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... 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 4 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Top 6 Front 7 Left 8 Right 9 Back 10 Bottom 11 Keyboard area 12 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 15 Working safely and... your convertible notebook 23 Turning off your convertible notebook 23 Restarting (rebooting) your convertible notebook 24 Using the status indicators 25 Using the keyboard 26 Key types 27 i
... 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 4 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Top 6 Front 7 Left 8 Right 9 Back 10 Bottom 11 Keyboard area 12 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 15 Working safely and... your convertible notebook 23 Turning off your convertible notebook 23 Restarting (rebooting) your convertible notebook 24 Using the status indicators 25 Using the keyboard 26 Key types 27 i
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www.gateway.com Connecting an IEEE 1394 device 58 Viewing the display on a projector or monitor 59 Ordering accessories 60 Chapter 5: Managing Power 63 Monitoring the battery ... Notebook . . . . . 83 Caring for your convertible notebook 84 Display screen 85 Digital pen 85 Cleaning your convertible notebook 86 Cleaning the exterior 86 Cleaning the keyboard 87 iii
www.gateway.com Connecting an IEEE 1394 device 58 Viewing the display on a projector or monitor 59 Ordering accessories 60 Chapter 5: Managing Power 63 Monitoring the battery ... Notebook . . . . . 83 Caring for your convertible notebook 84 Display screen 85 Digital pen 85 Cleaning your convertible notebook 86 Cleaning the exterior 86 Cleaning the keyboard 87 iii
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... Digital pen 103 Diskette drive (external 104 Display 105 DVD drives 106 Ethernet 107 File management 107 Fingerprint reader 108 Hard drive 108 Internet 109 Keyboard 110 Memory 111 Memory card reader 111 Modem (cable or DSL 112 Modem (dial-up 112 Mouse 116 Networks (wired 116 Networks (wireless 118 Passwords...
... Digital pen 103 Diskette drive (external 104 Display 105 DVD drives 106 Ethernet 107 File management 107 Fingerprint reader 108 Hard drive 108 Internet 109 Keyboard 110 Memory 111 Memory card reader 111 Modem (cable or DSL 112 Modem (dial-up 112 Mouse 116 Networks (wired 116 Networks (wireless 118 Passwords...
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...Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. To determine the type of drive in "Identifying drive types" on page 52. 9 For more information... cards. Plug USB devices (such as a digital camcorder or MP3 player) into the memory card reader. Component Memory card reader Digital pen www.gateway.com Icon Description Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into this drive. For more information, see ...
...Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. To determine the type of drive in "Identifying drive types" on page 52. 9 For more information... cards. Plug USB devices (such as a digital camcorder or MP3 player) into the memory card reader. Component Memory card reader Digital pen www.gateway.com Icon Description Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into this drive. For more information, see ...
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... external microphone is connected. The built-in speakers are plugged into this connector. Plug the AC adapter cable into this jack. For more information, see "Keyboard area" on page 20. Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack.
... external microphone is connected. The built-in speakers are plugged into this connector. Plug the AC adapter cable into this jack. For more information, see "Keyboard area" on page 20. Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack.
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.... Status indicators Inform you when a drive is used. You can also configure the power button for a description of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 26. Tablet control buttons See "Using the tablet... control buttons" on or off. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 73. Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in use or when a button has been pressed ...
.... Status indicators Inform you when a drive is used. You can also configure the power button for a description of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 26. Tablet control buttons See "Using the tablet... control buttons" on or off. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 73. Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in use or when a button has been pressed ...
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... • Starting your convertible notebook • Turning off your convertible notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your convertible notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard • Using the tablet control buttons • Using the fingerprint reader • Using the EZ Pad touchpad • Using the display • Using the digital...
... • Starting your convertible notebook • Turning off your convertible notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your convertible notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard • Using the tablet control buttons • Using the fingerprint reader • Using the EZ Pad touchpad • Using the display • Using the digital...
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... lean far back. You can use a pillow or cushion to stand and stretch your legs. • Avoid twisting your shoulders relax while you use the keyboard and touchpad. Sit with your back straight so your spine. Make sure that the desk is the appropriate height and the chair helps you maintain... good posture. • Select a flat surface for long periods of time. www.gateway.com • Avoid focusing your eyes on the back of your thighs. • Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve...
... lean far back. You can use a pillow or cushion to stand and stretch your legs. • Avoid twisting your shoulders relax while you use the keyboard and touchpad. Sit with your back straight so your spine. Make sure that the desk is the appropriate height and the chair helps you maintain... good posture. • Select a flat surface for long periods of time. www.gateway.com • Avoid focusing your eyes on the back of your thighs. • Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve...
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CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Restarting (rebooting) your convertible notebook If your convertible notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, digital pen, or mouse input, you may have to restart (reboot) your convertible notebook. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. As a part of ...
CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Restarting (rebooting) your convertible notebook If your convertible notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, digital pen, or mouse input, you may have to restart (reboot) your convertible notebook. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. As a part of ...
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www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the LCD panel. Wireless network ■ LED on . ■ LED off . 25 Optional wireless IEEE 802.... may need to press FN+F1 to AC power or the battery charge is used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is very low. Important: This LED only lights up when your convertible notebook is connected to toggle the status indicators on. A ■ LED off . Caps...
www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the LCD panel. Wireless network ■ LED on . ■ LED off . 25 Optional wireless IEEE 802.... may need to press FN+F1 to AC power or the battery charge is used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is very low. Important: This LED only lights up when your convertible notebook is connected to toggle the status indicators on. A ■ LED off . Caps...
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...Function keys/ System keys FN key Windows key Numeric keypad Application key Arrow keys/ Navigation keys Tip You can attach an external keyboard to connect a USB keyboard. 26 The hard drive is turned off. ■ LED blinking - Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, ...for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad. Using the keyboard Your convertible notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. You do not need to shut down the convertible notebook to the convertible notebook or ...
...Function keys/ System keys FN key Windows key Numeric keypad Application key Arrow keys/ Navigation keys Tip You can attach an external keyboard to connect a USB keyboard. 26 The hard drive is turned off. ■ LED blinking - Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, ...for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad. Using the keyboard Your convertible notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. You do not need to shut down the convertible notebook to the convertible notebook or ...
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... Press these keys labeled F1 to F11 to perform actions in combination with a colored system key to open help assistants in Windows. www.gateway.com Key types The keyboard has several different types of a document. 27 See the program documentation to turn on . Press FN+ 1 to find out more information, see "System...
... Press these keys labeled F1 to F11 to perform actions in combination with a colored system key to open help assistants in Windows. www.gateway.com Key types The keyboard has several different types of a document. 27 See the program documentation to turn on . Press FN+ 1 to find out more information, see "System...
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www.gateway.com Button Icon Wireless network OK (located next to fingerprint reader) Back (located next to fingerprint reader) Description Turn the optional IEEE 802.11 wireless ... radio and optional Bluetooth radio on or off while traveling in an airplane. Programming the Windows Journal button You can interfere with equipment on the keyboard. If your online User Guide. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can program the Windows Journal button to be turned off . The Control Panel window opens...
www.gateway.com Button Icon Wireless network OK (located next to fingerprint reader) Back (located next to fingerprint reader) Description Turn the optional IEEE 802.11 wireless ... radio and optional Bluetooth radio on or off while traveling in an airplane. Programming the Windows Journal button You can interfere with equipment on the keyboard. If your online User Guide. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can program the Windows Journal button to be turned off . The Control Panel window opens...
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CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 4 Close the LCD panel onto the keyboard. If the LCD panel does not rotate easily, try rotating the panel in only one direction when converting back to notebook mode. To change display ...orientation: • Press the Screen Rotation button to tablet mode. For more information, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard. However, you can rotate the LCD panel in the opposite direction. Adjusting brightness To adjust screen brightness: • Use the increase brightness and decrease brightness...
CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 4 Close the LCD panel onto the keyboard. If the LCD panel does not rotate easily, try rotating the panel in only one direction when converting back to notebook mode. To change display ...orientation: • Press the Screen Rotation button to tablet mode. For more information, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard. However, you can rotate the LCD panel in the opposite direction. Adjusting brightness To adjust screen brightness: • Use the increase brightness and decrease brightness...
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Tip You can use this device to turn on how to adjust the volume in Windows, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard. For more information, see "Adjusting the Volume" in the Task Manager. Adjusting the volume You can also disable the touch-sensitive screen feature by stopping ...
Tip You can use this device to turn on how to adjust the volume in Windows, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard. For more information, see "Adjusting the Volume" in the Task Manager. Adjusting the volume You can also disable the touch-sensitive screen feature by stopping ...
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... Getting Started Bluetooth radio Your convertible notebook may have a Bluetooth radio for communicating with another Bluetooth device, such as a printer, scanner, camera, MP3 player, headphone, keyboard, or mouse. For more information about Bluetooth, click or tap Start, All Programs, My Bluetooth Places.
... Getting Started Bluetooth radio Your convertible notebook may have a Bluetooth radio for communicating with another Bluetooth device, such as a printer, scanner, camera, MP3 player, headphone, keyboard, or mouse. For more information about Bluetooth, click or tap Start, All Programs, My Bluetooth Places.
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... press ENTER. Important For more information about installing peripheral devices, click or tap Start, then click or tap Help and Support. www.gateway.com Installing a printer or other peripheral device, see your device's documentation. 57 See your convertible notebook. Help For more of the... following ports: IEEE 1394 (also known as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse. Important Before you to your USB device's installation guide. IEEE 1394 and USB ports support plug-and-play and hot swapping,...
... press ENTER. Important For more information about installing peripheral devices, click or tap Start, then click or tap Help and Support. www.gateway.com Installing a printer or other peripheral device, see your device's documentation. 57 See your convertible notebook. Help For more of the... following ports: IEEE 1394 (also known as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse. Important Before you to your USB device's installation guide. IEEE 1394 and USB ports support plug-and-play and hot swapping,...
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... should clean the keyboard occasionally by using an aerosol can of your convertible notebook and turn the convertible notebook upside down. Use the special cleaning cloth included with a damp cloth. If liquid collects around the edges, wipe it again. www.gateway.com Your convertible notebook is... made of specially coated glass and can be covered by your warranty. With your convertible notebook turned off your convertible notebook with the exception of the memory bay. A replacement keyboard may want to use it up ...
... should clean the keyboard occasionally by using an aerosol can of your convertible notebook and turn the convertible notebook upside down. Use the special cleaning cloth included with a damp cloth. If liquid collects around the edges, wipe it again. www.gateway.com Your convertible notebook is... made of specially coated glass and can be covered by your warranty. With your convertible notebook turned off your convertible notebook with the exception of the memory bay. A replacement keyboard may want to use it up ...
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...try turning the convertible notebook on with the convertible notebook unplugged and the battery installed. • If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. • Make sure that ...compatible digital pen. Digital pen The convertible notebook does not respond to other tablet pens or plastic pens. 103 The message may help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you followed...
...try turning the convertible notebook on with the convertible notebook unplugged and the battery installed. • If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. • Make sure that ...compatible digital pen. Digital pen The convertible notebook does not respond to other tablet pens or plastic pens. 103 The message may help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you followed...
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... messages, but you have lost your Internet connection, or your ISP is turned on. Contact your keyboard, see "Using the keyboard" on page 26. 110 Keyboard A keyboard character keeps repeating or you see a "Keyboard stuck" or "Key failure" error message • Make sure that nothing is set up correctly....receive button in your e-mail program. • Make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is resting on the keyboard. • Make sure that might be having technical difficulties. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting You see an "Unable to locate host" message and ...
... messages, but you have lost your Internet connection, or your ISP is turned on. Contact your keyboard, see "Using the keyboard" on page 26. 110 Keyboard A keyboard character keeps repeating or you see a "Keyboard stuck" or "Key failure" error message • Make sure that nothing is set up correctly....receive button in your e-mail program. • Make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is resting on the keyboard. • Make sure that might be having technical difficulties. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting You see an "Unable to locate host" message and ...