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Using the EZ Pad touchpad
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Using the EZ Pad touchpad
The EZ Pad™ consists of a touchpad, two buttons, and a rocker switch.
When you move your finger on the touchpad, the pointer (arrow) on the screen 
moves in the same direction.
Left touchpad 
buttonRight touchpad 
button Rocker 
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You can use the EZ-Pad left and right buttons below the touchpad to select 
objects.
You can assign a function to the rocker switch between the touchpad buttons. 
This function can be to scroll up or down, maximize or minimize the active 
window, or open and close the Start menu. For more information about 
programming the rocker switch, see “Changing the touchpad settings” on 
page 173.
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 
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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 173.
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.
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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 
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Connecting to a wired Ethernet network
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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 Gateway M405” 
on page 179. For information about installing a wireless 
Ethernet PC Card, see “Adding and removing a PC Card” 
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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 69 and “Networking Your Gateway M405” on page 179.
Installing a printer, scanner, or 
other peripheral device
Your notebook or port replicator 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 M405” 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 Search box 
, then click the arrow. 
						

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Getting Help
This chapter provides information about additional 
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 
						

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Help and Support
In Windows XP, your notebook 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 notebook.
To start Help and Support in Windows XP:
■Click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support opens.
You can find help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or 
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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 
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Do More With Gateway
Do More With Gateway is a tool that lets you learn more about the programs 
already installed on your notebook, as well as special offers available through 
Gateway. There are two versions of Do More With Gateway, Consumer and 
Business. To access Do More With Gateway in Windows XP, click 
Start, 
Do More With Gateway, then click a topic listed on the left-side of the page.
Doing more with Gateway at home
The consumer version of Do More With Gateway showcases products that let 
you enjoy digital music, digital photography, digital video, gaming, and many 
other topics. It also has links to free offers and to www.gateway.com
 where you 
can learn more about or purchase these products.