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...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... your notebook 23 Turning off your notebook 23 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 24 Status indicators 25 Keyboard status indicators 25 LCD panel status indicators 27 Using the keyboard 28 Key types 29 System key combinations 30 Multi-function buttons ...
...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... your notebook 23 Turning off your notebook 23 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 24 Status indicators 25 Keyboard status indicators 25 LCD panel status indicators 27 Using the keyboard 28 Key types 29 System key combinations 30 Multi-function buttons ...
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... plug it back in. 7 When you finish using 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. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. 20 www...
... plug it back in. 7 When you finish using 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. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. 20 www...
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notebook is off - battery charge is turned on - Status indicators Status indicators Keyboard status indicators Status indicators inform you of the status of the wireless Ethernet emitter, the current power status, when a drive is being used, and when a ...is on. ■ LED blinking - The LED shows your notebook's power status. ■ LED on . www.gateway.com 25 Hard drive Standby Power Wireless Ethernet Battery charge Caps lock Pad lock Indicator Wireless Ethernet Power Icon Description The wireless Ethernet emitter is very low. ■ LED off . notebook is used.
notebook is off - battery charge is turned on - Status indicators Status indicators Keyboard status indicators Status indicators inform you of the status of the wireless Ethernet emitter, the current power status, when a drive is being used, and when a ...is on. ■ LED blinking - The LED shows your notebook's power status. ■ LED on . www.gateway.com 25 Hard drive Standby Power Wireless Ethernet Battery charge Caps lock Pad lock Indicator Wireless Ethernet Power Icon Description The wireless Ethernet emitter is very low. ■ LED off . notebook is used.
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Media activity Battery charge The hard drive, DVD/CD-RW, or DVD-RW/CD-RW drive is in Standby or Hibernate mode. The battery is turned on. For more information, see "System key combinations" on . Numeric keypad is turned on page 30. 26 www.gateway.com Caps Lock Pad Lock Caps Lock is charging. 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 in Standby or Hibernate mode. The battery is turned on. For more information, see "System key combinations" on . Numeric keypad is turned on page 30. 26 www.gateway.com Caps Lock Pad Lock Caps Lock is charging. Chapter 2: Getting Started Indicator Standby Icon Description The notebook is in use.
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battery charge is turned on. Status indicators LCD panel status indicators Status indicators inform you of the current power status and the status of the wireless Ethernet emitter. Wireless Ethernet Power Standby Indicator Wireless Ethernet Power Standby Icon Description The wireless Ethernet emitter is very low. ■ LED off . The notebook is off - www.gateway.com 27 The LED shows your notebook's power status. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - notebook is in Standby or Hibernate mode. notebook is on -
battery charge is turned on. Status indicators LCD panel status indicators Status indicators inform you of the current power status and the status of the wireless Ethernet emitter. Wireless Ethernet Power Standby Indicator Wireless Ethernet Power Standby Icon Description The wireless Ethernet emitter is very low. ■ LED off . The notebook is off - www.gateway.com 27 The LED shows your notebook's power status. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - notebook is in Standby or Hibernate mode. notebook is on -
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... page 155 for more information. ■ Looking at the power and battery charge indicators: ■ Power indicator on . ■ Power indicator blinking - notebook is recharging, the battery charge indicator turns on page 155 for more information. 146 www.gateway.com Important If the power cord or battery icon does not appear on the taskbar, click the show icon...
... page 155 for more information. ■ Looking at the power and battery charge indicators: ■ Power indicator on . ■ Power indicator blinking - notebook is recharging, the battery charge indicator turns on page 155 for more information. 146 www.gateway.com Important If the power cord or battery icon does not appear on the taskbar, click the show icon...
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...hard drive status indicator flashes, but AC power is not connected. For more than three seconds. ■ The battery is fully discharged but nothing appears on the display ■ Display brightness is set too low. 262 www.gateway.com Replace any damaged cables. All batteries run down in... time, but if a new battery appears to be defective, contact Gateway about replacing it on. ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter ...
...hard drive status indicator flashes, but AC power is not connected. For more than three seconds. ■ The battery is fully discharged but nothing appears on the display ■ Display brightness is set too low. 262 www.gateway.com Replace any damaged cables. All batteries run down in... time, but if a new battery appears to be defective, contact Gateway about replacing it on. ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter ...
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... Make sure that you want to print to resume operations, and charge the battery. Many printers have an online/offline button that the power cable is plugged into low-battery Hibernate (power status indicator is not activated. www.gateway.com 263 The display goes black while the notebook is still turned on &#...cable for about a second to is not connected. The notebook will not come out of Standby or Hibernate mode when running on battery power. ■ The battery fully discharged and AC power is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is on page 156. The printer is ...
... Make sure that you want to print to resume operations, and charge the battery. Many printers have an online/offline button that the power cable is plugged into low-battery Hibernate (power status indicator is not activated. www.gateway.com 263 The display goes black while the notebook is still turned on &#...cable for about a second to is not connected. The notebook will not come out of Standby or Hibernate mode when running on battery power. ■ The battery fully discharged and AC power is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is on page 156. The printer is ...
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...properly grounded when in the proper position for your area. Replace the battery with a TV Tuner, cable, or satellite receiver card, make sure that the switch is damaged. ■ The system performance changes. 272 www.gateway.com Never insert objects of any kind into the computer ventilation openings....use ■ Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to provide some protection against voltage surges and buildup of power source indicated on the rating label. ■ If your notebook has a voltage selector switch, make sure that the product is electrically grounded to ...
...properly grounded when in the proper position for your area. Replace the battery with a TV Tuner, cable, or satellite receiver card, make sure that the switch is damaged. ■ The system performance changes. 272 www.gateway.com Never insert objects of any kind into the computer ventilation openings....use ■ Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to provide some protection against voltage surges and buildup of power source indicated on the rating label. ■ If your notebook has a voltage selector switch, make sure that the product is electrically grounded to ...
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...CD See CD audio file streaming 181 AVI file 95 B background 170 backing up files 132, 213 battery alarm options 152, 154 alternate power sources 150 bay 7, 148 changing 148 charge indicator 20, 26, 146 charge status 146 charging 18, 146 conserving power 150 icons 146 installing 148 latch... 7 managing power 150 monitoring charge 146 purchasing 13 recharging 18, 146 release latch 7 replacing 148 safety guidelines 17 storing 202 bays battery 7, 148 hard drive 7 ...
...CD See CD audio file streaming 181 AVI file 95 B background 170 backing up files 132, 213 battery alarm options 152, 154 alternate power sources 150 bay 7, 148 changing 148 charge indicator 20, 26, 146 charge status 146 charging 18, 146 conserving power 150 icons 146 installing 148 latch... 7 managing power 150 monitoring charge 146 purchasing 13 recharging 18, 146 release latch 7 replacing 148 safety guidelines 17 storing 202 bays battery 7, 148 hard drive 7 ...
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... 43 Gateway M505 DVD 220 gateway.your.way dial-up server 257 gigabit Ethernet 183 H hard drive backing up files 213 bay 7 checking for errors 209 checking for free space 207 defragmenting 211 deleting files and folders 208 installing 238 replacing 238 scanning for errors 209 status indicator 26... 137, 138 IEEE 802.11 creating a network 182 speed and frequency 187 using a network 186 using while traveling 161 indicators See status indicators inkjet printer 13 installing battery 148 camera 135 cards 134, 230 device drivers 220 devices 37, 246 digital camera 37, 135 digital video camera 37 drivers...
... 43 Gateway M505 DVD 220 gateway.your.way dial-up server 257 gigabit Ethernet 183 H hard drive backing up files 213 bay 7 checking for errors 209 checking for free space 207 defragmenting 211 deleting files and folders 208 installing 238 replacing 238 scanning for errors 209 status indicator 26... 137, 138 IEEE 802.11 creating a network 182 speed and frequency 187 using a network 186 using while traveling 161 indicators See status indicators inkjet printer 13 installing battery 148 camera 135 cards 134, 230 device drivers 220 devices 37, 246 digital camera 37, 135 digital video camera 37 drivers...
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release latch 2 switching display 30 troubleshooting 248 using screen saver 172 LCD/CRT system key 30 lights See status indicators line in jack 5 line protector 160 line tester 160 links 71 lock Kensington cable 3, 162 M maintenance backing up files 213 checking for ...display 216 cleaning keyboard 216 cleaning mouse 216 defragmenting 211 deleting files 208 suggested schedule 203 using Scheduled Task Wizard 213 virus protection 204 Max 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...
release latch 2 switching display 30 troubleshooting 248 using screen saver 172 LCD/CRT system key 30 lights See status indicators line in jack 5 line protector 160 line tester 160 links 71 lock Kensington cable 3, 162 M maintenance backing up files 213 checking for ...display 216 cleaning keyboard 216 cleaning mouse 216 defragmenting 211 deleting files 208 suggested schedule 203 using Scheduled Task Wizard 213 virus protection 204 Max 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...
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...8, 30, 152 changing modes 151 changing schemes 153 changing settings 152 connector 5, 18 conserving battery power 150 damaged cord 19, 20 EmPower adapter 150 extending battery life 150 Hibernate mode 151, 156 indicator 23, 25, 27 international adapter 163 management 145, 150 schemes 152, 153 source problems 21... SpeedStep settings 152 Standby mode 23, 151 Standby/Resume 30 status indicator 25, 27 surge protector 21 ...
...8, 30, 152 changing modes 151 changing schemes 153 changing settings 152 connector 5, 18 conserving battery power 150 damaged cord 19, 20 EmPower adapter 150 extending battery life 150 Hibernate mode 151, 156 indicator 23, 25, 27 international adapter 163 management 145, 150 schemes 152, 153 source problems 21... SpeedStep settings 152 Standby mode 23, 151 Standby/Resume 30 status indicator 25, 27 surge protector 21 ...
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... 139 screen resolution 140 R radio listening with MusicMatch 115 radio approval authorities 161 radio frequency wireless connections 161 rebooting notebook 24 recharging battery 146 recordable drive identifying drive 103 status indicator 26 troubleshooting 249 using 103, 117 recording audio file 93 CD tracks 110, 125 data CD 118 data DVD 118 music...
... 139 screen resolution 140 R radio listening with MusicMatch 115 radio approval authorities 161 radio frequency wireless connections 161 rebooting notebook 24 recharging battery 146 recordable drive identifying drive 103 status indicator 26 troubleshooting 249 using 103, 117 recording audio file 93 CD tracks 110, 125 data CD 118 data DVD 118 music...
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... 166 changing resolution 168 resolution 140 saver 172 troubleshooting 248, 265 screen objects getting information 33 moving 34 selecting 33 Scroll Lock status indicator 30 system key 30 Search utility 59 searching for files and folders 56, 58, 59, 194 in Help and Support 40 security ...making audio recordings 93 playing file 93 speakers built-in 9 jack 6 specifications 12 SpeedStep technology 152 Standby indicator 25, 26, 27 status indicator 25, 26, 27 troubleshooting 263 standby status indicator 23 Standby mode 23, 30, 151 Standby system key 30 Start button 47 Start menu 47 starting notebook...
... 166 changing resolution 168 resolution 140 saver 172 troubleshooting 248, 265 screen objects getting information 33 moving 34 selecting 33 Scroll Lock status indicator 30 system key 30 Search utility 59 searching for files and folders 56, 58, 59, 194 in Help and Support 40 security ...making audio recordings 93 playing file 93 speakers built-in 9 jack 6 specifications 12 SpeedStep technology 152 Standby indicator 25, 26, 27 status indicator 25, 26, 27 troubleshooting 263 standby status indicator 23 Standby mode 23, 30, 151 Standby system key 30 Start button 47 Start menu 47 starting notebook...
