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Gateway M505 User Manual (312 pages)
Gateway user's guide Notebook M505
Brand:
Gateway
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 4 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
1 Checking out Your Gateway M505
11
Front
12
Left Side
13
Right Side
14
Back
15
Bottom
17
Keyboard Area
18
Identifying Your Model
20
Gateway Model Number
20
Gateway Serial Number
20
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
21
Finding Your Specifications
22
Accessories
23
2 Getting Started
25
Safety Instructions
26
General Tips
26
Using the Battery
27
Using the AC Adapter
27
Basic Safety Precautions
28
Connecting the AC Adapter
28
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
Keyboard Status Indicators
35
LCD Panel Status Indicators
37
Using the Keyboard
38
Key Types
39
System Key Combinations
40
Multi-Function Buttons
41
Using the EZ Pad Touchpad
42
Using the Touchpad
43
Connecting the Modem
45
Connecting to a Wired Ethernet Network
46
Broadband Internet Connections
47
Installing a Printer, Scanner, or Other Peripheral Device
47
Using Fast Infrared
48
3 Getting Help
49
Help and Support
50
Searching for a Topic
50
Do more with Gateway
51
Online Help
52
Gateway Web Site
53
Using Esupport
53
4 Windows Basics
55
About the Windows Environment
56
Using the Desktop
57
Using the Start Menu
57
Adding Icons to the Desktop
58
Identifying Window Items
59
Working with Files and Folders
60
Viewing Drives
61
Creating Folders
62
Copying and Moving Files and Folders
63
Deleting Files and Folders
64
Browsing for Files and Folders
66
Searching for Files
68
Using the Windows Search Utility
69
Working with Documents
71
Creating a New Document
71
Saving a Document
72
Opening a Document
73
Printing a Document
74
Shortcuts
75
5 Using the Internet
77
Learning about the Internet
78
Setting up an Internet Account
79
Accessing Your Internet Account
80
Using the World Wide Web
81
Connecting to a Web Site
82
Downloading Files
83
Using E-Mail
84
Sending E-Mail
84
Checking Your E-Mail
85
6 Sending and Receiving Faxes
87
Installing and Configuring Fax
88
Installing Fax
88
Configuring Fax
89
Sending a Simple Fax
91
Setting up Your Cover Page Template
93
Faxing from Programs
94
Faxing a Scanned Document
94
Receiving and Viewing a Fax
95
Canceling a Fax
95
Automatically Retry Sending a Fax
96
Automatically Cancelling a Fax
97
7 Using Multimedia
99
Adjusting the Volume
100
Recording and Playing Audio
103
Playing Audio and Video Files with the Windows Media Player
105
Using the Audio/Video Controls
107
Locating the Controls
107
Understanding the AV Controls LCD Panel
109
Using the Subwoofer
110
Using the Gateway M505 Music Player
111
Using the DVD/CD-RW or DVD-RW/CD-RW Drive
113
Identifying Drive Types
113
Inserting a CD or DVD
114
Listening to Cds
116
Using MUSICMATCH
118
Playing Cds
118
Creating MP3 Music Files
120
Editing Track Information
122
Building a Music Library
123
Changing the Music Library Display Settings
124
Listening to Internet Radio
125
Using Advanced Features
125
Playing a DVD
126
Creating Cds and Dvds Using Nero Express
127
Creating a Data CD or DVD
128
Copying a CD or DVD
132
Copying Music Tracks
135
Creating a Music CD
138
Advanced Features
142
Using the Optional Diskette Drive
142
Using the SD Memory Card Reader
144
Using an SD Memory Card
144
Connecting a Digital Camera
145
Connecting a Digital Video Camera
147
Editing Videos
148
Viewing the Display on a Projector or Monitor
149
Viewing the Display on a Television
151
8 Managing Power
155
Monitoring the Battery Charge
156
Recharging the Battery
156
Changing Batteries
157
Replacing the Battery
158
Extending Battery Life
160
Conserving Battery Power
160
Using Alternate Power Sources
160
Changing Power Modes
161
Changing Power Settings
162
Changing the Power Scheme
163
Changing Alarm Options
164
Changing Advanced Settings
165
Activating and Using Hibernate Mode
166
9 Traveling with Your Gateway M505
169
Packing Your Notebook
170
Traveling by Air
170
Modem
170
Radio Frequency Wireless Connections
171
Files
171
Security
172
Power
173
Additional Tips
173
10 Customizing Your Gateway M505
175
Adjusting the Screen and Desktop Settings
176
Adjusting the Color Depth
176
Adjusting the Screen Resolution
178
Changing the Colors on Your Windows Desktop
179
Changing the Desktop Background
180
Selecting a Screen Saver
182
Changing the Touchpad Settings
184
Programming the Multi-Function Buttons
186
Adding and Modifying User Accounts
187
11 Networking Your Gateway M505
189
Benefits of Networking
190
Sharing a Single Internet Connection
190
Sharing Drives
190
Sharing Peripheral Devices
191
Streaming Audio and Video Files
191
Playing Multi-Player Games
191
Selecting a Network Connection
192
Wired Ethernet Network
192
Wireless Ethernet Network
192
Using a Wired Ethernet Network
193
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet
193
Example Wired Ethernet Network
194
Equipment You Need for a Wired Ethernet Network
195
Using a Wireless Ethernet Network
196
Wireless Ethernet Speed and Frequency
197
Example Access Point Wireless Ethernet Network
198
Equipment You Need for an Access Point Wireless Ethernet Network
199
Example Peer-To-Peer Wireless Ethernet Network
200
Equipment You Need for a Peer-To-Peer Wireless Ethernet Network
201
For more Information
201
Using Your Notebook on a Network
202
Installing and Configuring Your Notebook for Ethernet Networking
202
Turning Your Wireless Ethernet Emitter on or off
202
12 Moving from Your Old Computer
203
Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
204
Transferring Files
204
Finding Your Files
204
Transferring Internet Settings
206
Setting up Your ISP
206
Transferring Your E-Mail and Address Book
207
Transferring Your Internet Shortcuts
207
Installing Your Old Printer or Scanner
207
Installing a USB Printer or Scanner
208
Installing a Parallel Port Printer
208
Installing Your Old Programs
209
13 Maintaining Your Gateway M505
211
Caring for Your Notebook
212
Maintenance Schedule
213
Protecting Your Notebook from Viruses
214
Managing Hard Drive Space
217
Checking Hard Drive Space
217
Using Disk Cleanup
218
Checking the Hard Drive for Errors
219
Defragmenting the Hard Drive
221
Backing up Files
223
Using the Scheduled Task Wizard
223
Cleaning Your Notebook
225
Cleaning the Exterior
225
Cleaning the Keyboard
226
Cleaning the Notebook Screen
226
Cleaning the Mouse
226
14 Restoring Software
229
Using the Restoration Cds
230
Reinstalling Device Drivers
230
Updating Device Drivers
232
Reinstalling Programs
233
Reinstalling Windows
235
15 Upgrading Your Gateway M505
239
Adding and Removing a PC Card
240
Preventing Static Electricity Discharge
242
Adding or Replacing Memory
244
Replacing the Hard Drive Kit
248
16 Troubleshooting
253
Safety Guidelines
254
First Steps
255
Software Support Tools
255
Troubleshooting
256
Audio
256
Battery
256
Device Installation
256
Diskette Drive (External)
257
Display
258
DVD/CD-RW or DVD-RW/CD-RW Drive
259
File Management
261
Hard Drive
262
Interface/Ports
263
Internet
263
Keyboard
264
Memory
265
Memory Card Reader
265
Modem (Dial-Up)
266
Mouse
270
Networks
270
Operating System
270
Passwords
271
PC Cards
271
Power
272
Printer
273
Sound
275
Video
275
Telephone Support
277
Before Calling Gateway Technical Support
277
Telephone Numbers
278
Tutoring and Training
279
Self-Help
279
Tutoring
279
Training
280
Important Safety Information
281
A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
281
Regulatory Compliance Statements
284
Wireless Guidance
284
United States of America
286
Laser Safety Statement
291
Epa Energy Star
291
California Proposition 65 Warning
292
Macrovision Statement
293
Index
295
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Gateway M505 Replacement Manual (8 pages)
Replacing the Gateway M505 Keyboard
Brand:
Gateway
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 0 MB
Table of Contents
Preventing Static Electricity Discharge
1
Tools You Need
1
To Remove the Keyboard
2
To Install the Keyboard
5
Gateway M505 Specifications (6 pages)
Gateway M505: Specifications
Brand:
Gateway
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 0 MB
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