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Contents

Chapter 1: About This Reference. 1
About this guide. 2 Accessing your online User Guide. 2 Gateway contact information. 2 Gateway model and serial number. 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity. 3 For more information. 3
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook. 5
Front. 6 Left. 7 Right. 8 Back. 9 Bottom.10 Keyboard area. 11 LCD panel. 12
Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started. 13
Working safely and comfortably. 14 Reducing eye strain. 14 Setting up your computer desk and chair. 15 Sitting at your notebook. 15 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain. 15 Connecting the AC adapter.16 Protecting from power source problems. 18 Connecting the dial-up modem.18 Connecting to a broadband modem or network. 19 Starting your notebook. 20 Waking up your notebook. 21 Turning off your notebook.21 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook. 22 Using the status indicators.23 Using the keyboard. 24 Key types. 24
System key combinations. Using the EZ Pad touchpad. Using the optional multimedia panel. Using the optional webcam. Adjusting the brightness. Adjusting the volume. Turning your wireless radio on or off. IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio. Bluetooth radio.
Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories. 41
Using the CD or DVD drive. Identifying drive types. Using a CD or DVD drive. Using the memory card reader. Memory card types. Inserting a memory card. Using a memory card. Removing a memory card. Adding and removing a PC Card or Express Card. Installing a printer or other peripheral device. Connecting a USB device. Connecting an IEEE 1394 device. Viewing the display on a projector or monitor. Adjusting the display properties. Using the projector or monitor for a presentation. Viewing the display on a television. Adjusting the television display settings. Ordering accessories. 55 56
Chapter 5: Managing Power. 59
Monitoring the battery charge. Recharging the battery. Changing the battery. Recalibrating the battery. Extending battery life. Maximizing battery performance. 63 63

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Conserving battery power. 63 Using alternate power sources. 64 Changing power modes. 64 Changing notebook power settings. 66 Changing the power plan. 66 Changing advanced settings. 67
Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook. 69
Packing your notebook. 70 Traveling by air. 70 Dial-up modem. 70 Radio frequency wireless connections. 71 Files.71 Security. 72 Power. 73 Additional tips.73
Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook. 75
Caring for your notebook. 76 Cleaning your notebook.76 Cleaning the exterior. 77 Cleaning the keyboard. 77 Cleaning the notebook screen. 77 Maintaining the battery.78 Storing batteries. 78 Cleaning CDs or DVDs.79 Recovering your system.79 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers. 80 Using Microsoft System Restore. 86 Recovering your system to its factory condition. 89 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD. 90
Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook. 93
Preventing static electricity discharge. 94 Adding or replacing memory modules. 95 Replacing the hard drive kit.100
Chapter 9: Troubleshooting. 103
Safety guidelines. First steps. Troubleshooting. Audio. Battery. CD drives. Diskette drive (external). Display. DVD drives. Ethernet. Express Cards. File management. Hard drive. Internet. Keyboard. Media Center. Memory. Memory card reader. Modem (cable or DSL). Modem (dial-up). Mouse. Networks (wired). Networks (wireless). Passwords. PC Cards. Power. Printer. Sound. Status indicators. Touchpad. Video. Telephone support. Before calling Gateway Customer Care. 128

Turn the optional Bluetooth radio on or off. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane. Bluetooth communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication.
Increase the LCD panel brightness above the normal brightest setting. Use this feature in bright lighting situations, such as outside in bright sunlight. Press a second time to decrease the brightness below the normal lowest brightness setting. Use this feature in dim lighting situations. Press a third time to return the display to the normal brightness setting. Important: Using this feature will affect battery performance. Play or pause the CD or DVD.
Stop playing the CD or DVD.
Skip back one CD track or DVD chapter.
Skip ahead one CD track or DVD chapter.
Increase the brightness of the display.
Decrease the brightness of the display.
Increase volume. For more information, see Adjusting the volume on page 36.
Decrease volume. For more information, see Adjusting the volume on page 36.
Mute the sound. Press the key combination again to restore the sound. For more information, see Adjusting the volume on page 36.
Using the EZ Pad touchpad
The EZ Pad consists of a touchpad, two buttons, and a scroll zone.

Touchpad Scroll zone

Left button

Right button

When you move your finger on the touchpad, the pointer (arrow) on the screen moves in the same direction. You can use the scroll zone to scroll through documents. Use of the scroll zone may vary from program to program.
You can use the EZ-Pad left and right buttons below the touchpad to select objects. Tip
You can attach a mouse to the notebook using a USB port. You do not need to shut down the notebook to connect a USB mouse.
For instructions on how to adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, right-hand or left-hand configuration, and other touchpad settings, see Changing the mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings in your online User Guide.
You may have received your notebook with the EZ Pad touchpad set to only accept clicking by using the touchpad buttons. You can change this feature to allow tapping on the touchpad to simulate clicking the left button. For more information, see Changing the mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings in your online User Guide.

2 Click and drag the slider up to increase volume and down

to decrease volume.

3 To mute the volume, click

click it again.

(Mute). To restore volume,
4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. The Volume
Mixer dialog box opens, where you can click and drag sliders for individual devices.
Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of general volume (such as the volume used for music and game sounds).
5 Click X in the top-right corner of the window to close it.
Turning your wireless radio on or off
Your Gateway notebook may have a factory-installed wireless radio. Warning
Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane. IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication.
In environments where the risk of interference to other devices or services is harmful or perceived as harmful, the option to use a wireless device may be restricted or eliminated. Airports, hospitals, and oxygen or flammable gas laden atmospheres are limited examples where use of wireless devices may be restricted or eliminated. When in environments where you are uncertain of the sanction to use wireless devices, ask the applicable authority for authorization prior to using or turning on the wireless device.
IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio
Your notebook has an IEEE 802.11 radio for accessing the Internet through a wireless access point or communicating with other computers on a wireless Ethernet network. To turn the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio on or off: Press FN + F2. The wireless status indicator turns on or off. For the location of the wireless status indicator, see Using the status indicators on page 23. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. When the Windows Mobility Center window opens, click Turn wireless on or Turn wireless off. Tip

Your notebook may have one or more of the following ports: IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire or i.Link), Universal Serial Bus (USB), and S-Video (TV out). You use these ports to connect peripheral devices such as printers, scanners, and digital cameras to your notebook. Important
Before you install a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device, see the device documentation and installation instructions.
IEEE 1394 and USB ports support plug-and-play and hot swapping, which means that your notebook will usually recognize such a device whenever you plug it into the appropriate port. When you use an IEEE 1394 or USB device for the first time, your notebook will prompt you to install any software the device needs. After doing this, you can disconnect and reconnect the device at any time. Help
For more information about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword installing devices in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.

Connecting a USB device

Your notebook has USB ports for connecting devices such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse. Important
USB devices may have special installation instructions. See your USB devices installation guide.
For more information about using the USB port on your device, see your devices documentation.
To connect your USB device to your notebook: 1 Connect one end of the USB cable to your device.
2 Connect the other end of the cable to a USB port

your notebook.

Connecting an IEEE 1394 device
Your notebook may have a 4-pin IEEE 1394 port (also known as a Firewire or i.Link port) for connecting devices such as a video camera. Important
For more information about using the IEEE 1394 port on your device, see your devices documentation.
To connect your IEEE 1394 device to your notebook: 1 Connect one end of the IEEE 1394 cable to your IEEE 1394 device.
2 Connect the other end of the cable to the IEEE 1394

port on your notebook.

For more information about editing video, see Creating a video DVD in your online User Guide.
Viewing the display on a projector or monitor
You can use your notebook for giving presentations by connecting an external monitor or projector to your monitor (VGA) port. Your notebook supports simultaneous LCD and external display. Simultaneous display lets you control the presentation from your notebook at the same time as you face your audience. To use a projector or monitor 1 Turn off your notebook.
2 Connect one end of the VGA cable to the monitor or

projector.

3 Plug the other end of the VGA cable into the monitor
4 Turn on your notebook. 5 Plug the projectors or monitors power cord into an

1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the
Gateway Recovery Center. For more information, see Recovering pre-installed software and drivers on page 80.
2 Back up any data you want to transfer to the new hard
drive. For more information, see Backing up files in your online User Guide.
3 Follow the guidelines under Preventing static electricity

discharge on page 94.

4 Turn off your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network
6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the
7 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then
8 Remove the two hard drive bay cover screws.
9 Slide the hard drive bay cover, then remove it. The hard
drive is attached to the back of the cover.
10 If your new hard drive already includes the hard drive
cover, go to step 15. -ORIf you need to move the hard drive cover from your old hard drive to your new hard drive, go to step 11.
11 Remove the screws that secure the hard drive to the hard

drive cover.

Screw Screw
12 Remove the cover from the old drive.
13 Insert the new drive label side up onto the cover so the

screw holes line up.

14 Replace the screws that secure the cover to the drive. 15 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then
replace the cover screws.
16 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network
18 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the
Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook.
19 When the prompt Press any key to boot from CD or DVD
appears, press any key on your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions. As part of the process you may be prompted to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc.
20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any

CHAPTER9

Troubleshooting
Safety guidelines First steps Troubleshooting Telephone support
CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting

Safety guidelines

Do not try to troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are damaged, if your notebook was dropped, or if the case was damaged. Instead, unplug your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician.
For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see Preventing static electricity discharge on page 94.
While troubleshooting your notebook, follow these safety guidelines: Never remove the memory bay cover or hard drive bay cover while your notebook is turned on, while the battery is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to your notebook. Make sure that you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. After you complete any maintenance tasks where you remove the memory bay cover or hard drive bay cover, make sure that you replace the cover, reinstall any screws, then replace the battery before you start your notebook. Help

Express Cards

You installed an Express Card and now your notebook is having problems Make sure that you have correctly installed required software for the Express Card. For more information, see your Express Cards documentation.

File management

A file was accidentally deleted Recover the file from the Recycle Bin by following the instructions in Deleting files and folders in your online User Guide. Caution
If a file was deleted while holding down the SHIFT key or if the Recycle Bin has been emptied, the file cannot be restored.
For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword System Restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.

Hard drive

You see an Insufficient disk space error message Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup. For instructions on deleting unnecessary files, see Deleting unnecessary files in your online User Guide. Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the Recycle Bin icon, then clicking Empty Recycle Bin. Caution
All deleted files will be lost when you empty the Recycle Bin.
Save your files to another drive. If the hard drive is full,
copy any files not regularly used to backup media, then delete them from the hard drive. Help
For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword file management in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.
You see a Data error message This may be the result of a defective area on the hard drive. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see Checking the hard drive for errors in your online User Guide. The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you see a General failure reading drive C error message If a diskette is in the diskette drive, eject it and restart your notebook.
Make sure that the hard drive is installed correctly.

Memory

You see a Memory error message Make sure that the memory module is inserted correctly in the memory bay slot. For more information about installing memory, see Adding or replacing memory modules on page 95. Use the Memory Diagnostics Tool to help determine if a memory module is failing. To check the memory:
(Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens.
2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click Administrative Tools. 4 Double-click Memory Diagnostics Tool, then follow
the on-screen instructions. Help
For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword memory error in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.
You see a Not enough memory error message Close all programs, then restart your notebook.
Drive letter for the memory card slot does not appear in the My Computer window Reboot your notebook.

Modem (cable or DSL)

The modem does not connect Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. For the location of your network jack, see Right on page 8.
See the documentation that came with your modem for
additional troubleshooting information.

Modem (dial-up)

Your modem does not dial or does not connect Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. For the location of your modem jack, see Right on page 8. Make sure that your notebook is connected to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone.
Make sure that the modem cable is less than 6 feet

(1.8 meters) long.

Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your
telephone line, then check for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the telephone wall jack. If you have additional telephone services such as call waiting, call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that all messages are cleared and call waiting is disabled before using the modem. Contact your telephone service to get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. Also make sure that the modem dialing properties are set appropriately. Help
For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword dialing in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.
To check the dialing properties:
2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click the Phone and Modem Options. The Phone
and Modem Options dialog box opens.
4 Click the Dialing Rules tab. 5 Click the location from which you are dialing, then
click Edit. The Edit Location dialog box opens.
6 Make sure that all settings are correct. Disconnect any answering machine, fax machine, or

printer that is on the same line as the modem. Do not connect these devices to the same telephone line as the modem.
Make sure that you are not using a digital, rollover, or
PBX line. These lines do not work with your modem.
Check for line noise (scratchy, crackling, or popping
sounds). Line noise is a common problem that can cause the modem to connect at a slower rate, abort downloads, or even disconnect. The faster the modem, the less line noise it can tolerate and still work correctly. Listen to the line using your telephone. Dial a single number (such as 1). When the dial tone stops, listen for line noise. Wiggle the modem cable to see if that makes a difference. Make sure that the connectors are free from corrosion and all screws in the wall or telephone wall jack are secure. You can also call your telephone service and have the telephone line checked for noise or low line levels.
Try another telephone line (either a different telephone
number in your house or a telephone line at a different location). If you can connect on this line, call your telephone service to fix the original line. Try connecting with the modem at a lower connection speed. If reducing the connect speed lets you connect, call your telephone service. The telephone line may be too noisy.
You cannot connect to the Internet The ISP may be having technical difficulties. Contact your ISP for technical support. See if the modem works with a different communications program. The problem may be with just one program. Review the troubleshooting information under Internet on page 111. Your 56K modem does not connect at 56K Current FCC regulations restrict actual data transfer rates over public telephone lines to 53K. Other factors, such as line noise, telephone service provider equipment, or ISP limitations, may lower the speed even further. If your notebook has a v.90 modem, the speed at which you can upload (send) data is limited to 33.6K. If your notebook has a v.92 modem, the speed at which you can upload data is limited to 48K. Your ISP may not support 48K uploads.
Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at 14,400 bps when you have a 56K modem Current fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate of 14,400 bps. The modem is not recognized by your notebook Make sure that the line connected to the modem is working and plugged into the appropriate port on your notebook. For the location of your modem jack, see Right on page 8.

If the modem shares the telephone line with another
device, make sure that the telephone line is not in use (for example, someone is on the telephone, or another modem is in use). Use a different modem cable. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may cause problems with the modem connection. Shut down and restart your notebook. Run Windows modem diagnostics. To run modem diagnostics:
1 Close all open programs. 2 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control

Panel window opens.

3 Click Hardware and Sound. 4 Click Phone and Modem Options. The Phone and
Modem Options dialog box opens.
5 Click the Modems tab. 6 Click your modem, then click Properties. The Modem
Properties dialog box opens.
7 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem.
If information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics. If no modem information is available, a white screen appears with no data, or if you get an error such as port already open or the modem has failed to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. Help
For more information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.
The modem is noisy when it dials and connects When your modem tries to connect to another modem, it begins handshaking. Handshaking is a digital getting acquainted conversation between the two modems that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. You may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you can turn down the modem volume. To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens.
2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Phone and Modem Options. The Phone and
4 Click the Modems tab. 5 Click the modem you want to adjust, then click
Properties. The Modem Properties dialog box opens.
6 Click the Modem tab, then adjust the Speaker

volume control.

7 Click OK twice to close the Phone and Modem

Options dialog box.

See also Touchpad on page 127. The external mouse does not work Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in correctly. Shut down and restart your notebook. Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. Try a mouse you know is working to make sure that the mouse port works. The external mouse works erratically Clean the mouse. Some mouse pad patterns confuse optical mice. Try the mouse on a different surface.

Networks (wired)

For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.

Wireless devices are not user serviceable. Do not modify them in any way. Modification to a wireless device will void the authorization to use it. Please contact Gateway for service.
Additional limitations, cautions, and concerns for specific countries are listed in the specific country sections (or country group sections). The wireless devices in your system are only qualified for use in the countries identified by the Radio Approval Marks on the system rating label. If the country you will be using the wireless device in, is not listed, please contact your local Radio Approval agency for requirements. Wireless devices are closely regulated and use may not be allowed. The power output of the wireless device or devices that may be embedded in your notebook is well below the RF exposure limits as known at this time. Because the wireless devices (which may be embedded into your notebook) emit less energy than is allowed in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Gateway believes these devices are safe for use. Regardless of the power levels, care should be taken to minimize human contact during normal operation. Measurements have been performed to show that the RF exposure is below what is considered safe limits; however care should be taken to make sure the user or bystanders keep the transmitter away from their body when the wireless device is transmitting. The transmitting antenna installed in the top third of the lid should be used in a manner to maintain 8 inches (20 cm) from users or bystanders bodies. The wireless devices installed in this system are intended to be used indoors. In some areas, use of these devices outdoors is prohibited. Some circumstances require restrictions on wireless devices.
Only use drivers approved for the country in which the device will be used. See the Gateway System Restoration Kit, or contact Gateway Customer Care for additional information.
Every country has different restrictions on the use of wireless devices. Since your notebook is equipped with a wireless device, when traveling between countries with your notebook, check with the local Radio Approval authorities prior to any move or trip for any restrictions on the use of a wireless device in the destination country.

United States of America

Wireless devices are not user-serviceable. Do not modify them in any way. Modification to a wireless device will void the authorization to use it. Contact Gateway for service.

The transmitting device embedded in this notebook may not be used with any antenna other than the one provided with the notebook.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15
Low power, Radio transmitter type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication devices), operating in the 2.4 GHz band and/or 5.15 5.35 GHz band, may be present (embedded) in your notebook system. This section is only applicable if these devices are present. Refer to the system label to verify the presence of wireless devices. Wireless devices that may be in your system are only qualified for use in the United States of America if an FCC ID number is on the system label.
In order to comply with FCC requirements this transmitter must not be operated (or co-located) in conjunction with any other transmitter or antenna installed in the notebook.
The FCC has set a general guideline of 8 inches (20 cm) separation between the device and the body, for use of a wireless device near the body (this does not include extremities). This device should be used more than 8 inches (20 cm) from the body when wireless devices are on. The power output of the wireless device (or devices), which may be embedded in your notebook, is well below the RF exposure limits as set by the FCC. The wireless devices installed in this system are intended to be used indoors. In some areas, use of these devices outdoors is prohibited. Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Compliance accessories: The accessories associated with this equipment are: shielded video cable when an external monitor is connected. These accessories are required to be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC rules.

Notices

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This publication is protected by copyright and all rights are reserved. No part of it may be reproduced or transmitted by any means or in any form, without prior consent in writing from Gateway. The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. However, changes are made periodically. These changes are incorporated in newer publication editions. Gateway may improve and/or change products described in this publication at any time. Due to continuing system improvements, Gateway is not responsible for inaccurate information which may appear in this manual. For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at www.gateway.com. In no event will Gateway be liable for direct, indirect, special, exemplary, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. In the interest of continued product development, Gateway reserves the right to make improvements in this manual and the products it describes at any time, without notices or obligation.
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Gateway and the Black-and-White Spot Design are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. Intel, Intel Inside logo, and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, MS, and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only, and may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Macrovision statement

If your notebook has a DVD drive and an analog TV Out port, the following paragraph applies:
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

VGA port 9, 51 video monitor port 9 projector port 9 S-Video out jack 7 troubleshooting 128 VGA port 9 video camera connecting 49 volume adjusting 27, 28, 31, 36 adjusting modem 120 controls 36 muting 28, 31, 36 system keys 27, 28, 31 troubleshooting 127
waking up notebook 21 webcam 12, 32 Windows key 25 Product Key Code 3 Windows System Restore 80 creating restore point 88 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 121 wireless Ethernet button 26 status indicator 23 troubleshooting 122 turning off 38 turning on 38 using while traveling 71 wireless network troubleshooting 122 working safely 14
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Specifications for the Gateway M505 Notebook
Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. Processor and Core Logic
Processor options Mobile Intel Pentium Processor-M CPU To determine your notebooks processor speed, click Start, My Computer, then click View System Information. The processor is listed. Processor packaging Level 2 cache Core logic Processor side bus speed BIOS Intel uFCPGA 1 MB Intel 855PM, ICH4M 400 MHz Processor System Bus
Phoenix Note BIOS Release KB Flash ROM SMBIOS 2.3 support Advanced Configuration and Power Interface 1.0b and 2.0 (ACPI 1.0b and 2.0) support

System memory

Memory type Memory expansion options 266/333 MHz DDR SDRAM Two 200-pin industry standard DDR-SODIMM sockets Accepts two PC-266/333 DDR SDRAM memory modules 2048 MB maximum system memory No on-board memory To determine your notebooks memory, click Start, My Computer, then click View System Information. The memory is listed.
Graphics controller Video memory ATI Mobility Radeon 9600 high-performance graphics chipset 64 MB frame buffer

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LCD display panel
15.4-inch 16:10 WXGA (Wide eXtended Graphic Array) widescreen TFT LCD panel Maximum panel resolution: (WXGA) Maximum color depth: 32-bit (16.7 million colors)
LCD supported video modes LCD maximum refresh rate Controls

WXGA 60 Hz

Brightness level selectable through FN keys (up, down) Auto dim on battery Auto bright on AC power
External video External CRT resolutions
Supports dual display and extended desktop Supports standard IBM VGA compatible modes Maximum resolution: Maximum color depth: 32-bit (16.7 million colors)
External CRT maximum refresh rate TV out (S-Video) jack IEEE 1394
75 Hz Supports NTSC/PAL connection to standard TV monitors with S-Video jack
One 6-pin connector and one 4-pin connector 100/200/400mbps Supports video and audio capture Software included for motion and still-frame capture
Audio chipset Sound support Volume controls Internal speakers Internal microphone Audio jacks Realtek ALC655 AC97 rev 2.3 audio codec SoundBlaster Pro, MIDI, Windows Sound System compatible, MP3, WMA
Volume control buttons on palm rest Software control provided through Windows Stereo speakers built into palm rest Subwoofer built into bottom of notebook
Omni-directional, low impedance
Combination stereo headphone output and S/PDIF line output Stereo line input Monophonic microphone input

Communications

Modem features
Agere integrated V.90/56K data/fax modem Uses the RJ-11 jack on the back of the notebook Supports Wake on Ring from S3 power mode Realtek RTL8139 Integrated IEEE 802.3 (10/100) Ethernet interface Uses the RJ-45 jack on the back of the notebook Supports Wake on LAN from S3 power mode Intel IEEE 802.11b network card embedded in the notebook -OR-
10/100 Mbps Ethernet interface features
Wireless Ethernet interface features
Intel PRO/Wireless IEEE 802.11b/g network card embedded in the notebook Antenna: Uses factory-installed internal antenna assembly
Operating channels: 11 selectable channels Security: 128 and 64 bit WEP encryption Operating Frequency: 2.4GHz Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Maximum Data Rate: 11 Mbps

Input/Output (I/O)

Keyboard
U.S. English keyboard Full-sized 84-keys 19 mm 19 mm key pitch 2.7 mm keystroke Gateway EZ-Pad touchpad Synaptics driver 2-button design

Pointing device

Multifunction buttons
Five hot keys that turn on and off wireless Ethernet emitter, and launch e-mail, Web browser, and two programs selected by the user

Status indicators

Above keyboard Wireless Ethernet Power Standby Hard disk/Optical disc access Battery status Caps lock PAD lock On LCD panel
Wireless Ethernet Power Standby Three USB 2.0 (4-pin) Parallel (bi-directional, EPP, ECP) IEEE 1394 (4-pin) IEEE 1394 (6-pin) V.90, 56K Modem (RJ-11) 10/100 Ethernet (RJ-45) External monitor (VGA) S-Video TV out Combination stereo headphone output and S/PDIF line output Stereo line input Monophonic microphone input PC Card socket (one Type II) DC input

Input/Output (I/O) ports

PCMCIA/CardBus
Texas Instruments PCI4510 controller Accepts one Type II device NOTE: This notebook does not support Zoom Video.

Storage

Hard drive controller Hard drive Intel 82801 DBM Ultra ATA User removable 2.5-inch diameter 9.5 mm height To find the hard drive capacity, click Start, then click My Computer. Right-click the drive letter, then click Properties. The drives capacity and available space appears. If the drive has multiple partitions (for example, C: and D:), add the capacities of each partition to determine the drives total capacity.

Super I/O controller

SMSC LPC47N227
Memory card reader Combination DVD-RW/CD-RW or DVD/CD-RW
Supports Secure Digital Slot-loading
Intelligent charger AC adapter Supports dynamic charge current to achieve the best charge performance
19 VDC, 3.16A, 60 W output Automatically adjusts for 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz power sources Three-wire design Removable Lithium Ion battery pack Embedded controller inside to support smart battery
Battery type Battery capacity
8-cell Li-Ion 4400 Ah 14.8 V nominal 65.12 Wh Battery life varies depending on configuration, programs, power management settings, and features used. Recharge time varies, depending on usage.

Power management

Controls Power switch Lid switch Icon on taskbar shows battery charge as a percentage remaining Power On/Off, Suspend/Resume, or Hibernate LCD On/Off, Suspend/Resume, or Hibernate

Security

Passwords Physical
Power-on password (2-level password support) Hard drive password System memory compartment screws Hard drive kit screw Kensington security slot on notebook sides

System software

Operating system
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

System compatibility

PC2001 specification Advanced Configuration and Power Interface 2.0 (ACPI 2.0) or later SMBIOS 2.3 Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL) certified

Quick boot

Supported

Physical specifications

Dimensions ~1.38 13.93 10.04 in. (H W D) ~255 mm (H W D) System weight ~7.1 lbs. ~3.2 kg Includes battery AC adapter weight ~1 lbs ~0.45 kg Includes cord

Environment

Operating temperature Storage temperature Operating humidity Storage humidity 41F to 95F (5C to 35C) 14F to 149F (-10C to 65C) 20% to 80% relative humidity; no condensation 20% to 80% relative humidity; no condensation
MAN SYS M505 SPEC R1 03/04