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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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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. Right IEEE 1394 port USB ports Component ... Microphone jack Description 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. Insert CDs or DVDs into these ports. Plug USB devices (such as a digital camcorder or MP3 player...
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. Right IEEE 1394 port USB ports Component ... Microphone jack Description 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. Insert CDs or DVDs into these ports. Plug USB devices (such as a digital camcorder or MP3 player...
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... Description Plug a dial-up modem" on page 12) are plugged into this jack. Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector. For more information, see "Keyboard area" on page 20. The built-in array microphones (see "Connecting the dial-up modem cable into this jack. Plug amplified speakers or headphones into...
... Description Plug a dial-up modem" on page 12) are plugged into this jack. Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector. For more information, see "Keyboard area" on page 20. The built-in array microphones (see "Connecting the dial-up modem cable into this jack. Plug amplified speakers or headphones into...
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...power on page 25. 12 You can also configure the power button for a description of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 26. Status indicators Inform you when a drive is used. Tablet control buttons See "Using the tablet ...amplified speakers are not plugged in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is in . CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Keyboard area Tablet control buttons/ Microphone Status indicators Microphone Ambient light sensor Tablet control buttons Power button Speaker ...
...power on page 25. 12 You can also configure the power button for a description of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 26. Status indicators Inform you when a drive is used. Tablet control buttons See "Using the tablet ...amplified speakers are not plugged in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is in . CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Keyboard area Tablet control buttons/ Microphone Status indicators Microphone Ambient light sensor Tablet control buttons Power button Speaker ...
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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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... computer desk and chair, make sure that is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed. • Position your chair so the keyboard is the appropriate height and the chair helps you maintain good posture. • Select a flat surface for long periods of time. Sit with your.... If the desk is not adjustable or is no higher than eye level. You can use the keyboard and touchpad. Make sure that they are positioned parallel to provide extra back support. www.gateway.com • Avoid focusing your eyes on the back of your thighs. • Adjust the back...
... computer desk and chair, make sure that is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed. • Position your chair so the keyboard is the appropriate height and the chair helps you maintain good posture. • Select a flat surface for long periods of time. Sit with your.... If the desk is not adjustable or is no higher than eye level. You can use the keyboard and touchpad. Make sure that they are positioned parallel to provide extra back support. www.gateway.com • Avoid focusing your eyes on the back of your thighs. • Adjust the back...
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... notebook does not respond, turn it . 2. 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. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about...
... notebook does not respond, turn it . 2. 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. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about...
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... is fully charged. ■ LED purple - A ■ LED off - Caps lock is used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is turned on - Caps lock ■ LED on . Battery charge Wireless network Drive Num lock Caps lock Indicator Icon Description Battery charge ■ LED blue...to press FN+F1 to AC power or the battery charge is turned on - Wireless network ■ LED on . ■ LED off - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located at the bottom of the LCD panel. Battery is charging. ■ LED...
... is fully charged. ■ LED purple - A ■ LED off - Caps lock is used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is turned on - Caps lock ■ LED on . Battery charge Wireless network Drive Num lock Caps lock Indicator Icon Description Battery charge ■ LED blue...to press FN+F1 to AC power or the battery charge is turned on - Wireless network ■ LED on . ■ LED off - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located at the bottom of the LCD panel. Battery is charging. ■ LED...
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... to shut down the convertible notebook to the convertible notebook or optional port replicator using a USB port. Using the keyboard Your convertible notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. Numeric keypad is turned off. ■ LED blinking - The hard drive is in use . ■ LED off - CHAPTER... not in use . 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 Numeric keypad is turned on -
... to shut down the convertible notebook to the convertible notebook or optional port replicator using a USB port. Using the keyboard Your convertible notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. Numeric keypad is turned off. ■ LED blinking - The hard drive is in use . ■ LED off - CHAPTER... not in use . 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 Numeric keypad is turned on -
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... Start menu. Key type Icon Description Function keys Press these colored keys in Windows. See the program documentation to perform specific actions. www.gateway.com Key types The keyboard has several different types of a document. 27 Navigation keys Press these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a line, to the...
... Start menu. Key type Icon Description Function keys Press these colored keys in Windows. See the program documentation to perform specific actions. www.gateway.com Key types The keyboard has several different types of a document. 27 Navigation keys Press these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a line, to the...
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... Performs the same action as the Back button in an Internet browser. Programming the Windows Journal button You can interfere with equipment on the keyboard. For more information, see "Wireless Ethernet Networking" in your Control Panel is in Category View, click or tap Printers and Other Hardware.... 2 Click/Double-click or tap/double-tap Tablet and Pen Settings. www.gateway.com Button Icon Wireless network OK (located next to fingerprint reader) Back (located next to fingerprint reader) Description Turn the optional IEEE...
... Performs the same action as the Back button in an Internet browser. Programming the Windows Journal button You can interfere with equipment on the keyboard. For more information, see "Wireless Ethernet Networking" in your Control Panel is in Category View, click or tap Printers and Other Hardware.... 2 Click/Double-click or tap/double-tap Tablet and Pen Settings. www.gateway.com Button Icon Wireless network OK (located next to fingerprint reader) Back (located next to fingerprint reader) Description Turn the optional IEEE...
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... the display orientation from the default) using the Screen Rotation button. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 4 Close the LCD panel onto the keyboard. Adjusting brightness To adjust screen brightness: • Use the increase brightness and decrease brightness keys on page 30. There is a click when the... panel in the taskbar, then click or tap the Display tab. For more information, see "Using the tablet control buttons" on the keyboard. If the LCD panel does not rotate easily, try rotating the panel in only one direction when converting back to tablet mode. For ...
... the display orientation from the default) using the Screen Rotation button. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 4 Close the LCD panel onto the keyboard. Adjusting brightness To adjust screen brightness: • Use the increase brightness and decrease brightness keys on page 30. There is a click when the... panel in the taskbar, then click or tap the Display tab. For more information, see "Using the tablet control buttons" on the keyboard. If the LCD panel does not rotate easily, try rotating the panel in only one direction when converting back to tablet mode. For ...
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... or tap Do not use the volume control to adjust the overall volume of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on the keyboard.
... or tap Do not use the volume control to adjust the overall volume of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on the keyboard.
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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. To turn the Bluetooth radio on page 30.
... 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. To turn the Bluetooth radio on page 30.
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...notebook will usually recognize such a device whenever you to your convertible notebook. Important USB devices may have special installation instructions. www.gateway.com Installing a printer or other peripheral device, see your device's documentation. 57 Important Before you can disconnect and reconnect the ... ENTER. Help For more of the following ports: IEEE 1394 (also known as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse. You use an IEEE 1394 or USB device for connecting devices such as Firewire® or i.Link®) and Universal Serial...
...notebook will usually recognize such a device whenever you to your convertible notebook. Important USB devices may have special installation instructions. www.gateway.com Installing a printer or other peripheral device, see your device's documentation. 57 Important Before you can disconnect and reconnect the ... ENTER. Help For more of the following ports: IEEE 1394 (also known as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse. You use an IEEE 1394 or USB device for connecting devices such as Firewire® or i.Link®) and Universal Serial...
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... with water or a mild window glass cleaner solution but never spray anything directly on the surface. Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before trying to wipe away dust and fingerprints. Use the special cleaning cloth included with the exception of the memory bay. Be careful ..., so keep the vents free of dust. A replacement keyboard may need to drip any water into the vents. If you may not be scratched or damaged by your convertible notebook and turn the convertible notebook upside down. www.gateway.com Your convertible notebook is made of specially coated glass ...
... with water or a mild window glass cleaner solution but never spray anything directly on the surface. Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before trying to wipe away dust and fingerprints. Use the special cleaning cloth included with the exception of the memory bay. Be careful ..., so keep the vents free of dust. A replacement keyboard may need to drip any water into the vents. If you may not be scratched or damaged by your convertible notebook and turn the convertible notebook upside down. www.gateway.com Your convertible notebook is made of specially coated glass ...
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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 all connections are secure. • Make sure that you performed and make sure that your...on the screen, write down the exact message. Batteries Battery troubleshooting is covered under "Sound" on page 121. 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 each...
... 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 all connections are secure. • Make sure that you performed and make sure that your...on the screen, write down the exact message. Batteries Battery troubleshooting is covered under "Sound" on page 121. 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 each...
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...sending you e-mail messages, but you have lost your Internet connection, or your ISP is having technical difficulties. Keyboard A keyboard character keeps repeating or you see a "Keyboard stuck" or "Key failure" error message • Make sure that your account with your Internet service provider...key is not stuck. Contact your browser, then reconnect and open on the keyboard. • Make sure that might be having technical difficulties. For more information about using your keyboard, see "Using the keyboard" on . CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting You see an "Unable to locate host" ...
...sending you e-mail messages, but you have lost your Internet connection, or your ISP is having technical difficulties. Keyboard A keyboard character keeps repeating or you see a "Keyboard stuck" or "Key failure" error message • Make sure that your account with your Internet service provider...key is not stuck. Contact your browser, then reconnect and open on the keyboard. • Make sure that might be having technical difficulties. For more information about using your keyboard, see "Using the keyboard" on . CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting You see an "Unable to locate host" ...