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... the properties for the digital pen, tablet buttons, display screen, and Input Panel. • Table PC Input Panel (TIP)-Use its writing pad or soft keyboard for different users. The Tablet PC Settings dialog box opens. 3 Click or tap the General tab. 4 Click or tap Calibrate, then follow the on -screen...
... the properties for the digital pen, tablet buttons, display screen, and Input Panel. • Table PC Input Panel (TIP)-Use its writing pad or soft keyboard for different users. The Tablet PC Settings dialog box opens. 3 Click or tap the General tab. 4 Click or tap Calibrate, then follow the on -screen...
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... avoid prolonged pressure on the pen tip. • The digital pen has internal electronics, so keep it and tap (button-tap) to the right. www.gateway.com Using gestures A gesture is a shape you draw with your digital pen to send a command to -left line. Delete ■ Strike through ■ Vertical scratch...and gesture symbols, as well as handwriting tips, in the tablet PC's pen holder. Press it dry and avoid contact with the object on a standard keyboard. Enter Draw a vertical line down, then horizontally to the left Tab Draw a vertical line up the pointer with liquids. 15
... avoid prolonged pressure on the pen tip. • The digital pen has internal electronics, so keep it and tap (button-tap) to the right. www.gateway.com Using gestures A gesture is a shape you draw with your digital pen to send a command to -left line. Delete ■ Strike through ■ Vertical scratch...and gesture symbols, as well as handwriting tips, in the tablet PC's pen holder. Press it dry and avoid contact with the object on a standard keyboard. Enter Draw a vertical line down, then horizontally to the left Tab Draw a vertical line up the pointer with liquids. 15
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...; Open a program for your input (for example, a word processing program or a Web form) before using the writing pad or soft keyboard. • To adjust writing pad and keyboard settings, click or tap Tools, then click or tap Options. • For security and accuracy when entering masked text (such as passwords...), use your tablet PC Input Panel's soft keyboard instead of the screen to enter data by tapping or clicking the buttons near the top left side of the writing pad. 16 Access the...
...; Open a program for your input (for example, a word processing program or a Web form) before using the writing pad or soft keyboard. • To adjust writing pad and keyboard settings, click or tap Tools, then click or tap Options. • For security and accuracy when entering masked text (such as passwords...), use your tablet PC Input Panel's soft keyboard instead of the screen to enter data by tapping or clicking the buttons near the top left side of the writing pad. 16 Access the...
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... folder, then press SHIFT + DELETE. Click the file or folder, press F2, type the new name, then press ENTER. Type Windows keyboard shortcuts in Windows. To... The file or folder is not stored in the Recycle Bin. The file or folder is permanently deleted. Switch ... your Windows or program documentation. graphic Paste a file, folder, text, or graphic Select multiple items in the list. www.gateway.com Shortcuts Help For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Do this... Copy a file, folder, text, or Click the item,...
... folder, then press SHIFT + DELETE. Click the file or folder, press F2, type the new name, then press ENTER. Type Windows keyboard shortcuts in Windows. To... The file or folder is not stored in the Recycle Bin. The file or folder is permanently deleted. Switch ... your Windows or program documentation. graphic Paste a file, folder, text, or graphic Select multiple items in the list. www.gateway.com Shortcuts Help For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Do this... Copy a file, folder, text, or Click the item,...
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..., streamlined interface that is ideally suited for playing and managing media files. The Windows Media Center's main screen opens. 3 Use the arrow buttons on your keyboard to music, and view photos. CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files Using Windows Media Center If your notebook has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows...
..., streamlined interface that is ideally suited for playing and managing media files. The Windows Media Center's main screen opens. 3 Use the arrow buttons on your keyboard to music, and view photos. CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files Using Windows Media Center If your notebook has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows...
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... the mouse and keyboard easier to use • Use text or visual alternatives for sounds Using voice recognition You can attach a microphone to your notebook (or use the built-in or attached microphone, you can also use the Ease of the window to use high-contrast colors. www.gateway.com 2 In the...
... the mouse and keyboard easier to use • Use text or visual alternatives for sounds Using voice recognition You can attach a microphone to your notebook (or use the built-in or attached microphone, you can also use the Ease of the window to use high-contrast colors. www.gateway.com 2 In the...
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... defragmenting the hard drive, click Start, then click Help and Support. This process slows the hard drive performance. To defragment the hard drive: 1 Disconnect your keyboard or mouse because using them may take hours to complete, depending on the drive so each file is stored as one unit rather than as...
... defragmenting the hard drive, click Start, then click Help and Support. This process slows the hard drive performance. To defragment the hard drive: 1 Disconnect your keyboard or mouse because using them may take hours to complete, depending on the drive so each file is stored as one unit rather than as...
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...55 viewing list 9 fragmentation 96 G gadgets adding 75 configuring 75 configuring Sidebar 76 control panel 76 Sidebar 75 using 75 game access restricting 87 Gateway Web address 2 Web site 2 Gigabit Ethernet 46 H hard drive backing up files 97 checking for errors 95 checking for free space 93 ... provider (ISP) 22 connecting to 23 disconnecting from 22 setting up account 22 IP address entering 52 ISP See Internet service provider K keyboard icon 16 keyboard shortcuts 19 L LCD panel using screen saver 74 links 23 M maintenance backing up files 97 checking for drive errors 95 checking hard ...
...55 viewing list 9 fragmentation 96 G gadgets adding 75 configuring 75 configuring Sidebar 76 control panel 76 Sidebar 75 using 75 game access restricting 87 Gateway Web address 2 Web site 2 Gigabit Ethernet 46 H hard drive backing up files 97 checking for errors 95 checking for free space 93 ... provider (ISP) 22 connecting to 23 disconnecting from 22 setting up account 22 IP address entering 52 ISP See Internet service provider K keyboard icon 16 keyboard shortcuts 19 L LCD panel using screen saver 74 links 23 M maintenance backing up files 97 checking for drive errors 95 checking hard ...
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www.gateway.com programs 7 P parental controls 86 activity reports 89 blocking specific games 88 game ratings 87 Internet filtering... folders 54 printer 55 shortcuts adding to desktop 8 closing programs 19 closing windows 19 copying 19 deleting files and folders 19 keyboard 19 pasting 19 renaming files and folders 19 selecting adjacent items in list 19 selecting items in list 19 switching between files... 34 Web browser 22, 23 Web page 23 Web site 23 connecting to 24 downloading files 24 Gateway 2 window 8 close button 9 closing 9, 19 maximize button 9 menu bar 9 minimize button 9 title bar 8 103
www.gateway.com programs 7 P parental controls 86 activity reports 89 blocking specific games 88 game ratings 87 Internet filtering... folders 54 printer 55 shortcuts adding to desktop 8 closing programs 19 closing windows 19 copying 19 deleting files and folders 19 keyboard 19 pasting 19 renaming files and folders 19 selecting adjacent items in list 19 selecting items in list 19 switching between files... 34 Web browser 22, 23 Web page 23 Web site 23 connecting to 24 downloading files 24 Gateway 2 window 8 close button 9 closing 9, 19 maximize button 9 menu bar 9 minimize button 9 title bar 8 103
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... 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Contacting Gateway Customer Care 2 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 9 Back 10 Bottom 11 Keyboard area 12 LCD panel 15 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started... your notebook 24 Waking up your notebook 25 Turning off your notebook 25 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 26 Using the status indicators 27 Using the keyboard 29 i
... 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Contacting Gateway Customer Care 2 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 9 Back 10 Bottom 11 Keyboard area 12 LCD panel 15 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started... your notebook 24 Waking up your notebook 25 Turning off your notebook 25 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 26 Using the status indicators 27 Using the keyboard 29 i
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www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 72 Extending battery life 73 Maximizing battery performance 73 Conserving battery power 73 Using alternate power sources 74 Changing power modes ... Power 85 Additional tips 85 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 87 Caring for your notebook 88 Cleaning your notebook 88 Cleaning the exterior 89 Cleaning the keyboard 89 Cleaning the notebook screen 89 Maintaining the battery 90 Storing batteries 90 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 91 Recovering your system 91 Recovering pre-installed...
www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 72 Extending battery life 73 Maximizing battery performance 73 Conserving battery power 73 Using alternate power sources 74 Changing power modes ... Power 85 Additional tips 85 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 87 Caring for your notebook 88 Cleaning your notebook 88 Cleaning the exterior 89 Cleaning the keyboard 89 Cleaning the notebook screen 89 Maintaining the battery 90 Storing batteries 90 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 91 Recovering your system 91 Recovering pre-installed...
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... Diskette drive (external 117 Display 118 DVD drives 119 Ethernet 121 Express Cards 121 File management 121 Fingerprint reader 122 Hard drive 122 Internet 123 Keyboard 124 Media Center 125 Memory 128 Memory card reader 129 Modem (cable or DSL 129 Modem (dial-up 129 Mouse 132 Networks (wired 133 Networks... (wireless 135 Passwords 137 Power 137 Printer 138 Sound 139 Status indicators 139 Touchpad 140 Video 140 Telephone support 140 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 140 iv
... Diskette drive (external 117 Display 118 DVD drives 119 Ethernet 121 Express Cards 121 File management 121 Fingerprint reader 122 Hard drive 122 Internet 123 Keyboard 124 Media Center 125 Memory 128 Memory card reader 129 Modem (cable or DSL 129 Modem (dial-up 129 Mouse 132 Networks (wired 133 Networks... (wireless 135 Passwords 137 Power 137 Printer 138 Sound 139 Status indicators 139 Touchpad 140 Video 140 Telephone support 140 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 140 iv
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Plug an HDMI device, such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. 7 For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 22. For more information, see "Using the memory ... and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use of the cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. Left Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Ventilation fan Wireless network switch Express Card slot Component Ethernet jack Memory card reader HDMI...
Plug an HDMI device, such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. 7 For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 22. For more information, see "Using the memory ... and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use of the cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. Left Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Ventilation fan Wireless network switch Express Card slot Component Ethernet jack Memory card reader HDMI...
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To determine the type of drive in your notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in "Identifying drive types" on page 56. Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. 9 For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on page 56. Right www.gateway.com Component DVD drive USB port DVD drive Icon Description USB port Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive.
To determine the type of drive in your notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in "Identifying drive types" on page 56. Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. 9 For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on page 56. Right www.gateway.com Component DVD drive USB port DVD drive Icon Description USB port Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive.
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...can also configure the power button for select models Speaker Multimedia panel (optional) Speaker Power button Keyboard Status indicators Fingerprint reader Touchpad (optional) Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the features of CDs and DVDs. Multimedia panel (optional) Use to turn the...29. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on or off. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Keyboard area Keyboard area for Sleep/Resume mode. Power button Press to control playback of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information on configuring the power ...
...can also configure the power button for select models Speaker Multimedia panel (optional) Speaker Power button Keyboard Status indicators Fingerprint reader Touchpad (optional) Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the features of CDs and DVDs. Multimedia panel (optional) Use to turn the...29. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on or off. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Keyboard area Keyboard area for Sleep/Resume mode. Power button Press to control playback of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information on configuring the power ...
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... is in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. Keyboard area for select models Speaker Multimedia panel (optional) Speaker Power button Keyboard Status indicators Fingerprint reader Touchpad (optional) 13 Provides enhanced security. www.gateway.com Component Touchpad Fingerprint reader (optional) Status indicators Icon Description Provides all the...
... is in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. Keyboard area for select models Speaker Multimedia panel (optional) Speaker Power button Keyboard Status indicators Fingerprint reader Touchpad (optional) 13 Provides enhanced security. www.gateway.com Component Touchpad Fingerprint reader (optional) Status indicators Icon Description Provides all the...
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...power on page 78. Status indicators Inform you when a drive is in . CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the functionality of a mouse. Fingerprint reader (optional) Provides enhanced security. For more information, see "Using the optional... fingerprint reader" on page 43. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 40. For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on or off. The panel includes a capacitive volume control. ...
...power on page 78. Status indicators Inform you when a drive is in . CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the functionality of a mouse. Fingerprint reader (optional) Provides enhanced security. For more information, see "Using the optional... fingerprint reader" on page 43. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 40. For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on or off. The panel includes a capacitive volume control. ...
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... dial-up modem • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard • Using the optional fingerprint reader • Using the EZ Pad touchpad • Using the optional multimedia panel • Using the optional webcam • Adjusting...
... dial-up modem • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard • Using the optional fingerprint reader • Using the EZ Pad touchpad • Using the optional multimedia panel • Using the optional webcam • Adjusting...
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... line of its screen is perpendicular to protect your legs. • Do not use your notebook in your eyes. Warning Do not use an external keyboard, raise the notebook so the top of sight. • Place your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest. • Although notebooks are sometimes called...
... line of its screen is perpendicular to protect your legs. • Do not use your notebook in your eyes. Warning Do not use an external keyboard, raise the notebook so the top of sight. • Place your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest. • Although notebooks are sometimes called...
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... footrest to stand and stretch your legs. • Avoid twisting your torso or neck. www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are in a relaxed position when you use the keyboard and touchpad. If the desk is not adjustable or is at your notebook • Avoid bending... or angling your wrists. Make sure that is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed. • Position your chair so the keyboard is too tall, consider using an adjustable chair to the floor when you type. • Do not slouch forward or lean far back. Sitting at...
... footrest to stand and stretch your legs. • Avoid twisting your torso or neck. www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are in a relaxed position when you use the keyboard and touchpad. If the desk is not adjustable or is at your notebook • Avoid bending... or angling your wrists. Make sure that is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed. • Position your chair so the keyboard is too tall, consider using an adjustable chair to the floor when you type. • Do not slouch forward or lean far back. Sitting at...