Gateway M460 manuals
M460
Table of contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Chapter 1: About this reference
- About this guide
- Gateway contact information
- For more information
- Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook
- Front
- Right
- Bottom
- Keyboard area
- Chapter 3: Using Your Gateway Notebook
- Connecting the AC adapter
- Protecting from power source problems
- Connecting the dial-up modem
- Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a network
- Starting your notebook
- Restarting (rebooting) your notebook
- Using the status indicators
- Using the keyboard
- Key types
- System key combinations
- Using the EZ Pad touchpad
- Adjusting the volume
- Turning your wireless radio on or off
- Chapter 4: Using Accessories
- Using the memory card reader
- Removing a memory card
- Using an optional port replicator
- Connecting a USB printer, scanner, or digital camera
- Viewing the display on a projector or monitor
- Ordering accessories
- Chapter 5: Managing Power
- Monitoring the battery charge
- Changing batteries
- Recalibrating the battery
- Extending battery life
- Using alternate power sources
- Changing notebook power settings
- Changing the power scheme
- Changing alarm options
- Changing advanced settings
- Activating and using Hibernate mode
- Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook
- Packing your notebook
- Radio frequency wireless connections
- Files
- Power
- Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook
- Caring for your notebook
- Cleaning your notebook
- Cleaning the keyboard
- Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook
- Preventing static electricity discharge
- Adding or replacing memory modules
- Replacing the hard drive kit
- Chapter 9: Troubleshooting
- Safety guidelines
- Troubleshooting
- Display
- External DVD drives
- File management
- Internet
- Keyboard
- Media Center
- Memory
- Memory card reader
- Mouse
- Networks (wired)
- Networks (wireless)
- Passwords
- Printer
- Sound
- Touchpad
- Telephone support
- Telephone numbers
- Self-help
- Training
- Information
- Important safety information
- Regulatory compliance statements
- united states of america
- Canada
- Japan
- Laser safety statement
- Notices
- Index
M460
Table of contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Chapter 1: About This Reference
- About this guide
- Gateway contact information
- For more information
- Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook
- Front
- Left
- Right
- Back
- Keyboard area
- Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started
- Working safely and comfortably
- Setting up your computer desk and chair
- Connecting the AC adapter
- Protecting from power source problems
- Connecting the dial-up modem
- Connecting to a broadband modem or network
- Waking up your notebook
- Restarting (rebooting) your notebook
- Using the status indicators
- Using the keyboard
- System key combinations
- Using the EZ Pad touchpad
- Using the optional EZ Point pointing device
- Replacing the EZ Point pointing device cap
- Turning the touchpad or pointing device on or off
- Adjusting the brightness
- Adjusting the volume
- Turning your wireless radio on or off
- IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio
- Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories
- Changing modules
- Using the CD or DVD drive
- using a cd or dvd
- Using the memory card reader
- Using a memory card
- Using a port replicator
- Connecting a USB device
- Connecting an IEEE 1394 device
- Adjusting the display properties
- Using the projector or monitor for a presentation
- Viewing the display on a television
- Ordering accessories
- Chapter 5: Managing Power
- Monitoring the battery charge
- Changing batteries
- Installing a secondary battery
- Recalibrating the battery(ies)
- Extending battery life
- Using alternate power sources
- using power saving modes
- Changing notebook power settings
- Changing advanced settings
- Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook
- Packing your notebook
- Radio frequency wireless connections
- Security
- Power
- Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook
- Caring for your notebook
- Cleaning the exterior
- Cleaning the notebook screen
- Cleaning CDs or DVDs
- Recovering your system
- Recovering pre-installed software and drivers
- Using Microsoft System Restore
- Recovering your system to its factory condition
- Recovering your system using the Windows DVD
- Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook
- Preventing static electricity discharge
- Adding or replacing memory modules
- Replacing the hard drive kit
- Chapter 9: Troubleshooting
- Safety guidelines
- Troubleshooting
- Diskette drive (modular or external)
- Display
- DVD drives
- Ethernet
- Internet
- Keyboard
- Media Center
- Memory
- Memory card reader
- Mouse
- Networks (wireless)
- Passwords
- Pointing device
- Printer
- Sound
- Status indicators
- Telephone support
- legal information
- important safety information
- replacement parts and accessories
- united states of america
- japanese modem notice
- epa energy star
M460
Table of contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Chapter 1: About This Reference
- About this guide
- Gateway contact information
- For more information
- Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook
- Front
- Left
- Right
- Back
- Keyboard area
- Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started
- Working safely and comfortably
- Setting up your computer desk and chair
- Connecting the AC adapter
- Protecting from power source problems
- Connecting the dial-up modem
- Connecting to a broadband modem or network
- Waking up your notebook
- Restarting (rebooting) your notebook
- Using the status indicators
- Using the keyboard
- System key combinations
- Using the EZ Pad touchpad
- Using the optional EZ Point pointing device
- Replacing the EZ Point pointing device cap
- Turning the touchpad or pointing device on or off
- Adjusting the brightness
- Adjusting the volume
- Turning your wireless radio on or off
- IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio
- Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories
- Changing modules
- Using the CD or DVD drive
- using a cd or dvd
- Using the memory card reader
- Using a memory card
- Using a port replicator
- Connecting a USB device
- Connecting an IEEE 1394 device
- Adjusting the display properties
- Using the projector or monitor for a presentation
- Viewing the display on a television
- Ordering accessories
- Chapter 5: Managing Power
- Monitoring the battery charge
- Changing batteries
- Installing a secondary battery
- Recalibrating the battery(ies)
- Extending battery life
- Using alternate power sources
- using power saving modes
- Changing notebook power settings
- Changing advanced settings
- Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook
- Packing your notebook
- Radio frequency wireless connections
- Security
- Power
- Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook
- Caring for your notebook
- Cleaning the exterior
- Cleaning the notebook screen
- Cleaning CDs or DVDs
- Recovering your system
- Recovering pre-installed software and drivers
- Using Microsoft System Restore
- Recovering your system to its factory condition
- Recovering your system using the Windows DVD
- Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook
- Preventing static electricity discharge
- Adding or replacing memory modules
- Replacing the hard drive kit
- Chapter 9: Troubleshooting
- Safety guidelines
- Troubleshooting
- Diskette drive (modular or external)
- Display
- DVD drives
- Ethernet
- Internet
- Keyboard
- Media Center
- Memory
- Memory card reader
- Mouse
- Networks (wireless)
- Passwords
- Pointing device
- Printer
- Sound
- Status indicators
- Telephone support
- legal information
- important safety information
- replacement parts and accessories
- united states of america
- japanese modem notice
- environmental information
M460
Table of contents
- user guide
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Getting Help
- Gateway Web site
- Using eSupport
- Help and Support
- Searching for a topic
- Online help
- Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook
- Front
- Left side
- Right side
- Back
- Bottom
- Keyboard area
- Identifying your model
- Finding your specifications
- Getting Started
- Installing the battery
- Protecting from power source problems
- Connecting the dial-up modem
- Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network
- Starting your notebook
- Waking up your notebook
- Restarting (rebooting) your notebook
- Status indicators
- Using the keyboard
- Key types
- System key combinations
- Using the EZ Pad touchpad
- Using the touchpad
- Using the optional EZ Point pointing device
- Replacing the EZ Point pointing device cap
- Turning the touchpad or pointing device on or off
- Adjusting the volume
- Turning your wireless radio on or off
- Using Drives and Ports
- Changing modules
- Using the CD or DVD drive
- Inserting a CD or DVD
- Playing a CD
- Using the memory card reader
- Adding and removing a PC Card
- Viewing the display on a projector or monitor
- Viewing the display on a television
- Managing Power
- Monitoring the battery charge
- Recharging the battery
- Changing batteries
- Installing a secondary battery
- Using alternate power sources
- Changing power modes
- Upgrading Your Notebook
- Preventing static electricity discharge
- Adding or replacing memory
- Replacing the hard drive kit
- Using the Optional Port Replicator
- Connecting to the port replicator
- Disconnecting from the port replicator
- Securing your port replicator
- Maintaining Your Notebook
- Caring for your notebook
- Cleaning your notebook
- Cleaning the keyboard
- Protecting your computer from viruses
- Updating Windows
- Troubleshooting
- Safety guidelines
- First steps
- Audio
- Diskette drive
- Display
- DVD drives
- File management
- Internet
- Keyboard
- Memory
- Mouse
- Networks
- Power
- Sound
- Touchpad or pointing device
- Video
- Telephone support
- Telephone numbers
- Self-help
- A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
- important safety information
- regulatory compliance statements
- united states of america
- japanese notice
- laser safety statement
- Index
M460
Table of contents
- user guide
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Getting Help
- Gateway Web site
- Help and Support
- Searching for a topic
- Using Your Computer guide
- Gateway contact information
- Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook
- Front
- Left
- Right
- Back
- Bottom
- Keyboard area
- Identifying your model
- Finding your specifications
- Getting Started
- Installing the battery
- Protecting from power source problems
- Connecting the dial-up modem
- Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network
- Starting your notebook
- Waking up your notebook
- Restarting (rebooting) your notebook
- Status indicators
- Using the keyboard
- Key types
- System key combinations
- Using the EZ Pad touchpad
- Using the optional EZ Point pointing device
- Replacing the EZ Point pointing device cap
- Turning the touchpad or pointing device on or off
- Adjusting the volume
- Turning your wireless radio on or off
- Using Drives and Ports
- Changing modules
- Using the DVD drive
- Inserting a CD or DVD
- Playing a CD
- Using the memory card reader
- Removing a memory card
- Viewing the display on a projector or monitor
- Viewing the display on a television
- Modifying television settings
- Connecting a video camera to your notebook
- Managing Power
- Monitoring the battery charge
- Recharging the batteries
- Changing batteries
- Replacing the main battery
- Installing a secondary battery
- Extending battery life
- Using alternate power sources
- Upgrading Your Notebook
- Preventing static electricity discharge
- Adding or replacing memory
- Replacing the hard drive kit
- Using the Optional Port Replicator
- Connecting to the port replicator
- Disconnecting from the port replicator
- Securing your port replicator
- Maintaining Your Notebook
- Caring for your notebook
- Cleaning your notebook
- Cleaning the keyboard
- Protecting your notebook from viruses
- Updating Windows
- Restoring your system
- Restoring your notebook to the original configuration
- Troubleshooting
- Safety guidelines
- First steps
- Audio
- Diskette drive
- Display
- DVD drives
- File management
- Internet
- Keyboard
- Memory
- Modem (dial-up)
- Mouse
- Networks
- Passwords
- Printer
- Sound
- Video
- Before calling Gateway Customer Care
- Telephone numbers
- Self-help
- A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
- important safety information
- regulatory compliance statements
- united states of america
- japanese notice
- laser safety statement
- environmental information
- Index
M460
Table of contents
- Table Of Contents
- Replacing Gateway Notebook Components
- Identifying the notebook model
- Identifying components
- Preparing your work space
- Preventing static electricity discharge
- Disconnecting from the port replicator
- Adding or replacing memory modules
- Replacing the cooling assembly
- Replacing the processor
- Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card
- Replacing the hard drive kit
- Replacing the keyboard cover
- Replacing the keyboard
- Replacing the CMOS battery
- Replacing the LCD panel assembly
- Replacing the LCD panel inverter
- Replacing the LCD panel or LCD panel assembly lid
- Replacing the palm rest
- Replacing the modem
- Replacing the TPM module
- Replacing the Bluetooth module
- Replacing the system board
- Replacing the external video board