Gateway M360 driver and firmware
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... 86 CD drives 86 Device installation 86 Display 87 DVD drives 88 File management 91 Hard drive 91 Internet 92 Keyboard 94 Memory 94 Memory card reader 95 Modem (cable or DSL 95 Modem (dial-up 95 Mouse 99 Networks 100 Passwords 101 PC Cards 101 Power 102 Printer 103 Sound 104 Status indicators 105 Touchpad 105 Video 106 Telephone support 106 Before calling Gateway Customer...
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... week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your notebook. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com.
Using Support
The Support site is divided into seven major areas: ■ Support Home ■ Product Support ■ Downloads ■ Customer Service ■ Upgrade Center ■ Resources ■ Contact...
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... Product box, then click Notebook Computers to access product documentation, specifications, and guides for all Gateway notebooks.
Product Support
Click Product Support to view a list of all the products that Gateway supports.
Downloads
Click Downloads to get the latest software updates for BIOS and driver upgrades. By entering your serial number you get drivers specific to your notebook. Click...
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... data to recordable CDs. You cannot use this drive to create DVDs.
ROM/R/RW
Multi-format DVD±RW/CD-RW drive
Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, recording music and data to CD-R or CD-RW discs, and recording video and data to DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW discs.
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... it on. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. You may need to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site.
5 After the driver is installed, right-click any empty space on the
desktop, then click Properties. The Display Properties dialog box opens.
6 Click the Settings tab...
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Chapter 6: Upgrading Your Notebook
Preventing static electricity discharge
Important
Before installing memory or replacing the hard drive, you...power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case.
Warning
To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any object into the vent holes of the notebook.
Before installing memory or replacing the hard drive...object.
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... can replace your original drive with a higher-capacity drive.
Hard drive
To replace the hard drive kit:
1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the procedure
found in the Using Gateway System Recovery online guide. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Recovery Help Manual.
2 Print the Using Gateway System Recovery online guide for use in...
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Replacing the hard drive kit
15 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over.
16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then
turn on your notebook.
17 For instructions on installing Windows, your drivers, and your
applications, see the Using Gateway System Recovery online guide you printed in Step 2.
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Chapter 7
Maintaining Your Notebook
• Caring for your notebook • Cleaning your notebook • Protecting your notebook from viruses • Updating Windows • Restoring your system
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... sure the Windows Security Center is configured to provide you with the highest level of protection.
Tips & Tricks
For more information about modifying security settings, see "Modifying Security Settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.
Help and Support
For more...
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... it running smoothly. Windows Update scans your notebook and provides you with a tailored selection of updates that apply only to the software and hardware on your notebook.
To run Windows Update:
1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Update. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Help and Support
For more information about Windows Update in
Windows XP, click...
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... correctly after you install a program or change a setting in the Control Panel, you may...drivers
If a program or device on your notebook is not working correctly, you may need to reinstall your applications or drivers.
To reinstall your applications or drivers:
1 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Application &
Driver Recovery.
2 Follow the on-screen instructions.
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CD drives
CD drive troubleshooting is covered under "DVD drives" on page 88.
Device installation
You have computer problems after adding a new device Sometimes a new device, such as a PC Card, can cause a system resource (IRQ) conflict. Check IRQ usage to determine if there is an IRQ conflict.
To check IRQ usage:
1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window
opens...
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... & Tricks
For instructions on how to adjust the volume control in Windows, see "Adjusting the volume" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.
■ Make sure that Mute controls are turned off. For more information about the mute setting, see "System key...
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... Printers and
Faxes window opens.
3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to be the default
printer, then click Set as Default Printer.
■ Reinstall the printer driver. See the guide that came with your printer for instructions on installing the printer driver.
You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that the printer is not set to work offline.
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...you have installed it according to the instructions provided with it. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from Gateway, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources.
■ If you have "how to" questions about using a program, see: ■ Online Help ■ Printed documentation ■ The Microsoft Windows documentation ■ The software publisher's Web...
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... indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing.
Caution
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.
Caution
The transmitting device embedded in this notebook...
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...-RW drive
See DVD drive
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electrostatic discharge (ESD) 62 EmPower power adapter 59 Ethernet
connecting 24
jack 13, 24 external monitor 13, 31
EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad
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fan 11 faxes
troubleshooting 97 files
opening 35 troubleshooting 91 finding Help and Support topics 6 specifications 17 Firewire port 12
Fn key 30, 31
folders opening 35
function keys 30
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Gateway...
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searching 6 starting 5 Using your computer link 5 Hibernate mode 59 hot-swapping 44
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i.Link port 12 IEEE 1394 port 12 indicators
See status indicators inkjet printer 17 installing
battery 56 devices 86 hard drive 68 memory 63 PC Card 44 Internet
troubleshooting 92, 97
IRQ conflicts 86
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jacks See connections
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Kensington cable lock lock slot 11
key combinations 31 keyboard
buttons 29 cleaning...
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turning on notebook 25
wireless network 31, 38
tutoring fee-based 108
TV out (S-Video out) jack 11
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updating device drivers 3 Norton Internet Security 77 Windows 80
upgrading 61 USB port 12
V VGA port 13, 46
video playing 42 S-Video out jack 11 troubleshooting 106
video camera
connecting 52 virus
protecting against 77 removing 77 volume
adjusting 33, 37
adjusting modem 98 controls 37
muting 33...