Gateway m405 User Manual
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301 DVD cleaning 258 inserting 103 playing 115 troubleshooting 256 DVD drive identifying 102 locating 5 status indicator 24 testing 131 testing speed 131 troubleshooting 256 using 102 DVD/CD-RW drive identifying 102 locating 5 status indicator 24 testing 131 testing speed 131 troubleshooting 256 using 102, 116 E electrostatic discharge (ESD) 234 e-mail address 76 button 30 checking for messages 77 program 71 sending 76 transferring settings from old computer 199 using 76 EmPower power adapter 145 Error-checking 211 eSupport finding specifications 13 using 44 Ethernet connecting 35 jack 6, 35, 249 turning wireless Ethernet on or off 192 wired network 182, 183 wireless network 182, 186 external audio jack 249 external monitor 6, 28, 248 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 6 Fast Ethernet 183 faxes automatically canceling 90 canceling 88 configuring Fax 81, 83 failed transmission 89 installing Fax 80 receiving and viewing 88 retrying 89 sending 84 sending from program 87 sending scanned image 87 setting up cover page template 86 troubleshooting 268 files backing up 215 copying 55, 67 cutting 55, 67 deleting 49, 57, 67, 210 downloading 75 finding 58, 60 moving 55 opening 32, 49 pasting 55, 67 recovering 57 renaming 67 searching for 58, 60, 196 transferring 157, 196 troubleshooting 261 types 196 viewing list 53 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 196 finding files and folders 58, 60, 196
302 Help and Support topics 39 specifications 13 floppy disk See diskette Fn key 26, 27, 28 folders copying 55, 67 creating 54 cutting 55, 67 deleting 49, 57, 67 finding 58, 60 moving 55 opening 32, 53 pasting 55, 67 recovering 57 renaming 67 searching for 58, 60 viewing list 53 fragmentation 213 function keys 26, 27 G game multi-player 181 Gateway eSupport 13 model number 8, 11 serial number 11, 13 Web address 43 Web site 43 gateway.your.way dial-up server 268 gigabit Ethernet 183 H hard drive backing up files 215 bay 7 checking for errors 211 checking for free space 209 defragmenting 213 deleting files and folders 210 installing 239 replacing 239 scanning for errors 211 status indicator 24 troubleshooting 262, 272 headphone jack 3, 249 help button 30 online 42 using 38 Help and Support 38 searching 39 starting 38 Using your computer link 38 Hibernate mode 146, 151 troubleshooting 275 home office network 179 hot-swapping 36, 232 hyperlinks 73 I IEEE 802.11 creating a network 182 speed and frequency 187 using a network 186 using while traveling 157 indicators See status indicators inkjet printer 14 installing battery 143 camera 135 cards 133, 232 device drivers 222 devices 36, 258 digital camera 36, 135 digital video camera 36 drivers 222 Fax 80 hard drive 239 InterVideo DVD player 115 memory 235 Microsoft Fax 80 PC Card 232 peripheral devices 36, 199
303 printer 36, 199 programs 201, 225 scanner 36, 199 Windows 227 Internal wireless label 12 Internet account 71 broadband connection 36 button 30 connecting to 72 downloading files 75 requirements to access 71 sharing access 180 transferring settings from old computer 198 troubleshooting 263 using 70 Internet connection sharing 180 troubleshooting 263, 268 Internet radio 114 Internet service provider (ISP) connecting to 72 disconnecting from 72 setting up account 71 transferring settings from old computer 198 using 70, 71 InterVideo DVD Player 115 IRQ conflicts 258 ISP See Internet service provider J jacks See connections K Kensington cable lock 252 lock slot 5 port replicator 252 using while traveling 158 key combinations 28 keyboard buttons 26 cleaning 218 connecting 26 features 26 locating 10 PS/2 port 248 shortcuts 67 troubleshooting 264 USB port 3, 248 keys application 26, 27 arrow 26, 27 battery status 28 Break 28 brightness 26, 27, 28, 29 directional 27 Fn 26, 27, 28 function 27 LCD brightness 27, 29 LCD/CRT 28 navigation 26, 27 numeric keypad 27 Pad Lock 28 Pause 28 power status 28 Scroll Lock 28 Standby 28 Status 28 system 26, 27 system key combinations 28 toggle display 28 volume control 27 Windows 26, 27 L label internal wireless 12 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 12 model number 8, 11 serial number 11 wireless networking 12
304 laser printer 14 latch battery 7 docking release 246 LCD panel release 2 LCD brightness system keys 27 LCD panel changing resolution 164 cleaning 218 release latch 2 switching display 28 troubleshooting 260 using screen saver 172 LCD/CRT system key 28 lights See status indicators line in jack 249 line protector 156 line tester 156 links 73 lock Kensington cable 5, 158 M maintenance backing up files 215 checking for drive errors 211 checking hard drive space 209 cleaning case 217 cleaning component exteriors 217 cleaning computer display 218 cleaning keyboard 218 cleaning mouse 218 defragmenting 213 deleting files 210 suggested schedule 205 using Scheduled Task Wizard 215 virus protection 206 Max Battery power setting 274 maximize button 52 Media Player 99, 104 memory adding 235 bay 7, 235 installing 235 purchasing 14 replacing 235 troubleshooting 265 upgrading 235 memory card reader locating 4 memory card types supported 133 status indicator 24 using 133 memory cards See cards menu bar 52 messages checking e-mail 77 sending e-mail 76 microphone jack 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 12 Fax 79 Wordpad 63 MIDI file 99 minimize button 52 model number 11, 158 modem cable 36, 70 connecting 34 connection speed 268 DSL 36, 70 international adapter 156 jack 6, 34, 248 protecting from power surge 20 troubleshooting 266 using 71 monitor adding an external 136 changing resolution 164 color quality 137 controls 162 display properties 137, 138 port 6 screen resolution 137
305 using screen saver 172 monitor (VGA) port 248 mouse cleaning 218 PS/2 port 248 troubleshooting 271 USB port 3, 248 See also touchpad moving files 55 files from old computer 195, 196 folders 55 Internet settings from old computer 198 pointer 32 screen objects 33 settings from old computer 195 MP3 file creating 109 editing track information 110 playing 99 streaming 181 MP3 player memory cards 133 MPEG file See MP3 file multi-function buttons 9, 30 multimedia adjusting volume 92, 95 playing audio CD 104, 106 playing DVD 115 recording audio 97 using CD drive 102 using diskette drive 132 using DVD drive 102 using Windows Media Player 99, 104, 115 multi-player game playing 181 music See audio music library building 112 changing settings 113 music tracks copying 124 MusicMatch building music library 112 changing library settings 113 creating MP3 files 109 creating music files 109 editing track information 110 listening to Internet radio 114 playing audio CD 107 muting sound 29, 92, 95 My Computer button 30 N navigation keys 26, 27 Nero Express 116 network jack 6, 35, 249 troubleshooting 271 network equipment shopping list 185, 189, 191 networking access point 188, 189 ad hoc 190, 191 computers 179 data transfer speed 183, 186 Ethernet 182, 183 games 181 internal wireless label 12 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
306 non-technical support Accounting 280 Sales 280 Warranty 280 Norton Antivirus 206 numeric keypad status indicator 25 using 26, 27 O online help 38, 42 button 30 opening documents 65 files 32, 49 folders 32, 53 LCD panel 2 notebook 2 programs 32, 49 shortcut menu 33 operating system troubleshooting 272 P Pad Lock status indicator 25, 28 system key 28 parallel port 6, 36, 248 password 158, 272 pasting files and folders 55, 67 text and graphics 67 pause text scrolling 28 PC Card See cards PC Doctor 255 PCMCIA card See cards PDA memory cards 133 peer-to-peer networking 190, 191 peripheral devices 14, 36 troubleshooting 274 photography See digital photography playing audio CD 104, 106 audio CD with MusicMatch 107 audio file 97, 99 DVD 115 Media Player file 99 multimedia files 99 multi-player games 181 music CD 104, 106 Windows Media Player file 99 Plug and Play devices USB support for 36 pointer moving 32 port replicator 245 attaching notebook 250 docking port 8, 246 release latch 246 separating notebook 251 using 14, 245 ports See connections power AC adapter 18, 145 advanced settings 147, 150 alarms 147, 149 automobile/airplane adapter 145 battery 23, 140, 141, 142, 143, 145 button 10, 28, 147 changing modes 146 changing schemes 147 changing settings 147 connector 6, 18, 247, 249 conserving battery power 145 damaged cord 19, 20 EmPower adapter 145 extending battery life 145 Hibernate mode 146, 151 indicator 2, 22 international adapter 159
307 management 139, 145 schemes 147 source problems 20 SpeedStep settings 147, 153 Standby mode 22, 146 Standby/Resume 28 status box 28 status indicator 2, 22 surge protector 20 troubleshooting 273, 274 turning off notebook 22 turning on notebook 21 power adapter airplane 13 automobile 13 printer default 275 inkjet 14 installing 36, 199 laser 14 parallel port 6, 248 sharing 181 troubleshooting 275 USB port 3, 248 printing documents 66 programs closing 67 closing unresponsive 23 installing 201, 225 opening 32, 49 reinstalling 201, 225 projector adding 136 color quality 137 display properties 137, 138 screen resolution 137 PS/2 port 248 R radio listening with MusicMatch 114 radio approval authorities 157 radio frequency wireless connections 157 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 23 recalibrating battery 142 recharging battery 141 recordable drive identifying drive 102 status indicator 24 troubleshooting 256 using 102, 116 recording audio file 97 CD tracks 109, 124 data CD 117 music CD 127 recovering files and folders 57 Recycle Bin deleting files and folders 57 emptying 58 recovering files and folders 57 using 49 re-dialing telephone 89 reinstalling drivers 222 peripheral devices 199 printer 199 programs 201, 225 scanner 199 software 201, 225 Windows 227 See also installing removing files and folders 49, 57, 58, 67, 210 renaming files and folders 67 replacing See installing reset hole location 7 using 23 resetting notebook 23 resolution changing 164
308 restarting notebook 23 Restoration CDs 222 restoring files and folders 57 right-clicking 33 rocker switch changing settings 175 location 31 using 32 router 184, 185 S S/PDIF digital audio using 100 S/PDIF digital audio jack 249 safety caring for computer 204 general precautions 16, 18, 283 guidelines for troubleshooting 254 static electricity 234 saving documents 64 ScanDisk See Error-checking scanner installing 36, 199 USB port 3 scanning drive for errors 211 for viruses 206 Scheduled Tasks Wizard 215 screen adjusting settings 162 changing color depth 162 changing number of colors 162 changing resolution 164 resolution 137 saver 172 troubleshooting 260, 278 screen objects getting information 33 moving 33 selecting 32 Scroll Lock status indicator 25, 28 system key 28 Search utility 61 searching for files and folders 58, 60, 61, 196 in Help and Support 39 security features Kensington cable lock 5 Kensington lock ring 252 security while travelling 158 serial number 11, 13, 158 serial port 36 setting up safety precautions 284 sharing devices 181 drives 180 Internet connection 180 printer 181 See also networking shortcut menus accessing 33 shortcuts adding to desktop 50 buttons 30 closing programs 67 closing windows 67 copying 67 cutting 67 deleting files and folders 67 keyboard 67 opening menu 33 pasting 67 renaming files and folders 67 selecting adjacent items in list 67 selecting items in list 67 switching between files, folders, or programs 67 shutting down notebook 22, 23 small office network 180 SO-DIMM 235 software See programs sound
309 adjusting 29, 92, 95 controls 27, 92, 95 muting 29, 92, 95 troubleshooting 277 Sound Recorder making audio recordings 97 playing file 97 speakers built-in 2 jack 3, 249 specifications 13 SpeedStep technology 147, 153 Standby troubleshooting 274 Standby mode 22, 28, 146 Standby system key 28 Start button 49 Start menu 49 starting notebook 21 programs 32, 49 startup password 158 static electricity 234 status indicators battery charge 2, 140 Caps Lock 24 CD drive 24 diskette drive 24 drive activity 24 DVD drive 24 DVD/CD-RW drive 24 hard drive 24 location 10 memory card reader 24 numeric keypad 25, 28 Pad Lock 25, 28 power 2, 22 Scroll Lock 25, 28 streaming audio and video 181 support tool PC Doctor 255 surge protector 20 Suspend 28 system identification label 8, 11 system keys 26, 27 combinations 28 T taskbar 49 Technical Support 280 technical support automated troubleshooting 280 eSupport 13 FaxBack support 280 resources 279 Technical Support 280 tips before contacting 279 tutorial service 280 telephone acoustic handset coupler 156 automatically canceling fax 90 canceling fax 88 configuring Fax 81, 83 installing Fax 80 line protector 156 line tester 156 receiving and viewing faxes 88 retrying fax 89 sending fax 84 sending faxes from program 87 sending scanned image fax 87 setting up fax cover page template 86 using Fax 79 telephone support 279 testing CD drive 131 DVD drive 131 title bar 52 Toslink digital audio jack 249 touchpad buttons 31, 32 changing settings 173 clicking 32 double-clicking 32 dragging screen objects 33
310 locating 9 moving pointer 31, 32 moving screen objects 33 opening files, folders, and programs 32 opening shortcut menu 33 right-clicking 33 rocker switch 31, 32 selecting screen objects 32 training CD 282 classroom 282 Gateway Learning Libraries 282 Learn@Gateway 282 transferring files from Internet 75 files from old computer 195, 196 Internet settings from old computer 198 settings from old computer 195 travel tips 155 troubleshooting audio 277 automated system 280 CD drive 256 cleaning CD 258 cleaning DVD 258 device installation 258 diskette drive 259 display 260 DVD drive 256 DVD/CD-RW drive 256 Error-checking 211 faxed answers 280 faxes 268 files 261 gateway.your.way dial-up server 268 general guidelines 255 hard drive 262 Internet connection 263, 268 IRQ conflict 258 keyboard 264 LCD panel 260 memory 265 memory card reader 266 modem 266 mouse 271 network 271 passwords 272 PC Cards 273 PC Doctor 255 power 273 printer 275 reinstalling drivers 222 safety guidelines 254 screen 260, 278 screen area 260 screen resolution 260 sound 277 support tool 255 technical support 279 telephone support 279 video 278 Web site connection speed 264 turning off notebook 22, 23 S/PDIF 100 wireless Ethernet 192 turning on notebook 21 S/PDIF 100 wireless Ethernet 192 tutoring fee-based 281 U undocking 251 updating device drivers 44 Norton AntiVirus 206 upgrading 231 USB flash drive 14 USB port 3, 36, 248 user accounts adding in Windows XP 176 switching in Windows XP 176