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Multi-function buttons
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Multi-function buttons
Press the multi-function buttons to open the programs associated with them.
Button Icon Press to...
Wireless Ethernet Turn the wireless Ethernet emitter on or off. For more 
information, see “Turning your wireless Ethernet emitter on or 
off” on page 192.
E-mail Open your default e-mail program.
Internet Open your default Web browser.
P1 This button is user-programmable. For more information about 
programming the buttons, see “Programming the multi-function 
buttons” on page 176.
P2 This button is user-programmable. For more information about 
programming the buttons, see “Programming the multi-function 
buttons” on page 176.
E-mail
Internet Wireless 
Ethernet
P1
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Using the EZ Pad touchpad
The EZ Pad™ consists of a touchpad and two buttons.
When you move your finger on the touchpad, the pointer (arrow) on the screen 
moves in the same direction.
Left touchpad
buttonRight touchpad 
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Using the EZ Pad touchpad
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You can use the EZ-Pad left and right buttons below the touchpad to select 
objects.
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 double-clicking.
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 
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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 174.
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
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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 back 
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
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 back 
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 is equipped with built-in wireless Ethernet. 
For information about connecting to a wired or wireless 
Ethernet network, see “Networking Your Gateway M505” 
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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 67 and “Networking Your Gateway M505” on page 179.
Installing a printer, scanner, or 
other peripheral device
Your notebook has one or more of the following ports: IEEE 1394 (also known 
as Firewire® or i.Link®), 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 M505” on page 1.
IEEE 1394 and 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 an IEEE 1394 or 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 
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Using fast infrared
Your notebook’s fast infrared (FIR) port allows you to transfer data with other 
IR-equipped computers, peripheral devices, PDAs, and cellular telephones.
To use FIR:
1Position the two IR-equipped devices so their IR ports are no more than 
one meter (three feet) apart and the ports are pointed at each other.
2Use your file transfer software to transfer data between the two devices.
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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
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Help and Support
Your notebook includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help 
information, troubleshooters, instructional videos, and automated support. Use 
Help and Support to answer questions about Windows.
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.