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Gateway M520 User Manual (168 pages)

Brand: Gateway | Category: Laptops | Size: 2.22 MB |

English

Table of contents

Contents

3

Chapter 1

7

Thank you for purchasing our

8

Gateway Web site

9

Using eSupport

10

Help and Support

11

Using Your Computer guide

12

Online help

13

Chapter 2

15

Component Description

16

Left side

17

Right side

18

Component Icon Description

19

Keyboard area

22

Identifying your model

23

Finding your specifications

24

Accessories

25

Chapter 3

27

Installing the battery

28

Connecting the ACadapter

29

Starting your notebook

32

Turning off your notebook

33

Restarting (rebooting) your

34

Using the keyboard

36

Key types

37

System key combinations

38

Press and hold FN, then

39

Multi-function buttons

40

Button Icon Press to

41

Using the EZ Pad touchpad

42

Using the touchpad

43

To... Do this

44

Adjusting the volume

45

Chapter 4

47

Using the DVD drive

48

Inserting a CD or DVD

49

Playing a CD

50

Playing a DVD

50

Using the memory card reader

51

Memory card types

52

Inserting a memory card

52

Adding and removing a PC Card

53

To insert a PC Card:

54

To remove a PC Card:

54

Viewing the display on a

55

Chapter 5

61

Monitoring the battery charge

62

Recharging the battery

63

Recalibrating the battery

63

Changing batteries

65

Extending battery life

67

Using alternate power sources

68

Changing power modes

68

SHIFT, then click Hibernate

69

Chapter 6

71

■ Turn off your notebook

72

Adding or replacing memory

74

Gateway notebook

75

Replacing the hard drive kit

76

Chapter 7

79

Caring for your notebook

80

Cleaning your notebook

81

Cleaning the notebook screen

82

Cleaning CDs or DVDs

82

2 Click Scan for Viruses

84

To remove a virus:

85

To update Norton AntiVirus:

85

Updating Windows

86

Restoring your system

86

Chapter 8

87

Safety guidelines

88

First steps

89

Troubleshooting

90

The screen is too dark

91

DVD drives

92

A DVD movie will not play

93

File management

94

Hard drive

95

Internet

96

Keyboard

97

Memory card reader

98

Modem (dial-up)

99

1 Close all open programs

101

Networks

103

Passwords

103

To set a default printer:

105

Status indicators

107

Telephone support

108

Telephone numbers

109

Chapter 9

111

Introduction to networking

112

Using a wireless network

113

One access point router

115

Creating an wireless network

117

Terms you should know

119

Using a DHCP server

119

To use a DHCP server

119

Setting up a wireless network

121

Network and Internet

124

Connections

124

Available

126

Wireless Networks tab

126

Adding an access point router

128

Testing your network

130

Sharing your resources

131

3 Click the Connections tab

132

Sharing drives and printers

134

Sharing drives or folders

135

To share drives or folders:

135

Using the network

137

Mapping a network drive

138

To map a network drive:

138

Connecting to hotspots

140

To remove the network bridge:

141

“x” on it

143

Appendix A

145

Important safety information

146

Regulatory compliance

148

United States of America

150

FCC declaration of conformity

151

Mercury Warning

152

Laser safety statement

154

EPA ENERGY STAR

155

Macrovision statement

156

Zip drive

166

USB port

166

167

NSK DWL M520 USR GDE R0 7/04

168

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