Replacing the Gateway M505 Keyboard
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...time you need You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver. For more information, see "Changing batteries" in your Gateway M505 notebook and these guidelines: ■ Turn off your notebook are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of your user guide. ...peripheral devices and remove any object into the vent holes of electric shock, do not insert any PC Cards. Replacing the Gateway M505 Keyboard This package includes a replacement keyboard for your notebook. Warning ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your ...
...time you need You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver. For more information, see "Changing batteries" in your Gateway M505 notebook and these guidelines: ■ Turn off your notebook are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of your user guide. ...peripheral devices and remove any object into the vent holes of electric shock, do not insert any PC Cards. Replacing the Gateway M505 Keyboard This package includes a replacement keyboard for your notebook. Warning ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your ...
Gateway M505 Notebook User's Guide
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Contents 1 Checking Out Your Gateway M505 1 Front 2 Left side 3 Right side 4 Back 5 Bottom 7 Keyboard area 8 Identifying your model 10 Gateway model number 10 Gateway serial number 10 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 11 Finding your specifications 12 Accessories 13 2 Getting Started 15 Safety instructions 16 General tips 16 Using the ...
Contents 1 Checking Out Your Gateway M505 1 Front 2 Left side 3 Right side 4 Back 5 Bottom 7 Keyboard area 8 Identifying your model 10 Gateway model number 10 Gateway serial number 10 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 11 Finding your specifications 12 Accessories 13 2 Getting Started 15 Safety instructions 16 General tips 16 Using the ...
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... Player 95 Using the audio/video controls 97 Locating the controls 97 Understanding the AV controls LCD panel 99 Using the subwoofer 100 Using the Gateway M505 Music Player 101 Using the DVD/CD-RW or DVD-RW/CD-RW drive 103 Identifying drive types 103 Inserting a CD or DVD 104 Listening...
... Player 95 Using the audio/video controls 97 Locating the controls 97 Understanding the AV controls LCD panel 99 Using the subwoofer 100 Using the Gateway M505 Music Player 101 Using the DVD/CD-RW or DVD-RW/CD-RW drive 103 Identifying drive types 103 Inserting a CD or DVD 104 Listening...
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... the power scheme 153 Changing alarm options 154 Changing advanced settings 155 Activating and using Hibernate mode 156 9 Traveling with Your Gateway M505 159 Packing your notebook 160 Traveling by air 160 Modem 160 Radio frequency wireless connections 161 Files 161 Security 162 Power 163 ...Additional tips 163 10 Customizing Your Gateway M505 165 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 166 Adjusting the color depth 166 Adjusting the screen resolution 168 Changing the colors on...
... the power scheme 153 Changing alarm options 154 Changing advanced settings 155 Activating and using Hibernate mode 156 9 Traveling with Your Gateway M505 159 Packing your notebook 160 Traveling by air 160 Modem 160 Radio frequency wireless connections 161 Files 161 Security 162 Power 163 ...Additional tips 163 10 Customizing Your Gateway M505 165 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 166 Adjusting the color depth 166 Adjusting the screen resolution 168 Changing the colors on...
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Adding and modifying user accounts 177 11 Networking Your Gateway M505 179 Benefits of networking 180 Sharing a single Internet connection 180 Sharing drives 180 Sharing peripheral devices 181 Streaming audio and video files 181 Playing multi-... your old printer or scanner 197 Installing a USB printer or scanner 198 Installing a parallel port printer 198 Installing your old programs 199 13 Maintaining Your Gateway M505 201 Caring for your notebook 202 v
Adding and modifying user accounts 177 11 Networking Your Gateway M505 179 Benefits of networking 180 Sharing a single Internet connection 180 Sharing drives 180 Sharing peripheral devices 181 Streaming audio and video files 181 Playing multi-... your old printer or scanner 197 Installing a USB printer or scanner 198 Installing a parallel port printer 198 Installing your old programs 199 13 Maintaining Your Gateway M505 201 Caring for your notebook 202 v
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... Restoring Software 219 Using the Restoration CDs 220 Reinstalling device drivers 220 Updating device drivers 222 Reinstalling programs 223 Reinstalling Windows 225 15 Upgrading Your Gateway M505 229 Adding and removing a PC Card 230 Preventing static electricity discharge 232 Adding or replacing memory 234 Replacing the hard drive kit 238 16 Troubleshooting...
... Restoring Software 219 Using the Restoration CDs 220 Reinstalling device drivers 220 Updating device drivers 222 Reinstalling programs 223 Reinstalling Windows 225 15 Upgrading Your Gateway M505 229 Adding and removing a PC Card 230 Preventing static electricity discharge 232 Adding or replacing memory 234 Replacing the hard drive kit 238 16 Troubleshooting...
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Read this chapter to learn: ■ How to identify the features of your Gateway notebook ■ How to locate your notebook's model and serial number ■ How to locate the specifications for your notebook ■ What accessories are available for your notebook. 1 Checking Out Your Gateway M505 This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your notebook Tips & Tricks You can download an electronic copy of Authenticity ■ How to locate the Microsoft Certificate of this guide from support.gateway.com/support/manlib/. 1
Read this chapter to learn: ■ How to identify the features of your Gateway notebook ■ How to locate your notebook's model and serial number ■ How to locate the specifications for your notebook ■ What accessories are available for your notebook. 1 Checking Out Your Gateway M505 This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your notebook Tips & Tricks You can download an electronic copy of Authenticity ■ How to locate the Microsoft Certificate of this guide from support.gateway.com/support/manlib/. 1
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Open the LCD panel by sliding the release latch. Sends and receives data in this drive. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M505 Front LCD panel release latch DVD/CD-RW or DVD-RW/CD-RW drive Subwoofer bay IR sensor Component Icon DVD/CD-RW or DVD-...RW/CD-RW drive LCD panel release latch IR sensor Subwoofer bay Description Insert CDs or DVDs into this bay. 2 www.gateway.com The subwoofer is located in conjunction with an IR (infrared) device, such as a PDA or IR printer. To determine the type of drive, examine...
Open the LCD panel by sliding the release latch. Sends and receives data in this drive. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M505 Front LCD panel release latch DVD/CD-RW or DVD-RW/CD-RW drive Subwoofer bay IR sensor Component Icon DVD/CD-RW or DVD-...RW/CD-RW drive LCD panel release latch IR sensor Subwoofer bay Description Insert CDs or DVDs into this bay. 2 www.gateway.com The subwoofer is located in conjunction with an IR (infrared) device, such as a PDA or IR printer. To determine the type of drive, examine...
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Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M505 Right side Component USB ports Ventilation fan USB ports Ventilation fan Icon Description Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. Do not block or insert objects into these slots. 4 www.gateway.com Helps cool internal components.
Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M505 Right side Component USB ports Ventilation fan USB ports Ventilation fan Icon Description Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. Do not block or insert objects into these slots. 4 www.gateway.com Helps cool internal components.
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... VGA monitor into this jack and the jack on an S-Video device (such as a stereo) to a wired Ethernet network" on page 36 and "Networking Your Gateway M505" on your notebook or play sound through the notebook speakers. Line in jack IEEE 1394 port (4-pin) Microphone jack Component Power connector Monitor port S-Video... USB Parallel port port IEEE 1394 port (6-pin) Headphone jack Line in jack Connect an external audio input source (such as a television or VCR). www.gateway.com 5
... VGA monitor into this jack and the jack on an S-Video device (such as a stereo) to a wired Ethernet network" on page 36 and "Networking Your Gateway M505" on your notebook or play sound through the notebook speakers. Line in jack IEEE 1394 port (4-pin) Microphone jack Component Power connector Monitor port S-Video... USB Parallel port port IEEE 1394 port (6-pin) Headphone jack Line in jack Connect an external audio input source (such as a television or VCR). www.gateway.com 5
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For more information, see "Connecting a digital video camera" on page 137. 6 www.gateway.com Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M505 Component Headphone jack USB port Parallel port IEEE 1394 ports Icon Description Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) ...
For more information, see "Connecting a digital video camera" on page 137. 6 www.gateway.com Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M505 Component Headphone jack USB port Parallel port IEEE 1394 ports Icon Description Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) ...
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..., see "Using the keyboard" on page 152. 8 www.gateway.com Keyboard Status indicators Audio controls Power button Multi-function buttons Speaker Component Keyboard Power button Touchpad Speaker Icon Description Provides all the features of a full-sized 86-key keyboard. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M505 Keyboard area For information on using your keyboard...
..., see "Using the keyboard" on page 152. 8 www.gateway.com Keyboard Status indicators Audio controls Power button Multi-function buttons Speaker Component Keyboard Power button Touchpad Speaker Icon Description Provides all the features of a full-sized 86-key keyboard. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M505 Keyboard area For information on using your keyboard...
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... 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M505 Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for informational purposes only. Gateway Technical Support will need this section are for assistance. Gateway model number Gateway serial number You can locate the Gateway serial number: ■...on a white sticker on the customer invoice that identifies your customer ID number. 10 www.gateway.com Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Gateway model number The label on the bottom of your notebook. ■ Printed on the bottom ...
... 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M505 Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for informational purposes only. Gateway Technical Support will need this section are for assistance. Gateway model number Gateway serial number You can locate the Gateway serial number: ■...on a white sticker on the customer invoice that identifies your customer ID number. 10 www.gateway.com Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Gateway model number The label on the bottom of your notebook. ■ Printed on the bottom ...
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Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M505 Finding your notebook, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's eSupport page at support.gateway.com. The eSupport page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. For more information about your specifications For more information, see "Using eSupport" on page 43. 12 www.gateway.com
Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M505 Finding your notebook, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's eSupport page at support.gateway.com. The eSupport page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. For more information about your specifications For more information, see "Using eSupport" on page 43. 12 www.gateway.com
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Laser printers are printing large documents. 14 www.gateway.com Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M505 Laser printers and cartridges are more expensive, but they print much faster than inkjet printers when you are better than inkjet printers.
Laser printers are printing large documents. 14 www.gateway.com Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M505 Laser printers and cartridges are more expensive, but they print much faster than inkjet printers when you are better than inkjet printers.
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... a cable, pull on or within your notebook in overhead storage compartments where it could slide around. For more information, see "Traveling with Your Gateway M505" on your notebook as baggage. As you clean your notebook, turn on page 159. ■ When traveling, do not check your notebook. ...For more information, see "Traveling with Your Gateway M505" on page 159. ■ Do not drop your notebook or subject it to have a charged battery available in case you move your notebook ...
... a cable, pull on or within your notebook in overhead storage compartments where it could slide around. For more information, see "Traveling with Your Gateway M505" on your notebook as baggage. As you clean your notebook, turn on page 159. ■ When traveling, do not check your notebook. ...For more information, see "Traveling with Your Gateway M505" on page 159. ■ Do not drop your notebook or subject it to have a charged battery available in case you move your notebook ...
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... over or stepped on the floor, when you use it to avoid risk of fire or explosion. www.gateway.com 17 Safety instructions ■ The bottom of your notebook can become hot with a Gateway M505 battery to strong impact. Do not dispose of the extension cable. Using the AC adapter ■ Place the...
... over or stepped on the floor, when you use it to avoid risk of fire or explosion. www.gateway.com 17 Safety instructions ■ The bottom of your notebook can become hot with a Gateway M505 battery to strong impact. Do not dispose of the extension cable. Using the AC adapter ■ Place the...
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... To connect to help you can use to connect to a wired or wireless Ethernet network, see "Networking Your Gateway M505" on the back 2 Insert the other end of your network administrator to a wired Ethernet network: 1 Insert one end of the network cable into the network ...
... To connect to help you can use to connect to a wired or wireless Ethernet network, see "Networking Your Gateway M505" on the back 2 Insert the other end of your network administrator to a wired Ethernet network: 1 Insert one end of the network cable into the network ...
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... Internet connections, such as Firewire® or i.Link®), Universal Serial Bus (USB), and parallel. For more information, see "Checking Out Your Gateway M505" on page 179. For more than just networking. After doing this, you plug it into the appropriate port. Type the keyword installing devices in ...instructions. Your notebook has one or more information about port locations, see "Using the Internet" on page 67 and "Networking Your Gateway M505" on page 1. Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Important Before you to install any time.
... Internet connections, such as Firewire® or i.Link®), Universal Serial Bus (USB), and parallel. For more information, see "Checking Out Your Gateway M505" on page 179. For more than just networking. After doing this, you plug it into the appropriate port. Type the keyword installing devices in ...instructions. Your notebook has one or more information about port locations, see "Using the Internet" on page 67 and "Networking Your Gateway M505" on page 1. Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Important Before you to install any time.
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Using the audio/video controls Using the Gateway M505 Music Player You can insert discs and SD memory cards into the notebook and play songs stored on your notebook to your D: hard drive. To .... Help and Support For more information about copying or moving files and folders in the Playlist Name box, then click OK. 6 Click Add Audio. www.gateway.com 101 You can use the Audio Player controls.
Using the audio/video controls Using the Gateway M505 Music Player You can insert discs and SD memory cards into the notebook and play songs stored on your notebook to your D: hard drive. To .... Help and Support For more information about copying or moving files and folders in the Playlist Name box, then click OK. 6 Click Add Audio. www.gateway.com 101 You can use the Audio Player controls.