Gateway M285 Application guide

HARDWARE REFERENCE
Gateway Notebook

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Chapter 1: About this reference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
About this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Accessing the online User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Gateway contact information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Gateway model and serial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
For more information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Convertible Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Identifying features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Keyboard area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting the AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Protecting from power source problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connecting the dial-up modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network . . . . . . . . 13
Starting your convertible notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Waking up your convertible notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Turning off your convertible notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Restarting (rebooting) your convertible notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Using the status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Key types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
System key combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Using the tablet control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Programming the Windows Journal button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Using the EZ Pad touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Using the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Converting the display from notebook to tablet mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Changing display orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Adjusting brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Using the pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Storing and removing the pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Pen lost alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Turning your wireless radio on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Changing modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Using the CD or DVD drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Identifying drive types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Inserting a CD or DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Using the memory card reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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Memory card types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Inserting a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Using a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Removing a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Adding and removing a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Installing a printer, scanner, digital camera, or other peripheral device . . .36
Viewing the display on a projector or monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Connecting a video camera to your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Using an optional port replicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Changing batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Installing a multibay battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Recalibrating the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Ordering accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Chapter 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Preventing static electricity discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Adding or replacing memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Replacing the hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Replacing the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Removing the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Installing the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Wireless guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
United States of America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Japan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Laser safety statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
EPA ENERGY STAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

CHAPTER 1
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About this reference
•Aboutthisguide
• Accessing the online User Guide
• Gateway contact information
• Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
•Formoreinformation

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Aboutthisguide
This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific
to your model of Gateway convertible notebook. For all other convertible
notebook information, see your online User Guide.
AccessingtheonlineUserGuide
In addition to this guide, the online User Guide has been included on your hard
drive. The User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to-read manual that includes
information on the following topics:
■Help and technical support
■Using and customizing Windows and other software
■Controlling audio and video settings
■Using the Internet
■Protecting your files
■Playing and recording media
■Networking
■Maintenance and troubleshooting
To access the online User Guide:
■Tap or click Start, All Programs, then tap or click Gateway
Documentation.
Gatewaycontactinformation
Gatewaymodelandserialnumber
Important
The label shown in this section is for
informational purposes only. Label
information varies by model, features
ordered, and location.
The label on the bottom of your convertible notebook contains information that
identifies your convertible notebook model and its features. Gateway Customer
Care will need this information if you call for assistance.
Online Support:
Tech Support Phone:
Hours:
Model:
S/No:

Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
www.gateway.com
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MicrosoftCertificateofAuthenticity
The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the bottom of your
convertible notebook includes the product key code for your operating system.
Formoreinformation
For more information about your convertible notebook, visit Gateway’s Support
page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your convertible
notebook’s label. The Support page also has links to additional Gateway
documentation and detailed specifications.
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CHAPTER 2
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Checking Out Your Convertible Notebook
•Identifyingfeatures
• Connecting the AC adapter
• Connecting the dial-up modem
• Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet
network
• Starting your convertible notebook
• Using the status indicators
•Usingthekeyboard
• Using the tablet control buttons
• Using the EZ Pad touchpad
• Using the display
•Usingthepen
•Adjustingthevolume
• Turning your wireless radio on or off
• Using the CD or DVD drive
• Using the memory card reader
• Adding and removing a PC Card
• Changing batteries
• Recalibrating the battery

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Identifyingfeatures
Front
Component Icon Description
Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or
amplified speakers are not plugged in.
LCD panel release
latch
Press to open the LCD panel.
Pen Write, tap, and input directly on your convertible
notebook’s display using the cordless pen.
Microphone jack Plug a microphone into this jack.
Headphone jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this
jack. The built-in speakers are turned off when
speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack.
Memory card
reader
Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3
player, PDA, or cellular telephone into the memory
card reader. For more information, see “Using the
memory card reader” on page 33. The memory card
reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®,
MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, xD Picture Card,
Mini Secure Digital™, and RS-MultiMediaCard™.
LCD panel release latch
Pen
Speaker
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Memory card reader
Speaker