Frequently Asked Questions
      

Audio
   arrowHow do I activate S/PDIF digital audio on the Gateway M675 notebook?
   arrowHow do I adjust the volume on the Gateway M675?
   arrowHow do I make an audio recording using the Gateway M675 notebook?
   arrowHow do I change the audio jack settings on the Gateway M675?

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 change the battery in the Gateway M675 notebook?
   arrowHow do I use Standby and Hibernate power modes to lengthen the life of the Gateway M675's battery?
   arrowHow do I monitor the battery charge on the Gateway M675?
   arrowHow do I recalibrate the battery on the Gateway M675 notebook?
   arrowHow do I recharge the battery on the Gateway M675 notebook?
   arrowHow do I conserve battery power on the Gateway M675 notebook?
   arrowWhere can I buy a battery or AC power adapter for my Gateway notebook?

BIOS
   arrowHow do I enter the BIOS Setup Utility on a portable computer?
   arrowHow do I access the Boot menu options on my portable computer?

Docking
   arrowHow do I connect the Gateway M675 notebook to the port replicator?
   arrowHow do I disconnect the Gateway M675 notebook from the port replicator?
   arrowWhich docking solutions are compatible with which notebook computers?

Drives
   arrowHow do I change the left modular drive on the Gateway M675 notebook?
   arrowHow do I change the right modular drive on the Gateway M675 notebook?

General
   arrowWhere is the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity sticker located?
   arrowWhere is the user guide for my notebook located?

Hard Drive
   arrowWhat is the largest hard drive supported on this notebook computer?
   arrowHow do I change the main hard drive in the Gateway M675 notebook?

How To
   arrowHow do I play a DVD in Windows XP using DVD Player (InterVideo WinDVD) on a notebook?
   arrowHow do I copy CDs and Data DVDs using Roxio Easy CD Creator?
   arrowWhat type of drive do I need to make (burn) CDs?
   arrowHow do I create data CDs and DVDs with Roxio CD Creator?
   arrowHow do I create music CDs using Roxio Easy CD Creator?
   arrowHow do I play a DVD on a notebook computer using Windows Media Player?
   arrowWhat type of writable CD or DVD disc should I use with a notebook computer?
   arrowHow do I use Media Player on the Gateway M675 notebook?
   arrowHow do I use MusicMatch on the Gateway M675 notebook?
   arrowHow do I clean my notebook computer's LCD screen?

Memory
   arrowHow do I add or replace memory modules on the Gateway M675 notebook?
   arrowHow do I determine my notebook's installed memory?

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 M675 notebook?
   arrowCan I use the memory card reader outside of the Gateway M675 notebook bay?

Modem
   arrowHow do I connect the modem cable on the Gateway M675 notebook?
   arrowHow do I enable or disable the modem speaker on a Gateway M675 notebook?

Network
   arrowWhere can I find definitions to commonly used network terms?
   arrowWireless Standards: A vs. B vs. G
   arrowWhich wireless standard is right for me?
   arrowHow do I troubleshoot WEP with instant wireless products?
   arrowHow do I find my Media Access Control (MAC) Address on my notebook?
   arrowHow do I connect the network cable to the Gateway M675 notebook?
   arrowHow do I set up a network on the Gateway M675 notebook?

PC Card
   arrowHow do I use a PC Card in the Gateway M675 notebook?

Ports
   arrowWhat is 1394 technology, and how do I troubleshoot 1394 problems?
   arrowWhat version are the USB ports on the Gateway M675?

Power Management
   arrowHow do I change the SpeedStep settings on the Gateway M675 notebook?
   arrowHow do I activate Hibernate mode on the Gateway M675 notebook?
   arrowHow do I change advanced power management settings on the Gateway M675 notebook?
   arrowHow do I change alarm options on the Gateway M675 notebook?
   arrowHow do I change the power scheme on the Gateway M675 notebook?
   arrowHow do I customize the power settings on the Gateway M675 notebook?

Power Supply
   arrowHow do I connect the AC adapter to the Gateway M675 notebook?

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

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

Software
   arrowWhy does Windows 2000 stop responding at the splash screen when trying to reload the operating system?
   arrowCan I upgrade the operating system software on this Gateway notebook to Windows XP?

Terminology
   arrowWhat is Hyper-Threading (HT) Technology?

Touchpad
   arrowHow do I change the touchpad settings on the Gateway M675 notebook?
   arrowWhy does the touchpad not work when a PS2 mouse is connected to the M675 notebook?

Video/Display
   arrowWhat is the dot defect standard for the portable computer's Active Matrix screen?
   arrowHow can I tell if my LCD panel is cracked or has a sunspot?
   arrowHow do I view the Gateway M675 or M275 display on a television?

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 manually enable or disable the wireless network adapter on the Gateway M675 Notebook?
   arrowHow do I turn my notebook's wireless on and off?
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