Gateway m505 User Manual

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Checking Out
Yo u r
Gateway M505
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
DVD/CD-RW or 
DVD-RW/CD-RW driveInsert 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.
LCD panel release latch Open the LCD panel by sliding the release latch.
IR sensor Sends and receives data in conjunction with an IR 
(infrared) device, such as a PDA or IR printer.
Subwoofer bay The subwoofer is located in this bay.
LCD panel 
release latch
DVD/CD-RW or
DVD-RW/CD-RW driveSubwoofer bay
IR sensor 
						

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Left side
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Left side
Component Icon Description
PC Card slot Insert one Type II 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. For more information, see “Using 
the SD memory card reader” on page 134.
Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a 
Kensington cable lock to this slot.
PC Card slotSD memory 
card readerKensington 
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Right side
Component Icon Description
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.
Ventilation fan Helps cool internal components. Do not block or insert 
objects into these slots.
USB ports
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Back
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Back
Component Icon Description
Power connector Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector.
Monitor port Plug an analog VGA monitor into this port.
S-Video  out  jack 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 Plug a modem cable into this jack. For more information, 
see “Connecting the modem” on page 35.
Ethernet  jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable into this jack. For 
more information, see “Connecting to a wired Ethernet 
network” on page 36 and “Networking Your 
Gateway M505” on page 179.
Microphone jack Plug a microphone into this jack.
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.
Power
connectorMonitor
portS-Video 
out jack
Modem jack
Ethernet jack Line in jack
Microphone jackHeadphone jackUSB 
portParallel port
IEEE 1394 
port (4-pin)IEEE 1394 
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www.gateway.com 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.
USB port Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a 
diskette drive, flash drive, Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, 
scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port.
Parallel port 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, Iomega™ 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.
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Bottom
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Bottom
Component Icon Description
Memory bay cover Open this cover to install memory modules. For more 
information, see “Adding or replacing memory” on 
page 234.
Hard drive protector Protects the hard drive from accidental bumps and 
vibrations.
Hard drive bay The hard drive is located in this bay. For more 
information, see “Replacing the hard drive kit” on 
page 238.
Battery  bay Insert the battery into this bay. For more information, see 
“Changing batteries” on page 147.
Battery release latch Slide to release the battery.
Battery lock latch Slide to unlock the battery.
Memory bay cover
Battery bay
Battery lock 
latch Hard drive 
bay
Battery 
release 
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Keyboard area
For information on using your keyboard, see “Using the keyboard” on page 28.
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 
the power button for Standby/Resume mode. For more 
information on configuring the power button mode, see 
“Changing power settings” on page 152.
Multi-function 
buttons Status
indicators
Power button Keyboard
Touchpad Speaker Speaker Audio
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Keyboard area
www.gateway.com Multi-function buttons 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. For more information, see “Multi-function 
buttons” on page 31 and 
Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified 
speakers are not plugged in.
Touchpad Provides all the functionality of a mouse. For more 
information, see “Using the EZ Pad touchpad” on 
page 32.
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/video controls” on page 97.
Status indicators 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.
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Identifying your model
Gateway model number
The label on the bottom of your notebook contains information that identifies 
your notebook model and its features. Gateway Technical Support will need this 
information if you call for assistance.
Gateway serial number
You can locate the Gateway serial number:
■Printed on a white sticker on the bottom or back of your notebook.
■Printed on the customer invoice that came with your notebook. The 
invoice also contains your customer ID number.
ImportantThe labels shown in this section are for informational 
purposes only. Label information varies by model, features 
ordered, and location.
Gateway
model 
number