User manual GATEWAY M500

[. . . ] user'sguide Gateway M500 Notebook Customizing Troubleshooting Contents 1 Getting Started. 1 Connecting and starting your notebook . 2 5 5 5 6 6 2 Getting Familiar with Your Notebook . . 46 Using the battery for the first time . [. . . ] See "Back" on page 13 for information about port location. The subwoofer is located on the front of your notebook. See "Front" on page 10 for the location of the subwoofer. The subwoofer carries low-frequency sound to give a bass boost and create a rumbling effect for certain special effects sounds, such as explosions and trains. www. gateway. com 59 Chapter 4: Using Peripheral Devices and Options PC Card Your notebook has a built-in CardBus PC Card slot that can accommodate one type II PC Card. Contact Gateway for PC Card options available that you can purchase for your notebook. PC Card slot The type II CardBus PC Card slot found on the left side of your notebook accepts credit-card-sized cards that enhance the usability and expandability of your notebook. PC Cards (formerly PCMCIA) are add-on cards for notebooks, giving you expansion possibilities long afforded by desktop PCs. Popular type II cards include flash memory, SRAM, and SCSI cards. CardBus improves on the 16-bit PC card technology by expanding the data path to 32 bits. Important Refer to your card's manual for details on how to install and use the card and its functions. 60 www. gateway. com PC Card Inserting a card Insert the card into the slot and make the correct connections (for example, a network cable), if necessary. See your card manual for details. Ejecting a card Before ejecting a PC Card: Exit the program using the card Left-click the PC Card icon on the taskbar and stop the card operation Press the slot eject button once to pop it out, then press it again to eject the PC Card. www. gateway. com 61 Chapter 4: Using Peripheral Devices and Options USB devices Your notebook has three USB (Universal Serial Bus) (2. 0) ports that allow you to connect peripheral devices. Common USB devices include a mouse, keyboard, or digital camera. 62 www. gateway. com IEEE 1394 devices IEEE 1394 devices Your notebook's fast IEEE 1394 ports allow you to connect IEEE 1394 supported devices like a digital video camera or optical drive. Your notebook comes with two IEEE 1394 ports: a 4-pin port and 6-pin port. See your peripheral device's documentation for details. www. gateway. com 63 Chapter 4: Using Peripheral Devices and Options Miscellaneous options Additional AC adapters and batteries You can order an AC adapter and spare batteries from Gateway. Battery It is a good practice to have a spare battery around, especially when you travel. The Li-Ion battery, coupled with the power management features of your notebook, supplies you with more power on-the-go. AC adapter The compact AC adapter charges your battery and supplies power to your notebook. You can order a spare AC adapter so you do not need to carry it from the office to your home or destination. 64 www. gateway. com Key component upgrades Key component upgrades Your notebook delivers superior power and performance. However, some users and the programs they use may demand more. This notebook allows you to upgrade key components when you need increased performance. Important Contact Gateway if you decide to perform a key component upgrade. Memory upgrade This notebook comes with two DDR-266 SoDIMM (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module) sockets that accept 128/256/512 MB Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) module. Contact Gateway if you need to add more memory. Hard drive upgrade It is possible to upgrade your hard drive with a higher capacity drive when you need more storage space. Your notebook uses a 9. 5 mm, 2. 5-inch Enhanced-IDE hard drive. Contact Gateway if you need to upgrade your hard drive. www. gateway. com 65 Chapter 4: Using Peripheral Devices and Options 66 www. gateway. com Moving with Your Notebook Read this chapter to learn about: 5 Moving your notebook Traveling with your notebook 67 Chapter 5: Moving with Your Notebook Disconnecting from peripheral devices To disconnect your notebook from peripheral devices: 1 2 3 4 5 Save your work in progress. Shut down Windows and turn off your notebook. Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter. Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor, and other external devices. Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to secure your notebook. 68 www. gateway. com Moving around Moving around Follow these tips when you are taking your notebook to a meeting. Preparing your notebook Before moving your notebook, close and latch the LCD panel to place it in Standby mode. You can now safely take your notebook anywhere you go within the building. [. . . ] This equipment cannot be used on telephone company-provided coin service. Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission or public service commission for information. When programming or making test calls to emergency numbers: Remain on the line and briefly explain to the dispatcher the reason for the call. [. . . ]