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... Chapter 1: About this reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Gateway model and serial number 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook 5 Identifying features 6 Front 6 Left 7 Right 8 Back 9 Bottom 10 Keyboard area... 16 Using the status indicators 17 Using the keyboard 18 Key types 18 System key combinations 19 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 21 Adjusting the volume 22 Turning your wireless radio on or off 23 Using the DVD drive 24 Identifying drive types...
... Chapter 1: About this reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Gateway model and serial number 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook 5 Identifying features 6 Front 6 Left 7 Right 8 Back 9 Bottom 10 Keyboard area... 16 Using the status indicators 17 Using the keyboard 18 Key types 18 System key combinations 19 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 21 Adjusting the volume 22 Turning your wireless radio on or off 23 Using the DVD drive 24 Identifying drive types...
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... Out Your Gateway Notebook • Identifying features • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network • Turning your notebook on and off • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard and the EZ Pad touchpad •...
... Out Your Gateway Notebook • Identifying features • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network • Turning your notebook on and off • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard and the EZ Pad touchpad •...
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...see "Using the status indicators" on page 17. 11 Inform you when a drive is used. www.gateway.com Keyboard area Identifying features Power button Keyboard Status indicators Touchpad Component Icon Power button Keyboard Touchpad Status indicators Description Press to turn the power on page 18. For more information, see "Using the ...EZ Pad touchpad" on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the keyboard" on or off. Provides all the features of a mouse. You can also ...
...see "Using the status indicators" on page 17. 11 Inform you when a drive is used. www.gateway.com Keyboard area Identifying features Power button Keyboard Status indicators Touchpad Component Icon Power button Keyboard Touchpad Status indicators Description Press to turn the power on page 18. For more information, see "Using the ...EZ Pad touchpad" on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the keyboard" on or off. Provides all the features of a mouse. You can also ...
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...the power button for more than 10 seconds. When the checks are not responding. If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to close unresponsive programs and restart your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the ...notebook to normal operation, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook does not respond, turn it . 2. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box....
...the power button for more than 10 seconds. When the checks are not responding. If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to close unresponsive programs and restart your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the ...notebook to normal operation, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook does not respond, turn it . 2. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box....
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... turned off - The disc drive is in use . ■ LED off . ■ LED on - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Caps lock is turned on . ■ LED off - Wireless radio is turned on . ■ LED off...
... turned off - The disc drive is in use . ■ LED off . ■ LED on - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Caps lock is turned on . ■ LED off - Wireless radio is turned on . ■ LED off...
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...moves in the same direction. If you move it to program. Tips & Tricks You received your finger. 21 www.gateway.com Using the EZ Pad touchpad Using the EZ Pad touchpad Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, right-hand or left-hand... configuration, and other touchpad settings, see "Changing the mouse or touchpad settings" in the online User Guide. For more information, see "Changing the mouse or touchpad settings" in the online User Guide. You can use the EZ-Pad left...
...moves in the same direction. If you move it to program. Tips & Tricks You received your finger. 21 www.gateway.com Using the EZ Pad touchpad Using the EZ Pad touchpad Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, right-hand or left-hand... configuration, and other touchpad settings, see "Changing the mouse or touchpad settings" in the online User Guide. For more information, see "Changing the mouse or touchpad settings" in the online User Guide. You can use the EZ-Pad left...
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... is called right-clicking. Quickly press and release the right button once. Press the left button and hold it . You can use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to adjust the overall volume of your notebook. Do this... Quickly press and release the left button twice ...is called clicking. Position the pointer over the object. Start a program or open a file or folder. Position the pointer over the object. www.gateway.com Position the pointer over the object. Press the left button once. Adjusting the volume Tips & Tricks For instructions on the screen. CHAPTER 2: ...
... is called right-clicking. Quickly press and release the right button once. Press the left button and hold it . You can use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to adjust the overall volume of your notebook. Do this... Quickly press and release the left button twice ...is called clicking. Position the pointer over the object. Start a program or open a file or folder. Position the pointer over the object. www.gateway.com Position the pointer over the object. Press the left button once. Adjusting the volume Tips & Tricks For instructions on the screen. CHAPTER 2: ...
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... drive See DVD drive DVD±RW drive See DVD drive E electrostatic discharge (ESD) 32 Ethernet connecting 14 jack 8, 14 external monitor 9, 19 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 7 files opening 22 57
... drive See DVD drive DVD±RW drive See DVD drive E electrostatic discharge (ESD) 32 Ethernet connecting 14 jack 8, 14 external monitor 9, 19 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 7 files opening 22 57
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www.gateway.com Index status box 19 status indicator 6 turning off notebook 15 turning on notebook 15 printer inkjet 30 laser 30 USB port 8 programs closing unresponsive ... protector 13 Suspend 19 S-Video (TV) out jack 7 system identification label 2, 10 system keys combinations 19 locating 18 T technical support Support 3 television TV out jack 7 touchpad buttons 21 clicking 22 double-clicking 22 dragging screen objects 22 locating 11 moving pointer 21 moving screen objects 22 opening files, folders, and programs...
www.gateway.com Index status box 19 status indicator 6 turning off notebook 15 turning on notebook 15 printer inkjet 30 laser 30 USB port 8 programs closing unresponsive ... protector 13 Suspend 19 S-Video (TV) out jack 7 system identification label 2, 10 system keys combinations 19 locating 18 T technical support Support 3 television TV out jack 7 touchpad buttons 21 clicking 22 double-clicking 22 dragging screen objects 22 locating 11 moving pointer 21 moving screen objects 22 opening files, folders, and programs...
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... 3 Help and Support 5 Searching for a topic 6 BigFix 6 Using Your Computer guide 7 Online help 7 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook 9 Front 10 Left 11 Right 12 Back 13 Bottom 14 Keyboard area 15 Identifying your model 16 Gateway model and serial number 16 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 16 Finding your specifications 17 Accessories 17... notebook 26 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 27 Status indicators 28 Using the keyboard 29 Key types 30 System key combinations 31 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 34 Adjusting the volume 37 www.gateway.com i
... 3 Help and Support 5 Searching for a topic 6 BigFix 6 Using Your Computer guide 7 Online help 7 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook 9 Front 10 Left 11 Right 12 Back 13 Bottom 14 Keyboard area 15 Identifying your model 16 Gateway model and serial number 16 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 16 Finding your specifications 17 Accessories 17... notebook 26 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 27 Status indicators 28 Using the keyboard 29 Key types 30 System key combinations 31 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 34 Adjusting the volume 37 www.gateway.com i
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...notebook from viruses 77 Using Norton Internet Security 78 Using McAfee SecurityCenter 81 Updating Windows 85 Restoring your system 86 Microsoft System Restore 86 Reinstalling applications and drivers 86 Restoring your notebook to the original configuration 87 8 Troubleshooting 89 Safety guidelines 90 First steps 91 Troubleshooting 92...up 101 Mouse 105 Networks 106 Passwords 107 PC Cards 107 Power 108 Printer 109 Sound 110 Status indicators 111 Touchpad 111 Video 112 Telephone support 112 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 112 Telephone numbers 113 Self-help 114 www...
...notebook from viruses 77 Using Norton Internet Security 78 Using McAfee SecurityCenter 81 Updating Windows 85 Restoring your system 86 Microsoft System Restore 86 Reinstalling applications and drivers 86 Restoring your notebook to the original configuration 87 8 Troubleshooting 89 Safety guidelines 90 First steps 91 Troubleshooting 92...up 101 Mouse 105 Networks 106 Passwords 107 PC Cards 107 Power 108 Printer 109 Sound 110 Status indicators 111 Touchpad 111 Video 112 Telephone support 112 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 112 Telephone numbers 113 Self-help 114 www...
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... full-sized, computer keyboard. You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. www.gateway.com 15 To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Inform you when a drive is in Using Your Computer which has been included on your ... used. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on or off. Keyboard area Keyboard area Power button Keyboard Status Touchpad indicators Component Icon Power button Keyboard Touchpad Status indicators Description Press to turn the power on page 34.
... full-sized, computer keyboard. You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. www.gateway.com 15 To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Inform you when a drive is in Using Your Computer which has been included on your ... used. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on or off. Keyboard area Keyboard area Power button Keyboard Status Touchpad indicators Component Icon Power button Keyboard Touchpad Status indicators Description Press to turn the power on page 34.
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Chapter 3 Getting Started • Installing the battery • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network • Turning your notebook on and off • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard and the EZ Pad touchpad • Adjusting the volume • Connecting to a wireless network 19
Chapter 3 Getting Started • Installing the battery • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network • Turning your notebook on and off • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard and the EZ Pad touchpad • Adjusting the volume • Connecting to a wireless network 19
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The Windows Security dialog box opens. 2 Click Task Manager. When the checks are not responding. www.gateway.com 27 Important If your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off , wait ten seconds, then ...programs and restart your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook. As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 6 If your notebook does not...
The Windows Security dialog box opens. 2 Click Task Manager. When the checks are not responding. www.gateway.com 27 Important If your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off , wait ten seconds, then ...programs and restart your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook. As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 6 If your notebook does not...
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...9632; LED off - Hard drive ■ LED blinking - The hard drive is in use . Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Wireless radio is turned on - Chapter 3: Getting Started Status indicators Status indicators inform you may need to press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights... on and off. 28 www.gateway.com Disc drive ■ LED blinking - Caps lock is turned on. ■ LED off - The disc drive is in use . Num lock ...
...9632; LED off - Hard drive ■ LED blinking - The hard drive is in use . Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Wireless radio is turned on - Chapter 3: Getting Started Status indicators Status indicators inform you may need to press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights... on and off. 28 www.gateway.com Disc drive ■ LED blinking - Caps lock is turned on. ■ LED off - The disc drive is in use . Num lock ...
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Use of a touchpad, two buttons, and a scroll zone. You can use the scroll zone to program. You can use the EZ-Pad left and right buttons below the touchpad to select objects. 34 www.gateway.com Touchpad Scroll zone Left button Right button When you move your finger on the touchpad, the pointer (arrow) on the screen moves in the same direction. Chapter 3: Getting Started Using the EZ Pad touchpad The EZ Pad™ consists of the scroll zone may vary from program to scroll through documents.
Use of a touchpad, two buttons, and a scroll zone. You can use the scroll zone to program. You can use the EZ-Pad left and right buttons below the touchpad to select objects. 34 www.gateway.com Touchpad Scroll zone Left button Right button When you move your finger on the touchpad, the pointer (arrow) on the screen moves in the same direction. Chapter 3: Getting Started Using the EZ Pad touchpad The EZ Pad™ consists of the scroll zone may vary from program to scroll through documents.
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To... Select an object on the screen. If you run out of the touchpad, then continue moving your hard drive. This action is called clicking. www.gateway.com 35 Do this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Start a program or open a file or folder. Position the pointer over the object. Move...
To... Select an object on the screen. If you run out of the touchpad, then continue moving your hard drive. This action is called clicking. www.gateway.com 35 Do this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Start a program or open a file or folder. Position the pointer over the object. Move...
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... Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 36 www.gateway.com Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the right button once. This action is called right-clicking. Access a shortcut menu or find more information, see "Changing the mouse or touchpad settings" in Using Your Computer which... You can change this feature to simulate clicking the left button and hold it . For more information about an object on the touchpad to allow tapping on the screen. Release the button to drop the object where you want it down, then use the...
... Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 36 www.gateway.com Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the right button once. This action is called right-clicking. Access a shortcut menu or find more information, see "Changing the mouse or touchpad settings" in Using Your Computer which... You can change this feature to simulate clicking the left button and hold it . For more information about an object on the touchpad to allow tapping on the screen. Release the button to drop the object where you want it down, then use the...
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... sure that the mouse cable is in correctly. ■ Shut down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Mouse See also "Touchpad" on a different surface. www.gateway.com 105 To turn down and restart your Control Panel is plugged in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click...
... sure that the mouse cable is in correctly. ■ Shut down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Mouse See also "Touchpad" on a different surface. www.gateway.com 105 To turn down and restart your Control Panel is plugged in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click...
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...the keyword sound troubleshooter in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. Touchpad The notebook is turned up. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Make sure that the Windows volume control is not responding when you ...click or tap on the touchpad ■ Turn on the touchpad. Press FN+F1 to adjust the volume control in Windows, see "...
...the keyword sound troubleshooter in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. Touchpad The notebook is turned up. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Make sure that the Windows volume control is not responding when you ...click or tap on the touchpad ■ Turn on the touchpad. Press FN+F1 to adjust the volume control in Windows, see "...