readme.txt Driver File Contents (9524556.exe)

Information and Instructions about this download file

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File Description:  Gateway(r) M275 Touchpad Drivers
Revision:  6.7.9.0
Operating System: Microsoft(r) Windows(r) XP
Driver Part Number: 9524556
Driver Date:  11/05/2003
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Table of Contents
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Overview
Identification
Installation
Program Use
Removal
Troubleshooting
Reason for Update
Applicable Part Numbers
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Overview

This document describes the steps necessary to install and configure the touchpad drivers for the Gateway M275 in Windows XP.


Identification

If you have a Gateway M275 portable computer and are running Windows XP install these drivers.


Installation


1.  The files are extracted to C:\Cabs\9524556. 

2.  From the Start menu, point to Programs, Accessories, and then click Windows Explorer.

3.  In Windows Explorer, in the C:\Cabs\9524556 folder, double-click Setup.exe.

4.  In the Welcome dialog box, click Next.

5.  In the Important Information dialog box, click Next.

6.  In the Start Copying Files dialog box, click Next. 

7.  In the Setup Complete dialog box, click Finish.  The computer restarts.


Removal

1.  From the Start menu, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

2.  In Control Panel, double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon.

3.  In the Add/Remove Programs window, click Synaptics TouchPad Driver, and then click Change/Remove.
 
4.  In the Synaptics TouchPad Uninstall dialog box, click Yes.

5.  When prompted to restart the computer, click Yes.

6.  The computer restarts.


Troubleshooting

If you are having difficulty during or after the driver installation, follow the removal procedure, and then reinstall the drivers.


Reason for Update

This is the initial driver release.


Applicable Part Numbers

Gateway M275:  3501734, 3501735, 3501736, 3501737, 3501781 
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How To Update Drivers Manually

After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.

  • Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).

  • If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.

  • Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.

  • Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.

  • Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.

  • From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.

  • Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.

Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.

For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.

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