Frequently Asked Questions
      

Battery
   arrowWhy is the warranty on a portable battery a maximum of one year even if I purchased a longer warranty option?
   arrowHow do I recalibrate the battery on the Gateway M520 and M320 notebooks?
   arrowHow do I change the battery in the Gateway M320 notebook?
   arrowHow do I charge the battery on the Gateway M320 and M520 notebooks?
   arrowHow do I conserve battery power on the Gateway M320 notebook?
   arrowWhere can I buy a battery or AC power adapter for my Gateway notebook?

BIOS
   arrowHow do I access the Boot Menu options on the Gateway M520 and M320 notebooks?
   arrowHow do I enter the BIOS Setup Utility on a portable computer?

Docking
   arrowWhich docking solutions are compatible with which notebook computers?

Drives
   arrowHow do I replace the optical drive in the Gateway M320 notebook?

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

Hard Drive
   arrowHow do I replace the hard drive on the Gateway M320 notebook?
   arrowWhat is the largest hard drive supported on this notebook computer?

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

Keyboard
   arrowHow do I use the System Keys on the Gateway M320 notebook?
   arrowHow do I replace the keyboard on the Gateway M320 notebook?

Memory
   arrowHow do I determine my notebook's installed memory?
   arrowHow do I add or replace memory modules in the Gateway M320 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 the Gateway M320 notebook?

PC Card
   arrowHow do I use a PC Card in the Gateway M320 notebook?

Power Management
   arrowHow do I change advanced power management settings on the Gateway M520 and M320 notebooks?
   arrowHow do I change the power scheme on the Gateway M520 and M320 notebooks?
   arrowHow do I activate and use hibernate mode on the Gateway M520 and M320 notebooks?
   arrowHow do I change alarm options on the Gateway M520 and M320 notebooks?
   arrowHow do I customize the power settings on the Gateway M520 and M320 notebooks?
   arrowHow do I use Standby on the Gateway M520 and M320 notebooks?

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

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 this Gateway notebook to Windows XP?

Touchpad
   arrowHow do I change the touchpad settings on the Gateway M520 and M320 notebooks?

USB
   arrowWhat version are the USB ports on the Gateway M520 and M320 notebooks?

Video/Display
   arrowWhat is the dot defect standard for the portable computer's Active Matrix screen?
   arrowHow do I view the Gateway M320 display on an external monitor or projector?
   arrowHow can I tell if my LCD panel is cracked or has a sunspot?

Wireless Networking
   arrowHow do I use the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration to configure the wireless adapter in pre Service Pack Windows XP?
   arrowHow do I use the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration to configure the wireless adapter in Windows XP Service Pack 1?
   arrowHow do I use the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration to configure the wireless adapter in Windows XP Service Pack 2?
   arrowHow do I turn my notebook's wireless on and off?
   arrowBroadcom Announces Wi-Fi Vulnerability