Frequently Asked Questions
      

Battery
   arrowHow do I conserve battery power on my notebook?
   arrowHow do I connect the AC adapter to my notebook?
   arrowHow do I recalibrate the battery on the Gateway M250 notebook?
   arrowHow do I charge the battery on the Gateway M250 notebook?
   arrowHow do I remove or replace the main battery in the Gateway M250 notebook?

BIOS
   arrowHow do I enter the BIOS Setup Utility on a notebook computer?
   arrowHow do I access the Boot Menu options on the Gateway M250 notebook?

Docking
   arrowWhich docking solutions are compatible with which notebook computers?
   arrowHow do I connect and disconnect the optional port replicator for the Gateway M250 notebook?

General
   arrowWhere is the user guide for my notebook located?
   arrowWhy is my notebook computer so warm?

Hard Drive
   arrowWhat is the largest hard drive supported on this notebook computer?
   arrowHow do I replace the hard drive on the Gateway M250 notebook?

How To
   arrowHow do I clean my notebook computer's LCD screen?

Keyboard
   arrowHow do I use the System Keys on the Gateway M250 notebook?

Memory
   arrowHow do I determine my notebook's installed memory?
   arrowHow do I add or replace a memory module in the Gateway M250 notebook?

Memory Card Reader
   arrowWhat do the media types for a memory card reader look like?
   arrowHow do I use the memory card reader on my notebook?

Modem
   arrowWhat steps can I try if my modem does not dial or does not connect?
   arrowHow do I physically connect the the dial-up modem to my Gateway notebook?

Network
   arrowHow do I physically connect to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network?

PC Card
   arrowHow do I use a PC Card in my notebook?

Power Management
   arrowHow do I change advanced power management settings on my notebook using Windows XP?
   arrowHow do I change the power scheme on my notebook using Windows XP?
   arrowHow do I activate and use hibernate mode on my notebook using Windows XP?
   arrowHow do I change alarm options on my notebook using Windows XP?
   arrowHow do I use Standby on my notebook using Windows XP?
   arrowHow do I customize the power settings on my notebook using Windows XP?

Processor
   arrowHow do I determine my notebook's processor speed?

Security
   arrowHow can I put a lock on my notebook computer?

Software
   arrowWhere is the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity (COA) label with the product key code for the operating system located on my notebook?
   arrowCan I upgrade the operating system software on my notebook?

Touchpad
   arrowHow do I change the touchpad settings on the Gateway M250 notebook?

Video/Display
   arrowHow can I tell if my LCD panel is cracked or has a sunspot?
   arrowHow do I view the Gateway M250 notebook display on an external monitor or projector?

Wireless Networking
   arrowHow do I use my wireless network?