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... each computer you must set the protocol to use on your network. When networking is automatically installed as for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default protocol. This number will be set up in Windows XP" on page 41. This means that uniquely identifies a computer on the network. Wired Ethernet Networking Configuring the TCP/IP protocol A networking protocol is located on. One of several...
... each computer you must set the protocol to use on your network. When networking is automatically installed as for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default protocol. This number will be set up in Windows XP" on page 41. This means that uniquely identifies a computer on the network. Wired Ethernet Networking Configuring the TCP/IP protocol A networking protocol is located on. One of several...
Setting up Your Windows Network
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... set up on your network. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) enables a router to temporarily assign an IP address to enter an IP address and a subnet mask. IP Address - If you use a wireless access point router that uniquely identifies a computer on page 64. If you use on each computer you need to a computer on . This number identifies what subnetwork the computer is located...
... set up on your network. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) enables a router to temporarily assign an IP address to enter an IP address and a subnet mask. IP Address - If you use a wireless access point router that uniquely identifies a computer on page 64. If you use on each computer you need to a computer on . This number identifies what subnetwork the computer is located...
Setting up Your Windows Network
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... among the computers connected to your computer. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you need to install the printer drivers on Windows file and printer sharing: 1 In Windows XP, click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 138 www.gateway.com If your Control Panel is turned on all the network computers. In Windows 2000, click Start, Settings, then click Control Panel. Using Your Ethernet Network To access the Internet from your computer: 1 Make sure that the...
... among the computers connected to your computer. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you need to install the printer drivers on Windows file and printer sharing: 1 In Windows XP, click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 138 www.gateway.com If your Control Panel is turned on all the network computers. In Windows 2000, click Start, Settings, then click Control Panel. Using Your Ethernet Network To access the Internet from your computer: 1 Make sure that the...
Gateway M505 Notebook User's Guide
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...SD memory card reader 134 Using an SD memory card 134 Connecting a digital camera 135 Connecting a digital video camera 137 Editing videos 138 Viewing the display on a projector or monitor 139 Viewing the display on a television 141 8 Managing Power 145 Monitoring the battery charge 146 Recharging the battery 146 Changing batteries 147 Replacing the battery 148 Extending battery life 150 Conserving battery power 150 Using alternate power sources 150 Changing power modes 151 Changing power settings 152 Changing the power scheme 153 Changing alarm options 154 Changing advanced...
...SD memory card reader 134 Using an SD memory card 134 Connecting a digital camera 135 Connecting a digital video camera 137 Editing videos 138 Viewing the display on a projector or monitor 139 Viewing the display on a television 141 8 Managing Power 145 Monitoring the battery charge 146 Recharging the battery 146 Changing batteries 147 Replacing the battery 148 Extending battery life 150 Conserving battery power 150 Using alternate power sources 150 Changing power modes 151 Changing power settings 152 Changing the power scheme 153 Changing alarm options 154 Changing advanced...
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... jack on an S-Video device (such as a stereo) to a wired Ethernet network" on page 36 and "Networking Your Gateway M505" on page 141. For more information, see "Connecting to this connector. For more information, see "Connecting the modem" on your notebook or play sound through the notebook speakers. Back Back Power Monitor S-Video connector port out jack Modem jack Ethernet jack USB Parallel port port IEEE 1394 port (6-pin) Headphone jack Line in jack Connect an external audio...
... jack on an S-Video device (such as a stereo) to a wired Ethernet network" on page 36 and "Networking Your Gateway M505" on page 141. For more information, see "Connecting to this connector. For more information, see "Connecting the modem" on your notebook or play sound through the notebook speakers. Back Back Power Monitor S-Video connector port out jack Modem jack Ethernet jack USB Parallel port port IEEE 1394 port (6-pin) Headphone jack Line in jack Connect an external audio...
Gateway M505 Notebook User's Guide
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... my serial number for both sales and support. By entering your serial number you get specific documents related to your notebook. Click Support Home, then click All Support Documents to technical support with a live technician, including chat and e-mail. By entering your serial number, you get drivers specific to your system. Click Call Us to access support for BIOS and driver upgrades. Account Info Click Account Info to get the latest software updates...
... my serial number for both sales and support. By entering your serial number you get specific documents related to your notebook. Click Support Home, then click All Support Documents to technical support with a live technician, including chat and e-mail. By entering your serial number, you get drivers specific to your system. Click Call Us to access support for BIOS and driver upgrades. Account Info Click Account Info to get the latest software updates...
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... your notebook. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, then highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Important Use a password that you can remember, but that is the password you need to enter at startup. 4 Highlight Password on page 10) in case of privacy. ■ Use a startup password to restrict access to guess. Chapter 9: Traveling with Your Gateway M505 Security ■ Get a locking cable for your notebook so you can attach a cable lock...
... your notebook. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, then highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Important Use a password that you can remember, but that is the password you need to enter at startup. 4 Highlight Password on page 10) in case of privacy. ■ Use a startup password to restrict access to guess. Chapter 9: Traveling with Your Gateway M505 Security ■ Get a locking cable for your notebook so you can attach a cable lock...
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... manually transfer your personal data files by copying them to removable media, such as display, Internet, and e-mail settings, from your old computer to locate other personal data files. To open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard: ■ Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. Transferring files You can move your new one by using a home network. Use Windows...
... manually transfer your personal data files by copying them to removable media, such as display, Internet, and e-mail settings, from your old computer to locate other personal data files. To open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard: ■ Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. Transferring files You can move your new one by using a home network. Use Windows...
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... drivers, click Manual Installation.) 7 Click Install. 8 Follow any additional on -screen instructions. To reinstall device drivers: 1 Insert the red Drivers and Applications CD into the DVD/CD-RW or DVD-RW/CD-RW drive. The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. 6 Select a single device driver to Step 2. 2 Click Start, then click Run. However, if a setup wizard opens when you restart your notebook, follow the on -screen instructions...
... drivers, click Manual Installation.) 7 Click Install. 8 Follow any additional on -screen instructions. To reinstall device drivers: 1 Insert the red Drivers and Applications CD into the DVD/CD-RW or DVD-RW/CD-RW drive. The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. 6 Select a single device driver to Step 2. 2 Click Start, then click Run. However, if a setup wizard opens when you restart your notebook, follow the on -screen instructions...
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.... If the program starts automatically, go to uninstall, then click Change/Remove and follow the on -screen instructions. If you want to Step 4. Reinstalling programs If you have problems running a program or if you have reinstalled your notebook to Step 8. - OR - Type the keyword updating drivers in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Run dialog box opens. Reinstalling programs 7 Click...
.... If the program starts automatically, go to uninstall, then click Change/Remove and follow the on -screen instructions. If you want to Step 4. Reinstalling programs If you have problems running a program or if you have reinstalled your notebook to Step 8. - OR - Type the keyword updating drivers in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Run dialog box opens. Reinstalling programs 7 Click...
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... clicking Gateway Utilities. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting in a program, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Gateway Technical Support in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 245 Type the keyword troubleshooting...
... clicking Gateway Utilities. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting in a program, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Gateway Technical Support in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 245 Type the keyword troubleshooting...
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... information about troubleshooting Internet connections in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Use the device's installation CD or check the manufacturer's Web site for help. ■ Make sure that you have a problem with the label side up )" on page 230. Check the connection cable, and be sure it is disabled. ■ Make sure that it is incorrectly inserted. Troubleshooting Interface/Ports The notebook does not...
... information about troubleshooting Internet connections in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Use the device's installation CD or check the manufacturer's Web site for help. ■ Make sure that you have a problem with the label side up )" on page 230. Check the connection cable, and be sure it is disabled. ■ Make sure that it is incorrectly inserted. Troubleshooting Interface/Ports The notebook does not...
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... moves and other programs work ■ Make sure that the mouse port works. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the Search box , then click the arrow. Operating system The program I am working to close the non-responsive program. 260 www.gateway.com For more information about network troubleshooting in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Networks You cannot connect to open the Task Manager and close the...
... moves and other programs work ■ Make sure that the mouse port works. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the Search box , then click the arrow. Operating system The program I am working to close the non-responsive program. 260 www.gateway.com For more information about network troubleshooting in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Networks You cannot connect to open the Task Manager and close the...
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..., see "Recharging the battery" on . ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage. The notebook will not turn it . The notebook turns on and the hard drive status indicator flashes, but no more quickly. Chapter 16: Troubleshooting Power Your notebook is not working on the display ■ Display brightness is set too low. 262 www.gateway.com Your notebook is installed correctly. Press and hold the Power button for at least...
..., see "Recharging the battery" on . ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage. The notebook will not turn it . The notebook turns on and the hard drive status indicator flashes, but no more quickly. Chapter 16: Troubleshooting Power Your notebook is not working on the display ■ Display brightness is set too low. 262 www.gateway.com Your notebook is installed correctly. Press and hold the Power button for at least...
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... not set to use. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to clear the check mark. The Control Panel window opens. See the guide that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. To make...
... not set to use. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to clear the check mark. The Control Panel window opens. See the guide that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. To make...
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... speakers ■ Make sure that Mute controls are not plugged into the headphone jack. Video The external monitor is turned up . www.gateway.com 265 For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 141. Most printers have activated TV out. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information about the mute setting, see "Viewing the display on a television...
... speakers ■ Make sure that Mute controls are not plugged into the headphone jack. Video The external monitor is turned up . www.gateway.com 265 For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 141. Most printers have activated TV out. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information about the mute setting, see "Viewing the display on a television...
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... 172 using 46, 47 using Start menu 47 device drivers See drivers dialing codes 160 digital camera connecting 135 USB port 4, 6 digital photography connecting a digital camera 135 using memory card reader 134 digital video camera connecting 137 IEEE 1394 port 6 directional keys 29 Disk Cleanup 208 Disk Defragmenter 211 diskette inserting 132 troubleshooting 247 diskette drive activity indicator 133 eject button 132 locating 3 troubleshooting 247 using 132 display changing resolution 168 properties 139 settings 166 switching 30 troubleshooting 248, 263 using screen saver 172 Do More With Gateway...
... 172 using 46, 47 using Start menu 47 device drivers See drivers dialing codes 160 digital camera connecting 135 USB port 4, 6 digital photography connecting a digital camera 135 using memory card reader 134 digital video camera connecting 137 IEEE 1394 port 6 directional keys 29 Disk Cleanup 208 Disk Defragmenter 211 diskette inserting 132 troubleshooting 247 diskette drive activity indicator 133 eject button 132 locating 3 troubleshooting 247 using 132 display changing resolution 168 properties 139 settings 166 switching 30 troubleshooting 248, 263 using screen saver 172 Do More With Gateway...
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... E eject button diskette drive 133 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 232 e-mail address 74 button 31 checking for messages 75 program 69 sending 74 transferring settings from old computer 197 using 74 EmPower power adapter 150 Error-checking 209 eSupport finding specifications 12 using 43 Ethernet connecting 36 jack 5, 36 turning wireless Ethernet on or off 192 wired network 182, 183 wireless network 182, 186 external audio jack 5 external monitor 5, 30 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 4 Fast...
... E eject button diskette drive 133 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 232 e-mail address 74 button 31 checking for messages 75 program 69 sending 74 transferring settings from old computer 197 using 74 EmPower power adapter 150 Error-checking 209 eSupport finding specifications 12 using 43 Ethernet connecting 36 jack 5, 36 turning wireless Ethernet on or off 192 wired network 182, 183 wireless network 182, 186 external audio jack 5 external monitor 5, 30 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 4 Fast...
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... Battery power setting 262 maximize button 50 Media Player 95, 106 memory adding 234 bay 7 installing 234 purchasing 13 replacing 234 troubleshooting 255 upgrading 234 memory card reader locating 3 using 134 memory cards See cards menu bar 50 messages checking e-mail 75 sending e-mail 74 microphone built-in 93 jack 93 using 93 microphone jack 5 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 11 Fax 77 Wordpad 61 MIDI file 95 minimize button 50 model number 10, 162 modem cable 37, 68 connecting...
... Battery power setting 262 maximize button 50 Media Player 95, 106 memory adding 234 bay 7 installing 234 purchasing 13 replacing 234 troubleshooting 255 upgrading 234 memory card reader locating 3 using 134 memory cards See cards menu bar 50 messages checking e-mail 75 sending e-mail 74 microphone built-in 93 jack 93 using 93 microphone jack 5 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 11 Fax 77 Wordpad 61 MIDI file 95 minimize button 50 model number 10, 162 modem cable 37, 68 connecting...
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... button 50 menu bar 50 minimize button 50 title bar 50 Windows clipboard 53 desktop 46 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 194 installing 225 Product Key Code 11 reinstalling 225 reinstalling drivers 220 Search utility 59 updating drivers 222 Windows key 28, 29 Windows Media Player 95, 106, 116 wired Ethernet network creating a network 182 equipment list 185 example 184 using 183 wireless Ethernet button 31 using while traveling 161 wireless Ethernet network access point equipment list 189 access...
... button 50 menu bar 50 minimize button 50 title bar 50 Windows clipboard 53 desktop 46 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 194 installing 225 Product Key Code 11 reinstalling 225 reinstalling drivers 220 Search utility 59 updating drivers 222 Windows key 28, 29 Windows Media Player 95, 106, 116 wired Ethernet network creating a network 182 equipment list 185 example 184 using 183 wireless Ethernet button 31 using while traveling 161 wireless Ethernet network access point equipment list 189 access...