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Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, 
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable 
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment 
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in 
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television 
reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular 
installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, 
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to 
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
■Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
■Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
■Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the 
receiver is connected
■Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Compliance Accessories: The accessories associated with this equipment are: shielded 
video cable when an external monitor is connected. These accessories are required to be 
used in order to ensure compliance with FCC rules.
FCC declaration of conformity
Responsible party:
Gateway Companies, Inc.
610 Gateway Drive, North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 232-2000   Fax: (605) 232-2023
Product:
■Gateway M520
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this product is subject to 
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) 
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause 
undesired operation.
California Proposition 65 Warning
CautionChanges or modifications not expressly approved 
by Gateway could void the FCC compliance and 
negate your authority to operate the product.
WarningThis product contains chemicals, including lead, 
known to the State of California to cause cancer, 
birth defects or reproductive harm. 
						

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Mercury Warning
Telecommunications per Part 68 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR 47) 
(applicable to products fitted with USA modems)
Your modem complies with Part 68 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR 47) rules. On 
the computer or modem card is a label that contains the FCC registration number and 
Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this device. If requested, this information must be 
provided to the telephone company.
A telephone line cord with a modular plug is required for use with this device. The modem 
is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a 
compatible modular jack which is Part 68-compliant. See installation instructions for 
details.
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is used to determine the number of devices which 
may be connected to the telephone line. Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in 
the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most areas, the sum of RENs 
should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected 
to a line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the local telephone company.
If this device causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify 
you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. The telephone 
company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.
The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or 
procedures that could affect the operation of this equipment. If this happens, the 
telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary 
modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.
This equipment cannot be used on telephone company-provided coin service. Connection 
to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission or 
public service commission for information.
When programming or making test calls to emergency numbers:
■Remain on the line and briefly explain to the dispatcher the reason for the call.
■Perform such activities in the off-peak hours such as early morning or late evenings.
The United States Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any 
person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone 
f a x  m a c h i n e  u n l e s s  s u c h  m e s s a g e  c l e a r l y  c o n t a i n s ,  i n  a  m a r g i n  a t  t h e  t o p  o r  b o t t o m  o f  e a c h  
transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent, an 
identification of the business, other entity, or other individual sending the message, and 
the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or individual. 
Refer to your fax communication software documentation for details on how to comply 
with the fax-branding requirement.
Warning lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury 
and must be recycled or disposed of according to 
local, state, or federal laws.Hg 
						

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Canada
Industry Canada (IC) Intentional emitter per RSS 210
Low power, Radio transmitter type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication 
devices), operating in the 2.4 GHz band and/or 5.15 – 5.35 GHz band, may be present 
(embedded) in your notebook system. This section is only applicable if these devices are 
present. Refer to the system label to verify the presence of wireless devices.
Wireless devices that may be in your system are only qualified for use in Canada if an 
Industry Canada ID number is on the system label.
As a general guideline, a separation of 20 cm (8 inches) between the wireless device and the 
body, for use of a wireless device near the body (this does not include extremities) is 
t y p i c a l .  T h i s  d e v i c e  s h o u l d  b e  u s e d  m o r e  t h a n  2 0 c m  ( 8 i n c h e s )  f r o m  t h e  b o d y  w h e n  
wireless devices are on. The power output of the wireless device (or devices), which may be 
embedded in your notebook, is well below the RF exposure limits as set by Industry 
Canada. 
Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not 
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, 
including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
CautionTo prevent radio interference to licensed service or 
co-channel Mobile Satellite systems, this device is 
intended to be operated indoors and away from 
windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment 
(or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors 
is subject to licensing.
CautionWireless devices are not user-serviceable. Do not 
modify them in any way. Modification to a wireless 
device will void the authorization to use it. Contact 
Gateway for service.
CautionThe transmitting device embedded in this system 
may not be used with any antenna other than 
provide with the system.
CautionThe 802.11A radio LAN your system may have 
been equipped with operates in the same 
frequency range as high power radar, which has 
priority use, and may damage the radio LAN if both 
are present and being used in the same area. 
						

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Unintentional emitter per ICES-003
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from 
digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of Industry Canada.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites 
applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le règlement sur le 
brouillage radioélectrique édicté par Industrie Canada.
Telecommunications per Industry Canada CS-03 (for products fitted with an 
IC-compliant modem)
The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the 
equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operation, and safety 
requirements. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the users’ 
satisfaction.
Before installing this equipment, users should make sure that it is permissible to be 
connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must 
also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. In some cases, the inside 
wiring associated with a single-line individual service may be extended by means of a 
certified connector assembly. The customer should be aware that compliance with the 
above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance 
facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this 
equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause 
to request the user to disconnect the equipment.
Users should make sure, for their own protection, that the electrical ground connections of 
the power utility, telephone lines, and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are 
connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an 
indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone 
interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices 
subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the 
devices does not exceed 5.
Laser safety statement
All Gateway systems equipped with CD and DVD drives comply with the appropriate safety 
standards, including IEC 825. The laser devices in these components are classified as 
“Class 1 Laser Products” under a US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) 
Radiation Performance Standard. Should the unit ever need servicing, contact an 
authorized service location.
WarningTo avoid electrical shock or equipment malfunction 
do not attempt to make electrical ground 
connections by yourself. Contact the appropriate 
inspection authority or an electrician, as 
appropriate. 
						

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EPA ENERGY STAR
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Gateway has determined that this product 
meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency when used with a 
computer equipped with a Display Power Management System.
WarningUse of controls or adjustments or performance of 
procedures other than those specified in this 
manual may result in hazardous radiation 
exposure. To prevent exposure to laser beams, do 
not try to open the enclosure of a CD or DVD drive.
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Notices
Copyright © 2004 Gateway, Inc.
All Rights Reserved
14303 Gateway Place
Poway, CA 92064 USA
All Rights Reserved
This publication is protected by copyright and all rights are reserved. No part of it may be reproduced 
or transmitted by any means or in any form, without prior consent in writing from Gateway.
The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. However, 
changes are made periodically. These changes are incorporated in newer publication editions. 
Gateway may improve and/or change products described in this publication at any time. Due to 
continuing system improvements, Gateway is not responsible for inaccurate information which may 
appear in this manual. For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at 
www.gateway.com
. In no event will Gateway be liable for direct, indirect, special, exemplary, incidental, 
or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if advised of the 
possibility of such damages.
In the interest of continued product development, Gateway reserves the right to make improvements in 
this manual and the products it describes at any time, without notices or obligation.
Trademark Acknowledgments
Gateway and the Black-and-White Spot Design are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, 
Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. SpotShop, Spotshop.com, and Your:)Ware are trademarks of 
Gateway, Inc. Intel, Intel Inside logo, and Pentium are registered trademarks and MMX is a trademark 
of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks 
of Microsoft Corporation. All other product names mentioned herein are used for identification 
purposes only, and may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Macrovision statement
If your notebook has a DVD drive and an analog TV Out port, the following paragraph applies:
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain 
U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights 
owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, 
and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by 
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. 
						

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Index
A
AC adapter
connecting
 23
connector 13
international adapters 62
access point
adding
 122
configuring 115, 120
connecting to 118
mounting 116
accessing
Internet
 128
accessories 19
safety precautions 141
adding
access point
 122
airplane power adapter 19, 62
application key 31
arrow keys 31
audio
back button
 33
headphone jack 13
microphone jack 13
muting 39
next button 33
pause button 33
play button 33
stop button 33
streaming 107
troubleshooting 100
audio CD
cleaning
 76
playing 44
audio file
streaming
 107
automobile power adapter 19, 62
B
batteryalternate power sources
 62
bay 59
changing 59
charge indicator 10, 56
charge status 56
charging 23, 57
conserving power 61
icons 56
installing 59
latch 15
managing power 61
monitoring charge 56
purchasing 19
recalibrating 57
recharging 23, 57
release latch 15
replacing 59
bays
battery
 59
hard drive 15
memory 15, 68
brightness system keys 33
broadband connection 106, 111
C
cable lock
notebook
 14
cable modem 108, 116
Caps Lock indicator 29
cards
eject button
 12
inserting memory card 46
inserting PC Card 47
installing memory card 46
installing PC Card 47
memory card slots 11
PC Card eject button 12
PC Card slot 12
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removing memory card 46
removing PC Card 47
slots 45, 47
troubleshooting memory card 
92
troubleshooting PC Card 98
types of memory cards supported 
46
carrying case 19
CD
cleaning
 76
inserting 43
playing audio 44
cellular phone
memory cards
 45
Certificate of Authenticity 17
cleaning
audio CD
 76
case 75
CD 76
computer exterior 75
computer screen 76
DVD 76
keyboard 75
LCD panel 76
screen 76
clicking 37
closing
unresponsive program
 28
computers
naming
 111
configuring
access point
 115, 120
TCP/IP protocol 112
connecting
AC adapter
 23
external keyboard 30
external monitor 49
keyboard 30
projector 49
to access point 118
to hotspots 134
connections
audio
 13
digital camera 11, 13
digital video camera 11
Ethernet 13
external audio 13
external diskette drive 11, 13
external speakers 13
Firewire 11
flash drive 11, 13
headphone 13
i.Link 11
IEEE 1394 11
keyboard 11, 13
microphone 13
modem 13
monitor (VGA) 13, 49
mouse 11, 13
network 13
power 13, 23
printer 11, 13
projector 49
scanner 11, 13
speaker 13
S-Video (TV) out 14, 51
USB 11, 13
VGA 13, 49
video camera 11
Zip drive 11, 13
copying
files across network
 133
copyright notice 150
Customer Service
Accounting
 103
Sales 103
Warranty 103
CyberLink PowerDVD 44
D
default printer 99
DHCP 113
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USB port 11, 13
digital video camera
IEEE 1394 port
 11
directional keys 31
diskette drive
locating
 11
display
properties
 50
switching 32
troubleshooting 85
documentation
Gateway Web site
 3
help 5
Help and Support 5
online help 7
Using Your Computer 6
domain name 117
double-clicking 37
dragging 38
drivers
updating
 4
drives
diskette
 11
DVD 12, 42
DVD/CD-RW 12, 42
DVD-RW 12, 42
hard drive 15, 70
identifying drive types 42
mapping network 132
replacing hard drive 70
sharing 106, 128
troubleshooting 86, 89
types 42
DSL modem 108, 116
DVD
cleaning
 76
drive 42
inserting 43
playing 44, 51
troubleshooting 86
DVD drive
identifying
 42
locating 12
troubleshooting 86
using 42
DVD/CD-RW drive
See DVD drive
DVD-RW drive
See DVD drive
Dynamic Host Configuration 
Protocol
 113
E
electrostatic discharge (ESD) 66
e-mail
button
 34
EmPower power adapter 62
entering
IP address
 113
subnet mask 113
eSupport 18
using 4
Ethernet
jack
 13
external monitor 13, 32
EZ Pad touchpad
See touchpad
F
fan 11, 14
faxes
troubleshooting
 95
files
opening
 37
troubleshooting 88
finding
Help and Support topics
 6
specifications 18
Firewire port 11
Fn key 31, 32
folders
opening
 37
function keys 31 
						

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G
game
multi-player
 107
Gateway
eSupport
 18
model number 15, 17
serial number 17, 18
Web address 3
Web site 3
gateway.your.way dial-up server 94
H
hard drive
bay
 15
indicator 29
installing 70
replacing 70
troubleshooting 89
headphone jack 13
help
online
 7
using 5
Help and Support 5
searching 6
starting 5
Using your computer link 5
Hibernate mode 62
hotspots
connecting to
 134
hot-swapping 47
I
i.Link port 11
IEEE 1394 port 11
indicators
See status indicators
inkjet printer
 19
installing
battery
 59
devices 84
hard drive 70
memory 68
PC Card 47
Internet
accessing
 128
button 35
sharing access 106, 125
troubleshooting 90, 94
IP address
entering
 113
WAN 117
IRQ conflicts 84
J
jacks
See connections
K
Kensington cable lock
lock slot
 14
key combinations 32
keyboard
buttons
 30
cleaning 75
connecting 30
features 30
locating 16
troubleshooting 91
USB port 11, 13
keys
application
 31
arrow 31
brightness 33
directional 31
Fn 31, 32
function 31
LCD brightness 33
LCD/CRT 32
navigation 31
numeric keypad 31
Pad Lock 33
Standby 32
system 31
system key combinations 32