Replacing the Gateway M520 Keyboard
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... discharge The components inside your Gateway M520 notebook and these guidelines: ■ Turn off your workbench or other grounded object. ■ Unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable. ■ Remove the battery. Warning To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any PC Cards. 1 www.gateway.com Caution ESD can permanently...
... discharge The components inside your Gateway M520 notebook and these guidelines: ■ Turn off your workbench or other grounded object. ■ Unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable. ■ Remove the battery. Warning To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any PC Cards. 1 www.gateway.com Caution ESD can permanently...
Replacing the Gateway M520 Keyboard
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www.gateway.com 3 For more information, see "Changing batteries" in your user guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two keyboard bezel screws and put them in a safe place. Screws 7 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up . 5 Remove the battery. Removing the keyboard To remove the keyboard: 1 Follow the instructions under...
www.gateway.com 3 For more information, see "Changing batteries" in your user guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two keyboard bezel screws and put them in a safe place. Screws 7 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up . 5 Remove the battery. Removing the keyboard To remove the keyboard: 1 Follow the instructions under...
Replacing the Gateway M520 Keyboard
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... several places until it clicks in place. Caution If the bezel is facing up. 10 Replace the two keyboard bezel screws. Screws 11 Install the battery. 12 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn your notebook over so the bottom is not correctly replaced, your notebook. 10...
... several places until it clicks in place. Caution If the bezel is facing up. 10 Replace the two keyboard bezel screws. Screws 11 Install the battery. 12 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn your notebook over so the bottom is not correctly replaced, your notebook. 10...
User Guide Gateway M520 Notebook
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...topic 6 Using Your Computer guide 6 Online help 7 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook 9 Front 10 Left side 11 Right side 12 Back 13 Bottom 15 Keyboard area 16 Identifying your model 17 Gateway model and serial number 17 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 17 Finding your specifications 18... Accessories 19 3 Getting Started 21 Installing the battery 22 Connecting the AC adapter 23 Protecting from power source...
...topic 6 Using Your Computer guide 6 Online help 7 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook 9 Front 10 Left side 11 Right side 12 Back 13 Bottom 15 Keyboard area 16 Identifying your model 17 Gateway model and serial number 17 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 17 Finding your specifications 18... Accessories 19 3 Getting Started 21 Installing the battery 22 Connecting the AC adapter 23 Protecting from power source...
User Guide Gateway M520 Notebook
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... on a projector or monitor 49 Viewing the display on a television 51 5 Managing Power 55 Monitoring the battery charge 56 Recharging the battery 57 Recalibrating the battery 57 Changing batteries 59 Replacing the battery 59 Extending battery life 61 Conserving battery power 61 Using alternate power sources 62 Changing power modes 62 6 Upgrading Your Notebook 65 Preventing static... Cleaning the notebook screen 76 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 76 Protecting your computer from viruses 77 Updating Windows 80 Restoring your system 80 ii www.gateway.com
... on a projector or monitor 49 Viewing the display on a television 51 5 Managing Power 55 Monitoring the battery charge 56 Recharging the battery 57 Recalibrating the battery 57 Changing batteries 59 Replacing the battery 59 Extending battery life 61 Conserving battery power 61 Using alternate power sources 62 Changing power modes 62 6 Upgrading Your Notebook 65 Preventing static... Cleaning the notebook screen 76 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 76 Protecting your computer from viruses 77 Updating Windows 80 Restoring your system 80 ii www.gateway.com
User Guide Gateway M520 Notebook
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8 Troubleshooting 81 Safety guidelines 82 First steps 83 Troubleshooting 84 Audio 84 Battery 84 CD drives 84 Device installation 84 Display 85 DVD drives 86 File management 88 Hard drive 89 Internet 90 Keyboard 91 Memory 92 Memory ... Mouse 97 Networks 97 Passwords 97 PC Cards 98 Power 98 Printer 99 Sound 100 Status indicators 101 Video 101 Telephone support 102 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 102 Telephone numbers 103 9 Networking Your Notebook 105 Introduction to networking 106 Using a network 106 Using a wireless network 107 Creating an wireless network...
8 Troubleshooting 81 Safety guidelines 82 First steps 83 Troubleshooting 84 Audio 84 Battery 84 CD drives 84 Device installation 84 Display 85 DVD drives 86 File management 88 Hard drive 89 Internet 90 Keyboard 91 Memory 92 Memory ... Mouse 97 Networks 97 Passwords 97 PC Cards 98 Power 98 Printer 99 Sound 100 Status indicators 101 Video 101 Telephone support 102 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 102 Telephone numbers 103 9 Networking Your Notebook 105 Introduction to networking 106 Using a network 106 Using a wireless network 107 Creating an wireless network...
User Guide Gateway M520 Notebook
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... performance and portability. We sincerely hope that you with maximum performance when plugged into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on battery power. Thanks again, from your new Gateway notebook for a greater battery life experience. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to provide an exceptional balance of us at affordable prices. Your new...
... performance and portability. We sincerely hope that you with maximum performance when plugged into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on battery power. Thanks again, from your new Gateway notebook for a greater battery life experience. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to provide an exceptional balance of us at affordable prices. Your new...
User Guide Gateway M520 Notebook
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... on. ■ LED blinking - notebook is fully charged. 10 www.gateway.com Front Speaker Power indicator LCD panel release latch Battery charge indicator Speaker Component Description Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in Standby mode. ...9632; LED off . LCD panel release Open the LCD panel by sliding the release latch. battery charge is charging. ■ LED blinking - Power indicator ■ LED on - latch Battery charge indicator ■ LED on - battery is very low. ■ LED off -
... on. ■ LED blinking - notebook is fully charged. 10 www.gateway.com Front Speaker Power indicator LCD panel release latch Battery charge indicator Speaker Component Description Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in Standby mode. ...9632; LED off . LCD panel release Open the LCD panel by sliding the release latch. battery charge is charging. ■ LED blinking - Power indicator ■ LED on - latch Battery charge indicator ■ LED on - battery is very low. ■ LED off -
User Guide Gateway M520 Notebook
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... 70. Hard drive bay The hard drive is located in this bay. www.gateway.com 15 Bottom Battery lock Battery latch System label Memory bay Hard drive bay Component Description Battery lock Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 17. For more information, see "Identifying your model" on page 59...
... 70. Hard drive bay The hard drive is located in this bay. www.gateway.com 15 Bottom Battery lock Battery latch System label Memory bay Hard drive bay Component Description Battery lock Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 17. For more information, see "Identifying your model" on page 59...
User Guide Gateway M520 Notebook
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... To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at accessories.gateway.com. See "Changing batteries" on battery power for extended periods, you can swap batteries when necessary. Laser printers are better than laser printers. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you can save battery power by plugging your programs are relatively inexpensive, but they...
... To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at accessories.gateway.com. See "Changing batteries" on battery power for extended periods, you can swap batteries when necessary. Laser printers are better than laser printers. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you can save battery power by plugging your programs are relatively inexpensive, but they...
User Guide Gateway M520 Notebook
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Chapter 3 @p tyrÁR f pi ■ Installing the battery ■ Connecting the AC adapter ■ Turning your notebook on and off ■ Using the status indicators, keyboard, and the EZ Pad touchpad ■ Adjusting the volume 21
Chapter 3 @p tyrÁR f pi ■ Installing the battery ■ Connecting the AC adapter ■ Turning your notebook on and off ■ Using the status indicators, keyboard, and the EZ Pad touchpad ■ Adjusting the volume 21
User Guide Gateway M520 Notebook
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Installing the battery To install the battery: 1 Close the LCD panel. 2 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 3 Hold the battery label-side down and slide it into the open battery compartment until the battery clicks into place. 4 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 22 www.gateway.com
Installing the battery To install the battery: 1 Close the LCD panel. 2 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 3 Hold the battery label-side down and slide it into the open battery compartment until the battery clicks into place. 4 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 22 www.gateway.com
User Guide Gateway M520 Notebook
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... the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to fully charge the battery. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for three hours, the battery may need to fully charge. www.gateway.com 23 The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from... Gateway. You should use your notebook's battery. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may be recalibrated. Replace the power cord if it becomes ...
... the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to fully charge the battery. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for three hours, the battery may need to fully charge. www.gateway.com 23 The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from... Gateway. You should use your notebook's battery. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may be recalibrated. Replace the power cord if it becomes ...
User Guide Gateway M520 Notebook
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...turns on page 10 for the first time, turn on, complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns off after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. 24 www.gateway.com b Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on and off. 4 When you ...finish using your notebook for the location of the battery charge indicator). Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Front" on : a Unplug the adapter from your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug...
...turns on page 10 for the first time, turn on, complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns off after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. 24 www.gateway.com b Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on and off. 4 When you ...finish using your notebook for the location of the battery charge indicator). Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Front" on : a Unplug the adapter from your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug...
User Guide Gateway M520 Notebook
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... part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 6 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. When the checks are not responding. To close programs that is not responding. 4 Click End ...notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are finished, Windows starts. 28 www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard or touchpad input, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook....
... part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 6 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. When the checks are not responding. To close programs that is not responding. 4 Click End ...notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are finished, Windows starts. 28 www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard or touchpad input, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook....
User Guide Gateway M520 Notebook
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Chapter 5 FfyfrtyrÁIp ■ Checking and recharging the battery ■ Recalibrating the battery ■ Changing batteries ■ Extending the life of the battery 55
Chapter 5 FfyfrtyrÁIp ■ Checking and recharging the battery ■ Recalibrating the battery ■ Changing batteries ■ Extending the life of the battery 55
User Guide Gateway M520 Notebook
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... uses the latest chipset and mobile processor technologies to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a Low Battery warning message to appear. 56 www.gateway.com When the battery charge gets low, change the battery or connect to AC power immediately to prevent losing any unsaved work. To access this guide, click Start...
... uses the latest chipset and mobile processor technologies to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a Low Battery warning message to appear. 56 www.gateway.com When the battery charge gets low, change the battery or connect to AC power immediately to prevent losing any unsaved work. To access this guide, click Start...
User Guide Gateway M520 Notebook
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... To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to completely charge. 3 Disconnect the AC power and restart your hard drive. www.gateway.com 57 If the icon still does not appear, make sure that... Always show hidden icons button. Recharging the battery The battery recharges while it but the battery charge is checked on your notebook. For more information,...
... To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to completely charge. 3 Disconnect the AC power and restart your hard drive. www.gateway.com 57 If the icon still does not appear, make sure that... Always show hidden icons button. Recharging the battery The battery recharges while it but the battery charge is checked on your notebook. For more information,...
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e Click to select the Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm checkboxes. 58 www.gateway.com e Click to deselect the Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm checkboxes. Let the battery drain until the yellow battery status indicator goes out. 7 When you are ready to open the Power Schemes list, ... your notebook to your notebook during this process, or you want. Do not connect the AC adapter to AC power. 6 Charge the battery completely until your notebook again, do the following : a From the desktop, right-click on the power icon, then select Adjust Power ...
e Click to select the Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm checkboxes. 58 www.gateway.com e Click to deselect the Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm checkboxes. Let the battery drain until the yellow battery status indicator goes out. 7 When you are ready to open the Power Schemes list, ... your notebook to your notebook during this process, or you want. Do not connect the AC adapter to AC power. 6 Charge the battery completely until your notebook again, do the following : a From the desktop, right-click on the power icon, then select Adjust Power ...
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...on and is incorrectly replaced. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Discard used batteries according to AC power, you can change the battery while the notebook is turned on and is connected to AC power, go to AC power, save your work and... turn off your notebook. 2 Close the LCD panel. 3 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. The battery used battery promptly. Changing batteries If your notebook is connected to the manufacturer's instructions. Warning Danger of used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn ...
...on and is incorrectly replaced. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Discard used batteries according to AC power, you can change the battery while the notebook is turned on and is connected to AC power, go to AC power, save your work and... turn off your notebook. 2 Close the LCD panel. 3 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. The battery used battery promptly. Changing batteries If your notebook is connected to the manufacturer's instructions. Warning Danger of used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn ...