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1. Ceas a Pl eres CD Embry Ere CU nit O Mewes chow thir message aos 6 wait until the dialog box closes OR Click Cancel 126 www gateway com Creating CDs and DVDs using Nero Express 7 If a message box opens click OK The Save Tracks dialog box opens re _ Propet o rua ec Bs toma Te Se enn are 8 Click the arrow button to open the Output file format list then click the format you want for the saved tracks 9 To record all the tracks click GO The recording process begins OR To record selected tracks hold down the CTRL key click the tracks you want then click GO The recording process begins 10 After the recording is complete click Close www gateway com 127 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia Creating a music CD gt To create a music CD 128 1 Click Start All Programs Burn a CD or Data DVD Nero Programs then click Nero Express Nero Express opens 2 Insert a blank writable CD into your recordable drive 3 If a dialog box opens click Take no action then click OK 4 Move your pointer over Music then click one of the following options m Audio CD to create a music CD that will play on all CD players Nero Express converts MP3 and WMA files to Audio CD format m Audio and Data CD to create a CD that contains tracks and data files You can play the music files in a CD player and you can view all files on yo
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3. 0000 cee eee 180 Sarna OVOS tira arar dais 180 Sharing peripheral devices 0 00 cee eee eens 181 Streaming audio and video files 0 00 cece ee eee 181 Playing multi player games 0 00 ees 181 Selecting a network connection n anaana anana aa aa 182 Wired Ethernet network 0 0 eee eee ens 182 Wireless Ethernet network 0000 cece eee eee eens 182 Using a wired Ethernet network 0 000 ee eee 183 Ethernet Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet 00 183 Example wired Ethernet network 0 000 cece eee eee ees 184 Equipment you need for a wired Ethernet network 185 Using a wireless Ethernet network 0 000 ccc eee eee eee ees 186 Wireless Ethernet speed and frequency 00 cee eee ees 187 Example access point wireless Ethernet network 188 Equipment you need for an access point wireless Ethernet network 189 Example peer to peer wireless Ethernet network o oo ooooo 190 Equipment you need for a peer to peer wireless Ethernet network 191 For more information 0 0c cc eee eee eens 191 Using your notebook on a network 2 0 00 ee eee 192 Installing and configuring your notebook for Ethernet networking 192 Turning your wireless Ethernet emitter on or off 192 12 Moving From Your Old Computer 0005 193
4. Gateway M505 Notebook user sguide Customizing Troubleshooting Gateway Contents 1 Checking Out Your Gateway M505 oooooooooo 1 ELO aora A os ada oros 2 A A eee A Bek Som ho eee E Macken Rinna eee Boe 3 MON SIOC marea pigana eee edo eae a op ee aa e 4 BACK RN 5 BOONE taria ii ata aii 7 Keyboard aled iaa is IA A A dd dd a 8 Identifying your Model oooccoo eee eens 10 Gateway model number o oooocoo eee eee 10 Gateway serial number 0 0 0 0 cc ee eee 10 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 0 0 0 cc eee 11 Finding your specifications 0 ce eee nes 12 PIG COSSONES e ii a a wedi ees hoe eect at dee el ia 13 2 Getting Started ii ei 15 Sately INSTUCUIONS debia dunt dh dret lr dd th A dee dO gana kad 16 General DS rencor sd ae han aaa ains uds eh ws cathe Gales 16 SHG Me Date sd aca ctl A 17 Using the AC adapter o oooooooor ee eee 17 Basic safety precautions 0 0 eee 18 Connecting the AC adapter 0 0 ee eee 18 Protecting from power source problemS 0 0c eee eee eee 21 Starting your notebook o 22 Waking up your notebook o ooooococooo ee eee 23 T ming Olt your NoteBook messi reseta ea 23 Restarting rebooting your notebook 0 ce ee eee 24 SAUS INGICAIOIS O en See keene eee e eases es 25 Keyboard status indicators 0 0 eee ee 25 LCD panel status indicators aana aaaea eee 2
5. on page 43 5 Fi TT l uemei hera 5 E gt 3 i 5 Ti mn z n qa a E an E VANANAL NQATAV AIA I RN 1 2 WWW Qalteway CO DEN J Accessories Accessories Gateway offers accessories that can help you make the most of using your notebook To order accessories visit the Accessory Store at accessories gateway com Batteries If you run your notebook on battery power for extended periods you may want to buy an additional battery so you can swap batteries when necessary See Changing batteries on page 147 for more information Carrying cases Gateway has large capacity carrying cases if you need additional space for accessories or supplies Drives Use a diskette drive or USB flash drive for storing files or transferring files to another computer See Using the optional diskette drive on page 132 Memory Large programs such as multimedia games or graphics programs use a lot of memory If your programs are running moreslowly than you think they should try adding more memory See Adding or replacing memory on page 234 for more information Peripheral devices You can attach devices such as a keyboard mouse printer or monitor to your notebook Printers You can attach almost any type of printer to your notebook The most common types are inkjet and laser printers which print in color or black and white See Installing a printer scanner or other peripheral
6. 154 www gateway com Changing power settings Help and For more information about changing the alarm options in Support Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword alarm options in the Search box Search E3 then click the arrow Changing advanced settings gt To change advanced power management settings 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Performance and Maintenance 2 Click Double click the Power Options icon The Power Options Properties dialog box opens 3 Click the Advanced tab Pr Cores teks 4 Click the arrow button to open a Power buttons list then click the power setting mode you want to use 5 Click OK www gateway com 155 Chapter 8 Managing Power Help and For more information about changing the power Support management settings in Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword power management in the Search box Search IEJ then click the arrow Activating and using Hibernate mode gt To activate Hibernate mode 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Performance and Maintenance 2 Click Double click the Power Options icon The Power Options Properties dialog box opens 3 Click the Hibernate tab Fees ihm alere Pose Mam Ebrard PAra
7. 4 Click File New then click Folder The new folder is created 52 www gateway com Working with files and folders 5 Typeanamefor thefolder then press ENTER The new folder name appears by the folder icon Help and For more information about creating files and folders in Support Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword creating files and folders in the C Search box Srch EJ then click the arrow For information about renaming folders see Shortcuts on page 65 Copying and moving files and folders Theskills you need to copy and movefiles are called copying cutting and pasting When you copy and paste a file or folder you place a copy of the file or folder on the Windows clipboard which temporarily stores it Then when you decide what folder you want the copy to go in the destination folder you paste it there When you cut and paste a file or folder you remove the file or folder from its original location and place the file or folder on the Windows clipboard When you decide where you want the file or folder to go you paste it there Important The clipboard stores whatever you cut or copy until you cut or copy again Then the clipboard contains the new information only Therefore you can paste copies of a file gt To copy a file or folder to another folder or folder into more than one place but as soon as you copy or cut a different file or folder the original file or fo
8. Adding or replacing memory on page 234 Protects the hard drive from accidental bumps and vibrations The hard drive is located in this bay For more information see Replacing the hard drive kit on page 238 Insert the battery into this bay For more information see Changing batteries on page 147 Slide to release the battery Slide to unlock the battery www gateway com 7 Chapter 1 Checking Out Your Gateway M505 Keyboard area For information on using your keyboard see Using the keyboard on page 28 Keyboard Status indicators e SS ML Power button Multi function Audio buttons controls Speaker Touchpad Speaker Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the features of a full sized 86 key keyboard For more information see Using the keyboard on page 28 Power button Press to turn the power on or off You can also configure O the power button for Standby Resume mode For more information on configuring the power button mode see Changing power settings on page 152 8 www gateway com Component Icon Multi function buttons Speakers Touchpad Audio controls Status indicators Keyboard area Description Press these buttons to open programs you assign to them These buttons are set to turn on your wireless Ethernet emitter open your e mail application and your Web browser and open two other programs that you assign
9. EJ then click the arrow Shortcuts Shortcuts The following table shows a few shortcuts that you can use in Windows and almost all programs that run in Windows For more information about shortcuts see your Windows or program documentation To Copy a file folder text or graphic Cut a file folder text or graphic Paste a file folder text or graphic Select multiple items in a list or window Select multiple adjacent items in a list or window Permanently delete a file or folder Rename a file or folder Close the active window or program Switch to a different file folder or running program Do this Click the item then press CTRL C Click the item then press CTRL X Click inside the folder or window where you want to paste the object then press CTRL V Click the first item press and hold down the CTRL key then click each of the remaining items Click the first item in the list press and hold down the SHIFT key then click the last item in the list Click the file or folder then press SHIFT DELETE The file or folder is permanently deleted The file or folder is not stored in the Recycle Bin Click the file or folder press F2 type the new name then press ENTER Press ALT F4 Press ALT TAB Help and For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts Support in Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword Windows keyboard shortcuts in the Q Search
10. For more information see Changing power settings on page 152 Closingthe LCD panel to turn off the display while you are not using your notebook The display stays off until you open the panel again Using Hibernate mode for maximum power savings while your notebook is not in use For more information see Activating and using Hibernate mode on page 156 Using the DVD CD RW or DVD RW CD RW drive only when necessary These drives use a large amount of power Recharging the battery often taking an extra battery and fully recharging the batteries before traveling For more information see Recharging the battery on page 146 and Changing batteries on page 147 Using alternate power sources To extend battery life use alternate power sources whenever possible 150 m If traveling internationally take electrical adapters Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter If you plan on taking your AC power adapter also take a single plug surge protector If you will have access to an automobile cigarette lighter use a power inverter Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter To find AC power outlets in airports look for them next to support pillars in large areas such as boarding gates and under banks of telephones Extending battery life Changing power modes You can use the following power modesto lengthen the life of your notebook s battery m Standby
11. en oor a e Perm id be barro di ba oF Pare oe poe ee ce eed He ch en er yan cone Sora out ol heaton etc pea cise Mba E E rnahi bb rears fick te eerie Fres cub mace 18 10010 Cub paa Rad lo beer 156 www gateway com Changing power settings 4 Click the Enable hibernation check box then click Apply Hibernate mode is now an option you can select on the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties dialog box and in the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down Windows dialog box gt To use Hibernate mode m Asan automatic power savings mode Open the Power Options Properties dialog box then click the Power Schemes tab Click the arrow button to open a System hibernates list then click the time you want to use OR Open the Power Options Properties dialog box then click the Advanced tab Hibernate is now an option in the Power buttons lists m Asa manually selected power savings mode click Start then click Turn Off Computer Press and hold SHIFT then click Hibernate Help and For more information about using Hibernate mode in Support Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword hibernate in the Search box C Search EJ then click the arrow 157 Chapter 8 Managing Power 158 www gateway com Traveling with Your Gateway M505 These tips can make traveling with your notebook more convenient and trouble free Read this chapter to learn about Using the modem Using your rad
12. on page 186 LANANAL NATAILAIAL PAPA YN WNANA NATAMNW AV COM 84 WVWVW OdlLeWada Y COITTI u J Using a wired Ethernet network Equipment you need for a wired Ethernet network For a wired Ethernet network you need m An Ethernet jack on each desktop computer notebook tablet PC and convertible tablet PC OR An Ethernet card also called network interface cards or NICs installed in each desktop computer OR An Ethernet PC Card installed in each notebook or convertible tablet PC m An Ethernet router Select a router that gives you the following features m A jack for connecting to a cable or DSL modem m The ability to assign IP addresses to your networked computers dynamically This prevents intruders from seeing the computers over the Internet m A built in firewall to protect the computers on your network from intruders trying to access your data over the Internet m Built in switching with enough ports for all computers and devices on the network so you will not have to purchase a hub or switch m f you did not purchase a router that includes built in switching or if the router does not have enough ports to attach all your computers an Ethernet hub or switch with enough ports for all computers and devices in the network m Ethernet cable going from each computer to the router hub or switch Important For best results all Ethernet components should be either standard Ethernet 10 Mbps F
13. on page 58 Transferring files gt To find files in the My Documents folder 1 In Windows XP click Start then click My Documents The My Documents window opens and displays many of your saved personal data files Go to Step 4 OR In Windows 98 Windows Me or Windows 2000 double click the My Computer icon on the desktop Go to the next step 2 Double click the Ca drive icon 3 Double click the My Documents folder The My Documents window opens and displays many of your saved personal data files 4 Copy your personal data files to removable media or to another computer on your network You can often identify different data file types by looking at the file s extension the part of the file name following the last period For example a document file might have a DOC extension and a spreadsheet file might have an XLS extension File type Documents Spreadsheets Pictures Movies Sound and Music File usually ends in DOC TXT RTF HTM HTML DOT XLS XLT TXT JPG BMP GIF PDF PCT TIF PNG EPS MPEG MPG AVI GIF MOV WAV CDA MP3 MID MIDI WMA 195 Chapter 12 Moving From Your Old Computer gt To find files using Find or Search 1 In Windows XP click Start then click Search The Search Results window opens _OR In Windows 98 Windows Me or Windows 2000 click Start Find or Search then click For Files or Folders The Search Results window opens 2 U
14. Getting Started Using the keyboard Your notebook features a full size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions including shortcut keys for Windows function keys for specific system operations and the Pad Lock keys for the numeric keypad You can attach an external keyboard to your notebook using a USB port You do not need to shut down your notebook to connect a USB keyboard Function keys System keys Navigation keys FN key Windows Numeric Application Arrow keys LCD key keypad key brightness keys 28 www gateway com Using the keyboard Key types The keyboard has several different types of keys Some keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other actions when pressed in combination with another key Key type Icon Description Function keys Press these keys labeled FI to F12 to perform actions in programs For example pressing F1 may open help Each program uses different function keys for different purposes See the program documentation to find out more about the function key actions System keys Press these keys in combination with the FN key to perform specific actions For more information see System key combinations on page 30 Navigation keys Press these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a line to the end of a line up the page down the page to the beginning of a document or to the end of
15. Windows Basics 3 Click a file or program to open it Help and For more information about the Windows XP Start menu Support click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword Windows Start menu in the Search DOX Search IEJ then click the arrow Adding icons to the desktop You may want to add an icon shortcut to the desktop for a program that you use frequently gt To add icons to the desktop 1 Click Start then click All Programs 2 Right click press the right touchpad button the program that you want to add to the desktop 48 www gateway com Identifying window items 3 Click Send To then click Desktop create shortcut A shortcut icon for that program appears on the desktop Help and For more information about desktop icons in Windows XP Support click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword desktop icons in the Search box Search iE then click the arrow Identifying window items When you double click the icon for a drive folder file or program a window opens on the desktop This example shows the Local Disk C window which opens after you double click the Local Disk C icon in the My Computer window Title bar ope i Close Menu bar IET I he Maximize Minimize ej La raj pa Ma Land r cep mr Every program window looks a little different because each has its own menus icons and controls Most windows include these items www gateway com 49 Chapte
16. and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Warning To prevent radio interference to licensed service or co channel Mobile Satellite systems this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing Warning 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 m Warning The transmitting device embedded in this system may not be used with any antenna other than provide with the system Warning The 802 11A radio LAN your system may have been equipped with operates in the same frequency range as high power radar which has priority use and may damage the radio LAN if both are present and being used in the same area O Y 279 Appendix A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information Unintentional emitter per ICES 003 This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of Industry Canada Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de Classe B prescrites dans le reglement sur le brouillage radio lect
17. and power saving timers by changing power settings on your notebook You can customize power settings from the Windows Control Panel by selecting power schemes setting power alarms adjusting advanced power settings and activating Hibernate mode Power schemes groups of power settings let you change power saving options such as when the display or hard drive is automatically turned off You can select one of the defined power schemes or create a custom power scheme Important The processor installed in your notebook may use Intel SpeedStep technology to conserve battery power A SpeedStep equipped processor can change its operating speed according to the power source Your notebook s default settings operate the processor at full speed while connected to AC power and at reduced speed which uses less power while using battery power Power schemes also set the speed of an Intel SpeedStep equipped processor in Windows XP Alarms can alert you when the battery charge Is low Advanced power settings let you assign different power saving modesto the power button and Standby system key You can also select which power saving mode is activated when you close the LCD panel Changing power settings Changing the power scheme gt To change the power scheme 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Performance and Maintenance 2 Click Double
18. built in OR A wireless Ethernet PC Card installed in each notebook or convertible tablet PC that does not have wireless Ethernet built in m A wireless Ethernet access point to connect your wireless Ethernet network to the Internet or a wired Ethernet network Important IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 11g use the same radio frequency IEEE 802 11a uses a different radio frequency than IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 119 All wireless Ethernet components must use the same frequency A combination of IEEE 802 11a and IEEE 802 11b or IEEE 802 11a and IEEE 802 11g components will not work Some wireless devices can broadcast and receive signals on both frequencies A mixture of IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 11g components will result in your network running at the speed of the Slower IEEE 802 11b components 189 Chapter 11 Networking Your Gateway M505 Example peer to peer wireless Ethernet network 190 Use a peer to peer also known as ad hoc wireless Ethernet network if you are setting up or joining a temporary computer to computer network This type of network does not include access into a wired network or the Internet You can create this type of network to quickly move files from one computer to another www gateway com Using a wireless Ethernet network Equipment you need for a peer to peer wireless Ethernet network For a peer to peer wireless Ethernet network you need m A wireless Ethernet PCI card installed in each deskto
19. f Click OK Help and For more information about changing the desktop Support background in Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword changing desktop background in the Search box Search IEJ then click the arrow www gateway com 171 Chapter 10 Customizing Your Gateway M505 Selecting a screen saver You can use a screen saver to keep others from viewing your display while you are away from your notebook Windows supplies a variety of screen savers that you can choose from and many more are available from the Internet and as commercial products gt To select a screen saver 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Appearance and Themes 2 Click Double click the Display icon TheD isplay Properties dialog box opens 3 Click the Screen Saver tab Ln here Pio perl Pe cued is poe A E A A ch Por 4 Click the arrow button to open the Screen Saver list then click the screen saver you want Windows previews the screen saver 5 If you want to customize the screen saver click Settings then make your changes If the Settings button is not available you cannot customize the screen saver you selected 6 If you want to display the Welcome Login screen whenever you exit the screen saver click the On resume display Welcome screen check box 172 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 7 If you want to
20. m Move the write protection tab in the upper right corner of the diskette down unprotected m Thediskette may be full Delete unnecessary files on the diskette and try again m Not all diskettes are IBM compatible Make sure that the diskette you are using is IBM compatible m Try a different diskette Occasionally diskettes are flawed and cannot be read by the diskette drive You see a Disk is full error message m Delete unnecessary files on the diskette m Try a different diskette Occasionally diskettes are flawed and cannot be read by the diskette drive m Run Error checking on the diskette For more information see Checking the hard drive for errors on page 209 If errors are detected and corrected try using the diskette again 247 Chapter 16 Troubleshooting You see a Non system disk NTLDR is missing or Disk error error message m Eject the diskette from the diskette drive then press ENTER m Make sure that the diskette you are using is IBM compatible The diskette drive status indicator is lit continuously Remove the diskette from the drive If the indicator stays on try restarting your notebook Display 248 The screen is too dark Adjust the brightness using the system keys For more information see System key combinations on page 30 The screen resolution is not correct Change the screen resolution from the Display Properties dialog box For more information se
21. see its online help To edit a video 1 Click Start All Programs Pinnacle Expression then click Pinnacle Expression The program starts 2 Use Pinnacle Expression to edit your video Important If Pinnacle Expression is not on your Start menu install it from the Pinnacle Expression CD Insert the CD into your DVD CD RW or DVD RW CD RW drive and follow the instructions in the setup wizard For more information on using Pinnacle Expression see its online help and the online guide located on the program CD Tips amp Tricks In Windows XP see Do More With Gateway for more A information about using your notebook to edit videos Click Start then click Do More With Gateway If you are in the gt Business Solutions view click Consumer Solutions Click Digital Video Viewing the display on a projector or monitor Viewing the display on a projector or monitor You can use your notebook for giving presentations by connecting an external monitor or projector to your monitor VGA port Your notebook supports simultaneous LCD and CRT display Simultaneous display allows you to control the presentation from your notebook and at the same time face your audience gt To use a projector or external monitor y 2 3 Turn off your notebook Plug the projector or monitor cable into the VGA port on your notebook For the location of the VGA port see Back on page 5 Turn on your notebook Plug the projector s or monito
22. the Windows clipboard then paste it into the Cover Page Editor and move it to the appropriate place on your template 5 To save your cover page template click File then click Save As The Save As dialog box opens with your personal cover pages folder already in the Save in list 6 Type the new cover page template name Click Save m 83 Chapter 6 Sending and Receiving Faxes Faxing from programs gt To fax a document directly from most programs 1 Open your document in the program it was created in 2 Click File then click Print The Print dialog box opens 3 Click the arrow button to open the Name list then click the Fax printer 4 Click Print or OK The Send Fax Wizard opens 5 Complete the wizard by following the instructions in Sending a simple fax on page 81 m Faxing a scanned document gt To fax a document that you have scanned 1 Scan the document using the program for your scanner 2 With the scanned file open click File then click Print The Print dialog box opens 3 Click the arrow button to open the Name list then click the Fax printer i gt Click Print or OK The Send Fax Wizard opens 5 Complete the wizard by following the instructions in Sending a simple fax on page 81 84 Receiving and viewing a fax Receiving and viewing a fax gt To receive and view a fax 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories Communications Fax then click Fax Console The Fax Cons
23. to their original locations 55 Chapter 4 Windows Basics gt To empty the Recycle Bin Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the bin These files cannot be restored 1 Doubleclick the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop The Recycle Bin window opens 2 Click File then click Empty Recycle Bin Windows asks you if you are sure that you want to empty the bin 3 Click Yes Windows permanently deletes all files in the Recycle Bin Help and For more information about emptying the Recycle Bin in Support Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword emptying Recycle Bin in the Search Q DOX Search EJ then click the arrow Browsing for files and folders A file or folder that you need is rarely right on top of your Windows desktop It is usually on a drive inside a folder that may be inside yet another folder and so on Windows drives folders and files are organized in the same way as a real file cabinet in that they may have many levels usually many more levels than a file cabinet in fact So you usually will have to search through levels of folders to find the file or folder that you need This is called browsing 96 Working with files and folders gt To browse for a file 1 Click Start then click My Computer The My Computer window opens 2 Double click the drive or folder that you think contains the file or folder that you want to find If you do no
24. troubleshooting 249 using 103 CD RW See CD CD RW drive See DVD CD RW drive See DVD RW CD RW drive cellular teleohone memory cards 134 Certificate of Authenticity 11 cleaning audio CD 251 case 215 CD 251 computer exterior 215 computer screen 216 DVD 251 keyboard 216 LCD panel 216 mouse 216 screen 216 clicking 33 clipboard 53 close button 50 closing program 50 65 unresponsive program 24 window 50 65 color changing depth 166 changing desktop 170 changing number of 166 changing scheme 169 connecting AC adapter 18 camera 135 digital camera 135 external keyboard 28 external monitor 139 keyboard 28 modem 35 printer 37 197 projector 139 scanner 37 197 surge protector 21 to Ethernet 36 to Internet 37 70 to network 36 to Web site 72 video camera 137 connections audio 5 digital camera 4 6 digital video camera 6 37 137 138 diskette drive 4 6 Ethernet 5 36 external audio 5 external speakers 6 Firewire 6 37 137 138 flash drive 4 6 headphone 6 i Link 6 37 137 138 IEEE 1394 6 37 137 138 keyboard 4 6 linein 5 microphone 5 modem 5 35 monitor VGA 5 139 mouse 4 6 network 5 36 parallel 6 power 5 18 printer 4 6 projector 139 scanner 4 6 speaker 6 S Video TV out 5 141 troubleshooting 253 USB 4 6 37 VGA 5 139 video camera 6 137 138 Zip drive 4 6 copying CD 122 data CD 122 data DVD 122 files and folders 53 65 music CD
25. Completing the Send Fax Wizard screen opens Click Finish www gateway com Setting up your cover page template Setting up your cover page template You can create your own cover page template that you can use in place of the cover page templates that Microsoft Fax provides for you To create a cover page template you use the Fax Cover Page Editor On this template you insert information fields that automatically import values you enter in both the Send Fax Wizard and the Fax Configuration Wizard when you send your fax gt To set up your fax cover page template 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories Communications Fax then click Fax Cover Page Editor The Cover Page Fax Cover Page Editor opens If the Cover Page Editor Tips dialog box opens click OK 2 If you want to include fields that are imported from either the Send Fax Wizard or the Fax Configuration Wizard such as To or From add them to the page by using the Insert menu then move them to the appropriate place on your template You can also use the Insert menu to include information that is automatically calculated such as number of pages or date and time sent 3 If you want to include text that always appears on your cover page such as a letterhead or address draw a box using the text box tool type your text inside of it then move the box to the appropriate place on your template 4 If you want to include a logo that appears on your cover page copy it to
26. For more information see Multi function buttons on page 31 and Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in Provides all the functionality of a mouse For more information see Using the EZ Pad touchpad on page 32 The volume buttons control the volume level of the built in speakers and headphones plugged into the headphone jack 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 For more information see Using the audio video controls on page 97 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 For more information see Status indicators on page 25 Chapter 1 Checking Out Your Gateway M505 Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this section are for informational purposes only Label information varies by model features ordered and location Gateway model number The label on the bottom of your notebook contains information that identifies your notebook model and ts features Gateway Technical Support will need this information if you call for assistance CM Catewa Gateway y M505B2 del O mode DC RATING 19V 3 42A 030 For use with Model PA 1700 02AB num ber Adapter only Apparatus Claims of U S Patent Nos This device complies with 4 631 603 4 5
27. ISP messages If you want to access the Internet you need A modem a device that connects your notebook to other computers or servers using a telephone DSL or cable line j a par s a a LAI LAI INOATA VAIAL VI ANN VV J Y N lad Cc VV cl V CU f VV vv VV ey CAL WWY UA y u l w J Setting up an Internet account m An Internet service provider a company that provides access to the Internet through an ISP server When you connect to an ISP the ISP server lets you access the Internet and your email messages m A Web browser a program that displaysinformation from the World Wide Web m An e mail program a program that lets you create send and receive e mail messages over the Internet Setting up an Internet account Before you can view the information on the World Wide Web you need to set up an Internet account with an Internet service provider ISP If you have chosen America Onlineasan ISP follow these instructions to set up and connect to your account To set up a different ISP service or to transfer an existing account to this notebook contact the ISP directly If you set up an account with America Online an Internet e mail address is created for you After completing the setup you are ready to accessthe Internet gt To set up an Internet account with America Online 1 Click Start All Programs then click America Online 2 Follow the on screen instructions After setting up your account
28. If the printer you want to print to is not the default printer make sure that you have selected it in the printer setup 263 Chapter 16 Troubleshooting gt To set a default printer 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Printers and Other Hardware 2 Click Doubleclick the Printers and Faxes icon The Printers and Faxes window opens 3 Right click the name of the printer you want to be the default printer then click Set as Default Printer m Reinstall the printer driver See the guide that came with your printer for instructions on installing the printer driver You see a Printer queue is full error message m Make sure that the printer is not set to work offline gt To make sure that the printer is not set to work offline 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Printers and Other Hardware 2 Click Doubleclick the Printers and Faxes icon The Printers and Faxes window opens 3 Right click the name of the printer you want to use If the menu shows acheck mark next to Use Printer Offline click Use Printer Offline to clear the check mark Help and For more information about printer troubleshooting in Support Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in the Search DOX Search Ej then click the arro
29. Start then click Log Off The Log Off Windows dialog box opens Log Off Windows Ss A Switch User Log Off Cancel ee 2 Click Switch User The Windows Welcome screen opens 3 Click the user account that you want to use When you switch between user accounts any programs that were running for the previous user continue to run 178 www gateway com Networking Your Gateway M505 Connecting your home small office or home office computers lets you share drives printers and a single Internet connection among the connected computers Read this chapter to learn about m Benefits of using a network in your home small office or home office Types of network connections Purchasing additional network equipment Installing and configuring your notebook for Ethernet networking m Turning the wireless Ethernet emitter on and off 179 Chapter 11 Networking Your Gateway M505 Benefits of networking A network lets you Share a single Internet connection Share computer drives Share peripheral devices Stream audio and video files Play multi player games Sharing a single Internet connection Each computer that is connected to the network can share the same broadband connection or modem and telephone line and access the Internet at the same time Thissaves on the cost of installing another telephonelinefor your second computer and paying for a second Internet service provider ISP account Help and For more
30. Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard o oo ooooooooooo 194 TPAMSTO MING NGS ia ward dca A Bias dks orice es Pee ay eee Se 194 PINGING YOUN MOS sre ES EE aoe SNe se Behind Bom aes 194 Transferring Internet settings 0 ccc eee eee ees 196 SEWING UD YOURS aahua bouts Meat eee ek halt Gee da 196 Transferring your e mail and address book 0000 c eee eee 197 Transferring your Internet shortcuts 0 0 0 cee ee eee 197 Installing your old printer or Scanner 00 eee 197 Installing a USB printer or scanner 0 00 cece ees 198 Installing a parallel port printer 2 0 2 ce eee 198 Installing your old prograMS 0 0 cc ete 199 13 Maintaining Your Gateway M505 05 201 Caring for your notebook 1 eee nes 202 Maintenance schedule cc eee eee ee ee e 203 Protecting your notebook from viruses 0 2 ce eee 204 Managing hard drive Space 1 eee tees 207 Checking hard drive Space 1 teens 207 Using Disk Clean urna SPA med be dee eas 208 Checking the hard drive for errors 0 0 ee eee 209 Defragmenting the hard drive eee 211 BACKING UD NCS 2050 s OM ERS UA s Adv ee pated Kaw das 213 Using the Scheduled Task Wizard 0 0 cece eee 213 Cleaning VOU NOTEBOOK siria Shen Boca Aa 215 Cleaning the exterior 0 0 ccc eee eens 215 Cleaning the keyboard 0 ccc eee eens 216 Cl
31. When you disconnect a cable pull on its connector not on the cable itself As you pull out the connector keep it evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins Also before you connect a cable make sure both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned Use of mobile phones can interfere with the sound system Your notebook operation is not impaired but we recommend that a distance of 12 inches 30 cm be maintained between your notebook and the mobile phone When you move your notebook between environments with very different humidity or temperature ranges condensation may form on or within your notebook To avoid damaging your notebook allow sufficient time for the moisture to evaporate before using your notebook When traveling do not check your notebook as baggage You can put your notebook through an X ray security machine but never put your notebook through a metal detector If you have your notebook checked by hand be sure to have a charged battery available in case you are asked to turn on your notebook For more information see Traveling with Your Gateway M505 on page 159 When traveling do not place your notebook in overhead storage compartments where it could slide around For more information see Traveling with Your Gateway M505 on page 159 Do not drop your notebook or subject it to other physical shocks m Tocompletely turn off all notebook power turn your notebook off remove the battery and di
32. XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword adjusting volume in the Search box Search E3 then click the arrow gt To adjust specific volume levels 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel isin Category View click Sounds Speech and Audio Devices 2 Click Double click the Adjust the system volume or Sounds and Audio Devices The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens www gateway com 91 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia 3 Click the Volume tab SS ae ee ee k soma Vidar i Aiet Cm JLo 4 Click Advanced in the Device volume area ig lute Carini If the device you want to adjust does not appear in the window click Options Properties the check box next to the audio device you want to adjust then click OK 5 Dragthevolumelevel and balancesliders for the device you want to adjust For more information about the volume controls click Help in the window 6 Click X in the top right corner of the window to close it 92 www gateway com Recording and playing audio Recording and playing audio Use the following instructions to make an audio recording by speaking into the built in microphone or an optional external microphone gt To make an audio recording 1 Plug a microphone into the Microphone jack on your notebook For the location of the Microphone jack see Back on page 5 OR Use the built in
33. a La TEA si E Colin 2 m 3 5 Coen 3 sure 3 El Can i tre F L Geen 4 E Bie Tk O Coun 3 GT rel each ee Peara did E cae TUE La is liria be E Corera Liga ber ddr betas set abet hom tage _o_ tres _ 5 3 Click an arrow button to open a column list then click the category that you want to display in the column 4 When you have finished selecting categories click OK 114 www gateway com Using MUSICMATCH Listening to Internet radio gt To listen to an Internet radio station 1 Connect to the Internet then open MUSICMATCH 2 In the MUSIC CENTER area under PLAY click Online Music 3 To select one of the MUSICMATCH Internet radio stations click Featured Radio Stations or Radio Stations the radio station then click the arrow in the play this station box MusicM atch connects to the station and playsthe audio If you do not see Featured Radio Stations or Radio Stations drag the scroll bar on the left OR To play another Internet radio station click Broadcast Radio the appropriate category in the Broadcast Stations list the radio station then click the arrow in the play this station box MusicM atch connects to the station and plays the audio If you do not see Broadcast Radio drag the scroll bar on the left m Using advanced features You can also use M usicM atch to create your own music CDs and to download MP3 files to your portable MP3 player For more information see the MusicMatch
34. a merchandise passport when traveling internationally m Consult your insurance company and credit card company to learn about emergency travel assistance if your notebook is lost or damaged 163 Chapter 9 Traveling with Your Gateway M505 m Take your System Restoration CDs in case you need to install an additional driver or software 164 Customizing Your Gateway M505 This chapter provides information about customizing your notebook by changing settings in Windows Read this chapter to learn how to Change screen and display settings Change the background and screen saver Adjust the touchpad settings Add change and switch user accounts 165 Chapter 10 Customizing Your Gateway M505 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings Adjusting the color depth and screen area are two of the most basic display settings you may need to change You can also adjust settings such asthe screen background and screen saver Adjusting the color depth Color depth is the number of colors your screen displays Various image types require various color depths for optimum appearance For example simple color drawings may appear adequately in 256 colors while color photographs need millions of colors to be displayed with optimum quality Windowslets you choosefrom several color depth settings We recommend that you use the 32 bit True Color setting at all times If the color in your images seems false or jumpy espec
35. and send a new fax Set up a fax cover page template Fax a document you scanned or created in another program m Receive view and print a fax Help and For more information about sending and Support receiving faxes in Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword Fax in the Search box Cro E3 then click the arrow 77 Chapter 6 Sending and Receiving Faxes Installing and configuring Fax Important Your modem cable must be installed before you can send and receive faxes You cannot use your standard telephone modem to connect to the Internet while sending and receiving faxes Installing Fax Microsoft Fax lets you send and receive faxes using your modem When Windows XP was originally installed on your notebook Fax was not installed You need to install Fax from your blue Operating System CD gt To install Fax 1 2 gt 78 Insert the blue Operating Systen CD in your DVD CD RW or DVD RW CD RW drive If the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP dialog box opens click Install optional Windows components The Windows Components Wizard opens OR If the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP dialog box does not open click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens Click Double click Add and Remove Programs The Add or Remove Programs dialog box opens Click Add Remove Windows Components The Windows Components Wizard opens Click Fax Services then click Next Cl
36. and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears Select a single program to reinstall OR Click Automatic Installation then select multiple programs to reinstall Grayed out programs are not available for Automatic Installation To select these programs click Manual Installation Click Install Follow any additional on screen instructions Depending on the programs you are reinstalling you may only need to restart your notebook to complete the installation However if a setup wizard opens when you restart your notebook follow the on screen instructions Help and For more information about reinstalling programs in Support Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword installing programsin the Search box EY Search EJ then click the arrow gt To reinstall other programs from a CD 224 1 2 If you just reinstalled Windows go to Step 4 Otherwise go to the next step Click Start Control Panel then click Add or Remove Programs In the Currently Installed Programs list click the program you want to uninstall then click Change Remove and follow the on screen instructions Reinstalling Windows 4 Insert the program CD into the DVD CD RW or DVD RW CD RW drive 5 Complete the program reinstallation by following the Instructions included with the program CD a Reinstalling Windows If your notebook is not working correctly try the following options to correct the proble
37. are present Refer to the system label to verify the presence of wireless devices Wireless devicesthat may bein your system are only qualified for usein the United States of America if an FCC ID number is on the system label TheFCC has set a general guideline of 20 cm 8 inches separation between the device and the body including bystanders for use of a wireless device near the body this does not include extremities This device should be used morethan 20 cm 8 inches from the body when wireless devices areon The power output of the wireless device or devices which may be embedded in your notebook is well below the RF exposure limits as set by the FCC The wireless devices installed in this system are intended to be used indoors In some areas use of these devices outdoorsis prohibited Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept an y interference received including interference that may cause un desired operation of the device Warning Wireless devices are not user serviceable Do not modify them in any way Modification to a wireless device will void D the authorization to use it Contact Gateway for service Warning The transmitting device embedded in this system may not be used with any antenna other than provide with the D system Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15 276 This device has been tested an
38. click the Power Options icon The Power Options Properties dialog box opens Pees iter alge Pome a ad Hiig Seed thee gee phere vel tho eel aprobar ero be hho carpa A eee a chee e elie alo el ec ta merid ache tor Poet Lapip prear TA a oa E ig ue Ten of pore de 15 mere Tam ol hi Aedes sa A perm sr apar dar aa JT here Apia Dara ds W pare 3 Clickthearrow button to open the Power Schemes list then click the power scheme you want OR Set the timers then click Save As and type a name for the scheme 4 Click OK www gateway com 153 Chapter 8 Managing Power Help and For more information about changing the power scheme Support in Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword power scheme in the Search box Search IEJ then click the arrow Changing alarm options gt To change the alarm options 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Performance and Maintenance 2 Click Double click the Power Options icon The Power Options Properties dialog box opens 3 Click the Alarms tab Fia Ghee ee Boe ha eel Albis Low bolbery shore DA detent hero Le ole da Cae bees dd rep tote Late a aa Ark Fo achon Sun Peer hom Sere ete re dr ee e fe mima pbs bare wen ee porra ie epoch cola ETA HAMEET ei meme Tani le Hn Pe rons Ce 4 Adjust the alarm settings 5 Click OK
39. com 19 Chapter 2 Getting Started 5 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook s power connector 6 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet The battery charge indicator turns on see Keyboard area on page 8 for the location of the battery charge indicator If the battery charge indicator does not turn on unplug the adapter from your notebook then plug it back in 7 When you finish using your notebook for the first time turn your notebook off and leave your notebook connected to AC power for at least 24 hours 3 If the battery charge indicator does not show a full charge after 24 hours contact Gateway Technical Support at support gateway com support ask_gateway asp Warning Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter The AC adapter has no user replaceable or user serviceable D parts inside The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters 20 Connecting the AC adapter Protecting from power source problems During a power surge the voltage level of electricity coming into your notebook can increase to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage Protect your notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them to a surge protector which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from reaching your notebook Warning High voltages can enter your notebook through both the power cord and the modem connection Protec
40. connected correctly www gateway com 143 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia 11 Click TV to make any adjustments to the TV settings Important Ifyou are traveling internationally you may need to change the video standard For example many televisions in Asia use PAL instead of NTSC 12 Click Apply 13 Click OK to close the Multiple Monitors and MOBILITY RADEON 9600 Properties dialog box 14 Click OK to close the Display Properties dialog box 15 Click X to close the Control Panel window 144 www gateway com Managing Power While your notebook is running on battery power you should manage power consumption to get the most use out of the battery Read this chapter to learn how to m Check and recharge the battery m Change batteries m Extend the life of the battery by conserving battery power and using alternate power sources m Change power saving settings 145 Chapter 8 Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Closely monitor the battery charge When the battery charge gets low change the battery or connect to AC power immediately to prevent losing any unsaved work Monitor the battery charge by m Doubleclicking the power cord icon ws or battery icon i in the taskbar The Power Meter dialog box opens Important If the power cord or battery icon does not appear on the taskbar click the show hidden icons e button If the icon still does not appear make sur
41. data CD or DVD 1 Click Start All Programs Burn a CD or Data DVD Nero Programs then click Nero Express Nero Express opens EXPRESS 6 aha mdd po Gio Se ben Weg Jura do By rennir EA Copy emira dec bes Te Tage OF ved oe E deca Piciu Portal pra ey er Pr Pee pride do e ren or e nt mae a eect Fan cic 2 Insert a blank writable CD or DVD into your recordable drive 3 If a dialog box opens click Take no action then click OK 118 www gateway com Creating CDs and DVDs using Nero Express 4 Move your pointer over Data then click Data Disc The Disc Content screen opens proper per A ee a www gateway com 119 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia 5 Click Add The Select Files and Folders dialog box opens Loca on J My Documents Chibi Hare EA a cee Muse Folda et aly i dp Pitra My Documents 4 File Fiji haked GEG A Fie Kae Al fortes Pra E ee en ee a 6 Browse to the folder that contains the files you want to add You can click the arrow to open the Location list then click a drive or folder or you can click folders in the Name list Press and hold the CTRL key to select multiple files Click Add You can continue to select files and click Add 8 After you select all your files click Finished 120 www gateway com 9 Creating CDs and DVDs using Nero Express Click Next The Final Burn Settings screen opens Fina an Taiim CA Bee io ri
42. device on page 37 for more Information about attaching a printer to your notebook Inkjet printers and cartridges are relatively inexpensive but they are slower than laser printers Using an inkjet color printer you can print pictures banners and greeting cards as well as documents 13 Chapter 1 Checking Out Your Gateway M505 Laser printers and cartridges are more expensive but they print much faster than inkjet printers Laser printers are better than inkjet printers when you are printing large documents 14 Getting Started This chapter provides basic information about your Gateway notebook Read this chapter to find out how to Connect the AC adapter Start and turn off your notebook Identify the status indicators Use the keyboard Use the EZ Pad touchpad Connect the modem Connect to an Ethernet network Install peripheral devices 15 Chapter 2 Getting Started Safety Instructions Certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to your notebook General tips 16 When setting up your notebook for work place it on a level surface Before you clean your notebook turn if off unplug it from its power source and remove the battery For more information see Cleaning your notebook on page 215 Do not push objects into air vents or openings of your notebook Doing so can cause fire or electric shock by shorting out interior components
43. device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled Do not disassemble heat above 212 F 100 C or incinerate Dispose of used battery promptly Keep away from children Battery Battery release latch Battery lock latch www gateway com 147 Chapter 8 Managing Power Replacing the battery gt To replace the battery 1 If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power go to Step 2 OR If your notebook is on and is not connected to AC power save your work and turn off your notebook 2 Close the LCD panel 3 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up 4 Slidethe battery lock latch into the unlocked position then slide and hold the battery release latch 148 www gateway com Changing batteries 5 Lift the battery out of the bay 6 Place a recharged battery into the bay and press down until it snaps into place 7 Slide the battery lock latch into the locked position 8 Turn your notebook over 9 Open the LCD panel and press the power button www gateway com 149 Chapter 8 Managing Power Extending battery life Conserving battery power While using the battery to power your notebook conserve power by Dimming the display as low as is comfortable Removing PC Cards when you do not need them Many PC Cards use a small amount of power while inserted even if they are not being used Modifying the power management settings for maximum power savings
44. information about sharing an Internet connection Support in Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword internet sharing in the Search box C Search EJ then click the arrow Sharing drives With a network you can copy files from computer to computer by copying and pasting or dragging and dropping You will no longer waste your time transferring files by using recordable media In addition you can map a drive on a networked computer to another computer and access the files as if they were located on the hard drive of the computer you are using Help and For more information about sharing network drives in Support Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword sharing network drivesin the Search E DOX Search Ej then click the arrow 180 Benefits of networking Sharing peripheral devices Each computer that is connected to the network can share the same peripheral devices such asa printer Select print from the computer you are currently using and your file is automatically printed on your printer no matter where it Is located on your network Help and For more information about sharing network devices in Support Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword sharing in the Search box Q Search EJ then click the arrow Streaming audio and video files With a network you can store audio files such as the popular MP3 files and video files on
45. keyboard occasionally by using an aerosol can of air with a narrow straw like extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys If you spill liquid on the keyboard turn off your notebook and turn your notebook upside down Let the liquid drain then let the keyboard dry before trying to use it again If the keyboard does not work after it dries you may need to replace it Cleaning the notebook screen Use a soft cloth and water to clean the computer screen Squirt a little water on the cloth never directly on the screen and wipe the screen with the cloth Warning The notebook screen is made of specially coated glass and can be scratched or damaged by abrasive or D ammonia based glass cleaners Cleaning the mouse 216 If you have a mouse and the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the notebook screen or becomes difficult to control precisely cleaning the mouse will likely improve its accuracy Clean your optical mouse by wiping the bottom of the mouse with a damp lint free cloth Cleaning your notebook gt To clean your trackball mouse 1 Turn the mouse upside down 2 Rotate the retaining ring on the bottom of the mouse counter clockwise then remove the retaining ring and mouse ball 3 Remove any dust lint or dirt from the mouse ball with a soft cloth 4 Clean the mouse rollers with a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol Mouse rollers 5 Replace the mouse ball and lock the retai
46. m The peripheral device is not connected to the notebook correctly Check the connection cable and be sure it is inserted in the correct port on the notebook and the peripheral device m The correct driver is not built into Windows XP Use the device s installation CD or check the manufacturer s Web site for the correct driver Internet You cannot connect to the Internet m Make surethat the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack See Back on page 5 to make sure that the connections have been made correctly m Make sure that your notebook is connected to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone m If you have the call waiting feature on your telephone line make sure that it is disabled m Makesurethat you are not using a digital rollover or PBX line These lines do not work with your modem m Make sure that your account with your Internet service provider ISP is set up correctly Contact your ISP technical support for help m Make sure that you do not have a problem with your modem For more information see Modem dial up on page 256 Help and For more information about troubleshooting Internet Support connections in Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the Search box Search E3 then click the arrow 253 Chapter 16 Troubleshooting You see an Unable to locate host message and are
47. microphone located on the LCD panel Microphone 93 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia 2 Click Start All Programs Accessories Entertainment then click Sound Recorder The Sound Recorder opens Rewind Play Record Fast Forward Stop Click e record then speak into the microphone When you finish recording click m stop Click File then click Save As The Save As dialog box opens oO o1 0 Name the recording specify the location where you want to save the recording then click Save The recording is saved gt To play an audio recording in Sound Recorder 1 Open the Sound Recorder 2 Click File then click Open The Open dialog box opens 3 Click the file you want to play then click Open 4 Play the file by clicking play then stop playing the file by clicking m stop VANANAL NOTA AIN I ANN 94 www gateway com Y J Playing audio and video files with the Windows Media Player Help and For more information about making or playing an audio Support recording in Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword recording audio or playing audio in the Search box Search JEJ then click the arrow Playing audio and video files with the Windows Media Player The Windows Media Player can play several types of audio and video files including WAV MIDI MP3 AU AVI and MPEG formats For more information about the using the Windows Media Player click Help gt To
48. number of devices that may be connected to aline as determined by the total RENs contact the local telephone company If this device causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required The telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved Thetelephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operation of this equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service This equipment cannot be used on telephone company provided coin service Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs Contact the state public utility commission or public service commission for information When programming or making test calls to emergency numbers Remain on thelineand briefly explain to the dispatcher the reason for the call Perform such activities in the off peak hours such as early morning or late evenings The United States Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and t
49. number of retries and the amount of time between retries oOo o1 Bb Q Click OK 86 Automatically cancelling a fax Automatically cancelling a fax If your notebook tried to send a fax and failed to connect to a fax machine you can automatically cancel a failed fax gt To automatically cancel a failed fax 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens 2 If your Control Panel isin Category View click Printers and Other Hardware Click View installed printers or fax printers The Printers and Faxes window opens OR If your Control Panel isin Classic View double click the Printers and Faxes icon The Printers and Faxes window opens Right click Fax then click Properties The Fax Properties dialog box opens Click the Devices tab then click Properties The Modem dialog box opens Click the Cleanup tab oO o1 Bb Q Click to select the Automatically delete failed faxes after check box and specify the number of days NI Click OK 87 Chapter 6 Sending and Receiving Faxes 88 www gateway com Using Multimedia Thischapter providesinformation on usingthe multimedia capabilities of your notebook Read this chapter to learn how to Adjust the volume Record and play audio files Use Windows Media Player Use the Audio Video controls Use a DVD CD RW or DVD RW CD RW drive Play CDs and DVDs Create CDs Use the memory card reader or optional diskette drive Attach a dig
50. play a file using the Windows Media Player 1 Click Start All Programs then click Windows Media Player The Windows Media Player opens Video file information ae ean al a LL ME FP Jammi pana Video a screen y Chapter 7 Using Multimedia 2 Click File then click Open The Open dialog box opens Important If the menu bar does not appear click the show menu bar o button 3 Click the file you want to play then click Open 4 Play the file by clicking play then stop playing the file by clicking m stop Help and For more information about playing audio and video using Support the Windows Media Playerin Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword Media Player in the Search box Search then click the arrow 96 Using the audio video controls Using the audio video controls The AV control panel is a special feature of your notebook Through this AV control panel you can play most of your audio video CD DVD MP3 and SD media Locating the controls LCD display Source Power Play pause Volume up down Stop eject Repeat Fast forward Fast rewind Back Next Component Icon Description Source SOURCE Selects the playback source DVD CD RW or DVD RW CD RW drive hard drive or SD memory card Play Pause gt II Start or pause playing Stop Eject mA Stop playing or eject the CD or DVD 97 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia Componen
51. power sources 150 bay 7 148 changing 148 charge indicator 20 26 146 charge status 146 charging 18 146 conserving power 150 icons 146 installing 148 latch 7 managing power 150 monitoring charge 146 purchasing 13 recharging 18 146 release latch 7 replacing 148 Safety guidelines 17 storing 202 bays battery 7 148 hard drive 7 memory 7 234 285 BIOS Setup utility 162 brightness system keys 28 30 broadband Internet connection 37 68 180 browser Web 68 71 browsing for files and folders 56 C cable lock notebook 3 using while traveling 162 cable modem 37 68 184 188 camera See digital camera See digital video camera Caps Lock indicator 26 capturing video 137 cards adding memory card 134 adding PC Card 230 inserting memory card 134 inserting PC Card 230 installing memory card 134 installing PC Card 230 memory card slots 3 134 PC Card eject button 231 PC Card slot 3 reinstalling PC Card 230 removing memory card 134 removing PC Card 230 replacing memory card 134 replacing PC Card 230 troubleshooting memory card 255 troubleshooting PC Card 261 care and maintenance 163 carrying case 13 CD adding tracks to your library 113 cleaning 251 copying 122 creating audio 128 creating data 118 286 creating label 132 creating music 128 editing track information 112 inserting 104 playing audio with MusicMatch 108 playing music 106 troubleshooting 249 CD drive identifying 103 testing 132 testing speed 132
52. see Reinstalling device drivers on page 220 249 Chapter 16 Troubleshooting A DVD movie will not play m Make sure that the label or side you want to play is facing up then try again m Shut down and restart your notebook m Clean the DVD For more information see Cleaning CDs or DVDs on page 251 m DVD discs and drives contain regional codes that help control DVD title exports and help reduce illegal disc distribution To be ableto play aDVD the disc s regional code and your DVD CD RW or DVD RW CD RW drive s regional code must match The regional code on your DVD CD RW or DVD RW CD RW drive is determined by your notebook s delivery address The regional code for the United States and Canada is 1 The regional code for Mexico is 4 Your DVD CD RW or DVD RW CD RW drive s regional code must match the regional code of the disc The regional code for the disc ison the disc disc documentation or packaging If the DVD movie does not play the disc s regional code and your DVD CD RW or DVD RW CD RW drive s regional code may not match m Make sure that the InterVideo program has been installed on your notebook See Playing a DVD on page 116 for more information A DVD does not produce sound ona TV m Audio is not transmitted through the S Video out jack Use the built in speakers a set of headphones or external powered speakers or connect your notebook to a stereo system to hear sound while playing a DVD
53. settings by following the on screen instructions Help and For more information about setting up an Internet Support connection in Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword Internet connection in the Search box Search Ej then click the arrow Transferring your e mail and address book See your old e mail program s online help for information on exporting and importing e mail messages and the address book You can often export all of your old e mail messages or address book to recordable media then import them into your new notebook s e mail program You may also want to consider printing the old information or using your old computer to send the e mail messages to yourself then using your new notebook to retrieve the email messages Transferring your Internet shortcuts You can export and import your old Netscape Navigator bookmarks or Microsoft Internet Explorer favorites For more information see your Internet browser program s online help Installing your old printer or scanner Windows may have built in support for older printers scanners or other peripheral devices This means you do not need any additional software Newer devices however usually require your original software installation CDs or diskettes 197 Chapter 12 Moving From Your Old Computer If you have trouble after you install the software for your old devices you can use System Restore to restore your notebook s previou
54. support gateway com See Safety Regulatory and Legal Information on page 271 for general wireless regulatory and safety guidelines gt To update device drivers 1 Insert the red Drivers and Applications CD into the DVD CD RW or DVD RW CD RW drive If the program starts automatically go to Step 5 OR If the program does not start automatically go to Step 2 2 Click Start then click Run The Run dialog box opens 3 In the Open text box type d runmenu exe where d is the drive letter of the DVD CD RW or DVD RW CD RW drive A Click OK 5 If this is the first time you have inserted the red Drivers and Applications CD accept the End User License Agreement EULA by clicking Yes I accept it then clicking Continue The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears 6 Click the Web Updates tab 222 Reinstalling programs Click Check Now The Connect window opens 8 Install available updated device drivers by following the on screen instructions Depending on the device driver you are updating you may only need to restart your notebook to complete the installation However if a setup wizard opens when you restart your notebook follow the on screen instructions Help and For more information about updating device drivers in Support Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword updating drivers in the Search box Sea
55. the mouse pointer over the Dial Up Networking con located next to the clock on your taskbar Your modem connection speed appears Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at 14 400 bps when you have a 56K modem Current fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate of 14 400 bps The modem is not recognized by your notebook m Make sure that the line connected to the modem is working and plugged into the appropriate port on your notebook See Back on page 5 to make sure that the connections have been made correctly m If the modem shares the telephone line with another device make sure that the telephone line is not in use for example someone is on the telephone or another modem is in use m Use the modem cable that came with your notebook Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may cause problems with the modem connection m Shut down and restart your notebook Run Windows modem diagnostics Troubleshooting gt To run modem diagnostics 1 Close all open programs 2 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Double click the Phone and Modem Options icon then click the Modems tab 4 Click your modem then click Properties The M odem Properties dialog box opens 5 Click the Diagnostic tab then click Query Modem If information about
56. touchpad F fan 4 Fast Ethernet 183 faxes automatically canceling 87 canceling 85 configuring Fax 79 failed transmission 86 installing Fax 78 receiving and viewing 85 retrying 86 sending 81 sending from program 84 sending scanned image 84 setting up cover page template 83 troubleshooting 258 files backing up 213 copying 53 65 cutting 53 65 deleting 47 54 65 208 downloading 73 finding 56 58 moving 53 opening 33 47 pasting 53 65 recovering 54 renaming 65 searching for 56 58 194 transferring 161 194 troubleshooting 251 types 194 viewing list 51 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 194 finding 289 files and folders 56 58 194 Help and Support topics 40 specifications 12 Firewire port 6 37 137 138 floppy disk See diskette Fn key 28 29 30 folders copying 53 65 creating 52 cutting 53 65 deleting 47 54 65 finding 56 58 moving 53 opening 33 51 pasting 53 65 recovering 54 renaming 65 searching for 56 58 viewing list 51 fragmentation 211 function keys 28 29 G game multi player 181 Gateway eSupport 12 model number 10 serial number 10 12 Web address 43 Web site 43 Gateway M505 DVD 220 gateway your way dial up server 257 gigabit Ethernet 183 H hard drive backing up files 213 bay checking for errors 209 checking for free space 207 defragmenting 211 290 deleting files and folders 208 installing 238 replacing 238 scanning for errors 209 status indicator 26 troublesh
57. transmitter make sure the transmitter is turned off Please see Turning your wireless Ethernet emitter on or off on page 192 for Instruction on turning off the transmitter The wireless devices installed in this system are intended to be used indoors In some areas use of these devices outdoors is prohibited Some circumstances require restrictions on wireless devices Examples of common restrictions are listed below Warning Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft Current aviation D regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane 802 11B also known as wireless Ethernet or Wifi and Bluetooth communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication Regulatory compliance statements Warning In environments where the risk of interference to other devices or services is harmful or perceived as harmful the option to use a wireless device may be restricted or eliminated Airports Hospitals and Oxygen or flammable gas laden atmospheres are limited examples where use of wireless devices may be restricted or eliminated When in environments where you are uncertain of the sanction to use wireless devices ask the applicable authority for authorization prior to use or turning on the wireless device m Warning Every country has different restrictions on the use of wireless devices If your system is equipped with a wire
58. 0 Pe TO Ai e ire ul ALA on 4 Ae n e ee o ee A FA lor Ha bata Drm lr bar renal ar al rr h on Em s hn ceed ot be a feara da ma al r rad papa Tha te mall Eppan n Gen ario do da epi of tha rama ieramen abai TEH SS an ioe on he a ra a A epee beeen es Vos can wie Bee ood be do ee a coerce of e zj EARL 4 To modify a touch pad setting click the in front of a setting then modify the settino 5 Click OK to save changes y Help and For more information about changing mouse settings in Support Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword mouse settings in the Search box Search EJ then click the arrow www gateway com 175 Chapter 10 Customizing Your Gateway M505 Programming the multi function buttons The Launch Manager utility lets you change the actions of the multi function buttons For a description of the buttons see Multi function buttons on page 31 gt To program the multi function buttons 1 Click Start All Programs Launch Manager then click Launch Manager The Launch Manager utility opens At A Cg Fih Haragan se m Pregan Larch Bags ut Ei et oh Eni a el E LE Fr Pa ing ai Fi de rei eel o nicas E Lamu Hara rc Program Pro Fis ilaurch Waragadna brass ln ge maa 2 Click the arrow button to open a button list then click the program you want OR Click Add select a program the click OK 3 Click OK 176 www gateway com Ad
59. 122 music tracks 125 text and graphics 65 copyright notice 283 creating CD label 132 desktop icons 48 desktop shortcuts 48 documents 61 DVD label 132 folders 52 movies 137 MP3 files 110 music CD 128 music files 110 Customer Service Accounting 268 Sales 268 Warranty 268 cutting files and folders 53 65 text and graphics 65 D default printer 263 defragmenting hard drive 211 deleting filesand folders 47 54 56 65 208 desktop adding icons 48 adding shortcuts 48 287 adjusting settings 166 changing background 170 changing color depth 166 changing color scheme 169 changing number of colors 166 selecting screen saver 172 using 46 47 using Start menu 47 device drivers See drivers dialing codes 160 digital camera connecting 135 USB port 4 6 digital photography connecting a digital camera 135 using memory card reader 134 digital video camera connecting 137 IEEE 1394 port 6 directional keys 29 Disk Cleanup 208 Disk Defragmenter 211 diskette inserting 132 troubleshooting 24 7 diskette drive activity indicator 133 eject button 132 locating 3 troubleshooting 24 7 using 132 display changing resolution 168 properties 139 settings 166 switching 30 troubleshooting 248 263 using screen saver 172 Do More With Gateway 41 documentation eSupport 43 Gateway Web site 43 288 help 40 Help and Support 40 online help 42 documents creating 61 opening 63 printing 64 saving 62 double clicking 3
60. 250 Troubleshooting Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from the center to the edge not around in a circle using a product made especially for the purpose File management A file was accidentally deleted If a file was deleted at a DOS prompt or in Windows while holding down the SHIFT key the file cannot be restored gt To restore deleted files 1 Doubleclick the Recycle Bin icon 2 Right click the file you want to restore then click Restore The file is restored to the place where it was originally deleted from If the Recycle Bin was emptied before you tried to restore a file the file cannot be restored Help and For more information about restoring deleted files in Support Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box EY Search ij then click the arrow VANANAT NATAL AIALSARMNM NINAINAT YOTOQVAIONV Mi j IV VV VVC 1 LS VV cl V Ul Chapter 16 Troubleshooting Hard drive You see an Insufficient disk space error message m Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup For more information see Using Disk Cleanup on page 208 m Empty the Recycle Bin by right clicking the Recycle Bin icon then clicking Empty Recycle Bin Caution All deleted files will be lost when you empty the Recycle m Save your files to a diskette or another drive If the hard drive is full copy any files not regularly used to diskettes or other b
61. 3 downloading files 3 dragging 34 drivers reinstalling 220 updating 43 222 drives backing up files 213 checking for errors 209 checking for free space 207 defragmenting 211 deleting files 208 diskette 3 132 DVD 103 DVD CD RW 2 103 117 DVD RW CD RW 103 117 hard drive 7 238 identifying drive types 103 replacing hard drive 238 sharing 180 troubleshooting 247 249 252 types 103 viewing contents 51 viewing files and folders 51 DSL modem 37 68 184 188 DVD cleaning 251 copying 122 creating data 118 creating label 132 inserting 104 playing 116 141 troubleshooting 249 DVD drive identifying 103 status indicator 26 testing 132 testing speed 132 troubleshooting 249 using 103 DVD CD RW drive identifying 103 locating 2 status indicator 26 testing 132 testing speed 132 troubleshooting 249 using 103 117 DVD RW CD RW drive identifying 103 locating 2 testing 132 testing speed 132 troubleshooting 249 using 103 117 E eject button diskette drive 133 electrostatic discharge ESD 232 email address 4 button 31 checking for messages 5 program 69 sending 4 transferring settings from old computer 197 using 4 EmPower power adapter 150 Error checking 209 eSupport finding specifications 12 using 43 Ethernet connecting 36 jack 5 36 turning wireless Ethernet on or off 192 wired network 182 183 wireless network 182 186 external audio jack 5 external monitor 5 30 EZ Pad touchpad See
62. 37 setting Up safety precautions 272 sharing devices 181 drives 180 Internet connection 180 printer 181 shortcut menus accessing 33 shortcuts adding to desktop 48 closing programs 65 closing windows 65 copying 65 cutting 65 deleting files and folders 65 296 keyboard 65 opening menu 33 pasting 65 renaming files and folders 65 selecting adjacent items in list 65 selecting items in list 65 switching between files folders or programs 65 shutting down notebook 23 24 small office network 180 SO DIMM 234 software See programs sound adjusting 90 98 controls 90 98 muting 30 90 98 troubleshooting 265 Sound Recorder making audio recordings 93 playing file 93 speakers built in 9 jack 6 specifications 12 SpeedStep technology 152 Standby indicator 25 26 27 status indicator 25 26 27 troubleshooting 263 standby status indicator 23 Standby mode 23 30 151 Standby system key 30 Start button 47 Start menu 47 starting notebook 22 programs 33 47 startup password 162 static electricity 232 status indicators battery charge 26 146 Caps Lock 26 drive activity 26 DVD drive 26 DVD CD RW drive 26 hard drive 26 location 9 numeric keypad 26 30 Pad Lock 26 30 power 25 2 7 Scroll Lock 30 Standby 25 26 27 standby 23 streaming audio and video 181 support tool PC Doctor 245 surge protector 21 Suspend 30 S Video TV out jack 5 141 system identification label 10 system keys 28 29 combinations 30 T tas
63. 7 USING Ihe keyboard a id ey 28 A A E E E O 29 System key combinations o o oooooooooooo ee eee 30 Multll tUNCUON DUMONS sb acct ech ated ean cb dada aaa 31 Using the EZ Pad touchpad iia a ai So ee he wie 32 Using the tOuCchbad a oe bee Se 33 Connecting the modem 0 ccc eee eee 35 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network o ooooooonoonoonoo oo 36 Broadband Internet connections 0 0 ees 37 Installing a printer scanner or other peripheral device 37 4 USING Tastiintr ared circa AA See ee a e 38 Getnd Heli aat 39 Felp anG SUDDOM sarem anai an a aAa aa eri is 40 Searching for a topic 1 aaaea eee eee 40 DOME With Gateway sad reel AAA A ia 41 ONNEN E A 42 Gateway Websile 322153244025 ii AAA 43 USING eSupport 2100500 a IEA A VE a ed eee a de ka ea 43 Windows BASI Sumario aa 45 About the Windows environment 000 cee eee eee ees 46 USING TNE GSSKIOD sico sosa aa e aad A Gee eal e e A anaes ii 47 Using the Start Menu rosa a meee ted hd Sele Seed eens each 47 Adding icons to the desktop ccc teens 48 Identifying window itemS 2 2424 ii beets Ci wb eee eh Loe eee we 49 Working with files and folders 0 ccc eee eee 50 VIEWINO CHIVES iaa dearer ig Sec AS AAA aca a a as 51 Creating TOMES puna id o cin eon e aes a E 52 Copying and moving files and folders o o oooooooooooo 53 Deleting files and folders
64. 77 216 4 819 098 and Part 15 of FCC Rules 4 907 093 licensed for limited viewing uses only Operation is subject to the FCC ID PU5MS2146 following two conditions LISTED g 1 This device may not cause a Tested To Comply U harmful interference and With FCC Standards CXS L US 2 This device must accept FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE E any interference received E 145483 including interference that may cause undesired operation Made In Philippines J Gateway serial number You can locate the Gateway serial number m Printed on a white sticker on the bottom or back of your notebook m Printed on the customer invoice that came with your notebook The invoice also contains your customer ID number 10 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the bottom of your notebook includes the product key code for your operating system KOE 34938 Carillcads ul Aaihar rcit e A A AL ie O0208 Predani Kay AAXXK KANAE KENAN AAR SO Aa AA 0 Dagadi 120 005 9714 www gateway com Identifying your model 11 Chapter 1 Checking Out Your Gateway M505 Finding your specifications For more information about your notebook such as memory size memory type and hard drive size visit Gateway s esupport page at support gateway com The eSupport page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications For more information see Using eSupport
65. 9 faxed answers 268 faxes 258 files 251 gateway your way dial up server 257 general guidelines 245 hard drive 252 Internet connection 253 257 IRQ conflict 246 keyboard 254 LCD panel 248 memory 255 memory card reader 255 modem 256 mouse 260 network 260 passwords 261 PC Cards 261 PC Doctor 245 power 262 printer 263 reinstalling drivers 220 safety guidelines 244 screen 248 265 screen area 248 screen resolution 248 sound 265 support tool 245 technical support 267 telephone support 267 video 265 Web site connection speed 254 298 turning off notebook 23 24 wireless Ethernet 192 turning on notebook 22 wireless Ethernet 192 tutoring fee based 269 TV out S Video out jack 5 141 U updating device drivers 43 Norton AntiVirus 204 upgrading 229 USB flash drive 13 USB port 4 6 37 user accounts adding 177 switching 177 V VGA port 5 139 video capture 137 playing 95 116 streaming 181 S Video out jack 5 troubleshooting 265 video camera connecting 137 video file streaming 181 virus protecting against 204 removing with Norton AntiVirus 204 volume adjusting 90 97 adjusting modem 259 controls 90 98 muting 30 90 98 troubleshooting 265 W access point example 188 waking up notebook 23 ad hoc equipment list 191 WAV file 95 ad hoc example 190 Web browser creating a network 182 button 31 peer to peer equipment list 191 using 69 71 peer to peer example 190 Web pag
66. Bole sheds a 84 Receiving and viewing a fax cc eee eee ees 85 CANCE TID opta atac 85 Automatically retry sending a fax o ooooooococon eens 86 Automatically cancelling a fax 0 0c eee ens 87 T USING MUIIMeCdla 222 5 1555 35 00 06 Aber ehh ee aie whee ec awecse hada 89 Adjusting the volume 2 a 5 s x2 nica e e 90 Recording and playing audio 0 cee eens 93 Playing audio and video files with the Windows Media Player 95 Using the audio video controls 0 ce ee eee 97 Locating TINS CON TOS rra dd a ae dia dd 97 Understanding the AV controls LCD panel ooooococoocooo 99 Using the SUDWOOfer sexis as address e as dea 100 Using the Gateway M505 Music Player o o ooooooooonoooo 101 Using the DVD CD RW or DVD RW CD RW drive o o oo o ooooooo 103 Identifying drive types 1 0 ee eee eens 103 inserta CD or DVD screen Om Se eS 104 Listening to ODS vt 2b ns betas SA ei eA eee RA Ree 106 Using MUSICMATGH 1 3 seed ok wie ae Bat rane iia Saw i 108 Paving ODS cdas o EA A coa Arabia aie tie 108 Creating MP3 music files o o oooooooooonooenaa om 110 Editing track information rural airada 112 Building a MUISIGIDRANY srece Via aa Re rd iia aa 113 Changing the music library display settings o ooo o 114 Listening to Internet radio o ooooooonoenoaea 115 Using advanced features o o o ooooocoo
67. CS cellular bands i e Cellular data modem The following section is a general overview of considerations while operating a wireless device Additional limitations cautions and concerns for specific countries are listed in the specific country sections or country group sections The wireless devicesin your system are only qualified for usein the countries identified by the Radio Approval Markson thesystem rating label If the country you will be using the wireless devicein isnot listed please contact your local Radio Approval agency for requirements Wireless devices are closely regulated and use may not be allowed The power output of the wireless device or devices that may be embedded in your notebook is well below the RF exposure limits as known at this time Because the wireless devices which may be embedded into your notebook emit less energy than is allowed in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations Gateway believes these devices are safe for use Regardless of the power levels care should be taken to minimize human contact during normal operation Asageneral guideline aseparation of 20 cm 8 inches between the wireless device and the body including bystanders for use of a wireless device near the body this does not include extremities istypical This device should be used more than 20 cm 8 inches from the body when wireless devices areon and transmitting If anyoneis closer than 20 cm 8 inches to the wireless
68. Chapter 7 Using Multimedia 7 Wait until the dialog box closes OR Click Cancel The Burning Process screen opens Nero Express copies the tracks or files to your hard drive r E api cy G11 OAM drag des G 24111844 Th CD 0 npa 4121 I 0h Cp rey Ery oe he ar Card Pei a a ee Proce cle MO te fr al A Eo ns ira BALDES TARADO ela wl 8 A message prompts you to insert a CD or DVD Remove the source CD or DVD insert a blank writable CD or DVD then wait for the message box to close Nero Express copies the files from your hard drive to the writable CD or DVD 9 When a message tells you that the recording is complete click OK 10 Click Next to return to the main Nero Express screen 11 Click Exit 124 www gateway com Creating CDs and DVDs using Nero Express Copying music tracks gt To copy music CD tracks to your hard drive 1 Click Start All Programs Burn a CD or Data DVD Nero Programs then click Nero Express Nero Express opens 2 Insert the music CD that has the tracks you want to copy into your CD drive 3 If an Audio CD dialog box opens click Take no action then click OK 4 Click More The Nero Toolbar opens hal rh pr Gi Se Lei EXPRESS 6 La y Tra EN Si E eee a ee a Copy emire dac T e g za n a A F www gateway com 125 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia 5 Click the Save Tracks icon The Nero s Title and CD Database dialog box opens
69. Computer window opens 2 Right click the hard drive that you want to defragment for example Local Disk C then click Properties The Properties dialog box opens 211 Chapter 13 Maintaining Your Gateway M505 3 Click the Tools tab a dl el a lar CA ma er d e i Pam od eil brh rs bey em e phren Enaga hie 4 Click Defragment Now 5 If Disk Defragmenter does not start automatically click Defragment or Start Disk Defragmenter shows its progress on the computer display When finished Disk Defragmenter asks if you want to quit the program 6 Click Close or Yes then click the X in the top right corner to close the Disk Defragmenter window Help and For more information about defragmenting the hard drive Support in Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword defragmenting in the Search box Search JB then click the arrow LAINAINAJ NAERAA AANA WWW OATAWAV COM VWVVVWV UALGO Wa Y ULUIII w7 J Managing hard drive space Backing up files Backing up files and removing them from the hard drive frees space for new files on the hard drive It also protects you from losing important information if the hard drive fails or you accidentally delete files You should back up your files regularly to a writable CD or to diskettes if you have a diskette drive Use a backup device such as a recordable drive or Zip drive to do a complete hard drive backup For more information see Cr
70. Ethernet network The following example shows how an access point also lets you access the Internet Thefollowing is an example of an access point wireless Ethernet network The network is made up of an access point a cable or DSL modem and your computers The access point is the central control point for the network Attached to the access point is the cable or DSL modem that provides access to the Internet Each of the computers or Ethernet ready devices communicate with the access point using radio waves If your computer does not have built in wireless Ethernet capabilities you need to add a wireless PCI card desktop PC card notebook or USB adapter Cable DSL modem Access point i oe In USB wireless adapter Tips amp Tricks If you want to access a wireless Ethernet network from A your wired Ethernet network connect an access point to the router switch or hub For more information about accessing a wired Ethernet see Using a wired Ethernet network on page 183 188 Using a wireless Ethernet network Equipment you need for an access point wireless Ethernet network For an access point wireless Ethernet network you need m A wireless Ethernet PCI card installed in each desktop computer OR A wireless Ethernet USB adapter attached to each desktop or notebook computer or convertible tablet PC OR A notebook tablet PC or convertible tablet PC with wireless Ethernet
71. Q conflict Check IRQ usage to determine if there is an IRQ conflict gt To check IRQ usage 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Performance and Maintenance 2 Click Double click System click the Hardware tab then click Device Manager The Device Manager window opens 3 Click View then click Resources by type Double click Interrupt request IRQ All IRQs and their hardware assignments are displayed Help and For more information about IRQs in Windows XP click Support Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword IRQs in the Search box Search E3 then click the arrow 246 Troubleshooting gt To free IRQ resources for the new device 1 In the Device Manager window check the device list for a resource conflict A resource conflict appears as a black exclamation point in a yellow circle 2 Remove the device you are trying to install then determine which one of the existing devices or ports you can disable 3 Right click the device or port you want to disable then click Disable The device or port is disabled m Diskette drive external The diskette drive is not recognized m Shut down and restart your notebook m The USB cable may not be inserted completely into the USB port Press the cable into the port then try to access the diskette again You see an Access Denied or Write protect error message
72. TelePath Vivitron stylized G design and You ve got a friend in the business slogan are registered trademarks and black and white spotted box logo GATEWAY Gateway Astro Gateway Work Gateway Connected touch pad Gateway Connected music player Gateway Cyber Ware Gateway Education Ware Gateway Flex Case Gateway Gaming Ware Gateway GoBack Gateway Gold Gateway Learning Ware Gateway Magazine Gateway Micro Server Gateway Money Ware Gateway Music Ware Gateway Networking Solutions Gateway Online Network O N solution Gateway Photo Ware Gateway Professional PCs Gateway Profile Gateway Solo green stylized GATEWAY green stylized Gateway logo Gateway Teacher Ware Gateway Video Ware HelpSpot InforManager Just click it Learn Gateway Kids BackPack SERVE TO ORDER Server Watchdog the Spotted G Gateway Logo and the Spotted G Logo SpotShop Spotshop com and Your Ware are trademarks of Gateway Inc Intel Intel Inside logo and Pentium are registered trademarks and MMX is a trademark of Intel Corporation Microsoft MS MS DOS and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All other product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Macrovision statement If your notebook has a DVD drive and an analog TV Out port the following paragraph applies This product incorporates copyrig
73. Type the keyword Scheduled Task Wizard in the Search box Sesrch IEJ then click the arrow 214 www gateway com Cleaning your notebook Cleaning your notebook Keeping your notebook clean and the vents free from dust helps keep your system performing at its best You may want to gather these items and put together a computer cleaning kit m A soft lint free cloth An aerosol can of air that has a narrow straw like extension Isopropyl alcohol Cotton swabs A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down your notebook the power turns off but some electrical current still flows through your D notebook To avoid possible injury from electrical shock unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets Always turn off your notebook and other peripherals then remove the battery before cleaning any components Use a damp lint free cloth to clean your notebook and other parts of your system Do not use abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can damage the finish on components Your notebook is cooled by air circulated through the vents on the case so keep the vents free of dust With your notebook turned off and unplugged brush the dust away from the vents with a damp cloth Be careful not to drip any water into the vents Do not attempt to clean dust from the inside of your notebook 215 Chapter 13 Maintaining Your Gateway M505 Cleaning the keyboard You should clean the
74. VV WV U a Lewa V COII Y YALEVWAay LU Chapter 7 Using Multimedia 136 Help and Support Tips amp Tricks For more information about using the Scanner and Camera Wizard in Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword digital picture in the Search box Search EJ then click the arrow In Windows XP see Do More With Gateway for more information about using your notebook to edit store and print digital photos Click Start then click Do More With Gateway If you are in the Business Solutions view click Consumer Solutions Click Digital Photos Connecting a digital video camera Connecting a digital video camera Your notebook has a four pin and a six pin IEEE 1394 also known as Firewire or i Link port that can be used to connect to a digital video camera To find the location of the IEEE 1394 ports see Back on page 5 gt To connect a digital video camera m Connect one end of the IEEE 1394 cable to your external source such as a video camera and connect the other end of the cable to one of the IEEE 1394 ports on the back of your notebook www gateway com 137 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia Editing videos 138 Pinnacle Expression is a video capture program that lets you capture and edit full motion video single images and audio through the IEEE 1394 port You can also use Pinnacle Expression to create video DVDs For more information about using the Pinnacle Expression
75. XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword dialing in the Search box Search E3 then click the arrow Troubleshooting m Disconnect any answering machine fax machine or printer that ison the same line as the modem Do not connect these devices to the same telephone line as the modem m Makesurethat you are not using a digital rollover or PBX line These lines do not work with your modem m Check for line noise scratch y crackling or popping sounds Line noise is a common problem that can cause the modem to connect at a slower rate abort downloads or even disconnect The faster the modem the less line noise it can tolerate and still work correctly Listen to the line using your telephone Dial a single number such as 1 When the dial tone stops listen for line noise Wiggle the modem cable to see if that makes a difference Make sure that the connectors are free from corrosion and all screwsin the wall or telephone wall jack are secure You can also call your telephone service and have the telephone line checked for noise or low line levels m Try another telephone line either a different telephone number in your house or a telephone line at a different location If you can connect on this line call your telephone service m Try connecting with the modem at a lower connection speed If reducing the connect speed lets you connect call your telephone service The telephone line may be too noisy Yo
76. a document FN key Press the FN key in combination with a system key such as MUTE STANDBY or NUMLK to perform a specific action Windows key Press this key to open the Windows Start menu This key can EE also be used in combination with other keys to open utilities like F Search utility R Run utility and E Explorer utility Numeric keypad Use these keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad is turned on Press FN HNUMLK to turn on the numeric keypad Application key Press this key for quick access to shortcut menus and help pa 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 FN key to keys control the screen brightness 29 Chapter 2 Getting Started System key combinations When you press the FN key and a system key at the same time your notebook performs the action identified by the colored text or icon on the key Press and hold Fn then To press this system key Enter Standby mode Press the power button to leave Standby 3 mode For more information see Changing power modes on page 151 Toggle your notebook s display between the LCD an external monitor or both displays at the same time A monitor must be plugged into the monitor port on your notebook IO Turns the LCD panel backlight off to save power Press any key to turn the LCD panel backlight on Mute the sound Press t
77. ackup media then delete them from the hard drive Help and For more information about file management in Support Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword file management in the Search box C Search EJ then click the arrow You see a Data error message This may be the result of a defective area on the hard drive To fix hard drive problems run the Error checking program For more information see Checking the hard drive for errors on page 209 The hard drive cannot be accessed or you see a General failure reading drive C error message m f a diskette isin the diskette drive eject it and restart your notebook m Make sure that the hard drive is installed correctly Remove it firmly reinsert it then restart your notebook For more information see Replacing the hard drive kit on page 238 m f your notebook has been subjected to static electricity or physical shock you may need to reinstall the operating system You see a Non system disk NTLDR is missing or disk error message m Eject the diskette from the diskette drive then press ENTER 252 Troubleshooting Interface Ports The notebook does not recognize the PC Card m Thecard isincorrectly inserted Eject the card and re insert it with the label side up For more information see Adding and removing a PC Card on page 230 The notebook does not recognize a USB or 1394 peripheral device
78. age 208 m The hard drive needs defragmenting Run Disk Defragmenter to consolidate files and folders on the hard drive For more information see Defragmenting the hard drive on page 211 Passwords Your notebook does not accept your password Make sure that CAPS LOCK and PAD LOCK are turned off then retype the password You forgot your startup password The password feature which is set in the BIOS Setup utility is very secure with no easy way to recover a forgotten password You must return your notebook for repair Call Gateway Technical Support for instructions PC Cards You installed a PC Card and now your notebook is having problems m Thecard isincorrectly inserted Eject the card and reinsert it with the label side up For more information see Adding and removing a PC Card on page 230 m Make sure that you have correctly installed required software for the PC Card For more information see your PC Card s documentation m Make sure that the PC Card you installed is not causing a system resource conflict For more information on resource conflicts see Device installation on page 246 261 Chapter 16 Troubleshooting Power 262 Your notebook is not working on AC power m Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected correctly to your notebook For more information see Connecting the AC adapter on page 18 m If your notebook is plugged into a surge protector make sure that the surg
79. ags because only the inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection m Always hold components by their edges Avoid touching the edge connectors Never slide components over any surface 233 Chapter 15 Upgrading Your Gateway M505 Adding or replacing memory Your notebook uses memory modules called SO DIMMs Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in the memory bay Important Use only memory modules designed for the Gateway M505 for upgrading your memory Memory bay gt To add or replace memory modules 1 Follow the instructions under Preventing static electricity discharge on page 232 2 Turn off your notebook disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables 3 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up 234 www gateway com Adding or replacing memory 4 Remove the battery For more information see Changing batteries on page 147 5 Loosen the two memory bay cover screws then remove the memory bay cover Screws www gateway com 235 Chapter 15 Upgrading Your Gateway M505 6 If you are removing a module gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward tay ma Mi T Sa El Pull the memory module out of the slot ICA 236 www gateway com 10 11 12 Adding or replacing memory Hold the new or replacement module at a 30 degree
80. ame type in all or part of the file or folder name in the name box in the left pane of the window m If you type all of the name Search will list all files and folders of that name m f you type part of the name Search will list all of the file and folder names containing the letters you typed www gateway com 59 Chapter 4 Windows Basics 3 Click Search or Search Now When the search is completed Windows lists the files and folders whose names contain the text that you searched for ae A eS a A a A T ej Pe PRA Pe Mur A A e e T LIRIH LL j E j Rj PRL A Aj PEE Fada m E EA pr ge 5 ua pa la A aoa er AR A ee Ci Tama a a AF a al ral Jara e ETT y rl er AA A Perla Ar el Carp pl Sara Tri Se rry ll ar ee a m 4 Open afile folder or program by double clicking the name in the list Help and For more information about searching for files and folders Support in Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support s Type the keyword searching in the Search box Search EJ then click the arrow Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting more criteria than file name You can narrow your search by selecting the search options that you want You can search by the m Date the file was created or modified m Size of the file m Type of file such as a program or a text document 60 www gateway com Working with documents Working with documents Computer documents include word process
81. angle and press it into the empty memory slot This module is keyed so it can only be inserted in one direction If the module does not fit make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the memory bay Important Use only memory modules designed for the Gateway M505 Gently push the module down until it clicks in place Replace the memory bay cover and tighten the cover screws Insert the battery then turn your notebook over Connect the power adapter and modem and network cables then turn on your notebook 237 Chapter 15 Upgrading Your Gateway M505 Replacing the hard drive kit If you would like more hard drive capacity you can replace your original drive with a higher capacity drive Hard drive gt To replace the hard drive kit 1 Follow the instructions under Preventing static electricity discharge on page 232 2 Turn off your notebook disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables 3 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up 4 Removethe battery For more information see Replacing the battery on page 148 238 www gateway com Replacing the hard drive kit 5 Remove the hard drive kit screw Aa Screw Tips amp Tricks Use a magnetic screwdriver or turn the notebook over to remove the screw 6 Slide the old hard drive kit out of the notebook VANANATL ANATAIAIMALVIRARY AINAINAI INTA VAIONNV M1 j INWWWY U a Leva V Olea Chapter 15 Up
82. any networked computer then play them on any of the other computers or devices connected to your network This process is called streaming Help and For more information about streaming files in Windows XP Support click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword streaming in the Search box Search E3 then click the arrow Playing multi player games With a home network you can play multi player games Load a game like Microsoft Midtown Madness 2 on your computers and in minutes you and your friends can race in competing cars through the streets of San Francisco Help and For more information about playing multi player games in Support Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword games or network games in the Q Search box search EJ then click the arrow 181 Chapter 11 Networking Your Gateway M505 Selecting a network connection The biggest decision you need to make when creating your network is what type of connection you will use Gateway supports both wired and wireless Ethernet networks Use the following criteria as a guide when selecting a network connection Wired Ethernet network Create a wired Ethernet network if m You are building a new home or your existing home already has Ethernet cable installed in each room that has a device you want to connect m You are creating a network in an office or business where network speed is more important than moving about with your comp
83. arrow 62 www gateway com Working with documents Opening a document To view revise or print an existing document first you need to open it Open the document in the program that it was created in gt To open a document 1 Start the program 2 Click File then click Open 3 Click the arrow button to open the Look in list then click the folder you want to open If you do not see the folder you want browse through the folders listed below the Look in list 4 Doubleclick the document file name The document opens Help and For more information about opening documents in Support Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword opening files in the Search box C Search IEJ then click the arrow www gateway com 63 Chapter 4 Windows Basics Printing a document To print a document you must have a printer connected to your notebook or have access to anetwork printer For moreinformation about installing or using your printer see the printer documentation gt To print a document 64 Make sure that the printer is turned on and loaded with paper 2 Start the program and open the document 3 Click File then click Print The Print dialog box opens 4 Set the print options then click OK The document prints Help and For more information about printing documents in Support Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword printing in the Search box C Search
84. ast Ethernet 100 Mbps or 10 100 or Gigabit Ethernet 1000 Mbps or 10 100 1000 A mixture of components rated at different speeds will result in your network running at the speed of the slowest rated component 185 Chapter 11 Networking Your Gateway M505 Using a wireless Ethernet network 186 A wireless Ethernet network is ideal for creating a home or office network or adding mobility to an existing wired Ethernet network A wireless Ethernet network allows you the freedom to move about your home or office with your notebook or tablet PC For example you can take your notebook or tablet PC from your home office to your patio without having an Ethernet jack available Warning Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft Current aviation D regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane IEEE 802 11a IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 11g communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication For instructions to turn wireless Ethernet on and off see Turning your wireless Ethernet emitter on or off on page 192 Important For general wireless regulatory and safety guidelines see Safety Regulatory and Legal Information on page 271 Using a wireless Ethernet network Wireless Ethernet speed and frequency Wireless Ethernet is available at two different speeds and at two different frequencies The follo
85. attery Do not cover the adapter with papers or other items that will reduce cooling and do not use the adapter while it is inside a carrying case m Make sure that nothing rests on your adapter s power cable and that the cable is not located where it can be tripped over or stepped on m Useonly the adapter and power cord approved for use with this notebook Use of another type of adapter may create a risk of fire or explosion m f you use an extension cable with your adapter ensure that the total ampere rating of the products plugged in to the extension cable does not exceed the ampere rating of the extension cable 17 Chapter 2 Getting Started Basic safety precautions When using your notebook and peripheral devices basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons including the following m Do not use your notebook near water For example do not use it near a bathtub or kitchen sink m Avoid using the wired modem or LAN during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning m The cable used with the modem should be manufactured with a minimum wire size of 26 American wire gauge AWG and an FCC compliant RJ 11 modular plug m To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of your notebook during an electrical storm Warning When wo
86. ay not be able to play these CDs on your notebook m Your notebook may be experiencing some temporary memory problems Shut down and restart your notebook m Clean the disc For more information see Cleaning CDs or DVDs on page 251 An audio CD does not produce sound m Make sure that the CD label is facing up then try again m Some music CDs have copy protection software You may not be able to play these CDs on your notebook m Make sure that the volume control on your notebook is turned up For more information see System key combinations on page 30 or Using the audio video controls on page 97 m Make sure that the Windows volume control is turned up For more information see Adjusting the volume on page 90 m Make sure that Mute controls are turned off For more information about the mute setting see System key combinations on page 30 Using the audio video controls on page 97 or Adjusting the volume on page 90 m Make sure that headphones are not plugged into the headphone jack For the location of the headphone jack see Left side on page 3 m If you are using powered speakers make sure that they are plugged in and turned on m Clean the CD For more information see Cleaning CDs or DVDs on page 251 m Your notebook may be experiencing some temporary memory problems Shut down and restart your notebook m Reinstall the audio device drivers For more information
87. be embedded in your notebook is well below the RF exposure limits as set by SCT Unintentional emitter At this time there are no mandatory requirements for Unintentional Emitters However this device does comply with multiple requirements for other countries and regions as listed on the system label and in the user s manual Laser safety statement All Gateway systems equipped with CD and DVD drives comply with the appropriate safety standards including IEC 825 The laser devicesin these components are classified as Class 1 Laser Products under aUS Department of Health and Human Services DHHS Radiation Performance Standard Should the unit ever need servicing contact an authorized service location Warning Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may D result in hazardous radiation exposure To prevent exposure to laser beams do not try to open the enclosure of a CD or DVD drive EPA ENERGY STAR Asan ENERGY STAR Partner Gateway has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency when used with a loner computer equipped with a Display Power M anagement System 281 Appendix A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information California Proposition 65 Warning Warning This product contains chemicals including lead known to the State of California to cause cancer and or birth defects D or reproductive harm 282 Not
88. box Search EJ then click the arrow 65 Chapter 4 Windows Basics 66 www gateway com Using the Internet This chapter provides information about the Internet and the World Wide Web Read this chapter to learn how to m Set up and access an Internet account using America Online m Connect to a Web site using a browser Download files from the Internet m Send and receive e mail using America Online 67 Chapter 5 Using the Internet Learning about the Internet The Internet is a worldwide network of computers linked together to provide information to people everywhere The two most popular services on the Internet are e mail and the World Wide Web You can access this network by connecting your notebook to a telephone DSL Digital Subscriber Line or cable line and signing up with an Internet service provider ISP Cable and DSL modems a connection known as broadband use your TV cable or special teleohone lines to connect to your ISP and access the Internet Cable and DSL modems connect to your notebook through an Ethernet jack and provide a faster connection speed than a standard telephone modem Important For the location of your modem and Ethernet jacks see Back on page 5 Internet Servers store information so other computers can access it from the Internet ISP Servers Your computer let you connect to connects to the the Internet and Internet through access your e mail an
89. change the time before the screen saver is activated click the up or down arrows next to the Wait box 8 Click OK Help and For more information about selecting a screen saver in Support Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword screen savers in the Search box Search Ej then click the arrow 173 Chapter 10 Customizing Your Gateway M505 Changing the touchpad settings You can adjust the double click speed pointer speed left hand or right hand configuration and other touchpad settings gt To change your touchpad settings 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Printers and Other Hardware 2 Click Double click the Mouse icon The Mouse Properties dialog box opens pai i spas rides Wisi Ponte Fara Dira Pikia i Gee Dig Lar g i Ler i Para Cheb Hor Sd Decoy Dick Fore Mora Deeg dl prey A paca Dira Umbi Ct Speed Coutis ch a bolder lo eed per og lia da oe oe ooo E fore bp are A coe fag L a A Egel Cl Eee p bi Hai e dde ar e e at Ta bis pr be maar uiy Vit be chib de rs biik Ai ot Comm 174 www gateway com Changing the touchpad settings 3 Click the Device Settings tab then click Settings to change your touch pad settings Winall Elg lt Pore Mirar gt Sy naptt cs Feria Tha Popara irh Mina yu bi roda Acs parda deana ry pa e e 1
90. cs and recording video and data to DVD R or DVD RW discs For more information see Creating CDs and DVDs using Nero Express on page 117 103 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia Inserting a CD or DVD Activity indicator Eject button Important Some music CDs have copy protection software You may not be able to play these CDs on your notebook gt To insert a CD or DVD m Carefully slide the disc in the slot with the label facing up The drive will lock the disc into place and pull it inside 104 www gateway com Using the DVD CD RW or DVD RW CD RW drive Important 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 d To eject a CD or DVD play is facing up m Press the eject button The drive will push the disc outside www gateway com 105 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia Listening to CDs You can use the DVD CD RW or DVD RW CD RW drive on your notebook to listen to music CDs Important Some music CDs have copy protection software You may not be able to play these CDs on your notebook Use the Windows M edia Player to listen to CDs For more information about using the Windows M edia Player click Help You can also use the Gateway M505 Music Player or MusicM atch to listen to CDs For more information see Using the Gateway M505 Music Player on page 101 a
91. cting 28 features 28 locating 8 shortcuts 65 troubleshooting 254 USB port 4 6 keys application 28 29 arrow 28 29 brightness 28 29 30 directional 29 Fn 28 29 30 function 29 LCD brightness 29 30 LCD CRT 30 navigation 28 29 numeric keypad 29 Pad Lock 30 Scroll Lock 30 Standby 30 system 28 29 system key combinations 30 toggle display 30 Windows 28 29 L label Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 11 model number 10 serial number 10 laser printer 13 latch battery LCD panel release 2 LCD brightness system keys 29 LCD panel changing resolution 168 cleaning 216 291 release latch 2 switching display 30 troubleshooting 248 using screen saver 172 LCD CRT system key 30 lights See status indicators line in jack 5 line protector 160 line tester 160 links 71 lock Kensington cable 3 162 M maintenance backing up files 213 checking for drive errors 209 checking hard drive space 207 cleaning case 215 cleaning component exteriors 215 cleaning computer display 216 cleaning keyboard 216 cleaning mouse 216 defragmenting 211 deleting files 208 suggested schedule 203 using Scheduled Task Wizard 213 virus protection 204 Max Battery power setting 262 maximize button 50 Media Player 95 106 memory adding 234 bay installing 234 purchasing 13 replacing 234 troubleshooting 255 upgrading 234 memory card reader locating 3 using 134 292 memory cards See cards menu bar 50 messages checking
92. d found to comply with the limitsfor a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception However thereisno guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of thefollowing measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Regulatory compliance statements Compliance Accessories The accessories associated with this equipment are shielded video cable when an external monitor is connected These accessories are required to be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC rules FCC declaration of conformity Responsible party Gateway Companies Inc 610 Gateway Drive North Sioux City SD 57049 605 232 2000 Fax 605 232 2023 Product Gat
93. description Order a catalog of documents on common problems then order documents by document numbers The documents will be faxed to you Get tutorial assistance for software issues billed by the minute Talk to a Gateway Technical Support representative about a non tutorial technical support question See Before calling Gateway Technical Support on page 267 before calling TDD Technical Support for hearing impaired is available Weekdays 6 00 a m 8 00 p m Central Time Weekends 6 00 a m 5 00 p m Central Time Get support for your America Online ISP account Get support for your CompuServe ISP account Get information about available systems pricing orders billing statements warranty service or other non technical issues How to reach 800 846 2118 US 877 709 2945 Canada How to reach 800 846 4526 US 877 709 2951 Canada 800 229 1103 charged to your credit card 900 555 4695 charged to your telephone bill 800 846 2301 US 800 846 3609 Canada and Puerto Rico 605 232 2191 all other countries 800 846 1778 TDD 800 827 6364 US 888 265 4357 Canada 800 848 8990 US 800 846 2000 US 888 888 2037 Canada Tutoring and training Tutoring and training Gateway s Technical Support professionals cannot provide hardware and software training or tutorial services Instead Gateway recommends the following tutoring and training resources Self help If you ha
94. dialog box opens 2 Click Turn Off Windows shuts down and turns off your notebook Important If for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in Windows to turn off your notebook press and hold the power button for about five seconds then release it 23 Chapter 2 Getting Started Restarting rebooting your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard or touchpad input you may have to close programs that are not responding If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook to normal operation you may have to restart reboot your notebook gt To close unresponsive programs and restart your notebook 1 Press CTRL ALT DEL A window opens that lets you close a program that is not responding 2 Click the program that is not responding oO Click End Task 4 If your notebook does not respond turn it off wait ten seconds and turn it on again Important If your notebook does not turn off immediately complete the following steps until your notebook turns off 1 Press and hold the power button for about five seconds then release it 2 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for more than 10 seconds As a part of the regular startup process a program to check the disk status runs automatically When the checks are finished Windows starts 24 Status indicators Status indicators Keyboard status indicators Status indicators inform you of the status of the wir
95. ding and modifying user accounts Adding and modifying user accounts You can create and customize a user account for each person who uses your notebook You can also switch change user accounts without turning off your notebook User account tips m f you want to create an account for someone but you do not want that user to have full access to your notebook be sure to make that account limited Remember that limited accounts may not be able to install some older programs m f a program or peripheral device is installed in one account it may not be available in other accounts If this happens install the program or device in the accounts that need it m Files created in one account are not accessible from other accounts unless the files are stored in the Shared Documents folder The Shared Documents folder is accessible from all accounts on that computer and from other computers on the network gt To add delete or modify user accounts 1 Click Start then click Control Panel 2 Click Double click the User Accounts icon The User Accounts window opens 3 Follow the on screen instructions to add delete or modify a user account Help and For more information about user accounts in Windows XP Support click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword user accounts in the Search box Q Search J then click the arrow 177 Chapter 10 Customizing Your Gateway M505 To switch user accounts 1 Click
96. drive create a playlist then use the Audio Player controls d To create the playlist for songs on the hard drive 1 Turn on your notebook 2 Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to copy or move the music files you want to play to your D hard drive Help and For more information about copying or moving files in Support Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword copying files and folders or moving C files and folders in the Search box Search Ej then click the arrow 3 Click Start All Programs SMI Bluebird Playlist Editor then click Bluebird Playlist Editor The Playlist Editor window opens 4 Click Create The Create new Change existing dialog box opens 5 Type the name of the playlist in the Playlist Name box then click OK 6 Click Add Audio The Open dialog box opens 101 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia f Click the file you want to add to your playlist hold down the CTRL key when you click to select multiple files then click OK The songs appear in the Song Name column Important You cannot specify the order of the songs if you use the CTRL key method To specify the song order add one song at a time to your playlist If you have more than one playlist the playlist at the top of the Playlist Name column is the one that will be played To set a different playlist to be the current playlist click the playlist then click Set Current The highlighted playlist moves to the top of the P
97. dy installed on your notebook as well as partnerships and special offers available through Gateway Consumer Solutions Gateway www gateway com 41 Chapter 3 Getting Help Online help Many programs provide information onlineso you can research atopic or learn how to perform a task while you are using the program You can access most online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by clicking a Help button Gateway Homepage Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools You can search for information by viewing the help contents checking the index searching for a topic or keyword or browsing through the online help 4 F b loci termo pile ul pE mo ii ner abs Maks mrii aden Lario Fanie C pim pomaj Farro THe Praia the Web F a lara lr Ei the ad DP Pri ed Far nda hearing lhe eer dea lara Sade Gelting atata with a e or iha Internet Explorer Corirolbrg cran le inappropada riana AN oii Wih an peit pirea ad iee T Explorer pos can m aed sure Acce ri ariora act anethong on thes ab st Ghee thee topes bale te pal pleted Youd ime mara miorrartbon to help pow beare thee Deter red in The Hele Corbert Beie setup Of pe brani piai te the Later er FOU Se amp crashes a es Da rmac on cick thee ek mE TALEN am ee et Gone ctr Learning bemi Internet Explerer 42 www gateway com Gateway Web sit
98. e Adjusting the screen resolution on page 168 Help and For more information about changing the screen resolution Support in Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword screen resolution in the Search box Q Search EJ then click the arrow The text on the display is dim or difficult to read m Adjust the brightness and contrast using the system keys For more information see System key combinations on page 30 m Change the display settings For more information see Adjusting the screen and desktop settings on page 166 m Move your notebook away from sources of electrical interference such as televisions unshielded speakers microwaves fluorescent lights and metal beams or shelves The display has pixels that are always dark or too bright This condition is normal and inherent in the TFT technology used in active matrix LCD screens Gateway s inspection standards keep these to a minimum If you feel these pixels are unacceptably numerous or dense on your display contact Gateway Technical Support to identify whether a repair or replacement is justified based on the number of pixels affected Troubleshooting DVD CD RW or DVD RW CD RW drive Your notebook does not recognize a disc m Make sure that the disc label is facing up then try again m Try a different disc Occasionally discs are flawed and cannot be read by the drive m Some music CDs have copy protection software You m
99. e Gateway Web site Gateway s online support is available 24 hours per day 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers product specifications tutorials and personalized information about your system Visit the Gateway eSupport Web site at support gateway com For more information about connecting to the Internet see Using the Internet on page 67 Erre Using eSupport The eSupport site is divided into five major areas Support Home Downloads Contact Us Account Info PC Tools Each of these areas is represented by a menu across the top of the Web page 43 Chapter 3 Getting Help Support Home To get specific information about your notebook type your serial number into the My Support box then click Continue or click Look up my serial number for me For more information see Finding your specifications on page 12 Click Support Home then click All Support Documents to access product documentation specifications and guides By entering your serial number you get specific documents related to your notebook You can also browse through the reference area to locate an article specific to the question you have Click Support Home then click General Tutorials to access an extensive library of how to articles and videos on topics such as making audio CDs and installing a hard drive Downloads Click Downloads then click My Downloads to get the latest software updates for BIOS and driver u
100. e modem you are using to send and receive faxes 5 If you want the modem to automatically answer the telephone in order to receive faxes click the Enable Receive check box 6 Click Next The Transmitting Subscriber Identification TSID screen opens Type the transmitting fax identifier information This identifier Information is required by law You can type up to 20 characters in the text box We suggest using eight characters for your identifier name followed by 12 characters for your telephone number Important Some fax machines cannot use special characters such as hyphens We suggest using spaces instead of hyphens in telephone and fax numbers Pas Lara ian Lear il harrelly Subpoeen derrita 1591001 Ende the rar Suben himin T ES te be uned lo dry ys copada la a dic HE Thee BD e rr hee pr ceed ale aed lp cores dl a la nara al EL NATA Tan INCITA MIE SEN neam 8 Click Next 9 If you set up your notebook to receive faxes type the receiving fax identifier information then click Next This identifier information is required by law and can be the same identifier that you typed in Step 7 The Routing Options screen opens Sending a simple fax 10 If you set up your notebook to receive faxes select a folder you want to store received faxes in and a printer you want to print received faxes on then click Next The Configuration Summary screen opens 11 Click Finish Sending a simple fax You can use the S
101. e protector is connected securely to an electrical outlet turned on and working correctly To test the outlet plug a working device such asa lamp into the outlet and turn it on m Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage Replace any damaged cables Your notebook is not working on battery power m Makesure that the battery is installed correctly For more information see Changing batteries on page 147 m Make sure that the battery is fully recharged For more information see Recharging the battery on page 146 The battery seems to run down very quickly m Peripheral devices and programs that make heavy use of the hard drive drain the battery more quickly Use AC power whenever possible and readjust the Power Properties to Max Battery when AC power is unavailable For more information see Changing power settings on page 152 m The battery is weakening or defective All batteries run down in time but if anew battery appears to be defective contact Gateway about replacing it The notebook will not turn on m The Power button has not been fully engaged Press and hold the Power button for at least a half second but no more than three seconds m The battery is fully discharged but AC power is not connected Connect the AC adapter to power the notebook and charge the battery The notebook turns on and the hard drive status indicator flashes but nothing appears on the display m Displa
102. e 71 turning off 192 Web site turning on 192 connecting to 72 using 186 defined 71 Wordpad 61 downloading files 73 World Wide Web WWW Gateway 43 downloading files 73 window using 71 close button 50 closing 50 65 Z identifying components 49 Zip drive maximize button 50 backing up files 213 menu bar 50 USB port 4 minimize button 50 title bar 50 Windows clipboard 53 desktop 46 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 194 installing 225 Product Key Code 11 reinstalling 225 reinstalling drivers 220 Search utility 59 updating drivers 222 Windows key 28 29 Windows Media Player 95 106 116 wired Ethernet network creating a network 182 equipment list 185 example 184 using 183 wireless Ethernet button 31 using while traveling 161 wireless Ethernet network access point equipment list 189 299 300 NSK DWL M505 USR GDE RO 9 03 9525333
103. e mail 75 sending e mail 74 microphone built in 93 jack 93 using 93 microphone jack 5 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 11 Fax 77 Wordpad 61 MIDI file 95 minimize button 50 model number 10 162 modem cable 37 68 connecting 35 connection speed 257 DSL 37 68 international adapter 160 jack 5 35 protecting from power surge 21 troubleshooting 256 using 68 monitor adding an external 139 changing resolution 168 color quality 140 controls 166 display properties 139 port 5 screen resolution 140 using screen saver 172 mouse cleaning 216 troubleshooting 260 USB port 4 6 See also touch pad moving files 53 files from old computer 193 194 folders 53 Internet settings from old computer 196 pointer 33 screen objects 34 settings from old computer 193 MP3 file creating 110 editing track information 112 playing 95 streaming 181 MP3 player memory cards 134 MPEG file See MP3 file multi function buttons 9 31 multimedia adjusting volume 90 playing audio CD 106 playing DVD 116 recording audio 93 using CD drive 103 using diskette drive 132 using DVD drive 103 using Windows Media Player 95 106 116 multi player game playing 181 music See audio music library building 113 changing settings 114 music tracks copying 125 M usicM atch building music library 113 changing library settings 114 creating MP3 files 110 creating music files 110 editing track information 112 listening to Internet radio 115 playing audi
104. e that Always show icon on the taskbar is checked on the Power Options Properties Advanced tab See Changing advanced settings on page 155 for more information m Looking at the power and battery charge indicators Power indicator on notebook is on m Power indicator blinking battery charge is very low Power indicator off notebook is off m Battery charge indicator on battery is charging Recharging the battery The battery recharges while it is installed and your notebook is connected to AC power While the battery is recharging the battery charge indicator turns on and the battery icon in the taskbar has a lightning bolt wt Important If the power cord or battery icon does not appear on the taskbar click the show hidden icons 3 button If the icon still does not appear make sure that Always show icon on the taskbar is checked on the Power Options Properties Advanced tab See Changing advanced settings on page 155 for more information 146 Changing batteries Changing batteries If your notebook is plugged into an AC outlet you can changethe battery while your notebook is turned on If your notebook is not plugged into an AC outlet you must turn your notebook off while changing the battery Warning Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with a Gateway M505 battery Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions The battery used in this
105. eaning the notebook Screen 0 eens 216 Cleaning the MOUSE 423 niire tan hate aces oe eee eae ha el dna ia 216 14 Restoring Software ooococcccocccncnnra eens 219 Using the Restoration CDs 0 ccc eens 220 Reinstalling device drivers 0 ccc eee eens 220 Updating device drivers 0 eee eee ees 222 Reinstalling Programs 20 arrolla rado raed Gee 223 Reinstalling Windows o o oooocoooo eee eee teens 225 15 Upgrading Your Gateway M505 20 cece eee 229 Adding and removing a PC Card o ococococococ eens 230 Preventing static electricity discharge 0 0c eee 232 Adding or replacing Memory 0c eet eee eee 234 Replacing the hard drive kit 0 0 cee eens 238 16 Troubleshooting 0 ccc eee eee eeees 243 Safety guidelines esbirros 244 FIESESIOOS otr area Miho bh ats a a de a EN 245 SOlWale SUDDOM 100IS aiii alar anar arde 245 TKOUDIESNOOUNG eras sais dad Alanis 246 AUCIO ar e Dee oe dd e sis 246 A nade cadet vk dea dpa os e aa A cl ee hot ein oe we eta tacts eae 246 Device Installation asia Au wedi ands alee at heb ara Arete a eda ese eo a ae 246 Diskette drive external 0 0 0 cc ee eee ees 247 ISNA sicie tacts paces ite tien et We Ale eae aby ante ds ee eta Aa Dea ack Bat 248 DVD CD RW or DVD RW CD RW drive 0 0 0 ee 249 File management erica ara nda cite ad Dawah Se 251 a 12 16 tenis Am a8 as op nie Rec sts tice N
106. eating CDs and DVDs using Nero Express on page 117 If you do not have a high capacity backup device and you want to purchase one you can contact Gateway s Add on Sales department or visit the Accessories Store at accessories gateway com Help and For more information about backing up files in Support Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword saving files in the Search box Search E3 then click the arrow Using the Scheduled Task Wizard The Scheduled Task Wizard lets you schedule maintenance tasks such as running Disk Defragmenter and Error checking 213 Chapter 13 Maintaining Your Gateway M505 gt To start the Scheduled Task Wizard 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories System Tools then click Scheduled Tasks The Scheduled Tasks window opens 2 Doubleclick the Add Scheduled Task icon The Scheduled Task Wizard opens Scheduled Task Wizard That cid Fetes pou ich doka e Gack bai radeon ho parir You mert Ea pogam pou sant Ando lo nn and hen schedule ll fora pastani bane Dkk Hei lo cordarast 3 Click Next then click the task or program you want to schedule and follow the on screen instructions to customize the task Important Your notebook must be on during scheduled tasks If your notebook is off scheduled tasks will not run Help and For more information about using the Scheduled Tasks Support Wizard in Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support
107. ed in correctly m Shut down and restart your notebook m Remove all extension cables and switch boxes m Try amouse you know is working to make sure that the mouse port works The external mouse works erratically m Clean the mouse For more information see Cleaning the mouse on page 216 m Some mouse pad patterns confuse optical mice Try the mouse on a different surface Networks You cannot connect to your company network Every network is unique Contact your company computer department or network administrator for help Help and For more information about network troubleshooting in Support Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the Search box Search EJ then click the arrow Operating system The program am working in has stopped responding but the cursor moves and other programs work m The program has crashed Press CTRL ALT DEL to open the Task M anager and close the non responsive program 260 Troubleshooting The notebook keeps showing the wrong date and time even after resetting m TheCMOS battery on the system board may need to be replaced Contact Gateway technical support The notebook seems to be operating more slowly than usual m The hard drive is full or nearly full Run the Disk Cleanup utility to clear out unnecessary and temporary files and remove unneeded programs and files For more information see Using Disk Cleanup on p
108. eless Ethernet emitter the current power status when a drive is being used and when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used Hard drive Standby Battery charge Power Caps lock Wireless Ethernet Pad lock Indicator Icon Description Wireless The wireless Ethernet emitter is turned on Ethernet Power wo The LED shows your notebook s power status e LED on notebook is on LED blinking battery charge is very low LED off notebook is off 25 Chapter 2 Getting Started 26 Indicator Standby Media activity Battery charge Caps Lock Pad Lock Icon Description The notebook is in Standby or Hibernate mode The hard drive DVD CD RW or DVD RW CD RW drive is in use The battery is charging Caps Lock is turned on Numeric keypad is turned on For more information see System key combinations on page 30 Status indicators LCD panel status indicators Status indicators inform you of the current power status and the status of the wireless Ethernet emitter Indicator Wireless Ethernet Power Standby Power Wireless Ethernet Standby Icon Description The wireless Ethernet emitter is turned on The LED shows your notebook s power status LED on notebook is on LED blinking battery charge is very low LED off notebook is off The notebook is in Standby or Hibernate mode www gateway com 27 Chapter 2
109. emory card into the memory card slot with the label facing up and the arrow on the label pointing towards your notebook For the location of the memory card slot see Left side on page 3 2 To access a file on the memory card click Start then click My Computer Double click the drive letter for example the E drive then double click the file name OR To play music stored on a memory card see Using the Gateway M505 Music Player on page 101 gt To remove a memory card m Make sure that memory card not being accessed then pull the memory card out of the notebook Important Do not use the remove hardware ls icon in the taskbar ao to remove the memory card 134 Connecting a digital camera Connecting a digital camera You can connect most digital cameras to your notebook s USB port to transfer pictures gt To connect a digital camera 1 Connect one end of the USB cable to your digital camera and connect the other end of the cable to the USB port on the right side or back of your notebook 2 Usethe program that came with your digital camera to transfer the pictures to your notebook OR Use the Scanner and Camera Wizard to transfer the pictures to your notebook OR If your digital camera appears as a drive on your notebook in the My Computer window see Working with files and folders on page 50 for information about moving files to your hard drive MWNANN CIATAWaAvV CAM VV
110. en press ENTER and follow the instructions This is the password you need to enter at startup 4 Highlight Password on boot then press ENTER 5 Highlight Enabled then press ENTER Power 6 Open the Exit menu highlight Exit Saving Changes then press ENTER When you start your notebook you are prompted to enter the user password you set in Step 3 m Power m Take your AC power adapter to recharge the battery If you are traveling internationally take power plug adapters m Take a portable surge protector to protect your notebook from power surges m To get the best performance from your notebook avoid using the battery whenever possible monitor the battery charge and use the most efficient power management settings m For information on conserving battery power see Conserving battery power on page 150 m For information on using alternate power sources see Using alternate power sources on page 150 m For information on monitoring the battery charge see Monitoring the battery charge on page 146 Additional tips m If you plan to use several USB peripheral devices take a portable USB hub to provide additional USB ports m Take a network cable if you need to connect to a network Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks m If your notebook has been exposed to cold temperatures allow it to warm to room temperature before turning it on m Carry proof of ownership or
111. end Fax Wizard to send a simple one page fax to one or more recipients gt To send a simple fax 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories Communications Fax then click Send a Fax The Send Fax Wizard opens 2 OntheWedcometo Fax Configuration Wizard screen click Next The Recipient Information screen opens 3 Type the name and fax number of the recipient of your fax 4 If you need to use the area code for your recipient click Use dialing rules to type the full ten digit fax number 81 Chapter 6 Sending and Receiving Faxes 5 If you want to send your fax to more than one recipient click Add and 10 11 82 type the name and fax number of the next recipient se d as Wli rd Aroeeen niuma Ender the ce and rus of fhe perros po ee do ird th fe o m chet Skee Eo da ee ee ee Ja ie Stee cic eo Urds S taba M1 E jja cad wiles Los paigad la onc be mus ecg bee gach ec morron abra acl han CEt Add to dl hs eremi la des Ei Y rua pad sil 1 155 455 45 gt ri Sa dee Sea Bamra When you have added all your recipients click Next The Preparing the Cover Page screen opens Click the arrow to open the Cover page template then click the cover page template you want to use Type the subject text in the Subject line area Type the message text in the Note area then click Next The Schedule screen Select when you want to send the fax and a priority for the fax then click Next The
112. ent Web site type the address called a URL for Universal Resource Locator in the browser address bar for example www gateway com then click GO on the browser address bar Pri y CA Pele ien OR On the current Web page click a link to a Web site The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet downloads transfers data to your notebook and displays the page on the site that you requested Help and For more information about connecting to a Web site in Support Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword connecting to Web site in the Search DOX Search Ej then click the arrow Sometimes Web pages display slowly The speed that a Web page displays on your screen depends on the complexity of the Web page and other Internet conditions Additionally the soeed of your connection will determine how fast Web pages display Using the World Wide Web Downloading files Downloading is the process of transferring files from a computer on the Internet to your notebook To protect your notebook against viruses make sure that you scan the files you download For more information see Protecting your notebook from viruses on page 204 gt To download files or programs from a Web site 1 Connect to your Internet account 2 In the address bar type the address of the Web site that contains the file or program you want to download then click GO on the browse
113. eo DVD Software disc into your DVD CD RW or DVD RW CD RW drive and follow the on screen instructions 4 Insert a DVD into the DVD CD RW or DVD RW CD RW drive then click gt play The DVD plays Use the volume controls in the DVD player or the audio buttons on the front of your notebook to adjust the volume For more information on using the DVD player see its online help Help and For more information about playing DVDs in Windows XP Support click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword playing DVDs in the Search box Search EJ then click the arrow 116 Creating CDs and DVDs using Nero Express Creating CDs and DVDs using Nero Express You can use Nero Express to copy tracks from a music CD to your hard drive copy or create data CDs and DVDs create music CDs create video DVDs and more other tasks while creating CDs or DVDs Important We recommend that you do not use your notebook for Important If you record copyrighted material on a CD or DVD you need permission from the copyright owner Otherwise you may be violating copyright law and be subject to payment of damages and other remedies If you are uncertain about your rights contact your legal advisor to listen to these CDs on your notebook create MP3 files from these CDs and you may not be able Important Some CDs have copy protection software You cannot 117 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia Creating a data CD or DVD gt To create a
114. esktop The desktop contains the taskbar the Start button and the Recycle Bin icon Desktop elements Description Start The taskbar is the bar at the bottom of the notebook display containing the Start button on the left and a clock on the right Other buttons on the taskbar represent programs that are running Click a program s button on the taskbar to open the program s window The Start button provides access to programs files help for Windows and other programs and computer tools and utilities Click the Start button then open a file or program by clicking an item on the menu that opens The Recycle Bin is where files folders and programs that you discarded are stored You must empty the Recycle Bin to permanently delete them from your notebook For instructions on how to use the Recycle Bin see Deleting Recycle Bin files and folders on page 54 Using the Start menu You can start programs open files customize your system get help search for files and folders and more using the Start menu gt To use the Start menu 1 Click the Start button on the lower left of the Windows desktop The Start menu opens showing you the first level of menu items 2 Click All Programs to see all programs and files in the Start menu When you move the mouse pointer over any menu item that has an arrow next to it another menu called a submenu opens and reveals related files programs or commands 47 Chapter 4
115. evice at any time Parallel port devices are not plug and play See the device documentation for detailed information and installation instructions Help and For more information about installing peripheral devices in Support Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword installing devices in the Search box Search E then click the arrow 37 Chapter 2 Getting Started Using fast infrared Your notebook s fast infrared FIR port allows you to transfer data with other IR equipped computers peripheral devices PDAs and cellular telephones gt To use FIR 1 Position the two IR equipped devices so their IR ports are no more than one meter three feet apart and the ports are pointed at each other Fast infrared port 2 Use your file transfer software to transfer data between the two devices 38 www gateway com Getting Help This chapter tells you about additional information resources available to help you use your notebook Read this chapter to learn how to access Help and Support E Do More With Gateway m Online help E Gateway Web site 39 Chapter 3 Getting Help Help and Support Your notebook includes Help and Support an easily accessible collection of help information troubleshooters instructional videos and automated support Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows gt To start Help and Support m Click Start then clic
116. ew click Appearance and Themes 2 Click Double click the Display icon TheDisplay Properties dialog box opens 3 Click the Settings tab Tham e om Eee Aer PR Deng PE a oe A a E a TA i jaki ra an IE A ee cat 4 Drag the Screen resolution slider to the size you prefer 5 To save your changes click OK then click Yes 168 www gateway com Adjusting the screen and desktop settings Help and For more information about adjusting screen resolution in Support Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword changing screen resolution in the Search box Search IEJ then click the arrow Changing the colors on your Windows desktop You can change the colors of Windows desktop items such as the background color and dialog box title bars gt To change desktop colors 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Appearance and Themes 2 Click Double click the Display icon TheDisplay Properties dialog box opens 3 Click the Appearance tab ala Mio per lie Ao Sue iria re iora Lolo chera Dmi ds Foot 1mm Hian www gateway com 169 Chapter 10 Customizing Your Gateway M505 4 Clickthearrow button to open the Color scheme list click the color scheme you want then click OK The new colors appear on your desktop OR If you want to create a new color scheme as part of a desktop theme a Cl
117. eway M505 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation of this product is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Gateway could void the FCC compliance and negate your AN authority to operate the product 277 Appendix A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information Telecommunications per FCC part 68 applicable to products fitted with USA modems 278 Your modem complies with Part 68 of the code of federal regulations part 47 CFR 47 On the computer or modem card sa label that containsthe registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this device If requested this information must be provided to the telephone company A telephone line cord with a modular plug is required for use with this device The modem is designed to be connected to thetelephone network or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack which is Part 68 compliant See installation instructions for details The Ringer Equivalence Number REN is used to determine the number of devices which may be connected to thetelephoneline Excessive RENs on atelephoneline may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most areas the sum of RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the
118. g files to another computer Warning Do not expose diskettes to water or magnetic fields D Exposure could damage the data on the diskette Using the optional diskette drive Important If 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 Diskette activity indicator Diskette eject button gt To use a diskette 1 Plug the diskette drive into a USB port on your convertible tablet PC or port replicator For the location of your USB ports see Right side on page 4 and Back on page 5 2 Insert the diskette into the diskette drive with the label facing up 3 To access a file on the diskette click tap Start then click tap My Computer Double click Double tap the drive letter for example the A drive then double click double tap the file name 4 To remove the diskette make sure that the diskette activity indicator is off then press the diskette eject button www gateway com 133 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia Using the SD memory card reader You can use SD memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to your notebook You can also use the memory card reader to transfer data and music files between your notebook and a device that uses memory cards such as a PDA MP3 player or cellular telephone Using an SD memory card gt To insert an SD memory card 1 Insert the m
119. g to the manufacturer s instructions When the computer is turned off a small amount of electrical current still flows through the computer To avoid electrical shock always unplug all power cables and modem cables from the wall outlets before cleaning the system Unplug the system from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel if The power cord or plug is damaged Liquid has been spilled into the system The system does not operate properly when the operating instructions are followed The system was dropped or the cabinet is damaged The system performance changes Important safety information Replacement parts and accessories Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by Gateway Important 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 D telecommunications line cord 273 Appendix A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information Regulatory compliance statements Wireless Guidance 274 Low power Radio transmitting type devices radio frequency RF wireless communication devices may be present embedded in your notebook system These devices may operatein the 2 4 GHz i e 802 11B G LAN Bluetooth 5 2 GHz i e 802 11A LAN and traditional cellular or P
120. grading Your Gateway M505 7 If your new hard drive already includes the hard drive kit bracket go to Step 12 OR If you need to move the hard drive kit bracket from your old hard drive kit to your new hard drive go to Step 8 8 Remove the two screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive kit bracket Screw 240 www gateway com Replacing the hard drive kit 9 Remove the bracket from the old drive 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 mira cali Fa E O AA o de a la MA em Le anil SIM oe JA BEA wy TS A Y ee le ied AL IA Insert the new drive into the bracket so the screw holes line up Replace the two screws that secure the bracket to the drive Slide the new hard drive kit into the bay Replace the screws that secure the hard drive kit to your notebook Insert the battery and turn your notebook over Connect the power adapter and modem and network cables then turn on your notebook See Reinstalling Windows on page 225 for instructions on installing Windows your drivers and your applications www gateway com 241 Chapter 15 Upgrading Your Gateway M505 242 www gateway com Troubleshooting This chapter provides some solutionsto common notebook problems Read this chapter to learn how to m Troubleshoot typical hardware and software problems m Get telephone support m Use automated troubleshooting systems m Get tutoring and training If the suggestions in th
121. hard drive is playing Indicates a CD is playing Indicates a DVD or video CD is playing Displays which track is playing Displays the amount of time the track has been playing Displays the volume level and indicates if the sound has been muted Indicates a file on the SD memory card is playing Indicates that a CD is playing 99 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia Component Description MP3 playback Indicates that an MP3 file is playing Playback progress Shows the progress of the playback Repeat Indicates if the media being played is repeat none repeat one track or repeat all tracks Using the subwoofer The subwoofer is located on the front of your notebook The subwoofer carries low frequency sound to give a bass boost and create a rumbling effect for certain special effects sounds such as explosions and trains gt To turn the subwoofer on m Slide the subwoofer switch to the on position to turn the subwoofer on VANANAL NOTA AIN I ANN 1 0 0 VW W W a O a t ew d Y C O n Y J Using the audio video controls Using the Gateway M505 Music Player You can use the audio system on your notebook to play MP3 and WMA files stored on CD Rs DVD Rs Secured Digital memory cards orthe hard drive while your notebook is turned off You can insert discs and SD memory cards into the notebook and play them using the Audio Player controls To play songs stored on your hard drive you must store the files on the D hard
122. have how to questions about using a program see Online Help m Printed documentation m The Microsoft Windows documentation m The software publisher s Web site See the troubleshooting section of this chapter Warning To avoid bodily injury do not attempt to troubleshoot your notebook problem if D 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 Have your customer ID serial number and order number available along with a detailed description of your problem including the exact text of any error messages and the steps you have taken Make sure that your notebook is nearby at the time of your call The technician may have you follow troubleshooting steps 267 Chapter 16 Troubleshooting Telephone numbers Gateway offers a wide range of customer service technical support and information services Automated troubleshooting system Service description Use an automated menu system and your telephone keypad to find answers to common problems Telephone numbers You can access the following services through your telephone to get answers to your questions Resource Fax on demand support Gateway s fee based software tutorial service Gateway Technical Support America Online CompuServe Sales accounting and warranty 268 Service
123. he key combination again to restore the VAU sound For more information see Adjusting the volume on page 90 Turn on Pad Lock so you can use the numeric keypad Press this AA key combination again to turn off Pad Lock The Pad Lock status indicator appears when this function is turned on Pause the text scrolling in a DOS screen Press this key combination again to continue scrolling The Scroll Lock status indicator appears when this function is turned on This function is only available in some programs Home Move the cursor to the beginning of a line or document End Move the cursor to the end of a line or document Increase the brightness of the display Decrease the brightness of the display a EE 30 Multi function buttons Multi function buttons Press the multi function buttons to open the programs associated with them Button Wireless Ethernet E mail Internet P1 P2 Icon Wireless Ethernet E mail Internet P1 P2 Press to Turn the wireless Ethernet emitter on or off For more information see Turning your wireless Ethernet emitter on or off on page 192 Open your default e mail program Open your default Web browser This button is user programmable For more information about programming the buttons see Programming the multi function buttons on page 176 This button is user programmable For more information about programming the buttons see P
124. he latest virus protection files 4 When the program has finished click Finish 206 Managing hard drive space Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you can use to manage your hard drive Checking hard drive space gt To check hard drive space 1 Click Start then click My Computer The My Computer window opens 2 Right click the drive that you want to check for available file space then click Properties Drive space information appears LAT per Er a ee is A I ine Laa Didi Aa te Me corr TEL SE bees E im ace A AR Disp ey TEE EA ja 207 Chapter 13 Maintaining Your Gateway M505 Using Disk Cleanup Delete unnecessary files such as temporary Windows files to free hard drive space gt To use the WindowsDisk Cleanup program 1 Click Start then click My Computer The My Computer window opens 2 Right click the hard drive that you want to delete files from for example Local Disk C then click Properties The Properties dialog box opens at the General tab Tips Laca bi Hua Far corr LEDS bee E tee rr Te A Cira TEENE hi 3 Click Disk Cleanup The Disk Cleanup dialog box opens 4 Make sure that the check box beside each file type you want to delete is selected For more information about file types you can delete read the descriptions in the Disk Cleanup dialog box 5 Click OK then click Yes 208 Managing hard drive space Help and For more information ab
125. he on screen instructions Click OK Help and For more information about checking the hard drive for Support errors in Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword checking for disk errorsin the Search DOX Search _ JE then click the arrow P emt A os a LAN Y I NATAN jr Ir Rfnryy WWWw datewav com VV VV VYJ LAS Y Y CA y av J J Managing hard drive space Defragmenting the hard drive When working with files sometimes Windows dividesthefileinformation into pieces and stores them in different places on the hard drive This is called fragmentation and it is normal In order for your notebook to use a file Windows must search for the pieces of the file and put them back together This process slows the hard drive performance The Disk Defragmenter program organizes the data on the drive so each file is stored as one unit rather than as multiple pieces scattered across different areas of the drive Defragmenting the information stored on the drive can improve hard drive performance While the Disk Defragmenter program is running do not use your keyboard or mouse because using them may continuously stop and restart the defragmenting process Also if you are connected to a network log off before starting Disk Defragmenter Network communication may stop the defragmentation process and cause it to start over gt To defragment the hard drive 1 Click Start then click My Computer The My
126. he red Drivers and Applications CD accept the End User License Agreement EULA by clicking Yes I accept it then clicking Continue The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears 6 Select a single device driver to reinstall OR Click Automatic Installation then select multiple device drivers to reinstall Grayed out drivers are not available for Automatic Installation To select these drivers click Manual Installation f Click Install 8 Follow any additional on screen instructions Depending on the device driver you are reinstalling you may only need to restart your notebook to complete the installation However if a setup wizard opens when you restart your notebook follow the on screen instructions 221 Chapter 14 Restoring Software Help and For more information about reinstalling device drivers in Support Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword drivers in the Search box Search E then click the arrow Updating device drivers The Restoration CDs contain a device driver update utility that works over the Internet If you do not have an Internet service provider the update utility works by direct dialing the device driver update service Important Only use the wireless Ethernet drivers approved for the country the device will be used in See the red Drivers and Applications CD or the Gateway Technical Support Web site
127. heral device s user guide for installation information and tips Because most installation software is periodically updated you should also check the manufacturer s Web site for software updates Installing your old programs You probably use some programs that did not come installed on your new notebook such as personal finance software graphics programs or games Spend sometime going through your old computer s Start and Programs menus making note of any programs you want to Install on your new notebook Locate your original program installation CDs and installation guides Your original CDs and guides should contain any serial numbers or product ID keys that may be required for program installation and registration Remember to check the publisher s Web site for important program updates Tips amp Tricks If your new notebook comes with a newer version of a Q program it is usually better to use the newer version than to reinstall the old one If you have trouble after installing your old programs you can restore your notebook s previous settings using System Restore Help and For more information about restoring your notebook s Support previous settings in Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box Search EJ then click the arrow 199 Chapter 12 Moving From Your Old Computer 200 www gateway com Maintaining Your Gateway M505 This chapter
128. ht protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited 283 Appendix A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information 284 www gateway com Index A AC adapter connecting 18 connector 5 damaged 19 defective 20 international adapters 150 troubleshooting 262 access point network 188 accessories purchasing 13 safety precautions 273 accounts America Online 69 ISP 69 user 177 acoustic handset coupler 160 ad hoc networking 190 191 adding icons to desktop 48 user accounts 177 See also installing address email 74 Web 72 alarms 152 154 America Online 70 application key 28 29 arrow keys 28 29 AU file 95 audio back button 98 controls 9 97 headphone jack 6 microphone jack 5 muting 30 90 98 next button 98 pause button 97 play button 97 playing 93 95 106 recording 93 stop button 97 streaming 181 troubleshooting 265 using controls 97 volume down button 98 volume up button 98 audio CD See CD audio file streaming 181 AVI file 95 B background 170 backing up files 132 213 battery alarm options 152 154 alternate
129. iVirus program to protect against the latest viruses Help and For more information about protecting your notebook Support against viruses in Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword viruses in the Search box Search EJ then click the arrow 204 gt To scan for viruses Protecting your notebook from viruses 1 Click Start All Programs Norton AntiVirus then click Norton AntiVirus 2003 Norton AntiVirus opens Scan for viruses anar A A E ne Syah Static Urgent attention E mae d Ses ag tec eg Y a Atl MENE aan Seem tem y a mJ riha ll PE A essa en brii CAL kkl TEES AP a Bm A O Lee A a Sean for Vitienes A rra A NNI ar gl op ps hiji a ME e 3 Clickthe type of scan you want to make in the Scan for Viruses area then under Actions click Scan www gateway com 205 Chapter 13 Maintaining Your Gateway M505 gt To remove a virus 1 If Norton AntiVirus finds a virus follow all on screen instructions to remove the virus 2 Turn off your notebook and leave it off for at least 30 seconds 3 Turn on your notebook and rescan for the virus gt To update Norton AntiVirus 1 Make sure that you are connected to the Internet 2 Click Start All Programs Norton AntiVirus then click LiveUpdate Norton AntiVirus The LiveUpdate wizard opens 3 Follow the on screen instructions to update your Norton AntiVirus program with t
130. ially after you have played a game or run a video intensive program check the color depth setting and return it to 32 bit True Color if necessary gt To change the color depth 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Appearance and Themes 2 Click Double click the Display icon TheD isplay Properties dialog box opens 166 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 3 Click the Settings tab a ey A Cru Pes r ara do h e a AT of pa O ili Morita 90 MOBILITY M0 ee ey 4 Click the arrow button to open the Color quality list then click the color depth you want 5 To save your changes click OK then click Yes Help and For more information about adjusting display settings in Support Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword changing display settings in the Search box Search IEJ then click the arrow www gateway com 167 Chapter 10 Customizing Your Gateway M505 Adjusting the screen resolution You can increase the screen resolution to fit more icons on your desktop or you can decrease the resolution to make reading the display easier The higher the resolution the smaller individual components of the screen such as icons and menu bars appear To adjust the screen resolution 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel isin Category Vi
131. ices Notices Copyright O 2003 Gateway Inc All Rights Reserved 14303 Gateway Place Poway CA 92064 USA All Rights Reserved 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 These changes are incorporated in newer publication editions Gateway may improve and or change products described in this publication at any time Due to continuing system improvements Gateway is not responsible for inaccurate information which may appear in this manual For the latest product updates consult the Gateway Web site at www gateway com In no event will Gateway be liable for direct indirect special exemplary incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual even if advised of the possibility of such damages In the interest of continued product development Gateway reserves the right to make improvements in this manual and the products it describes at any time without notices or obligation Trademark Acknowledgments 1 800 GATEWAY ActiveCPR ALR AnyKey black and white spot design CrystalScan Destination DestiVu EZ Pad EZ Point Field Mouse Gateway 2000 Gateway Country gateway net Gateway stylized logo Perfect Scholar Solo
132. ick Advanced The Advanced Appearance dialog box opens b Click the arrow button to open the Item list then click the item you want to change C Change the color or font settings for the item Q Click OK then click the Themes tab e Click Save As type a name for the new theme then click OK twice The new colors appear on your desktop Changing the desktop background You can change the Windows desktop background picture Windows provides several backgrounds or you can use pictures that you have created or retrieved from other sources gt To change the desktop background 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Appearance and Themes 2 Click Double click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box opens 170 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 3 Click the Desktop tab hmm Cro Somer eem ppes aca CE 4 Click a background picture in the Background list OR Click Browse to select a background picture from another location 5 If you want the picture you chose to cover the entire screen click the arrow button to open the Position list then click Stretch or Tile 6 Ifthe picture you chose does not cover the entire screen and you did not chooseto stretch or tilethe image in Step 5 you can changethe solid color behind the picture by clicking the arrow button to open the Color list then clicking a color
133. ick Finish to exit the Windows Components Wizard Click Exit to close the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP dialog box OR Click Close to close the Add or Remove Programs dialog box Installing and configuring Fax Configuring Fax Before you send your first fax you need to set up your user information Your fax cover sheets and fax headers contain this information some of which is required by law The Fax Configuration Wizard opens the first time you try to send a fax Important The first time you run the Fax Configuration Wizard you may need to provide information in the Location Information and the Phone and Modem Options dialog boxes gt To configure Microsoft Fax 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories Communications Fax then click Fax Console The Fax Configuration Wizard opens 2 On the Welcome to Fax Configuration Wizard screen click Next The Sender Information screen opens rai Laila ian Blea il Teie Indra on Ente send mi raton Mal al appar on a corm para vas byl cara Jie ht Lo rumba a A Era a rra Tik Fen beater jora pha AA whi 1234 bhp Se Hp Pan ee Se 3 Typethe information about yourself that you want to appear on your fax cover page then click Next The Select Device for Sending or Receiving Faxes screen opens LANAS AQTAVAIA T ANANYA WWW Q atewa y com 79 Chapter 6 Sending and Receiving Faxes 80 4 Click the arrow to open the Please select the fax device list then click th
134. ime it is sent an identification of the business other entity or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual Refer to your fax communication software documentation for details on how to comply with the fax branding requirement Regulatory compliance statements Canada Industry Canada IC Intentional emitter per RSS 210 Low power Radio transmitter type devices radio frequency RF wireless communication devices operating in the 2 4 GHz band and or 5 15 5 35 GHz band may be present embedded in your notebook system This section isonly applicable if these devices are present Refer to the system label to verify the presence of wireless devices Wireless devices that may bein your system are only qualified for usein Canadaif an Industry Canada ID number ison the system label Asageneral guideline aseparation of 20 cm 8 inches between the wireless device and the body including bystanders for use of a wireless device near the body this does not include extremities istypical This device should be used more than 20 cm 8 inches from the body when wireless devices areon The power output of the wireless device or devices which may be embedded in your notebook is well below the RF exposure limits as set by Industry Canada Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference
135. ing m Make sure that you have pressed Fn CIO to activate the external monitor option m Make sure that the monitor is turned on and that the video cable is connected correctly TV out is not working m Make sure that you have activated TV out For more information see Viewing the display on a television on page 141 265 Chapter 16 Troubleshooting m Make sure that the television is turned on and that the S Video cable is connected correctly m Televisions in different countries use different standards If you are traveling you may need to change the TV Out mode For more information see Viewing the display on a television on page 141 266 Telephone support Telephone support Before calling Gateway Technical Support If you have a technical problem with your notebook follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Technical Support Make sure that your notebook is connected correctly to a grounded AC outlet that is supplying power If you use a surge protector make sure that it is turned on If a peripheral device such as a keyboard or mouse does not appear to work make sure that all cables are plugged in securely If you have recently installed hardware or software make sure that you have installed it according to the instructions provided with it If you did not purchase the hardware or software from Gateway see the manufacturer s documentation and technical support resources If you
136. ing files soreadsheet files or other similar files The basic methods of creating saving opening and printing a document apply to most of these types of files Thefollowing examples show how to create save open and print a document using Microsoft WordPad Similar procedures apply to other programs such as WordPerfect Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel For more information about using a program click Help on ts menu bar Creating a new document gt To create a new document 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories then click WordPad Microsoft WordPad starts and a blank document opens Ep pl fee feel Pp See Cae 915 A 2 Begin composing your document Use the menus and toolbar buttons at the top of the window to format the document 61 Chapter 4 Windows Basics Saving a document After you create a document you need to save it if you want to use it later gt To save a document 1 Click File then click Save The Save As dialog box opens 2 Click the arrow button to open the Save in list then click the folder where you want to save the file If you do not see the folder you want browse through the folders listed below the Save in list 3 Type a new file name in the File name box 4 Click Save Help and For more information about saving documents in Support Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword saving in the Search box D Search IEJ then click the
137. io frequency wireless connections Transferring files Protecting your notebook from loss and theft Managing your notebook s power efficiently Tips amp Tricks You can download an electronic copy of this guide from y support gateway com support manlib 159 Chapter 9 Traveling with Your Gateway M505 Packing your notebook m Removeall peripheral devices and cables Remember to pack those you will need while traveling Pack your notebook securely into a briefcase or hand carried luggage and keep it separate from toiletries liquids and food Do not pack it in checked luggage Keep your notebook stable during travel Secure it to prevent it from sliding around in overhead bins and car trunks Traveling by air Prepare for airport security by charging the battery in case Security asks you to start your notebook Have your notebook hand inspected or sent through the X ray scanner but never carry it through the metal detector Turn off your notebook for takeoff and landing Do not check your notebook as baggage Modem Take a telephone cord to connect the modem to telephone jacks If you are traveling internationally take teleohone jack adapters or an acoustic handset coupler m Take a telephone line protector 160 Take a telephone line tester to check for unsafe lines especially if you are traveling internationally Take remote access information with you so you can connect to your ISP while out
138. is chapter do not correct the problem see Getting Help on page 39 for more information about how to get help 243 Chapter 16 Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your notebook follow these safety guidelines m Never remove the memory bay cover or the hard drive if your notebook is turned on the battery is installed or while the modem cable network cable or AC power adapter are connected to the notebook m Make sure that you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components For more information about preventing damage from static electricity see Preventing static electricity discharge on page 232 m After you complete any maintenance tasks where you remove the memory bay cover or hard drive kit make sure that you replace the cover or hard drive kit reinstall any screws then replace the battery before you start your notebook Warning Do not try to troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are damaged if your notebook was dropped or if D the case was damaged Instead unplug your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician 244 First steps First steps If you have problems with your notebook try these things first m Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to your notebook and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power m If you use a power strip or surge protector make sure that it is turned on m lfaperipheral device such a
139. ital camera or digital video camera to your notebook m View thedisplay on a monitor projector or television 89 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia Adjusting the volume You can usethe volume controls to adjust the overall volume and the volume of specific sound devices in your notebook gt To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls m f you are using external speakers turn the knob on the front of the speakers OR Use the mute and volume controls on the audio control panel For more information see Using the audio video controls on page 97 OR Usethe mute button on the keyboard For more information see System key combinations on page 30 gt To adjust the overall volume level from Windows 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel isin Category View click Sounds Speech and Audio Devices 2 Click Double click the Adjust the system volume or Sounds and Audio Devices The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens 90 Adjusting the volume 3 Click the Volume tab hour ond Ludia Gece Proa rik as Pipir mda aj Ube Lh fin din e eee miry Es Une mitra beh share ree ee a Dl wes Li gd ETS _ ere O i Ca J ou 4 Drag the Device Volume slider to change the volume or click to select the Mute check box then click OK Help and For more information about adjusting the volume in Support Windows
140. k Important Audio is not transmitted through the S Video out jack Use the built in speakers a set of headphones or external powered speakers or connect your notebook to a stereo system DVD playback to a VCR will be scrambled by copyright protection software gt To view your notebook display on a television 1 With your notebook off connect one end of a standard S Video cable to the S Video out jack For the location of the S Video out jack see Back on page 5 Connect the other end of the cable to the Video In jack on your television or VCR Turn on the television or VCR Start your notebook Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Appearance and Themes Click Double click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box opens 141 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia 7 Click the Settings tab Cog Pes nando arado mack a A pa O Pay Y Babia Mor OEA 0 o rei aa cat br BOL pees i ES ES 8 Click Advanced The Multiple Monitors and MOBILITY RADEON 9600 Properties dialog box opens 142 www gateway com Viewing the display on a television 9 Click the Displays tab TV E En TV 10 Click the Enable TV button if it is not already enabled 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
141. k Help and Support Help and Support opens You can find help information by clicking a link performing a search or browsing the index Searching for a topic To search for atopic in Help and Support type a word or phrase keyword in the Search box located at the top of any Help and Support screen then click the arrow button For each search you receive the following search result types m Suggested Topics These topics are located in Help and Support and are relevant to your search topic m Full text Search Matches These topics are located in Help and Support and contain the words you entered in the Search box m Microsoft Knowledge Base These topics are located on the Microsoft Web site and contain the words you entered in the Search box You must be connected to the Internet to search for and access these topics To view alist of your search results click the results header for the type of results you want to view To view a topic click the topic name in the Search Results list 40 Do More With Gateway Do More With Gateway Your notebook may include Do More With Gateway a tool that provides additional information about using your Gateway notebook for digital music digital photography digital video gaming and other programs To access Do More With Gateway in Windows XP click Start then click Do More With Gateway Click the topics listed on the left side of the page to learn more about the software alrea
142. kbar 47 Technical Support 268 technical support automated troubleshooting 268 eSupport 12 FaxBack support 268 resources 267 Technical Support 268 tips before contacting 267 tutorial service 268 telephone acoustic handset coupler 160 automatically canceling fax 87 canceling fax 85 configuring Fax 79 installing Fax 78 line protector 160 line tester 160 receiving and viewing faxes 85 retrying fax 86 sending fax 81 sending faxes from program 84 sending scanned image fax 84 setting up fax cover page template 83 using Fax 77 telephone support 267 television playing DVD on 141 TV out jack 141 viewing display on 141 testing CD drive 132 DVD drive 132 title bar 50 touch pad buttons 32 33 changing settings 174 clicking 33 double clicking 33 dragging screen objects 34 locating 9 moving pointer 32 33 moving screen objects 34 opening files folders and programs 33 opening shortcut menu 33 right clicking 33 rocker switch 32 selecting screen objects 33 training CD 270 classroom 270 Gateway Learning Libraries 270 Learn Gateway 270 transferring files from Internet 73 files from old computer 193 194 Internet settings from old computer 196 settings from old computer 193 travel tips 159 troubleshooting 297 audio 265 automated system 268 CD drive 249 cleaning CD 251 cleaning DVD 251 device installation 246 diskette drive 247 display 248 DVD drive 249 DVD CD RW drive 249 DVD RW CD RW drive 249 Error checking 20
143. laylist Name column gt To play your playlist CD R DVD R or SD memory card 102 1 2 Turn off your notebook If you are playing a CD R DVD R or SD memory card insert the disc or card Press the AV control panel Power button to turn on the audio system Press the Source button to select the location of your music files It may take a few moments for the notebook to recognize a disc Press the Play button The track number counter will count from 01 to 99 It will start over at 00 if you have more than 99 songs in your playlist or on a disc Using the DVD CD RW or DVD RW CD RW drive Using the DVD CD RW or DVD RW CD RW drive You can use your notebook to enjoy a wide variety of multimedia features Identifying drive types Your Gateway notebook may contain one of the following drive types Look on the front of the drive for one of the following logos If your drive has this This is your drive Use your drive for logo type Combination installing programs playing audio CDs playing MSE DVD CD RW drive DVDs accessing data and recording music DVD and data to CD R or CD RW discs You cannot use this drive to create DVDs For more information see Creating CDs and DVDs using Nero Express on page 117 Recordable ReWritable O AE Combination installing programs playing audio CDs playing 050 DVD DVD RW CD RW DVDs accessing data recording music and CADE rownnw drive data to CD R or CD RW dis
144. lder is deleted from the clipboard 1 Locate the file or folder you want to copy For more information see Viewing drives on page 51 and Searching for files on page 58 2 Right click press the right touchpad button the file or folder that you want to copy A pop up menu opens on the desktop 3 Click Copy on the pop up menu 4 Open the destination folder 93 Chapter 4 Windows Basics 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder right click 6 Click Paste A copy of the file or folder appears in the new location gt To move a file or folder to another folder 1 Locate the file or folder you want to move For more information see Viewing drives on page 51 and Searching for files on page 58 N Right click press the right touchpad button the file or folder that you want to move A pop up menu opens on the desktop Click Cut on the pop up menu Open the destination folder With the pointer inside the destination folder right click oO o1 0 Click Paste The file or folder you moved appears in its new location and IS removed from its old location Help and For more information about copying files and folders or Support moving files and folders in Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword copying files and foldersor moving files and folders in the Search box Search EJ then click the arrow Deleting files and folders 94 When you throw away paper file
145. less device when traveling between countries with your system check with the local Radio Approval authorities prior to any move or trip for any restrictions on the use of a wireless device in the destination country m Warning If your system came equipped with an internal embedded wireless device do not operate the wireless device unless all covers and shields are in place and the system is fully assembled m Warning 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 Warning Only use drivers approved for the country in which the device will be used See the Gateway System Restoration Kit or contact Gateway Technical Support for additional information m Warning In order to comply with FCC requirements transmitters that may be embedded in your notebook must not be operated or co located in conjunction with any other transmitter or antenna installed in the notebook m 275 Appendix A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information United States of America Federal Communications Commission FCC Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15 Low power Radio transmitter type devices radio frequency RF wireless communication devices operating in the 2 4 GHz band and or 5 15 5 35 GHz band may be present embedded in your notebook system This section isonly applicable if these devices
146. lling device drivers or programs does not resolve the problem reinstall Windows Reinstalling device drivers 220 Device drivers are programs that control devices such as the computer display DVD CD RW drives and modems Drivers translate information between computer devices and programs Drivers for your original notebook hardware are installed at Gateway If you install a new device you need to Install the drivers provided by the device manufacturer You should reinstall device drivers m f directed to do so while troubleshooting m If you see a message indicating that there is a problem with a device driver Reinstalling device drivers If you need to reinstall device drivers because you are directed to do so while troubleshooting or if a message tells you that there is a problem with a device driver reinstall the device drivers by following the instructions below If you just reinstalled Windows XP the device drivers were automatically reinstalled gt To reinstall device drivers 1 Insert the red Drivers and Applications CD into the DVD CD RW or DVD RW CD RW drive If the program starts automatically go to Step 5 OR If the program does not start automatically go to Step 2 2 Click Start then click Run The Run dialog box opens 3 In the Open text box type d runmenu exe where d is the drive letter of your DVD CD RW or DVD RW CD RW drive A Click OK 5 If this is the first time you have inserted t
147. m m Troubleshooting For more information see Troubleshooting on page 243 m Running System Restore m Reinstalling device drivers For more information see Reinstalling device drivers on page 220 If the options above do not correct the problem you can use the Restoration CDs to reinstall Windows and other software The Restoration CDs step you through reinstalling Windows XP If you are reinstalling Windows XP the Restoration CDs automatically reinstall the hardware device drivers and some programs as well You can install any remaining programs by using the program CDs that came with your notebook To reinstall your programs follow the instructions in Reinstalling programs on page 223 Important If you are prompted for your Windows product key when you reinstall Windows you can find the key on the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label located on the bottom of your notebook case For more information see Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity on page 11 225 Chapter 14 Restoring Software gt To reinstall Windows XP and the device drivers 226 cont kh mk DOO JO OF BP D ND bh mb GQ N h E 15 16 Caution Back up your personal files before you use this option f All files on your notebook will be deleted Insert the red Drivers and Applications CD into the DVD CD RW or DVD RW CD RW drive Restart your notebook Select 2 Boot from CD ROM Select a lang
148. me 0 000 cece eee eee ees 153 Changing alatimvOplons cora cage tarada e r 154 Changing advanced settings 0 cece eee eee 155 Activating and using Hibernate mode 0 0c cece eee 156 9 Traveling with Your Gateway M505 0 0000 e eee 159 Packing Your NOLEDOOK garira neue giros MU iat SS ahaa Ronde a lis ls ears 160 Travel Dra deere eg Wea dace A car hed dot des 160 MOJEM ets al ario dio coo athens a aid brane ita E 160 Radio frequency wireless connections 0c eee eee eee 161 FMS S45 en 2s cits A A E A 161 OCCU 35 til io cd ete cs eet 162 POW A E AN AA O 163 ACGCMUONAlUNOS sama awed wed bs kat pd 163 10 Customizing Your Gateway M505 0 eee eee 165 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 0 0c cece eee eee 166 Adjusting the color depth nara aa EA 166 Adjusting the screen resolution 0 0 0 ccc eee eee 168 Changing the colors on your Windows desktop o o oooooo 169 Changing the desktop background 0 cc eee ees 170 Selecting a screen Saver 1 ee eens 172 Changing the touchpad settings 0 0 ccc eee eee 174 Programming the multi function buttons 0 0 0 176 Adding and modifying user accounts 0 0 0 cece eee ee 177 11 Networking Your Gateway M505 0ooooooomomoo 179 Benefits of networking camisa o adhe eae pease 180 Sharing a single Internet connection
149. nd Using MUSICMATCH on page 108 You can use the audio buttons on the front of your notebook to control how you play your CDs For more information see Usingthe audio video controls on page 97 gt To play a CD 1 Insert a CD into the DVD CD RW or DVD RW CD RW drive 2 Ifadialog box opens with a list of CD players click Windows Media Player The Windows M edia Player opens OR If a dialog box does not open with a list of CD players click Start All Programs then click Windows Media Player The Windows Media Player opens 106 Listening to CDs 3 When the media player opens click p play Stop Volume Previous Mute Next If you do not hear sound or you want to change the volume see Adjusting the volume on page 90 Help and For more information about playing CDs in Windows XP Support click Start then click Help and Support 7 Type the keyword playing CDs in the Search box Search EJ then click the arrow 107 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia Using MUSICMATCH Using MUSICMATCH you can Play music CDs Create MP3 music files from your music CDs Edit music track information Use your music files to build a music library Listen to Internet Radio For more information on using MusicMatch see its online help Playing CDs You can use the MUSICMATCH program to play music CDs Important Some music CDs have copy protection software You may not be able to play these CDs on
150. ng cable for your notebook so you can attach a cable lock and leave your notebook in your hotel room while you are away Always keep your notebook with you while waiting in airports train stations or bus terminals Be ready to claim your notebook as soon as it passes through the x ray machine in security checkpoints Write down your notebook model number and serial number see Identifying your model on page 10 in case of theft or loss and keep the information in a safe place Also tape your business card or an address label to your notebook and accessories Whoever sits next to you or behind you can see your notebook display Avoid working with confidential files until you can be sure of privacy Use a startup password to restrict access to your notebook Important Use a password that you can remember but that is difficult for someone else to guess The password feature is very secure with no easy way to recover a forgotten password Ifyou forget your password you must return your notebook to Gateway for service Call Gateway Technical Support for instructions gt To create a startup password 1 Restart your notebook As soon as you see a startup screen press F2 The BIOS Setup utility opens 2 Open the Security menu then highlight Set Supervisor Password then press ENTER and follow the instructions You must set the supervisor password in order to set the user startup password 3 Highlight Set User Password th
151. ning ring into place www gateway com 217 Chapter 13 Maintaining Your Gateway M505 218 www gateway com Restoring Software Read this chapter to learn how to Reinstall device drivers Update device drivers Reinstall programs Reinstall Windows If you are not comfortable with the procedures covered in this chapter seek help from a more experienced computer user or a computer service technician 219 Chapter 14 Restoring Software Using the Restoration CDs Use the Gateway Restoration CDs to reinstall device drivers your operating system and other programs that were preinstalled at the factory Important Before you try to fix a problem by reinstalling software from your Gateway Restoration CDs make sure that you have tried these steps first Use the diagnostics and troubleshooting tools found in Help and Support For more information about diagnostics and troubleshooting tools in Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword troubleshooting in the Search box Search gJ then click the arrow Run System Restore For more information about System Restore in Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box Search gJ then click the arrow See the Troubleshooting chapter of this guide If these steps do not resolve the problem use the Gateway Restoration CDs to reinstall device drivers or programs If reinsta
152. notebook 255 Chapter 16 Troubleshooting Modem dial up 256 Your modem does not dial or does not connect M ake sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack See Back on page 5 to make sure that the connections have been made correctly M ake sure that your notebook is connected to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone M ake sure that the modem cable is less than 6 feet 1 8 meters long Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your teleohone line then check for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the telephone wall jack If you have additional telephone services such as call waiting call messaging or voice mail make sure that all messages are cleared and call waiting is disabled before using the modem Contact your telephone service to get the correct code to temporarily disable the service Also make sure that the modem dialing properties are set appropriately gt To check the dialing properties 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Printers and Other Hardware 2 Click Double click the Phone and Modem Options icon then click the Dialing Rules tab 3 Click the location from which you are dialing then click Edit 4 Make sure that all settings are correct Help and For more information about dialing properties in Support Windows
153. nsert the other end of the network cable into a network jack Ask your network administrator to help you select the correct network jack 36 Installing a printer scanner or other peripheral device Broadband Internet connections You can use your notebook s Ethernet jack for more than just networking Many broadband Internet connections such as cable modems and DSL modems connect to your notebook s Ethernet jack For more information see Using the Internet on page 67 and Networking Your Gateway M505 on page 179 Installing a printer scanner or other peripheral device Important Before you install a printer scanner or other peripheral device see the device documentation and installation instructions Your notebook has one or more of the following ports IEEE 1394 also known as Firewire or i Link Universal Serial Bus USB and parallel You use these ports to connect peripheral devices such as printers scanners and digital cameras to your notebook For more information about port locations see Checking Out Your Gateway M505 on page 1 IEEE 1394 and USB ports support plug and play and hot swapping which means that your notebook will usually recognize such a device whenever you plug it into the appropriate port When you use an IEEE 1394 or USB device for the first time your notebook will prompt you to install any software the device needs After doing this you can disconnect and reconnect the d
154. nsitive to static electricity also known as electrostatic discharge ESD Warning ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge sensitive components in your notebook Prevent D ESD damage by following ESD guidelines every time you install memory or replace the hard drive Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts turn off your notebook and unplug the power D cord and modem and network cables before opening the case Before installing memory or replacing the hard drive follow these guidelines Turn off your notebook m Wear a grounding wrist strap available at most electronics stores and attach it to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection Warning To prevent risk of electric shock do not insert any object D into the vent holes of your notebook m Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables m Remove the battery For more information see Changing batteries on page 147 m Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards 232 Preventing static electricity discharge Before working with computer components follow these guidelines m Avoid static causing surfaces such as carpeted floors plastic and packing foam m Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are ready to use them Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic b
155. o CD 108 muting sound 30 90 98 N navigation keys 28 29 Nero Express 117 network jack 5 36 troubleshooting 260 network equipment shopping list 185 189 191 networking access point 188 189 ad hoc 190 191 data transfer soeed 183 186 Ethernet 182 183 games 181 peer to peer 190 191 selecting connection type 182 sharing devices 181 sharing drives 180 sharing Internet connections 180 sharing printers 181 signal strength 186 streaming audio 181 streaming video 181 turning off wireless Ethernet 192 turning on wireless Ethernet 192 wired connections 182 183 wireless connections 182 186 non technical support Accounting 268 Sales 268 Warranty 268 Norton Antivirus 204 NTSC PAL jack 141 numeric keypad status indicator 26 using 28 29 O online help 293 Help and Support 40 using 42 opening documents 63 files 33 47 folders 33 51 LCD panel 2 notebook 2 programs 33 47 shortcut menu 33 operating system troubleshooting 260 P Pad Lock status indicator 26 30 system key 30 parallel port 6 37 password 162 261 pasting files and folders 53 65 text and graphics 65 PC Card See cards PC Doctor 245 PCMCIA card See cards PDA memory cards 134 peer to peer networking 190 191 peripheral devices 13 37 troubleshooting 262 photography See digital photography Pinnacle Expression 137 playing audio CD 106 audio CD with MusicMatch 108 audio file 93 95 DVD 116 Media Player file 95 multimedia files 95 mul
156. o move drag the object to the appropriate part of the screen Release the button to drop the object where you want it Move an object on the screen For instructions on how to adjust the double click speed pointer speed right hand or left hand configuration and other touchpad settings see Changing the touchpad settings on page 174 34 www gateway com Connecting the modem Connecting the modem Your notebook has a built in 56K modem that you can use to connect to a standard telephone line Important To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord gt To connect the modem 1 Insert one end of the modem cable into the modem jack sia on the back of your notebook 2 Insert the other end of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines 3 Start your notebook then start your communications program Chapter 2 Getting Started Connecting to a wired Ethernet network Your notebook has a network jack that you can useto connect to a 10 100 wired Ethernet network Important Your notebook is equipped with built in wireless Ethernet For information about connecting to a wired or wireless Ethernet network see Networking Your Gateway M505 on page 179 gt To connect to a wired Ethernet network 1 Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack nye on the back of your notebook 2 I
157. ole opens When the Fax Console is open it detects incoming faxes and stores them in the Inbox 2 To view a fax click Inbox then double click the fax you want to view The fax viewer opens where you can view and print the fax a Canceling a fax You can cancel a fax that you have set up to send at atime in the future gt To cancel a fax that has not been sent 1 If Fax is not open click Start All Programs Accessories Communications Fax then click Fax Console The Fax Console opens 2 Click Outbox then right click the fax you want to cancel 3 Click Delete to cancel the fax 4 Click Yes 85 Chapter 6 Sending and Receiving Faxes Automatically retry sending a fax You can set up Fax so it continues to try sending your fax if the receiving fax machine is busy Important Fax is automatically set up to retry three times at ten minute intervals gt To automatically retry sending a fax 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens 2 If your Control Panel isin Category View click Printers and Other Hardware Click View installed printers or fax printers The Printers and Faxes window opens OR If your Control Panel isin Classic View double click the Printers and Faxes icon The Printers and Faxes window opens Right click Fax then click Properties The Fax Properties dialog box opens Click the Devices tab then click Properties The Modem dialog box opens Specify the
158. on sources Information on the Web comes to you on Web pages which are electronic documents that you view using a Web page display program called a browser You can use any of the commercially available Web browsers like Microsoft Internet Explorer which comes installed on your new notebook Netscape Navigator or the browser built into America Online Web pages can contain text animations music and other multimedia features A group of related Web pages is called a Web site You can access Web sites to shop track investments read the news download programs and much more You can explore a Web site or visit other Web sites by clicking areas on a Web page called links or hyperlinks A link may be colored or underlined text a picture or an animated image You can identify a link by moving the mouse pointer over it If the pointer changes to a hand the item is a link To learn more about using the Web browser features click Help in the menu bar Link Web page ica il dio os oc oo Linked Web a ae mm m page 71 Chapter 5 Using the Internet Connecting to a Web site After you set up an account with an Internet service provider ISP such as America Online you can access the many information sources on the World Wide Web gt To connect to a Web site 72 1 Connect to your Internet account After your notebook connects a default opening page or welcome screen opens 2 To go to a differ
159. one Planas Usokup Taje speki ree ieee mailer iwari 1354100508 ba Mirad AA 112 www gateway com Using MUSICMATCH 5 Enter information such as track title lead artist album and genre 6 Click OK The new track information appears in the MUSICMATCH playlist music library and recorder window Building a music library Use MUSICMATCH to build a music library You can organize your music tracks by categories find a track quickly by using the sort features and add information to a music file You can add music tracks to your music library by m Creating MP3 files When you create MP3 files from the tracks on your music CD MUSICMATCH automatically adds these files to your music library m Dragging and Dropping Drag and drop files from Windows Explorer or your desktop to the music library Downloading files from the Internet When you are connected to the Internet MP3 files that you download are automatically added to your music library Caution During the download process MP3 files may become corrupt If you are having trouble listening to or working AN with a downloaded file try downloading the file again 113 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia Changing the music library display settings gt To change the music library display settings 1 In MUSICMATCH click Options then click Settings The Settings window opens 2 Click the Music Library tab Driss Yas CO Lesko Cormaciaty Liso rr le er
160. online help Tips amp Tricks In Windows XP see Do More With Gateway for more N information about using your notebook to play digital music and download music from the Internet Click Start then 4 click Do More With Gateway If you are in the Business Solutions view click Consumer Solutions Click Digital Music 115 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia Playing a DVD A Digital Versatile Disc DVD is similar to a standard CD but has greater data capacity Because of this increased capacity full length movies several albums of music or several gigabytes of data can fit on asingledisc You can play DVDs with the InterVideo DVD Player program or Windows M edia Player For more information about playing DVDs click Help in the DVD player program B To play a DVD 1 Make sure that the speakers are turned on or headphones are plugged in and that the volume Is turned up 2 Turn off your screen saver and standby timers 3 To play a DVD using InterVideo DVD click Start All Programs DVD then click DVD Player The InterVideo DVD Player video screen and control panel open OR To play a DVD using Windows M edia Player click Start All Programs then click Windows Media Player The Windows M edia Player opens Important If the InterVideo DVD player is not on your Start menu or if Windows Media Player cannot play a DVD you will need to install the InterVideo DVD program To install the InterVideo DVD program insert the InterVid
161. oonor eens 115 Plavno a DYD eo ras o DU it aa ai dara sins 116 Creating CDs and DVDs using Nero Express 2 000 eee eee eee 117 Creating a data CD or DVD 1 ns 118 CODYN ACD Or DVD serna ar in ida ic da 122 CODING MUSIC WACKS sino pedi ira 125 Creating a MUSIC CD uva actin yee ar A ee ee gees 128 Advanced features cn acu cance Patios ner R had ead ASA 132 Using the optional diskette drive 0 nananana aaa aaa 132 Using the SD memory card reader 0 eee 134 Using an SD memory Card ooooooccononnccon ee ees 134 Connecting a digital camera oooooooooconon eee nes 135 Connecting a digital video Camera 0 0 eee 137 EANO VICOS mati aia ir aran Game dente 138 Viewing the display on a projector or monitor 00 00 eee eee 139 Viewing the display on a television 2 0 ees 141 8 Managing Power ccc cece eee ees 145 Monitoring the battery charge session ene ia Sas 146 Recharging the battery 0 0 eee eee eee eens 146 Changing DatteneS 4 2042 5 s0 t ri osa 147 Replacing the battery 0 ccc eee eee eens 148 Extending Dantery ING conri ace e Ge Awa Cee e ee Ry Be alow bay Che 150 Conserving battery power 0 ccc ee eee 150 Using alternate power SOUICES ooococcococoo ees 150 Changing power MOdES 2 ce ee es 151 Changing power settings siria bore wad ne eee eS CRRA ees 152 Changing the power sche
162. ooting 252 261 headphone jack 6 help online 42 using 40 Help and Support searching 40 starting 40 Hibernate mode 151 156 troubleshooting 263 hot swapping 37 230 hyperlinks 71 Link port 6 37 137 138 IEEE 1394 port 6 37 137 138 IEEE 802 11 creating a network 182 speed and frequency 187 using a network 186 using while traveling 161 indicators See status indicators inkjet printer 13 installing battery 148 camera 135 cards 134 230 device drivers 220 devices 37 246 digital camera 37 135 digital video camera 37 drivers 220 Fax 78 hard drive 238 InterVideo DVD player 116 memory 234 Microsoft Fax 78 PC Card 230 peripheral devices 37 197 Pinnacle Expression 138 printer 37 197 programs 199 223 scanner 37 197 Windows 225 Internet account 69 broadband connection 37 button 31 connecting to 70 downloading files 73 requirements to access 68 sharing access 180 transferring settings from old computer 196 troubleshooting 253 using 68 Internet connection sharing 180 troubleshooting 253 257 Internet radio 115 Internet service provider ISP connecting to 70 disconnecting from 70 setting up account 69 transferring settings from old computer 196 using 68 69 InterVideo DVD Player 116 IRQ conflicts 246 ISP See Internet service provider J jacks See connections K Kensington cable lock lock slot 3 using while traveling 162 key combinations 30 keyboard buttons 28 cleaning 216 conne
163. ot block the ventilation fan When storing your notebook for an extended period of time unplug AC power and remove the battery after discharging it partway Caring for your notebook Maintenance schedule Use the following table to set up a regular maintenance schedule Maintenance task Monthly When needed See Check for viruses X X page 204 Manage hard drive space X page 207 Clean up hard drives X X page 208 Scan hard drive for errors X X page 209 Defragment hard drive X X page 211 Back up files X X page 213 Clean computer case X page 215 Clean keyboard X page 216 Clean notebook screen X page 216 Clean mouse X page 216 203 Chapter 13 Maintaining Your Gateway M505 Protecting your notebook from viruses A virus iS a program that attaches itself to a file on a computer then spreads from one computer to another Viruses can damage data or cause your notebook to malfunction Some viruses go undetected for a period of time because they are activated on a certain date Protect your notebook from a virus by m UsingtheNorton AntiVirus program to check files and programs that are on diskettes attached to e mail messages or downloaded from the Internet m Checking all programs for viruses before installing them m Disabling macros on suspicious Microsoft Word and Excel files These programs will warn you if a document that you are opening contains a macro that might have a virus m Periodically updating the Norton Ant
164. out keeping the hard drive space Support free of unnecessary files in Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword disk cleanup in the Search box Search EJ then click the arrow Checking the hard drive for errors The Error checking program examines the hard drive for physical flaws and file and folder problems This program corrects file and folder problems and marks flawed areas on the hard drive so Windows does not use them If you use your notebook several hours every day you probably want to run Error checking once a week If you use your notebook less frequently once a month may be adequate Also use Error checking if you encounter hard drive problems gt To check the hard drive for errors 1 Click Start then click My Computer The My Computer window opens 2 Right click the hard drive that you want to check for errors for example Local Disk C then click Properties The Properties dialog box opens 209 Chapter 13 Maintaining Your Gateway M505 3 Click the Tools tab Pr dl cha a colar A ma er d e i Pen piem ed rh re bey em Ean ah ee Enaga hie 4 Click Check Now 5 Click the options you want to use then click Start For help press F1 Windows checksthedrivefor errors This process may take several minutes After Windows has finished checking the drive for errors it provides a summary of the problems that it found 6 Correct any problems that are found by following t
165. p computer OR A wireless Ethernet USB adapter attached to each desktop or notebook computer or convertible tablet PC OR A notebook tablet PC or convertible tablet PC with wireless Ethernet built in OR A wireless Ethernet PC Card installed in each notebook or convertible tablet PC that does not have wireless Ethernet built in For more information For more information about purchasing equipment for your home or office Ethernet network discuss your particular needs with your Gateway representative In addition several books and Internet sites are dedicated to networking for example www homenethelp com See these sources for more information about networking your home or office with wired or wireless Ethernet Help and For more information about networking in Windows XP Support click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword networking in the Search box Search Ej then click the arrow 191 Chapter 11 Networking Your Gateway M505 Using your notebook on a network Installing and configuring your notebook for Ethernet networking The Setting Up Your Windows Network guide has been included on your hard drive It provides instructions for installing and configuring both wired and wireless Ethernet networking on your notebook To access this guide click Start All Programs then click Gateway Documentation Turning your wireless Ethernet emitter on or off Warning Radio frequency wireless comm
166. pgrades By entering your serial number you get drivers specific to your system Click All Downloads to walk through a step by step wizard to locate your drivers Contact Us Click Contact Us to access links to technical support with a live technician including chat and e mail Click Call Us to get a list of Gateway telephone numbers for both sales and support For more information see Telephone numbers on page 268 Account Info Click Account Info to access support for non technical issues like the status of your order or changing your account address PC Tools 44 Click PC Tools to access utilities to help you manage your notebook Windows Basics Read this chapter to learn how to Use the Windows desktop Manage files and folders Work with documents Use shortcuts 45 Chapter 4 Windows Basics About the Windows environment After your notebook starts the first screen you see is the Windows desktop The desktop is like the top of a real desk Think of the desktop as your personalized work space where you open programs and perform other tasks Your desktop may be different from this example depending on how your notebook is set up Help and For more information about the Windows XP desktop click Support Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword Windows desktop in the Search box Search L JB then click the arrow 46 www gateway com Using the desktop Using the d
167. portant in rural areas Warning To avoid electrical shock or equipment malfunction do not attempt to make electrical ground connections by yourself D Contact the appropriate inspection authority or an electrician as appropriate The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to atelephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 Regulatory compliance statements Mexico Intentional emitter Low power Radio transmitter type devices radio frequency RF wireless communication devices operating in the 2 4 GHz band may be present embedded in your notebook system This section isonly applicable if these devices are present Refer to the system label to verify the presence of wireless devices Wireless devices that may bein your system are only qualified for usein Mexico if a COFETEL ID is on the system label Asa general guideline a separation of 20 cm 8 inches between the wireless device and the body including bystanders for use of a wireless device near the body this does not include extremities istypical This device should be used more than 20 cm 8 inches from the body when wireless devices areon The power output of the wireless device or devices which may
168. provides basic information about maintaining your notebook hardware and software Read this chapter to learn how to Care for your notebook Protect your notebook from viruses Manage hard drive space Back up files Clean your notebook 201 Chapter 13 Maintaining Your Gateway M505 Caring for your notebook To extend the life of your system 202 Be careful not to bump or drop your notebook and do not put any objects on top of it The case although strong isnot made to support extra weight When transporting your notebook we recommend that you put it in a carrying Case Keep diskettes and your notebook away from magnetic fields Magnetic fields can erase data on both diskettes and hard drives Never turn off your notebook when the hard drive light is on because data on the hard drive could be lost or corrupted Avoid subjecting your notebook to extreme temperature changes The case and LCD panel can become brittle and easy to break in cold temperatures and can melt or warp in high temperatures Damage due to either extreme is not covered by your warranty As a general rule your notebook is safest at temperatures that are comfortable for you Keep all liquids away from your notebook When spilled onto computer components almost any liquid can result in extremely expensive repairs that are not covered under your warranty Avoid dusty or dirty work environments Dust and dirt can clog the internal mechanisms Do n
169. puter case are provided for ventilation Do not block or cover these openings Make sure you provide adequate space at least 6 inches 15 cm around the system for ventilation when you set up your work area Never nsert objects of any kind into the computer ventilation openings Some products are equipped with athree wire power cord to make sure that the product is properly grounded when in use The plug on this cord will fit only into a grounding type outlet Thisisa safety feature If you are unableto insert the plug into an outlet contact an electrician to install the appropriate outlet If you use an extension cord with this system make surethat the total ampere rating on the products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating If your system is fitted with a TV Tuner cable or satellite receiver card make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to providesome protection against voltage surges and buildup of static charges Care during use 272 Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it Do not spill anything on thesystem The best way to avoid spillsisto avoid eating and drinking near your system Some products have a replaceable CM OS battery on the system board There is a danger of explosion if the CM OS battery is replaced incorrectly Replace the battery with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of batteries accordin
170. r 4 Windows Basics Window item Description The title bar is the horizontal bar at the top Local Disk C of a window that shows the window title Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a button on the taskbar Clicking the program button in the taskbar opens the window again Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to fit the entire computer display Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to its former size Clicking the close button closes the active x window or program Clicking an item on the menu bar starts an File Edit View Favorites Tools Help action such as Print or Save Help and For more information about windows in Windows XP click Support Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword window in the Search box Search E3 then click the arrow Working with files and folders You can organize your files and programs to suit your preferences much like you would store information in afile cabinet You can store these filesin folders and copy move and delete the information just as you would reorganize and throw away information in a file cabinet 50 Working with files and folders Viewing drives Drives are like file cabinets because they hold files and folders A notebook almost always has more than one drive Each drive has a letter usually Local Disk C for the hard drive and 3 Floppy A for the optional diskette drive You may al
171. r DVD CD RW or DVD RW CD RW drive 110 Using MUSICMATCH 3 If an Audio CD dialog box opens click Play Audio CD using MUSICMATCH Jukebox then click OK The musicmatch window opens OR If a dialog box does not open click Start All Programs MUSICMATCH then click MUSICMATCH Jukebox The musicmatch window opens 4 If the CD is playing click Stop 5 In the MUSIC CENTER area under COPY click CD gt Files The MUSICMATCH recorder opens gt La Ls 6 Click to clear the check box for any track you do not want to record www gateway com 111 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia Click Start 8 When amessageappearsthat tells you the CD drive needsto be configured click OK After the drive is configured MUSICMATCH records the tracks to your hard drive as MP3 files A progress bar appears next to each track as it is recorded Editing track information After you add a CD track as an MP3 file to your music library you can edit the track s information gt To edit track information 1 Open MUSICMATCH 2 IfaCDis playing click the stop button 3 In the MUSIC CENTER area click the track you want to edit 4 Click Options Music Library then click Edit Track Tag s The Edit Track Tag s dialog box opens ia x Track kenareaj of A e H E a e a A Tree Tie iaa Murta arder Ol Lom Sera Mier bend dre Dian His PAPA paa nr eo Lora ll MT a Hua Tang lap Pr
172. r address bar OR Click a link on a Web page to navigate to the Web site containing the file that you want to download 3 Create or locate the folder where you want to store the file on your notebook For more information see Working with files and folders on page 50 4 Click the link on the Web page for the file that you want to download 5 Follow the on screen instructions for saving the file in the folder that you want A copy of the file is downloaded to your notebook The time that it takes to transfer the file to your notebook depends on file size and Internet conditions 6 Open the folder that you created 7 Install or view the downloaded file by double clicking it If applicable follow the instructions provided on the Web site to run or install the program Help and For more information about downloading files in Support Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword downloading files in the Search box Search EJ then click the arrow 73 Chapter 5 Using the Internet Using e mail E mail electronic mail lets you send messages to anyone who has an Internet connection and e mail address E mail is usually a free service of your Internet account The Internet never closes so you can send e mail messages at any time Your e mail messages arrive at most e mail addresses in minutes An e mail address consists of a user name the symbol and the Internet domain name of the Inte
173. r more information see Using the SD memory card reader on page 134 Kensington M lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a K Kensington cable lock to this slot MWNANN GCATAWAvV CAM Www gateway com Chapter 1 Checking Out Your Gateway M505 Right side USB ports Ventilation fan Component Icon Description USB ports e Plug USB Universal Serial Bus devices such as a diskette drive flash drive lomega Zip M drive printer scanner camera keyboard or mouse into these ports Ventilation fan Helps cool internal components Do not block or insert objects into these slots 4 www gateway com Back Back Power Monitor S Video USB Parallel port IEEE 1394 connector port out jack port port 6 pin Modem jack Headphone jack IEEE 1394 port 4 pin Ethernet jack Line in jack Microphone jack Component Icon Description Power connector Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector Monitor port O Plug an analog VGA monitor into this port S Video out jack E Plug a standard S Video cable into this jack and the jack on an S Video device such as a television or VCR For more information see Viewing the display on a television on page 141 Modem jack i Plug a modem cable into this jack For more information see Connecting the modem on page 35 Ethernet jack a Plug a 10 100 Ethernet network cable into this jack For more information see Connecting to a wired Etherne
174. r s power cord into an AC power source and turn it on Windows XP recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver You may need to install the driver from the disc supplied by the projector s or monitor s manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer s Web site After the driver is installed right click any empty space on the desktop then click Properties The Display Properties dialog box opens 139 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia 6 Click the Settings tab ee Tas Cake Sore Eee Arce A Cee Pes nando arado tic oe ee Ege of pa O 1 i Biip Arid aes MAES ITY i ee ey 7 Right click the second monitor icon labeled 2 then click tap Attached 8 Click Apply 9 Adjust properties such as Screen Resolution or Color Quality if necessary 10 Click ok Important Press Fn CG to switch between viewing the display on the LCD panel and viewing the display on the projector or monitor Important If an external monitor or projector is connected your notebook turns off the LCD panel but does not enter Standby mode when the LCD panel is closed 140 www gateway com Viewing the display on a television Viewing the display on a television The S Video out jack on your notebook lets you view your notebook display on a television screen using a standard S Video cable Important To turn on external video by default connect the television or other external video device before starting your noteboo
175. rch E3 then click the arrow Reinstalling programs If you have problems running a program or if you have reinstalled your operating system you can reinstall programs from the red Drivers and Applications CD and other program CDs If you are reinstalling programs from other program CDs follow the installation instructions on each CD If you want to reinstall a program uninstall the old version first gt To reinstall programs from the Drivers and Applications CD 1 2 If you just reinstalled Windows go to Step 4 Otherwise go to the next step Click Start Control Panel then click Add or Remove Programs In the Currently Installed Programs list click the program you want to uninstall then click Change Remove and follow the on screen instructions Insert the red Drivers and Applications CD into the DVD CD RW or DVD RW CD RW drive If the program starts automatically go to Step 8 OR If the program does not start automatically go to Step 5 Click Start then click Run The Run dialog box opens 223 Chapter 14 Restoring Software 6 7 10 11 In the Open text box type da runmenu exe where d is the drive letter of your DVD CD RW or DVD RW CD RW drive Click OK If this is the first time you have inserted the red Drivers and Applications CD accept the End User License Agreement EULA by clicking Yes I accept it then clicking Continue The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts
176. rique dict par Industrie Canada Telecommunications per Industry Canada CS 03 for products fitted with an IC compliant modem 280 The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification meansthat the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operation and safety requirements The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the users Satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should make sure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection In some cases the inside wiring associated with a single lineindividual service may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of servicein some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may givethe telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should make sure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly im
177. rking with peripheral devices or replacing memory modules always follow installation instructions D closely Except for replacing memory or the hard drive do not attempt to service your notebook yourself See Using eSupport on page 43 and Telephone support on page 267 for service information Connecting the AC adapter You can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook s battery The battery was shipped to you partially charged You should use the AC adapter right away to fully chargethe battery Allow 24 hoursfor the battery to fully charge Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use your notebook on battery power for the first time the battery life may be much shorter than you expect 18 Connecting the AC adapter gt To connect the AC adapter 1 If the battery is not installed turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up OR If the battery is installed go to Step 4 2 Place the battery into the battery bay and press down until it snaps into place 3 Slide the battery lock into the locked position 4 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter Warning Y 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 www gateway
178. rn The Burning Process screen opens and Nero Express burns the files to the CD When a message tells you that the recording is complete click OK Click Next to return the main Nero Express screen Click Exit www gateway com 131 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia Advanced features In addition to Nero Express you can use Nero BacklItUp to create a backup of files on your hard drive then use BackltU p to restore the files you backed up in case of a hard drive failure virus or other problem Nero CD DVD Speed to test your CD and DVD drives for transfer rates load and eject times seek and access times and more Nero Cover Designer to create labels for your CDs and DVDs covers for your CD and DVD cases booklets to include with your CDs and DVDs and more Nero DriveSpeed to control CD or DVD drive read speed and spin down time Nero InfoTool to find out about your drive capabilities and your notebook configuration To use these programs click Start All Programs Burn a CD or Data DVD Nero Programs then click the program you want For more information seethe online help in the programs and the online user s guides To access the user s guides click Start All Programs Burn a CD or Data DVD User s Guides then click the guide you want Using the optional diskette drive 132 The diskette drive uses 3 5 inch diskettes Sometimes called floppy disks Diskettes are useful for storing files or transferrin
179. rnet service provider ISP or company that hosts that user Your e mail address is assigned when you sign up for an account with an ISP For example a person with an account with America Online might have an e mail address that is similar to this one jdoe daol com User name Internet domain name Sending e mail gt To send e mail using America Online 74 1 Connect to your America Online account 2 Click Write 3 Type the e mail address of the recipient you want to send e mail to in the Send To box 4 Type the subject of your email in the Subject box al Type the e mail message 6 When finished click Send Now Your e mail s sent over the Internet to the e mail address you specified Using e mail Checking your e mail gt To check your e mail using America Online 1 Connect to your America Online account 2 Click Read 3 Doubleclick the message you want to read For more information about managing and organizing your e mail messages see the online help in your email program Help and For general information about using e mail in Windows XP Support click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword e mail in the Search box Q Search IEJ then click the arrow 75 Chapter 5 Using the Internet 76 www gateway com Sending and Recelving Faxes Microsoft Fax lets you send and receive faxes using the modem Read this chapter to learn how to Install and configure Fax Create
180. rogramming the multi function buttons on page 176 Chapter 2 Getting Started Using the EZ Pad touchpad The EZ Pad consists of a touchpad and two buttons Left touchpad Right touchpad Touchpad button button When you move your finger on the touchpad the pointer arrow on the screen moves in the same direction 32 www gateway com Using the EZ Pad touchpad You can use the EZ Pad left and right buttons below the touchpad to select objects Using the touchpad To Do this Move the pointer on the screen Move your finger around on the touchpad If you run out of space and need to move the pointer farther lift your finger move it to the middle of the touchpad then continue moving your finger Select an object on the screen Position the pointer over the object Quickly press and release the left button once This action is called clicking Start a program or open a file or folder Position the pointer over the object Press the left button twice in rapid succession This action is called double clicking Access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object on the screen Position the pointer over the object Quickly press and release the right button once This action is called right clicking www gateway com 33 Chapter 2 Getting Started To Do this Position the pointer over the object Press the left button and hold it down then use the touchpad t
181. s a keyboard or mouse does not work make sure that all connections are secure m Make sure that your hard drive is not full If an error message appears on the screen write down the exact message The message may help Gateway Technical Support in diagnosingand fixing the problem m f you added or removed peripheral devices review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you followed each instruction m If an error occursin a program see the program s printed documentation or the online help Help and For more information about troubleshooting in Support Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword troubleshooting in the Search box EY Search EJ then click the arrow Software support tools Your notebook may include the following support tool to help you diagnose and fix problems m PC Doctor isa comprehensive hardware diagnostic and system information tool that can test your notebook and determine its configuration PC Doctor provides 85 professional diagnostic tests directly from your notebook This support tool is available by clicking Start All Programs then clicking Gateway Utilities 245 Chapter 16 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Audio See Sound on page 265 Battery See Power on page 262 Device installation You have computer problems after adding a new device Sometimes a new device such as a PC Card can cause a system resource IR
182. s and folders you take them from the file cabinet and put them in a trash can Eventually the trash can is emptied In Windows you throw away files and folders by first moving them to the Windows trash can called the Recycle Bin where they remain until you decide to empty the bin You can recover any file in the Recycle Bin as long as the bin has not been emptied Working with files and folders gt To delete files or folders 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer click the files or folders that you want to delete For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders see Shortcuts on page 65 If you cannot find the file you want to delete see Searching for files on page 58 2 Click File then click Delete Windows moves the files and folders to the Recycle Bin Help and For more information about deleting files and folders in Support Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword deleting files and folders in the E Search box Search E then click the arrow gt To recover files or folders from the Recycle Bin 1 Double click the Recycle Bin icon The Recycle Bin window opens and lists the files and folders you have thrown away since you last emptied it 2 Click the files or folders that you want to restore For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders see Shortcuts on page 65 3 Click File then click Restore Windows returns the deleted files or folders
183. s settings Help and For information about restoring your notebook s previous Support settings in Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box Search E3 then click the arrow Installing a USB printer or scanner USB devices may have special installation instructions See your USB device s installation guide Installing a parallel port printer You can usually install parallel port printers by following these steps gt To install your old printer 1 Shut down and turn off your notebook 2 Connect your parallel port printer 3 Turn on your printer then turn on your notebook 4 If Windows detects your printer install your printer by following the on screen instructions You are finished OR If Windows does not detect the printer go to the next step 5 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Printers and Other Hardware 6 Click Double click the Printers and Faxes or Printers icon then click Add a printer or Add Printer The Add Printer wizard opens 7 Install your printer by following the on screen instructions 198 Installing your old programs Help and For more information about installing a printer in Support Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword installing a printer in the Search box Q Search Ej then click the arrow See your perip
184. sconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet Safety instructions m The bottom of your notebook can become warm with use m Do not apply heavy pressure to your notebook or subject it to strong impact Excessive pressure or impact can cause damage to notebook components or otherwise cause malfunctions m Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonged use Overheating of a PC Card can result in errors or instability in the card s operation Be careful when you remove a PC Card that has been used for extended periods Using the battery m Do not carry a battery in your pocket purse or other container where metal objects such as car keys could short circuit the battery terminals Theresulting excessive current flow can cause extremely high temperatures and may result in heat damage m Protect your notebook battery and hard drive from environmental hazards such as dirt dust food liquids temperature extremes and overexposure to sunlight m Replace only with a Gateway M505 battery to avoid risk of fire or explosion For more information see Changing batteries on page 147 m Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Do not dispose of batteries in a fire They may explode For more information see Changing batteries on page 147 Using the AC adapter m Place the adapter in a ventilated area such as a desktop or on the floor when you use it to run your notebook or to charge the b
185. se Windows Find or Search to locate data files by file name or file type For help on finding files click Help then click Help and Support Center or Help Topics For more information see Searching for files on page 58 Help and For more information about finding files in Windows XP Support click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword searching for files in the Search box Cmarch EJ click the arrow then click the Full text Search Matches button Transferring Internet settings You can use different methods to transfer your Internet account from your old computer to your new one Setting up your ISP m f your current Internet service provider ISP software came preinstalled on your new notebook run that setup program If it asks to set up anew account or an existing one choose to set up an existing account m f your current ISP software is not preinstalled on your new notebook locate the original Internet setup program provided by your local ISP or contact your ISP to see if they have an updated version of their software and install it on your new notebook m f you use MSN as your ISP or if you Know your ISP settings use the Windows Internet Connection Wizard 196 Installing your old printer or scanner gt To use the Internet Connection Wizard 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories Communications then click New Connection Wizard The New Connection wizard opens 2 Configure your Internet
186. si ha ee pro 10 11 12 13 14 Se D HITST AW D BECA RA Tiis ED TEST Ai CD TESTE Ms EEE Click the arrow to open the Current recorder list then click your recordable drive Click Burn The Burning Process screen opens and Nero Express burns the files to the CD When a message tells you that the recording is complete click OK Click Next to return the main Nero Express screen Click Exit www gateway com 121 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia Copying a CD or DVD gt To copy a music CD data CD or data DVD 1 Click Start All Programs Burn a CD or Data DVD Nero Programs then click Nero Express Nero Express opens 2 Click Copy entire disc The Select source and destination screen opens DARNI nee ae eer Pieper rire parr ee eb re palene arme e Da dis Sa De 4 01 91 AAD Go ADA Dei ee 3a DHL OTS ADO OCA Ce iw D Drim Sora de care be coca hey cee fe a pete oo coda FET Pinu A Wu Bo do an be cope pie ni a i he oda mada DEE o Fi ed eee A oe es 3 Insert the music CD or data CD or DVD you want to copy into your recordable drive 4 Click the arrow to open the Source drive list then click the drive that contains your source disc 5 Click the arrow to open the Destination drive list then click your recordable drive 122 www gateway com Creating CDs and DVDs using Nero Express 6 Click Burn The Nero s Title and CD Database dialog box opens www gateway com 123
187. sic CD 128 recovering files and folders 54 Recycle Bin deleting files and folders 54 emptying 56 recovering files and folders 54 using 47 redialing telephone 86 reinstalling drivers 220 peripheral devices 197 printer 197 programs 199 223 scanner 197 software 199 223 Windows 225 See also installing removing files and folders 47 54 56 65 208 renaming files and folders 65 replacing See installing reset hole using 24 resetting notebook 24 resolution changing 168 restarting notebook 24 Restoration CDs 220 restoring device drivers 220 programs 223 Windows 225 restoring files and folders 54 right clicking 33 rocker switch location 32 router 184 185 S safety caring for computer 202 general precautions 16 18 271 guidelines for troubleshooting 244 static electricity 232 saving documents 62 Scan Disk See Error checking scanner installing 37 197 USB port 4 6 scanning drive 295 for errors 209 for viruses 204 Scheduled Tasks Wizard 213 screen adjusting settings 166 changing color depth 166 changing number of colors 166 changing resolution 168 resolution 140 saver 172 troubleshooting 248 265 screen objects getting information 33 moving 34 selecting 33 Scroll Lock status indicator 30 system key 30 Search utility 59 searching for files and folders 56 58 59 194 in Help and Support 40 security features Kensington cable lock 3 security while travelling 162 serial number 10 12 162 serial port
188. side of your usual calling area A list of country dialing codes may be especially useful if you are traveling internationally Radio frequency wireless connections Radio frequency wireless connections m Every country has different restrictions on the use of wireless devices Check with the local radio approval authorities prior to your trip for any restrictions on the use of a wireless device in the destination country m See Safety Regulatory and Legal Information on page 271 for general wireless regulatory guidelines m Wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane IEEE 802 11a IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 11g communication devices are examples of devices which use wireless to communicate For instructions on how to turn off your wireless device see Turning your wireless Ethernet emitter on or off on page 192 Files m Copy your working files from your desktop computer to your notebook before you travel m If you need to access your desktop computer files from your notebook while traveling set up your desktop computer for remote access Contact your network administrator for more information about remote access m Take extra recordable media for transferring files between computers and backing up files 161 Chapter 9 Traveling with Your Gateway M505 Security 162 Get alocki
189. so have more drives such as a DVD CD RW gt To view the drives on your notebook m Click Start then click My Computer on the Start menu Drives gt To see the files and folders on a drive m Double click the drive icon If you do not see the contents of a drive after you double click ts icon click Show the contents of this drive Help and For more information about files and folders in Support Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword files and folders in the Search box Search IEJ then click the arrow www gateway com 51 Chapter 4 Windows Basics Creating folders Folders are much like the folders in a file cabinet They can contain files and other folders Files are much like paper documents letters spreadsheets and pictures that you keep on your notebook In fact all information on a notebook is stored in files Folders Files gt To create a folder 1 Click Start then click My Computer on the Start menu 2 Doubleclick the drive where you want to put the new folder Typically Local Disk C is your hard drive and 3 Floppy A is your optional diskette drive If you do not see the contents of the drive click Show the contents of this drive 3 If you want to create a new folder inside an existing folder double click the existing folder If you do not see the contents of the folder click Show the contents of this drive or Show the contents of this folder
190. stalling Ethernet cable or other wiring in your home or office Your municipality may require you to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer m Install an Ethernet card in each of your desktop computers if your computers do not already have built in Ethernet jacks m Install an Ethernet PC Card in each of your notebooks or convertible tablet PCs if your notebooks or convertible tablet PCs do not already have built in Ethernet jacks m Install an Ethernet router switch or hub Tips amp Tricks If you are connecting just two computers known as a A peer to peer wired Ethernet network you can eliminate the router switch or hub and use a special crossover cable 183 Chapter 11 Networking Your Gateway M505 Example wired Ethernet network The following isan example of a wired Ethernet network The network is made up of a router a cable or DSL modem your computers and cables connecting each of these components The router is the central control point for the network Attached to the router are all of your computers or Ethernet ready devices Also connected to the router is a cable or DSL modem that provides access to the Internet Cable DSL modem Tips amp Tricks To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network N to your wired Ethernet network connect an access point to the router switch or hub For more information about accessing a wireless Ethernet see Using a wireless Ethernet network
191. t Repeat Fast rewind fast forward Back Icon REPEAT wo jaa Next LCD display Power POWER Volume down Volume up MiS MUTE Important 98 Description Selects the options no repeat repeat the currently playing track or repeat all tracks during playback Use this dial to fast rewind or fast forward the track currently playing Skip back one song or track Skip ahead one song or track Displays the current media status Turns the AV control panel on or off Press to decrease the volume Press to increase the volume Mutes the sound coming out of the speakers The volume buttons control the volume level of the built in speakers and headphones plugged into the headphone jack The play pause back next and stop buttons may control multimedia programs such as Windows Media Player Windows CD Player MusicMatch and the InterVideo DVD Player Using the audio video controls Understanding the AV controls LCD panel The AV controls LCD panel displays all the information pertaining to the audio video media that is being played in your notebook Hard drive Audio CD _E__ Video CD DVD Track number Elapsed time Volume mute Component Hard drive Audio CD Video CD DVD Track number Elapsed time Volume mute SD memory card CD playback SD memory card mM CD playback MP3 playback Am Es Playback progress Repeat Description Indicates a file on the
192. t network on page 36 and Networking Your Gateway M505 on page 179 10 lo Microphone jack Plug a microphone into this jack Y Line in jack Connect an external audio input source such as a stereo to this jack so that you can record sound on your notebook or play sound through the notebook speakers Chapter 1 Checking Out Your Gateway M505 Component Icon Description Headphone jack on Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack The built in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack USB port e Plug USB Universal Serial Bus devices such as a diskette drive flash drive lomega Zip drive printer scanner camera keyboard or mouse into this port Parallel port 2 Plug a parallel device such as a printer into this port IEEE 1394 ports Plug an IEEE 1394 also known as Firewire or i Link device such as a digital camcorder lomega Zip drive or MP3 player into the 4 pin or 6 pin IEEE 1394 port For more information see Connecting a digital video camera on page 137 1394 Bottom Bottom Memory bay cover Hard drive protector Component Icon Memory bay cover Hard drive protector Hard drive bay 3 Battery bay Battery release latch Battery lock latch Hard drive bay Battery bay Battery release latch Battery lock latch Description Open this cover to install memory modules For more information see
193. t see the contents of a folder click Show the contents of this drive or Show the contents of this folder 3 Continue double clicking folders and their subfolders until you find the file or folder you want Help and For more information about browsing for files and folders Support in Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword files and folders in the Search box Q Search IEJ then click the arrow www gateway com 57 Chapter 4 Windows Basics Searching for files If you are looking for a particular file or folder or a set of files or folders that have characteristics in common but you do not remember where they are stored on your hard drive you can use the Search utility to search by Name or part of a name Creation date Modification date File type Text contained in the file Time period in which it was created or modified You can also combine search criteria to refine searches Files and folders found using this utility can be opened copied cut renamed or deleted directly from the list in the results window 98 Searching for files Using the Windows Search utility gt To find files and folders using the Search utility 1 Click Start then click Search The Search Results window opens Click All files and folders aia a ol ody se gba do pt re a a rd ae el ee rr Be yor aa E Shes ot eo hat aioe ar Ht ahs SS C 2 If you want to search by file or folder n
194. t your D notebook by using a surge protector 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 21 Chapter 2 Getting Started Starting your notebook gt To start your notebook 1 Slide the latch on the front of your notebook to the left then lift the LCD panel 2 Press the power button located to the right of the keyboard Power button The power button is preset to On Off mode However you can also set it to function in Standby Resume mode For instructions on changing the power button mode see Changing power settings on page 152 3 If you are starting your notebook for the first time follow the on screen instructions to set up your notebook 22 Turning off your notebook Waking up your notebook When you do not use your notebook for several minutes or if you close the LCD panel without turning your notebook off it may enter a power saving mode called Standby While in Standby the standby indicator lights If your notebook is in Standby mode pressing the power button to wake it up For more information on changing power saving settings see Changing power settings on page 152 Turning off your notebook gt To turn off your notebook 1 Click Start then click Turn Off Computer The Turn Off Computer
195. the modem appears the modem passed diagnostics If no modem information is available a white screen appears with no data or if you get an error such as port already open or the modem has failed to respond the modem did not pass diagnostics Help and For more information about modem troubleshooting in Support Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in the Q Search box Search E then click the arrow The modem is noisy when it dials and connects When your modem tries to connect to another modem it begins handshaking Handshaking is a digital getting acquainted conversation between the two modems that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols You may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect If the handshaking sounds are too loud you can turn down the modem volume gt To turn down the modem volume 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Printers and Other Hardware 2 Click Double click the Phone and Modem Options icon then click the Modems tab 3 Click the modem you want to adjust then click Properties 259 Chapter 16 Troubleshooting 4 Click the Modem tab then adjust the Speaker volume control 5 Click OK twice to close the Phone and Modem Options dialog box Mouse The external mouse does not work m Make sure that the mouse cable is plugg
196. ti player games 181 294 music CD 106 Windows Media Player file 95 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 37 USB support for 37 pointer moving 33 ports See connections power AC adapter 18 150 advanced settings 152 155 alarms 152 154 battery 24 146 148 150 button 8 30 152 changing modes 151 changing schemes 153 changing settings 152 connector 5 18 conserving battery power 150 damaged cord 19 20 EmPower adapter 150 extending battery life 150 Hibernate mode 151 156 indicator 23 25 27 international adapter 163 management 145 150 schemes 152 153 source problems 21 SpeedStep settings 152 Standby mode 23 151 Standby Resume 30 status indicator 25 27 surge protector 21 troubleshooting 262 turning off notebook 23 turning on notebook 22 printer default 263 inkjet 13 installing 37 197 laser 13 parallel port 6 sharing 181 troubleshooting 263 USB port 4 6 printing documents 64 programs closing 65 closing unresponsive 24 installing 199 223 opening 33 47 reinstalling 199 223 projector adding 139 color quality 140 display properties 139 screen resolution 140 R radio listening with MusicMatch 115 radio approval authorities 161 radio frequency wireless connections 161 rebooting notebook 24 recharging battery 146 recordable drive identifying drive 103 status indicator 26 troubleshooting 249 using 103 117 recording audio file 93 CD tracks 110 125 data CD 118 data DVD 118 mu
197. tsc do as NE Ayah te at heals Sette Qh os 252 INtGMaACeIPOMS A cae he taunts ol ei ee et 253 vi A A A RN 253 KEV DO AEG seste eain ei is bei Bk Grae ne pee 254 MEMO actas da oca acid ia e ica Os ipa hd thee ee ed 255 Memory Card reader 0 cc eee eens 255 Modem Cialtlp rss cts ceed pate Sta mea hee A dies eee 256 ON 260 NGIWOIKS ut catala eae eee ias ro ltda ade do 260 Operating SYSTEM as correrse e 260 PASSWONGS iva ii A il 261 POCA atree lasers vant tte E orn geste ad Seen Se ee 261 POW OCD fide eres ed oo fin ees shea nena ht pew Get eo cide sini aicien ae one eae eae 262 A A 263 SOUNO arrasada dra ria dla 265 A o ena a athe camden aati 265 Telephone support iii chee GN REE ae Soho wee bee RES Ew oo eae x 267 Before calling Gateway Technical Support 2 00 0 eee 267 Telephone numbers setas aran pape nome de oe es 268 TANOKING and ad seis Pt lnk ws eee ee 269 AE A Mie ctor tees Seton be Oe wares e hecie 269 TULONO ciao Ler dy da sis dase tana Abid Cpr eS tate nds ot tebe dad 269 MO A A cecal aaa Ande Roa tat uc SO ores iene ava nr eae ews oa E 270 A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information 271 NOE siii ad 285 vil viii Checking Out Your Gateway M505 This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your notebook Read this chapter to learn m How to identify the features of your Gateway notebook m How to locate your notebook s model and serial number m Ho
198. u cannot connect to the Internet m ThelSP may be havingtechnical difficulties Contact your ISP for technical support m See if the modem works with a different communications program The problem may be with just one program Your 56K modem does not connect at 56K Current FCC regulations restrict actual data transfer rates over public telephone lines to 53K Other factors such as line noise telephone service provider equipment or ISP limitations may lower the speed even further If your notebook has a v 90 modem the speed at which you can upload send data is limited to 33 6K If your notebook has a v 92 modem the speed at which you can upload data is limited to 48K Your ISP may not support 48K uploads 257 Chapter 16 Troubleshooting 258 You can check modem connection speeds and dial up network DUN connections by accessing the gateway your way dial up server The server also contains drivers patches and updates for current Gateway hardware and software The server provides a secure connection and isa stand alone server You cannot use it to access the Internet The server cannot be accessed Mondays from 8 00 a m to 12 00 p m CT gt To access the gateway your way dial up server 1 Insert the red Drivers and Applications CD into the DVD CD RW or DVD RW CD RW drive 2 Click Help then click Support Web Site 3 To check your modem connection speed click the Direct Dial option After your modem connects move
199. uage option Select 1 Delete all files Automated Fdisk Format Select 1 Continue deleting all files and restart When prompted press any key to continue Select 2 Boot from CD ROM Select a language option Select 2 Automated installation of Windows XP When prompted remove the red Drivers and Applications CD and insert the blue Operating System CD into the CD or DVD drive then press any key to continue When prompted accept the License Agreement by pressing Y Wait while the setup program copies files to your hard drive When your notebook restarts do NOT press any key to boot from CD When prompted insert the red Drivers and Applications CD then click Continue The Gateway Application Loader automatically installs your drivers and programs Your notebook restarts several times during this process Do not press any keys or buttons during this process unless prompted to do so When the Gateway Application Loader has finished go to the Windows desktop by clicking OK Install additional programs by following the instructions in Reinstalling programs on page 223 Reinstalling Windows 17 Install other software such as Microsoft Works Suite and gaming software by following the instructions in To reinstall other programs from a CD on page 224 227 Chapter 14 Restoring Software 228 www gateway com Upgrading Your Gateway M505 This chapter provides information about adding hardware devices to
200. unable to browse the Internet This problem can occur when you have typed a URL Web address incorrectly you have lost your Internet connection or your ISP is having technical difficulties Double check the URL or try a different URL If the error message still appears disconnect from the ISP connection and close your browser then reconnect and open the browser If you still get the error your ISP may be having technical difficulties Connecting to a Web site takes too long Many factors can affect Internet performance m The condition of the telephone lines in your residence or at your local telephone service m The condition of the Internet computers to which you connect and the number of users accessing those computers m The complexity of graphics and multimedia on Web pages Having multiple Web browsers open performing multiple downloads and having multiple programs open on your notebook People are sending you e mail messages but you have not received any mail m Click the receive button in your e mail program m Make sure that your account with your Internet service provider ISP is set up correctly Contact your ISP for technical support Keyboard 254 The external keyboard does not work m Make sure that the keyboard cable is plugged in correctly m Remove all extension cables and switchboxes m Clean the keyboard by using an aerosol can of air with anarrow straw like extension to remove dust and lint trapped
201. under the keys m Try akeyboard that you know works to make sure that the keyboard port works Troubleshooting m If you spilled liquid in the keyboard turn off your notebook and unplug the keyboard Clean the keyboard and turn it upside down to drain it Let the keyboard dry before using it again If the keyboard does not work after it dries you may need to replace it A keyboard character keeps repeating or you see a Keyboard stuck or Key failure error message m Make sure that nothing is resting on the keyboard m Makesurethat a key isnot stuck Press each key to loosen a key that might be stuck then restart your notebook Memory You see a Memory error message m Make sure that the memory modules are inserted correctly in the memory bay slots For more information see Adding or replacing memory on page 234 m Use PC Doctor or a third party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is failing For more information see Adding or replacing memory on page 234 You see a Not enough memory error message m Close all programs then restart your notebook Help and For more information about troubleshooting memory errors Support in Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword memory error in the Search box Search E3 then click the arrow Memory card reader Drive letter for the memory card slot does not appear in the My Computer window m Reboot your
202. unication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft Current aviation D regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane IEEE 802 11a IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 11g communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication Warning In environments where the risk of interference to other devices or services is harmful or perceived as harmful the D option to use a wireless device may be restricted or eliminated Airports Hospitals and Oxygen or flammable gas laden atmospheres are limited examples where use of wireless devices may be restricted or eliminated When in environments where you are uncertain of the sanction to use wireless devices ask the applicable authority for authorization prior to use or turning on the wireless device gt To turn the wireless Ethernet emitter on or off m Press the wireless Ethernet button located next to the keyboard 192 Moving From Your Old Computer If your new notebook is replacing an old computer you may have personal data files Internet settings a printer or other peripheral devices and other unique computer settings that you want to move from your old computer to your new one Read this chapter to learn about Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Transferring Files Transferring Internet Settings Installing your old printer or scanner Installing your old programs 193 Chapter 12 Mo
203. ur notebook MP3 Disc to create a CD using MP3 files You can play the CD on your notebook or a player that supports MP3 files WMA disc to create a CD using WMA files You can play the CD on your notebook or a player that supports WMA files Creating CDs and DVDs using Nero Express The screen you use to add files opens Mp Ako CD dd As cho hier poa sar Eo ba yoa car aio cae Ma rar eter ed rs or ier eel www gateway com 129 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia 5 Click Add The Select Files and Folders dialog box opens Loca on J My Documents Chibi Hare EA a cee Muse Folda et aly i dp Pitra My Documents 4 File Fiji haked GEG A Fie Kae Al fortes Pra E ee en ee a 6 Browse to the folder that contains the files you want to add You can click the arrow to open the Location list then click a drive or folder or you can click folders in the Name list Press and hold the CTRL key to select multiple files Click Add You can continue to select files and click Add 8 After you select all your files click Finished 130 www gateway com 9 Creating CDs and DVDs using Nero Express Click Next The Final Burn Settings screen opens Fina an Taiim CA Bee io risi ha ee pro 10 11 12 13 14 Se D HITST AW D BECA RA Tiis ED TEST Ai CD TESTE Ms EEE Click the arrow to open the Current recorder list then click your recordable drive Click Bu
204. uter m Your computer has an Ethernet jack for connecting to the network Wireless Ethernet network Create a wireless Ethernet IEEE 802 11a IEEE 802 11b or IEEE 802 119 network if m You are looking for an alternative to installing cable for connectivity m Theability to move about with your computer is as important as network speed m Your computer has wireless Ethernet for networking Help and For more information about selecting network connections Support in Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword networks or network types in the Search box Search EJ then click the arrow 182 Using a wired Ethernet network Using a wired Ethernet network A wired Ethernet network consists of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable This connection type is commonly used in offices around the world and can be used to build computer networks in the home Ethernet Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet is available at three different speeds Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps and Gigabit Ethernet runs at 1000 Mbps Most home networks are built using Standard or Fast Ethernet components Business networks are typically built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components To create a wired Ethernet network you or your electrician must m Install special Ethernet cables in your home or office Important Check local code requirements before in
205. vailable from LearnO Gateway All you have to do is go online and log in You select the subject matter and the learning format self paced tutorials or virtual classrooms all from the comfort of your notebook For more information www gateway com store www gateway com training www learnatgateway com Safety meguratory and Legal Information Important safety information Your Gateway system s designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment However to ensure safe use of this product it isimportant that the safety instructions marked on the product and in the documentation are followed Warning Always follow these instructions to help guard against personal injury and damage D to your Gateway system 271 Appendix A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information Setting up your system Read and follow all instructions marked on the product and in the documentation before you operate your system Retain all safety and operating instructions for future use Do not usethis product near water or a heat source such asa radiator Set up the system on a stable work surface The product should be operated only from thetype of power source indicated on the rating label If your notebook has a voltage selector switch make sure that the switch isin the proper position for your area The voltage selector switch s set at the factory to the correct voltage Openingsin the com
206. ve how to questions about using your Gateway supplied hardware or software see the following resources m The printed or online documentation that came with your hardware or software In many cases additional product information and online documentation for Gateway supplied hardware can be found in our Web site s Documentation Library m This user s guide m The software publisher s Web site Help and For more how to information about Windows XP click Support Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword practice in the Search box Search Ej then click the arrow Tutoring For help on using hardware or software that came with your Gateway notebook contact Gateway s fee based tutorial hotline m 800 229 1103 rate charged per minute charged to a major credit card m 900 555 4695 rate charged per minute charged to your telephone bill 269 Chapter 16 Troubleshooting Training Gateway provides the following in person and computerized training Resource In Store Training at Gateway stores Gateway Learning Libraries Online Training from LearnOGateway 270 Service description Our friendly and knowledgeable software trainers can teach you how to use the Internet and the most popular software programs including Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint A variety of courses and tutorials are available on CD Select from several easy to use learning libraries More than 450 online courses are a
207. ving From Your Old Computer Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard You can move your data files and personal settings such as display Internet and e mail settings from your old computer to your new one by using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard The wizard also moves specific files or entire folders such as My Documents My Pictures and Favorites gt To open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard m Click Start All Programs Accessories System Tools then click Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Help and For more information about using the Files and Settings Support Transfer Wizard in Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword using transfer wizard in the Search DOX Search EJ then click the arrow Transferring files You can manually transfer your personal data files by copying them to removable media such as a diskette writable CD USB flash drive or Zip disk or by using a home network For more information see Creating CDs and DVDs using Nero Express on page 117 and Networking Your Gateway M505 on page 179 Finding your files 194 Many programs automatically save your personal data files in the My Documents folder Look in your old computer s My Documents folder for personal data files Use Windows Find or Search to locate other personal data files For more information see To find files using Find or Search on page 196 or Searching for files
208. w m Wait until files have been printed before sending additional files to the printer 264 Troubleshooting m If you print large files or many files at one time you may want to add additional memory to the printer See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory You see a Printer is out of paper error message After adding paper make sure that the printer is online Most printers have an online offline button that you need to press after adding paper Sound You are not getting sound from the built in speakers m Make surethat headphones are not plugged into the headphone jack For the location of the headphone jack see Left side on page 3 m Make sure that the volume control on your notebook is turned up For more information see Using the audio video controls on page 97 m Make sure that the Windows volume control is turned up For more information see Adjusting the volume on page 90 m Make sure that Mute controls are turned off For more information about the mute setting see System key combinations on page 30 or Using the audio video controls on page 97 or Adjusting the volume on page 90 Help and For more information about troubleshooting sound issues Support in Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in the Search Q DOX Search EJ then click the arrow Video The external monitor is not work
209. w to locatethe Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity How to locate the specifications for your notebook m What accessories are available for your notebook Tips amp Tricks You can download an electronic copy of this guide from y support gateway com support manlib Chapter 1 Checking Out Your Gateway M505 Front Component DVD CD RW or DVD RW CD RW drive LCD panel release latch IR sensor Subwoofer bay Icon lt LCD panel Subwoofer bay release latch DVD CD RW or IR sensor DVD RW CD RW drive Description Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive For more information see Using the DVD CD RW or DVD RW CD RW drive on page 103 To determine the type of drive examine the drive tray s plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in Identifying drive types on page 103 Open the LCD panel by sliding the release latch Sends and receives data in conjunction with an IR infrared device such as a PDA or IR printer The subwoofer is located in this bay www gateway com Left side Left side PC Card slot SD memory Kensington card reader lock slot Component Icon Description PC Card slot Insert one Type Il PC Card into this slot For more information see Adding and removing a PC Card on page 230 SD memory card reader SD Insert an SD Secure Digital memory card from a digital camera MP3 player PDA or cellular telephone into this memory card reader Fo
210. while your notebook is in Standby it switches to a low power state where devices such as the display and drives turn off m Hibernate also called save to disk writes all current memory RAM information to the hard drive then turns your notebook completely off The next time you turn on your notebook it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open when you activated Hibernate mode For more information on using Hibernate mode see Activating and using Hibernate mode on page 156 Using power saving modes Always save your work before using Standby mode In Standby mode your notebook reduces or turns off the power to most devices except memory However the information in memory is not saved to the hard drive If power is interrupted the information is lost When in Hibernate mode your notebook saves all memory information to the hard drive then turns the power completely off If your notebook S On On In Standby or Hibernate mode and you want to Enter Standby mode Enter Hibernate mode must be activated Exit Standby or Hibernate mode then Press FN 3 l OR Close the LCD panel Click Start then click Turn Off Computer Press and hold SHIFT then click Hibernate Press the power button 151 Chapter 8 Managing Power Changing power settings 152 You can change the function of the power button Standby system key
211. wing table compares the various wireless Ethernet network types Network Type Speed IEEE 802 11a 54 Mbps IEEE 802 11b 11 Mbps IEEE 802 11g 54 Mbps Important Frequency 5 GHz 2 4 GHZ 2 4 GHZ Advantages Less possible interference than IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 11g Large number of access points already exist in airports college campuses and businesses Compatible with IEEE 802 11g networks Longer range 100 to 150 feet than IEEE 802 11a Compatible with IEEE 802 11b networks Longer range 100 to 150 feet than IEEE 802 11a Disadvantages Shorter range 25 to 75 feet than IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 11g Not compatible with IEEE 802 11b or IEEE 802 11g networks Possible interference from cordless phones and microwaves Not compatible with IEEE 802 11a networks Possible interference from cordless phones and microwaves Not compatible with IEEE 802 11a networks The speed of a wireless network is related to signal strength Signal strength is affected by the distance between your wireless network devices by radio interference and by interference from natural obstructions such as walls floors and doors The two most common types of wireless Ethernet networks are access point and peer to peer 187 Chapter 11 Networking Your Gateway M505 Example access point wireless Ethernet network By using an access point you can join a wireless Ethernet network and access a wired
212. y brightness is set too low Troubleshooting The notebook will not enter Hibernate mode m Hibernate modeisnot activated For moreinformation see Activating and using Hibernate mode on page 156 The notebook will not come out of Standby or Hibernate mode when running on battery power m The battery fully discharged and AC power is not connected Connect the AC power adapter to power the notebook and charge the battery The display goes black while the notebook is still turned on m Notebook has gone into Standby after sitting idle power status indicator is blinking blue Press and hold the Power button for about a second to resume operations m Notebook has gone into low battery Hibernate power status indicator is blinking blue Press and hold the Power button for about a second to resume operations and charge the battery Printer The printer will not turn on m Makesurethat the printer is online Many printers have an online offline button that you may need to press m Make sure that the power cable is plugged into an AC power source The printer is on but will not print m Check the cable between the printer and your notebook Make sure that it is connected to the correct port m Make sure that the printer is online Many printers have an online offline button that you may need to press so the printer can start printing Press the button to put the printer online Check the port and cable for bent or broken pins m
213. you can connect to the Internet and access your e mail services 2 69 Chapter 5 Using the Internet Accessing your Internet account gt To connect to your America Online Internet account 1 Click Start All Programs then click America Online 2 Complete the member name and password information then click Connect Your notebook dials the Internet account telephone number After connecting the Welcome window opens If you are using a service other than America Online check with your ISP for the correct procedure for connecting gt To disconnect from your America Online Internet account m Click X in the top right corner of the America Online window Your notebook disconnects from the Internet Important Make sure that your notebook disconnects correctly from your Internet account If you do not have an unlimited hours ISP account you may have to pay for the time that you are connected even if you are not at your notebook If you are using a service other than America Online check with your ISP for the correct procedure for disconnecting Help and For general information about using Internet accounts in Support Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword ISP in the Search box Search EJ then click the arrow 70 Using the World Wide Web Using the World Wide Web The World Wide Web is a multimedia window to the Internet that gives you access to millions of informati
214. your notebook gt To play a music CD in Windows XP 1 To have MUSICMATCH automatically list the album artist and track names of your CD connect to the Internet before inserting your CD 2 Insert the music CD into the DVD CD RW or DVD RW CD RW drive on your notebook 108 Using MUSICMATCH 3 If an Audio CD dialog box opens click Play Audio CD using MUSICMATCH Jukebox then click OK The musicmatch window opens the CD begins playing and the names of the music tracks appear in the playlist area OR If a dialog box does not open click Start All Programs MUSICMATCH then click MUSICMATCH Jukebox The musicmatch window opens the CD begins playing and the names of the music tracks appear in the playlist area www gateway com 109 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia Creating MP3 music files Using MUSICMATCH you can copy the tracks from a music CD to your notebook s hard drive as MP3 files MP3 MPEG Layer 3 is a standard for digitally compressing high fidelity music into compact files without noticeably sacrificing quality MP3 files end in the file extension MP3 Important Some music CDs have copy protection software You cannot copy tracks from these CDs gt To create MP3 files 1 To have MUSICMATCH automatically list the album artist and track names of your CD then use that information for naming and storing your MP3 files connect to the Internet before inserting your CD 2 Insert a music CD into you
215. your notebook Read this chapter to learn how to m Add and remove PC Cards m Add and replace memory m Replace the hard drive 229 Chapter 15 Upgrading Your Gateway M505 Adding and removing a PC Card Your notebook has a PC Card slot also known as a PCMCIA card slot This slot accepts one Typell card You do not need to restart your notebook when changing most cards because your notebook supports hot swapping Hot swapping means that you can insert a PC Card while your notebook is running If your PC Card does not work after hot swapping see the PC Card manufacturer s documentation for further information gt To insert a PC Card m Push thecard firmly into the PC Card slot label side up until the outer edge of the card is flush with the side of your notebook VANANAL NQTA VAIA T AMM WWW aAATeAWAV Com VWVVVV UALO Wa Y ULUIII ew J Adding and removing a PC Card gt To remove a PC Card 1 Click the remove hardware e icon in thetaskbar the PC Card name then click Stop OR Turn off your notebook Important If the remove hardware icon does not appear on the taskbar click the show hidden icons button Press the PC Card eject button once to release the eject button Press the PC Card eject button again to eject the PC Card www gateway com 231 Chapter 15 Upgrading Your Gateway M505 Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside your notebook are extremely se

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