁ€†ƒÁ ■ y€…pg€€v I†ƒhsf„tyrÁfhhp„„€ƒtp„ ■...
Page 16: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook LCD panel release latch Status indicators Speaker Audio controls Speaker Component Description LCD panel release latch Open the LCD panel by pressing the release latch. Status indicators Inform you of the power status, when a drive is being used, or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used.
Page 17: Left Side
Universal jack 3 Component Icon Description Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this slot. Ventilation fan Helps cool internal components. Do not block or insert objects into these slots. www.gateway.com...
Page 18 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Component Icon Description Universal jack 1 This jack is user configurable for one of the (pink plug) following: Microphone: a microphone can be plugged into ■ this jack (Default) Important: A microphone can only be plugged into this jack or universal jack 2 on the port replicator.
Page 19 (such as a stereo) can be plugged into this jack so you can play your notebook audio through that device. Important: Stereo out can be configured as Stereo Left/Right, Center/Subwoofer, and Surround Left/Right For information on configuring this jack, see “Configuring the audio jacks” on page www.gateway.com...
Page 20 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Component Icon Description Universal jack 3 This jack is user configurable for one of the (gray plug) following: ■ Stereo in: an external audio input source (such ■ as a stereo) can be plugged into this jack so that you can record sound on your notebook or play sound through the notebook speakers.
Page 21: Right Side
Important: Your notebook may have come with a diskette drive module, a memory card reader module, a second hard drive module, or any combination of these modules. To order a different module, contact Gateway. Right-side USB port modular bay Component...
Page 22: Back
Important: Your notebook may have come with an optical drive module (such as a CD or DVD drive), a second hard drive module, or any combination of these modules. To order a different module, contact Gateway. Monitor Parallel Power...
Page 23: Back
Parallel port Plug a parallel device (such as a printer) into this port. Power Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector. connector Ventilation Helps cool internal components. Do not block or insert objects into these slots. www.gateway.com...
Page 24 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Docking Module port latch System Memory label cover Reset Battery hole latch Module latch Battery Hard drive Component Icon Description Module latch Slide to release the module For more information, see “Changing modules” on page System label Includes the product model number.
Page 25: Keyboard Area
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 Keyboard Provides all the features of a full-sized computer keyboard. For more information, see “Using the keyboard” on page www.gateway.com...
Page 26 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Component Icon Description Touchpad Provides all the functionality of a mouse. For more information, see “Using the EZ Pad touchpad” on page Numeric keypad Provides all the features of a full-sized 21-key numeric keypad.
Page 27: Identifying Your Model
Identifying your model 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 28 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook By…pƒyfwÁˆtƒpwp„„Áwfgpw Fthƒ€„€q…Á6pƒ…tqthf…pÁ€qÁ4†…spy…tht… www.gateway.com...
Page 29: Finding Your Specifications
Finding your specifications www.gateway.com...
Page 30 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook f……pƒtp„ 6fƒƒtyrÁhf„p„ Fpx€ƒ IpƒtspƒfwÁip‡thp„ I€ƒ…Áƒpwthf…€ƒ„ Iƒty…pƒ„ www.gateway.com...
Page 31: Accessories
Accessories TR Áqwf„sÁiƒt‡p www.gateway.com...
Page 32 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com...
Page 33 sf…pƒÁ p……tyrÁR…fƒ…pi 6€yyph…tyrÁ…spÁ46Áfif…pƒ ■ S†ƒytyrÁ€†ƒÁy€…pg€€vÁ€yÁfyiÁ€qq ■ „tyrÁ…spÁ„…f…†„Átyithf…€ƒ„Ávpg€fƒiÁ ■ fyiÁ…spÁ8YÁIfiÁ…€†hsfi 4iu†„…tyrÁ…spÁ‡€w†xp ■ 6€yqtr†ƒtyrÁ…spÁf†it€Áufhv„ ■...
Page 34: 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 35: 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 blue after 24 hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com.
Page 36 Warning Your AC adapter may have a built-in ventilation fan. Do not block or insert objects into these holes or the slots at the opposite end of the AC adapter. Ventilation www.gateway.com...
Page 37: 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 38 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...
Page 39: 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 40 Power 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. ■ Hard drive The hard drive is in use. www.gateway.com...
Page 41: Status Indicators
Right-side The modular drive is in use. modular drive Caps Lock Caps Lock is turned on. Scroll Lock Scroll Lock is turned on. For more information, see “System key combinations” on page Pad Lock Numeric keypad is turned on. www.gateway.com...
Page 42 Chapter 3: Getting Started Navigation keys/ Function keys/ Volume keys System keys Windows Application Arrow keys/LCD brightness keys www.gateway.com...
Page 43: 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 44 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. Decrease the brightness of the display. www.gateway.com...
Page 45 Home restore the sound. For more information, see “Adjusting the volume” on page Increase the volume. For more information, see PgUp “Adjusting the volume” on page Decrease the volume. For more information, see PgDn “Adjusting the volume” on page www.gateway.com...
Page 46 E-mail Wireless Network 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. Wireless Network Turn the wireless network on or off. www.gateway.com...
Page 47: Using The Audio Controls
Skip ahead one song or track. Volume down Press to decrease the volume. Volume up Press to increase the volume. Mute Press the volume down and volume up buttons to mute the sound. Press the button combination again to restore the sound. www.gateway.com...
Page 48 The play/pause, back, next, and stop buttons may control multimedia programs such as Windows Media Player, Windows CD Player, MusicMatch, and the DVD Player. Right touchpad button Left touchpad button Scroll wheel Touchpad www.gateway.com...
Page 49: Using The Ez Pad Touchpad
“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. „tyrÁ…spÁ…€†hsfi To...
Page 50 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. www.gateway.com...
Page 51: 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 52 Chapter 3: Getting Started www.gateway.com...
Page 53: Configuring The Audio Jacks
Configuring the audio jacks To configure the audio jacks: Start All Programs SigmaTel SigmaTel Universal Jacks Speaker Wizard www.gateway.com...
Page 54 Start, All Programs, SigmaTel, then click Audio PassThru Control Panel. The Pass Through dialog box opens. Make sure that the Pass Through check box is selected. Click X in the top-right corner of the dialog box to close it. www.gateway.com...
Page 55: Turning Your Wireless Network On Or Off
To turn wireless networking on or off: ■ Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections Network Connections Wireless Network Connection Enable Disable www.gateway.com...
Page 56 Chapter 3: Getting Started www.gateway.com...
Page 57 sf…pƒÁ! T„tyrÁ7ƒt‡p„ÁfyiÁI€ƒ…„ 6sfyrtyrÁx€i†wp„ ■ „tyrÁ67Á€ƒÁ7U7Áiƒt‡p„ ■ „tyrÁfÁit„vp……pÁiƒt‡p ■ „tyrÁfÁxpitfÁhfƒiÁƒpfipƒ ■ „tyrÁfÁI6Á6fƒi ■ UtpˆtyrÁ…spÁit„wfÁ€yÁfÁx€yt…€ƒÁ ■ ƒ€uph…€ƒÁ€ƒÁ…pwp‡t„t€y...
Page 58: Using Drives And Ports
Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports Modular bay latch Modular Modular bay latch Modular To change bay modules: Stop Important If the remove hardware icon does not appear on the taskbar, click the show hidden icons button. www.gateway.com...
Page 59: Changing Modules
Changing modules Right-side modular bay Left-side modular bay www.gateway.com...
Page 60 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. www.gateway.com...
Page 61: Using The Cd Or Dvd Drive
Recordable DVD Drive Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing ROM/R/RW 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 www.gateway.com...
Page 62 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 63 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 64 Do not expose diskettes to water or magnetic fields. Exposure could damage the data on the diskette. Tips & Tricks If your notebook did not come with a diskette drive, you can order one from Gateway. Diskette slot Diskette eject button To use a diskette:...
Page 65: Using The Optional Memory Card Reader
Using the optional memory card reader Tips & Tricks If your notebook did not come with a memory card reader, you can order one from Gateway. Left slot Right slot www.gateway.com...
Page 66: Using The Memory Card Reader Externally
“Changing modules” on page 52. For more information about using the reader externally, see “Using the memory card reader externally” on page Important Insert the SmartMedia card with the label facing down. Your notebook only accepts 3.3V SmartMedia cards. www.gateway.com...
Page 67 Using the optional memory card reader Start Computer To remove a memory card: ■ Important Do not use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to remove the memory card. www.gateway.com...
Page 68 Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports „tyrÁ…spÁxpx€ƒÁhfƒiÁƒpfipƒÁp‰…pƒyfww To use the memory card reader externally: www.gateway.com...
Page 69: Adding And Removing A Pc Card
Adding and removing a PC Card To insert a PC Card: ■ www.gateway.com...
Page 70 Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports 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 71: Viewing The Display On A Projector Or Monitor
Viewing the display on a projector or monitor To use a projector or external monitor: Properties www.gateway.com...
Page 72 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...
Page 73: Viewing The Display On A Television
S/PDIF jack to hear sound while playing a DVD. DVD playback to a VCR will be scrambled by copyright protection software. To view your notebook display on a television: Start Control Panel Appearance and Themes Display www.gateway.com...
Page 74 Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports Settings Advanced www.gateway.com...
Page 75 Viewing the display on a television Displays Enable TV Important If the Enable TV and TV buttons are grayed out, your notebook has not detected the television. Make sure that the television is turned on and connected correctly. www.gateway.com...
Page 76 Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports Important If you are traveling internationally, you may need to change the video standard. For example, many televisions in Asia use PAL instead of NTSC. Apply www.gateway.com...
Page 77 sf…pƒÁ" FfyfrtyrÁI€ˆpƒ 6sphvtyrÁfyiÁƒphsfƒrtyrÁ…spÁgf……pƒ ■ Qphfwtgƒf…tyrÁ…spÁgf……pƒ ■ 6sfyrtyrÁgf……pƒtp„ ■ 8‰…pyityrÁ…spÁwtqpÁ€qÁ…spÁgf……pƒ ■...
Page 78: 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 79: Recharging The Battery
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 80 Chapter 5: Managing Power 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 81: Changing Batteries
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 82 Chapter 5: Managing Power QpwfhtyrÁ…spÁgf……pƒ To replace the battery: www.gateway.com...
Page 83 Changing batteries www.gateway.com...
Page 84 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 85: Extending Battery Life
Extending battery life „tyrÁfw…pƒyf…pÁ€ˆpƒÁ„€†ƒhp„ ■ ■ ■ 6sfyrtyrÁ€ˆpƒÁx€ip„ ■ ■ T„tyrÁ€ˆpƒÁ„f‡tyrÁx€ip„ www.gateway.com...
Page 86 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...
Page 87 sf…pƒÁ# TrƒfityrÁX€†ƒÁG€…pg€€v 4iityrÁfyiÁƒpwfhtyrÁxpx€ƒ ■ QpwfhtyrÁ…spÁsfƒiÁiƒt‡p ■...
Page 88: 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 89: Adding Or Replacing Memory
Adding or replacing memory Memory To add or replace memory modules: www.gateway.com...
Page 90 Chapter 6: Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com...
Page 91 Adding or replacing memory Important Use only memory modules designed for the Gateway M675. www.gateway.com...
Page 92 Chapter 6: Upgrading Your Notebook Hard drive To replace the hard drive kit: Start All Programs Gateway Documentation www.gateway.com...
Page 93: Replacing The Hard Drive Kit
Replacing the hard drive kit Screw www.gateway.com...
Page 94 Chapter 6: Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com...
Page 95 Replacing the hard drive kit www.gateway.com...
Page 96 Chapter 6: Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com...
Page 97 sf…pƒÁ$ T„tyrÁ…spÁH…t€yfwÁI€ƒ… Qpwthf…€ƒ ■ ■ ■...
Page 98: Using The Optional Port Replicator
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 Press the release latch to release the notebook.
Page 99: Back
Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port. For more information, see “Viewing the display on a projector or monitor” on page Serial port Plug a serial device (such as a digital camera) into this port. Ethernet jack Plug a 10/100/1000 Ethernet network cable into this jack. www.gateway.com...
Page 100 Important: Stereo out can be configured as Stereo Left/Right (Default), Center/Subwoofer, and Surround Left/Right For information on configuring this jack, see “Configuring the audio jacks” on page www.gateway.com...
Page 101 Parallel port Plug a parallel device (such as a printer) into this port. Modem jack Plug a modem cable into this jack. S/PDIF digital Plug an optical (Toslink) AC-3 digital audio cable into this audio jack jack. www.gateway.com...
Page 102 Important: Stereo out can be configured as Stereo Left/Right, Center/Subwoofer, and Surround Left/Right (Default) For information on configuring this jack, see “Configuring the audio jacks” on page www.gateway.com...
Page 103: Connecting To The Port Replicator
LCD screen. 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. www.gateway.com...
Page 104 Chapter 7: Using the Optional Port Replicator 7t„h€yyph…tyrÁqƒ€xÁ…spÁ€ƒ…Áƒpwthf…€ƒ To separate your notebook from the port replicator: Start Undock Computer www.gateway.com...
Page 105: Securing Your Port Replicator
Securing your port replicator To secure your notebook and port replicator: www.gateway.com...
Page 106 Chapter 7: Using the Optional Port Replicator www.gateway.com...
Page 107 sf…pƒÁ% Ffty…ftytyrÁX€†ƒÁG€…pg€€v 6fƒtyrÁq€ƒÁ€†ƒÁy€…pg€€v ■ 6wpfytyrÁ€†ƒÁy€…pg€€v ■ Iƒ€…ph…tyrÁ€†ƒÁy€…pg€€vÁqƒ€xÁ‡tƒ†„p„ ■ if…tyrÁVtyi€ˆ„ ■ Qp„…€ƒtyrÁ€†ƒÁ„„…px ■...
Page 108: 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 109: 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 110 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 111: 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 112 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 113 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 114 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...
Page 115 sf…pƒÁ& Sƒ€†gwp„s€€…tyr Sƒ€†gwp„s€€…tyrÁ…thfwÁsfƒiˆfƒpÁfyiÁ ■ „€q…ˆfƒpÁƒ€gwpx„ @p……tyrÁ…pwps€ypÁ„†€ƒ… ■ „tyrÁf†…€xf…piÁ…ƒ€†gwp„s€€…tyrÁ ■ „„…px„...
Page 116: 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 117: 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 118: Troubleshooting
Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 4†it€ 5f……pƒ 67Áiƒt‡p„ 7p‡thpÁty„…fwwf…t€y To check IRQ usage: Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance System Hardware Device Manager View Resources by type Interrupt request (IRQ) www.gateway.com...
Page 119: 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: Disable 7t„vp……pÁiƒt‡p ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ www.gateway.com...
Page 120 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. www.gateway.com...
Page 121 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. ■ 7U7Áiƒt‡p„ ■...
Page 122 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 123 Troubleshooting ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Tips & Tricks For instructions on playing a DVD, see “Playing a DVD” on page ■ www.gateway.com...
Page 124 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 125: File Management
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. ■ ■ ■...
Page 126: Internet
Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 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...
Page 127 Troubleshooting ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Dpg€fƒi ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ www.gateway.com...
Page 128: Memory
■ ■ 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 ■ ■ F€ipxÁÉitfw† ■ ■ ■ www.gateway.com...
Page 129 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 130 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ www.gateway.com...
Page 131 Other Hardware Phone and Modem Options Modems Properties Diagnostic Query Modem Help and For more information about modem troubleshooting, click Support Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword x€ipxÁ…ƒ€†gwp„s€€…tyr in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.gateway.com...
Page 132 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting To turn down the modem volume: Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Phone and Modem Options Modems Properties Modem Speaker volume F€†„p ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ www.gateway.com...
Page 133: 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 134 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting I€ˆpƒ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Iƒty…pƒ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ www.gateway.com...
Page 135 Other Hardware Printers and Faxes Use Printer Offline Use Printer Offline Help and For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Support Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword ƒty…pƒÁ…ƒ€†gwp„s€€…pƒ in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.gateway.com...
Page 136 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. ■ Help and For more information about troubleshooting sound issues, Support click Start, then click Help and Support.
Page 137 Troubleshooting S€†hsfi Utip€ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ www.gateway.com...
Page 138: 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 139: Telephone Support
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...
Page 140 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com...
Page 141 4pyit‰Á4 fqp…ÁQpr†wf…€ƒÁfyiÁEprfw Byq€ƒxf…t€y Rfqp…Átyq€ƒxf…t€y ■ Qpr†wf…€ƒÁ„…f…pxpy…„ ■ G€…thp„ ■...
Page 142 Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Warning Always follow these instructions to help guard against personal injury and damage to your Gateway system. p……tyrÁ†Á€†ƒÁ„„…px ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 6fƒpÁi†ƒtyrÁ†„p ■ ■ ■ www.gateway.com...
Page 143 ■ ■ ■ Qpwfhpxpy…Áfƒ…„ÁfyiÁfhhp„„€ƒtp„ 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.
Page 144 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 145 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.
Page 146 Qp„€y„tgwpÁfƒ…' Iƒ€i†h…' ■ Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Gateway could void the FCC compliance and negate your authority to operate the product. 6fwtq€ƒytfÁIƒ€€„t…t€y #"ÁVfƒytyr Warning This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or reproductive harm.
Page 147 Regulatory compliance statements Fpƒh†ƒÁVfƒytyr Warning The lamp in this display contains mercury. Do not put in the trash. Recycle or dispose as hazardous waste. Spwph€xx†ythf…t€y„ÁpƒÁIfƒ… #%Á€qÁ…spÁ6€ipÁ€qÁ9pipƒfwÁQpr†wf…t€y„ÁÉ69Q !$Á ÉfwthfgwpÁ…€Áƒ€i†h…„Áqt……piÁˆt…sÁT 4Áx€ipx„ ■ ■ www.gateway.com...
Page 148 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.
Page 149 Regulatory compliance statements Spwph€xx†ythf…t€y„ÁpƒÁByi†„…ƒÁ6fyfifÁ6 ÁÉq€ƒÁƒ€i†h…„Áqt……piÁˆt…sÁfyÁ B6h€xwtfy…Áx€ipx 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. QtyrpƒÁ8‚†t‡fwpyhpÁG†xgpƒ Ef„pƒÁ„fqp…Á„…f…pxpy… www.gateway.com...
Page 150 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 151 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.
Page 152 Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information www.gateway.com...
Page 153 Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á www.gateway.com...
Page 154 Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á www.gateway.com...
Page 155 Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á ppÁ Á ppÁ www.gateway.com...
Page 156 Á Á Á Á Á Á ppÁ Á Á Á Á Á Á Á ppÁ Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á www.gateway.com...
Page 157 Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á www.gateway.com...
Page 158 Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á www.gateway.com...
Page 159 Á Á Á ppÁ Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á ppÁ Á Á Á ppÁ Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á www.gateway.com...
Page 160 Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á ppÁ Á www.gateway.com...
Page 161 Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á www.gateway.com...
Page 162 Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á www.gateway.com...
Page 164 NSK DWL M675 USR GDE R1 09/04...

Gateway M675 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

Need help?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Related Manuals for Gateway M675

Summary of Contents for Gateway M675

Table of Contents