Gateway m350 User Manual

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Checking Out
Yo u r
Gateway M350
This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your 
notebook. Read this chapter to learn:
■How to identify the features of your Gateway 
notebook
■How to locate your notebook’s model and serial 
number
■How to locate the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
■How to locate the specifications for your notebook
■What accessories are available for your notebook
Tips & TricksYou can download an electronic copy of this 
guide from 
support.gateway.com/support/manlib/
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Front
Component Icon Description
Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified 
speakers are not plugged in.
Audio controls 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 controls” on page 29.
LCD panel release latch Open the LCD panel by pressing the release latch.
Battery charge indicator The LED shows the battery activity and status.
■LED green - battery is fully charged.■LED orange - battery is charging.■LED blinking red - battery charge is very low.■LED solid red - battery is malfunctioning.
This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected 
to AC power or the battery charge is very low.
Power indicator The LED shows your notebook’s power status.
■LED on - notebook is on.■LED blinking - notebook is in Standby mode.■LED off - notebook is off.
SpeakerAudio 
controlsLCD panel 
release latch
Battery charge indicatorSpeaker Power 
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Left side
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Left side
Component Icon Description
Modem  jack Plug a modem cable into this jack. For more information, 
see “Connecting the modem” on page 33.
Ethernet  jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable into this jack. For 
more information, see “Connecting to a wired Ethernet 
network” on page 34 and “Networking Your Notebook” on 
page 191.
Microphone jack Plug a microphone into this jack.
Headphone jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. 
The built-in speakers are turned off when speakers or 
headphones are plugged into this jack.
Modem jack
Ethernet jack
Microphone jackHeadphone jackDiskette drive 
or memory 
card readerCD, DVD, DVD/CD-RW, or 
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www.gateway.com Diskette drive or memory 
card readerInsert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into the optional 
diskette drive. For more information, see “Using the 
optional diskette drive” on page 132.
Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, 
PDA, or cellular telephone into the optional memory card 
reader. For more information, see “Using the optional 
memory card reader” on page 133.
Important: Your notebook comes with either a built-in 
diskette drive or a built-in memory card reader. If your 
notebook has a built-in memory card reader and you 
need to use a diskette drive, Gateway recommends 
purchasing a USB diskette drive. To order a USB diskette 
drive, visit the Accessory Store at 
accessories.gateway.com
.
CD, DVD, DVD/CD-RW, or 
DVD-RW/CD-RW driveInsert CDs or DVDs into this drive. For more information, 
see “Using the CD or DVD drive” on page 87.
This drive may be a CD, DVD, combination DVD/CD-RW, 
or DVD-RW/CD-RW drive. To determine the type of drive 
in the notebook, examine the drive tray’s plastic cover 
and compare the logo to those listed in “Identifying drive 
types” on page 87.
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Right side
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Right side
Component Icon Description
IEEE  1394  port Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) 
device (such as a digital camcorder) into this 4-pin 
IEEE 1394 port. For more information, see “Connecting 
a digital video camera” on page 137.
PC Card slot Insert one Type II PC Card into this slot. For more 
information, see “Adding and removing a PC Card” on 
page 244.
USB ports Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a 
diskette drive, flash drive, Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, 
scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports.
IEEE 1394 port
PC Card slotUSB ports 
						

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Back
Component Icon Description
Power connector Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector.
Parallel port Plug a parallel device (such as a printer) into this port.
Monitor port Plug an analog VGA monitor into this port.
Ventilation fan Helps cool internal components. Do not block or insert 
objects into these slots.
Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a 
Kensington cable lock to this slot.
Power 
connectorParallel 
portMonitor 
portVentilation 
fanKensington 
lock slot 
						

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Bottom
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Bottom
Component Icon Description
Ventilation fan Helps cool internal components. Do not block or insert 
objects into these slots.
Memory bay cover Open this cover to install a memory module. For more 
information, see “Adding or replacing memory in the 
memory bay” on page 248.
Reset  hole Insert a straightened paper clip into this hole to manually 
restart the notebook.
Ventilation fanMemory bay cover
Battery bay Reset hole
Hard drive
bay
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www.gateway.com Hard drive bay The hard drive is located in this bay. For more 
information, see “Replacing the hard drive kit” on 
page 259.
Battery latch Slide to release the battery.
Battery  bay Insert the battery into this bay. For more information, see 
“Changing batteries” on page 157.
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Keyboard area
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Keyboard area
For information on using your keyboard, see “Using the keyboard” on page 24.
Component Icon Description
Multi-function  buttons Press these buttons to open programs assigned to them. 
These buttons are set to open your default e-mail 
program, your default Web browser, online help, and the 
My Computer window. For more information, see 
“Multi-function buttons” on page 28.
Status  indicators Inform you when a drive is in use or when a button has 
been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. For 
more information, see “Status indicators” on page 22.
Multi-function buttons
Status
indicators
Power button
Keyboard
Touchpad 
						

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www.gateway.com Power  button Press to turn the power on or off. You can also configure 
the power button for Standby/Resume mode. For more 
information on configuring the power button mode, see 
“Changing power settings” on page 161.
Keyboard Provides all the features of a full-sized 86-key keyboard. 
For more information, see “Using the keyboard” on 
page 24.
Touchpad Provides all the functionality of a mouse. For more 
information, see “Using the EZ Pad touchpad” on 
page 30.
Component Icon Description