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Using the keyboard
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System key combinations
When you press the FN key and a system key at the same time, your notebook 
performs the action identified by the colored text or icon on the key.
Press and hold F
N, then 
press this system key...To...
Display the power status box in the upper-left corner of your 
display. The box shows the battery charge level, the BIOS version, 
and whether the AC adapter is being used. Press the key 
combination again to close this box.
Toggle your notebook’s display between the LCD, an external 
monitor, or both displays at the same time. A monitor must be 
plugged into the monitor port on your notebook.
Enter Standby mode. Press the power button to leave Standby 
mode. For more information, see “Changing power modes” on 
page 175.
Pause the text scrolling in a DOS screen. Press this key 
combination again to continue scrolling. The Scroll Lock status 
indicator appears when this function is turned on. (This function 
is only available in some programs.)
Pause execution of a DOS program. (This function is only available 
in some programs.)
Stop the currently running DOS program. (This function is only 
available in some programs.)
Increase the brightness of the display.
Decrease the brightness of the display. 
						

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www.gateway.com Mute the sound. Press the key combination again to restore the 
sound. For more information, see “Adjusting the volume” on 
page 92.
Increase the volume. For more information, see “Adjusting the 
volume” on page 92.
Decrease the volume. For more information, see “Adjusting the 
volume” on page 92.
Press and hold FN, then 
press this system key...To...
Home
PgUp
PgDn 
						

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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...
E-mail Open your default e-mail program.
Internet Open your default Web browser.
Help Open online help.
My Computer Open the My Computer window.
Wireless  Ethernet Turn the wireless Ethernet emitter on or off. For more 
information, see “Turning your wireless Ethernet 
emitter on or off” on page 218.
E-mailInternet
Help
My Computer
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Using the audio controls
The audio controls are located on the front of your notebook.
Component Icon Description
Back Skip back one song or track.
Play/Pause Start or pause playing.
Stop Stop playing.
Next Skip ahead one song or track.
Volume down Press to decrease the volume.
Volume up Press to increase the volume.
Mute Press the volume down and volume up buttons to mute the sound. 
Press the button combination again to restore the sound.
BackStop
Play/ 
Pause
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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 scroll wheel.
ImportantThe volume buttons control the volume level of the built-in 
speakers or headphones plugged into the notebook or port 
replicator 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.
Left touchpad buttonRight touchpad button
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When you move your finger on the touchpad, the pointer (arrow) on the screen 
moves in the same direction.
You can use the EZ-Pad left and right buttons below the touchpad to select 
objects. You can use the scroll wheel, located between the left and right buttons, 
to scroll your screen up and down.
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 
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Using the EZ Pad touchpad
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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 201.
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 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 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
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Connecting to a wired Ethernet 
network
Your notebook has a network jack that you can use to connect to a 10/100/1000 
(gigabit) 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 may be equipped with a built-in wireless 
Ethernet emitter or you may have a wireless Ethernet 
PC Card. For information about connecting to a wired or 
wireless Ethernet network, see “Networking Your 
Gateway M675” on page 205. For information about 
installing a wireless Ethernet PC Card, see “Adding and 
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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 M675” on page 205.
Installing a printer, scanner, or 
other peripheral device
Your notebook or port replicator has one or more of the following ports: 
IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®), Universal Serial Bus (USB), 
serial, 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 M675” on page 1 and 
“Using the Gateway M675 Port Replicator” on page 267.
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 and serial 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.