Laptop User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- Checking Out Your GatewayM305
- Getting Started
- Connecting the ACadapter
- Starting your notebook
- Turning off your notebook
- Restarting (rebooting) your notebook
- Status indicators
- Using the keyboard
- Multi-function buttons
- Using the EZPad touchpad
- Connecting the modem
- Connecting to a wired Ethernet network
- Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device
- Getting Help
- Windows Basics
- Using the Internet
- Using Multimedia
- Adjusting the volume
- Recording and playing audio
- Playing audio and video files with the WindowsMediaPlayer
- Using the CD or DVD drive
- Listening to CDs
- Using MUSICMATCH
- Playing a DVD
- Creating CDs using Roxio Easy CD Creator
- Creating CDs using Nero Express
- Advanced features
- Using the optional diskette drive
- Using the optional memory card reader
- Connecting a digital camera
- Sending and Receiving Faxes
- Managing Power
- Travel Tips
- Customizing Your Notebook
- Networking Your Notebook
- Moving From Your Old Computer
- Maintaining Your Notebook
- Restoring Software
- Upgrading Your Notebook
- Troubleshooting
- Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
- Index

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Troubleshooting
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You see a “Printer is out of paper” error message
After adding paper, make sure that the printer is online. Most printers have an
online/offline button that you need to press after adding paper.
Sound
You are not getting sound from the built-in speakers
■ Make sure that headphones are not plugged into the headphone jack. For
the location of the headphone jack, see “Left side” on page 3.
■ Make sure that the volume control on your notebook is turned up. For
more information, see “System key combinations” on page 26.
■ Make sure that the Windows volume control is turned up. For more
information, see “Adjusting the volume” on page 76.
■ Make sure that Mute controls are turned off. For more information about
the mute setting, see “System key combinations” on page 26 or “Adjusting
the volume” on page 76.
Video
The external monitor is not working
■ Make sure that you have pressed FN+LCD/CRT to activate the external
monitor option.
■ Make sure that the monitor is turned on and that the video cable is
connected correctly.
Help and
Support
For more information about troubleshooting sound issues
in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support.
Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in the Help and
Support Search box , then click the
arrow.










