Gateway m305 User Manual
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31 Using the EZ Pad touchpad www.gateway.com 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 183. 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. Move an object on the screen.Position the pointer over the object. Press the left button and hold it down, then use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to the appropriate part of the screen. Release the button to drop the object where you want it. To... Do this...
32 Chapter 2: Getting Started www.gateway.com Connecting the modem Your notebook has a built-in 56K modem that you can use to connect to a standard telephone line. To connect the modem: 1Insert one end of the modem cable into the modem jack on the left side of your notebook. 2Insert the other end of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack. The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines. 3Start your notebook, then start your communications program. ImportantTo reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord.
33 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network www.gateway.com Connecting to a wired Ethernet network Your notebook has a network jack that you can use to connect to a 10/100 wired Ethernet network. To connect to a wired Ethernet network: 1Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack on the left side of your notebook. 2Insert the other end of the network cable into a network jack. Ask your network administrator to help you select the correct network jack. ImportantYour notebook may be equipped with built-in wireless Ethernet or you may have a wireless Ethernet PC Card. For information about connecting to a wired or wireless Ethernet network, see “Networking Your Notebook” on page 187. For information about installing a wireless Ethernet PC Card, see “Adding and removing a PC Card” on page 240.
34 Chapter 2: Getting Started www.gateway.com 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 65 and “Networking Your Notebook” on page 187. Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Your notebook has one or more of the following ports: 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 M305” on page 1. 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 a 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 device at any time. Parallel port devices are not plug-and-play. See the device documentation for detailed information and installation instructions. ImportantBefore you install a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device, see the device documentation and installation instructions. Help and SupportFor more information about installing peripheral devices in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword installing devices in the Help and Support Search box , then click the arrow.
3 35 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 ■Do More With Gateway ■Online help ■Gateway Web site
36 Chapter 3: Getting Help www.gateway.com Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of your Gateway computer. To start Help and Support: ■Click Start, then click 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 a topic 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: ■Suggested Topics - These topics are located in Help and Support and are relevant to your search topic. ■Full-text Search Matches - These topics are located in Help and Support and contain the words you entered in the Search box. ■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 a list 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.
37 Do More With Gateway www.gateway.com 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 already installed on your notebook as well as partnerships and special offers available through Gateway.
38 Chapter 3: Getting Help www.gateway.com Online help Many programs provide information online so you can research a topic 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. 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.
39 Gateway Web site www.gateway.com 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 We b s i t e a t support.gateway.com . For more information about connecting to the Internet, see “Using the Internet” on page 65.
40 Chapter 3: Getting Help www.gateway.com 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. 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 system. 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 upgrades. 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 277.