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 charge the battery on this notebook?
   arrowHow do I recalibrate the battery on this notebook?
   arrowHow do I install or replace the battery on this notebook?

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

Bluetooth
   arrowHow do I turn this notebook's Bluetooth on and off?
   arrowHow do I tell if my Bluetooth device is enabled?
   arrowHow do I remove the Bluetooth software?
   arrowWhat is a piconet?
   arrowWhat is a scatternet?
   arrowWhat is a master unit?
   arrowWhat is a slave unit?
   arrowHow can I determine if a Bluetooth device in the computer is working properly in Windows XP?
   arrowWhat are some basic troubleshooting steps for Bluetooth?
   arrowHow do I install a Bluetooth device in Windows XP?
   arrowWhat information is located on the Bluetooth Configuration tabs?
   arrowHow do I keep the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar from disappearing?

Docking
   arrowHow does the M255-E, M255-E SB, M255-G, NX260X fit on the optional port replicator?
   arrowHow do I connect and disconnect the optional port replicator for this notebook?

Floppy Drive
   arrowWhy are some USB floppy drives not recognized during an installation of Windows?

Hard Drive
   arrowHow do I replace the hard drive on this notebook?

Keyboard
   arrowHow do I use the Function (Fn) and System keys on this notebook?

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

Memory Card Reader
   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?
   arrowWhat do the network connection lights mean?

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 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?

Touchpad
   arrowHow do I change the touchpad, settings in Windows XP?

Video/Display
   arrowHow do I view the notebook display on an external monitor or projector in Windows XP?
   arrowHow do I clean the notebook's LCD screen?
   arrowHow can I view this notebook's display on a television? (Windows XP)

Wireless Networking
   arrowHow do I turn my notebook's wireless on and off?
   arrowWhere can I find information on using a wireless network?