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7 Turning Your Wireless Emitter On or Off You can turn off your notebook or tablet PC. There are times, such as when you are flying in an aircraft, when you should turn off in Windows XP" on page 126 ■ "Turning your wireless emitter on or off the wireless emitter to conserve the battery charge on page 126 125 Read this chapter to learn about: ■ "Turning your wireless emitter on or off in Windows 2000" on your wireless emitter.
7 Turning Your Wireless Emitter On or Off You can turn off your notebook or tablet PC. There are times, such as when you are flying in an aircraft, when you should turn off in Windows XP" on page 126 ■ "Turning your wireless emitter on or off the wireless emitter to conserve the battery charge on page 126 125 Read this chapter to learn about: ■ "Turning your wireless emitter on or off in Windows 2000" on your wireless emitter.
Replacing the Gateway M505 Keyboard
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... do not insert any PC Cards. Warning To avoid exposure to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). www.gateway.com 1 Tools you replace the keyboard. Prevent ESD damage by following ESD guidelines every time you need You need a small...Before replacing the keyboard, follow these printed instructions. For more information, see "Changing batteries" in your notebook. Replacing the Gateway M505 Keyboard This package includes a replacement keyboard for your Gateway M505 notebook and these guidelines: ■ Turn off your notebook and unplug the power cord...
... do not insert any PC Cards. Warning To avoid exposure to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). www.gateway.com 1 Tools you replace the keyboard. Prevent ESD damage by following ESD guidelines every time you need You need a small...Before replacing the keyboard, follow these printed instructions. For more information, see "Changing batteries" in your notebook. Replacing the Gateway M505 Keyboard This package includes a replacement keyboard for your Gateway M505 notebook and these guidelines: ■ Turn off your notebook and unplug the power cord...
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... them. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. 4 Remove the two screws securing the keyboard and the keyboard cover. Screws 2 www.gateway.com Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors...
... them. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. 4 Remove the two screws securing the keyboard and the keyboard cover. Screws 2 www.gateway.com Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors...
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www.gateway.com 7 Screws 11 Turn your notebook. Screws 12 Replace the battery, connect the power adapter and modem and network cables, then turn on your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then install the two screws securing the keyboard and the keyboard cover.
www.gateway.com 7 Screws 11 Turn your notebook. Screws 12 Replace the battery, connect the power adapter and modem and network cables, then turn on your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then install the two screws securing the keyboard and the keyboard cover.
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 battery 17 Using the AC adapter 17...
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 battery 17 Using the AC adapter 17...
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...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 settings 155 Activating and using Hibernate mode 156 9 Traveling with Your Gateway M505... 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 ...
...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 settings 155 Activating and using Hibernate mode 156 9 Traveling with Your Gateway M505... 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 ...
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... 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 243 Safety guidelines 244 First steps 245 Software support tools 245 Troubleshooting 246 Audio 246 Battery 246 Device installation 246 Diskette drive (external 247 Display 248 DVD/CD-RW or DVD-RW/CD-RW drive 249 File ...
... 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 243 Safety guidelines 244 First steps 245 Software support tools 245 Troubleshooting 246 Audio 246 Battery 246 Device installation 246 Diskette drive (external 247 Display 248 DVD/CD-RW or DVD-RW/CD-RW drive 249 File ...
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... Battery release latch Battery lock latch Icon Description Open this bay. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 238. Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 234. The hard drive is located in this cover to install memory modules. Insert the battery into this bay. www.gateway...
... Battery release latch Battery lock latch Icon Description Open this bay. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 238. Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 234. The hard drive is located in this cover to install memory modules. Insert the battery into this bay. www.gateway...
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... type of printer to your notebook. Accessories Accessories Gateway offers accessories that can help you make the most common types are inkjet and laser printers, which print in color or black and white. See "Changing batteries" on battery power for more memory. If your notebook on ...page 147 for extended periods, you may want to your notebook. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you think they should, try ...
... type of printer to your notebook. Accessories Accessories Gateway offers accessories that can help you make the most common types are inkjet and laser printers, which print in color or black and white. See "Changing batteries" on battery power for more memory. If your notebook on ...page 147 for extended periods, you may want to your notebook. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you think they should, try ...
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... mobile phone. ■ When you pull out the connector, keep it from the electrical outlet. 16 www.gateway.com Doing so can cause fire or electric shock by hand, be sure to have your notebook. You can...bending any connector pins. If you disconnect a cable, pull on its power source, and remove the battery. For more information, see "Traveling with Your Gateway M505" on page 159. ■ When traveling, do not check your notebook. For more information, see ...or damage to your notebook. For more information, see "Traveling with Your Gateway M505" on the cable itself.
... mobile phone. ■ When you pull out the connector, keep it from the electrical outlet. 16 www.gateway.com Doing so can cause fire or electric shock by hand, be sure to have your notebook. You can...bending any connector pins. If you disconnect a cable, pull on its power source, and remove the battery. For more information, see "Traveling with Your Gateway M505" on page 159. ■ When traveling, do not check your notebook. For more information, see ...or damage to your notebook. For more information, see "Traveling with Your Gateway M505" on the cable itself.
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... dust, food, liquids, temperature extremes, and overexposure to sunlight. ■ Replace only with a Gateway M505 battery to avoid risk of fire or explosion. www.gateway.com 17 Using the battery ■ Do not carry a battery in your adapter's power cable and that the cable is not located where it can be tripped...with prolonged use it to run your notebook or subject it to strong impact. Excessive pressure or impact can cause damage to charge the battery. Overheating of a PC Card can become warm with use. ■ Do not apply heavy pressure to your notebook or to notebook ...
... dust, food, liquids, temperature extremes, and overexposure to sunlight. ■ Replace only with a Gateway M505 battery to avoid risk of fire or explosion. www.gateway.com 17 Using the battery ■ Do not carry a battery in your adapter's power cable and that the cable is not located where it can be tripped...with prolonged use it to run your notebook or subject it to strong impact. Excessive pressure or impact can cause damage to charge the battery. Overheating of a PC Card can become warm with use. ■ Do not apply heavy pressure to your notebook or to notebook ...
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...service your notebook yourself. (See "Using eSupport" on page 43 and "Telephone support" on battery power for replacing memory or the hard drive, do not attempt to you expect. 18 www.gateway.com For example, do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of ...your notebook during an electrical storm. You should use the AC adapter right away to fully charge. Important If the battery is not fully charged before ...
...service your notebook yourself. (See "Using eSupport" on page 43 and "Telephone support" on battery power for replacing memory or the hard drive, do not attempt to you expect. 18 www.gateway.com For example, do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of ...your notebook during an electrical storm. You should use the AC adapter right away to fully charge. Important If the battery is not fully charged before ...
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... your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. -ORIf the battery is not installed, turn your notebook may be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Connecting the AC adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 If the battery is installed, go to the AC adapter. The replacement cord must ...be damaged. Replace the power cord if it snaps into place. 3 Slide the battery lock into the locked position. 4 ...
... your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. -ORIf the battery is not installed, turn your notebook may be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Connecting the AC adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 If the battery is installed, go to the AC adapter. The replacement cord must ...be damaged. Replace the power cord if it snaps into place. 3 Slide the battery lock into the locked position. 4 ...
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...Do not attempt to your notebook's power connector. 6 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. 20 www.gateway.com If the battery charge indicator does not turn your notebook off and leave your notebook for the first time, turn on page ...8 for at least 24 hours. 8 If the battery charge indicator does not show a full charge after 24 hours, contact Gateway Technical Support at support.gateway.com/support/ask_gateway.asp. Chapter 2: Getting Started 5 Connect the AC adapter to disassemble the AC...
...Do not attempt to your notebook's power connector. 6 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. 20 www.gateway.com If the battery charge indicator does not turn your notebook off and leave your notebook for the first time, turn on page ...8 for at least 24 hours. 8 If the battery charge indicator does not show a full charge after 24 hours, contact Gateway Technical Support at support.gateway.com/support/ask_gateway.asp. Chapter 2: Getting Started 5 Connect the AC adapter to disassemble the AC...
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... you close a program that is not responding. 3 Click End Task. 4 If your notebook does not respond, turn it . 2 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it on again. Important If your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until your notebook... to keyboard or touchpad input, you may have to close programs that is not responding. 2 Click the program that are finished, Windows starts. 24 www.gateway.com
... you close a program that is not responding. 3 Click End Task. 4 If your notebook does not respond, turn it . 2 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it on again. Important If your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until your notebook... to keyboard or touchpad input, you may have to close programs that is not responding. 2 Click the program that are finished, Windows starts. 24 www.gateway.com
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battery charge is used. The LED shows your notebook's power status. ■ LED on . Status indicators Status indicators Keyboard status indicators Status indicators inform you of ... has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is very low. ■ LED off . notebook is off - www.gateway.com 25 notebook is on. ■ LED blinking - Hard drive Standby Power Wireless Ethernet Battery charge Caps lock Pad lock Indicator Wireless Ethernet Power Icon Description The wireless Ethernet emitter is turned on -
battery charge is used. The LED shows your notebook's power status. ■ LED on . Status indicators Status indicators Keyboard status indicators Status indicators inform you of ... has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is very low. ■ LED off . notebook is off - www.gateway.com 25 notebook is on. ■ LED blinking - Hard drive Standby Power Wireless Ethernet Battery charge Caps lock Pad lock Indicator Wireless Ethernet Power Icon Description The wireless Ethernet emitter is turned on -
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Caps Lock Pad Lock Caps Lock is turned on . Numeric keypad is turned on . Chapter 2: Getting Started Indicator Standby Icon Description The notebook is in use. Media activity Battery charge The hard drive, DVD/CD-RW, or DVD-RW/CD-RW drive is charging. For more information, see "System key combinations" on page 30. 26 www.gateway.com The battery is in Standby or Hibernate mode.
Caps Lock Pad Lock Caps Lock is turned on . Numeric keypad is turned on . Chapter 2: Getting Started Indicator Standby Icon Description The notebook is in use. Media activity Battery charge The hard drive, DVD/CD-RW, or DVD-RW/CD-RW drive is charging. For more information, see "System key combinations" on page 30. 26 www.gateway.com The battery is in Standby or Hibernate mode.
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Status indicators LCD panel status indicators Status indicators inform you of the current power status and the status of the wireless Ethernet emitter. battery charge is very low. ■ LED off . The notebook is turned on. notebook is off - www.gateway.com 27 notebook is on - The LED shows your notebook's power status. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Wireless Ethernet Power Standby Indicator Wireless Ethernet Power Standby Icon Description The wireless Ethernet emitter is in Standby or Hibernate mode.
Status indicators LCD panel status indicators Status indicators inform you of the current power status and the status of the wireless Ethernet emitter. battery charge is very low. ■ LED off . The notebook is turned on. notebook is off - www.gateway.com 27 notebook is on - The LED shows your notebook's power status. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Wireless Ethernet Power Standby Indicator Wireless Ethernet Power Standby Icon Description The wireless Ethernet emitter is in Standby or Hibernate mode.
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8 Managing Power While your notebook is running on battery power, you should manage power consumption to : ■ Check and recharge the battery ■ Change batteries ■ Extend the life of the battery. Read this chapter to learn how to get the most use out of the battery by conserving battery power and using alternate power sources ■ Change power-saving settings 145
8 Managing Power While your notebook is running on battery power, you should manage power consumption to : ■ Check and recharge the battery ■ Change batteries ■ Extend the life of the battery. Read this chapter to learn how to get the most use out of the battery by conserving battery power and using alternate power sources ■ Change power-saving settings 145
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... connected to prevent losing any unsaved work. See "Changing advanced settings" on page 155 for more information. 146 www.gateway.com or battery icon in the taskbar has a lightning bolt . See "Changing advanced settings" on - If the icon still does ...very low. ■ Power indicator off . ■ Battery charge indicator on page 155 for more information. ■ Looking at the power and battery charge indicators: ■ Power indicator on - battery charge is off - Recharging the battery The battery recharges while it is installed and your notebook is charging. ...
... connected to prevent losing any unsaved work. See "Changing advanced settings" on page 155 for more information. 146 www.gateway.com or battery icon in the taskbar has a lightning bolt . See "Changing advanced settings" on - If the icon still does ...very low. ■ Power indicator off . ■ Battery charge indicator on page 155 for more information. ■ Looking at the power and battery charge indicators: ■ Power indicator on - battery charge is off - Recharging the battery The battery recharges while it is installed and your notebook is charging. ...