User manual GATEWAY M500

[. . . ] user'sguide Gateway M500 Notebook Customizing Troubleshooting Contents 1 Getting Started. . 71 72 72 72 72 73 73 73 73 6 Using Installed Programs and Utilities . Do not expose your notebook to temperatures below 32ºF (0ºC) or above 122ºF (50ºC). Never place your notebook on uneven surfaces. Taking care of your AC adapter Do not connect the adapter to any other device. [. . . ] 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. 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. 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. 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. To bring your notebook out of Standby mode, open the display. What to bring to short meetings A fully charged battery runs your notebook for three hours under most circumstances. If your meeting is shorter than that, you probably do not need to bring anything with you other than your notebook. What to bring to long meetings If your meeting will last longer than 3 hours or if your battery is not fully charged, you may want to bring the AC adapter with you to plug in your notebook in the meeting room. If the meeting room does not have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by putting your notebook in Standby mode. Press FN+F2 or close the LCD panel whenever you are not actively using your notebook. Tap any key or open the LCD panel to resume. www. gateway. com 69 Chapter 5: Moving with Your Notebook Taking the notebook home Follow these tips when you are moving your notebook from one location to another, for example from your office to your home. Preparing your notebook To prepare your notebook for transport: 1 2 3 Remove all media from the drives. Pack your notebook in a protective case that can prevent your notebook from sliding around and cushion it if it should fall. Warning Avoid packing items next to the top cover of your notebook. Pressure against the top cover could damage the screen. What to bring with you Unless you already have some items at home, bring the AC adapter and power cord with you. 70 www. gateway. com Taking the notebook home Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your notebook while traveling to and from work: Minimize the effect of temperature changes by keeping your notebook with you. If you need to stop for an extended period of time and cannot bring your notebook with you, leave your notebook in the trunk of the car to avoid exposing your notebook to excessive heat. Allow your notebook to return to room temperature, and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on your notebook. If the temperature change is greater than 18°F (10°C), allow your notebook to come to room temperature slowly. If possible, leave your notebook for 30 minutes in an environment with a temperature between outside and room temperature. Setting up a home office If you frequently work on your notebook at home, it may be worthwhile to purchase a second AC adapter for use at home. With a second AC adapter, you can avoid transporting the extra weight to and from home. If you use your notebook at home for significant periods of time, you might also want to add an external keyboard, monitor, or mouse. www. gateway. com 71 Chapter 5: Moving with Your Notebook Traveling with your notebook Follow these tips when you are traveling locally with your notebook. Preparing your notebook Prepare your notebook as if you were taking it home. [. . . ] The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of this equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service. This equipment cannot be used on telephone company-provided coin service. Contact the state public utility commission or public service commission for information. [. . . ]