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... been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your hard drive. Gateway contact information Contacting Gateway Customer Care Your Setup Guide contains information about contacting Gateway Customer Care. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance...
... been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your hard drive. Gateway contact information Contacting Gateway Customer Care Your Setup Guide contains information about contacting Gateway Customer Care. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance...
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... Working safely and comfortably Before using your notebook, follow these general guidelines for long periods of time. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter. • Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. • Avoid focusing your eyes on the sides clear. Every 10...
... Working safely and comfortably Before using your notebook, follow these general guidelines for long periods of time. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter. • Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. • Avoid focusing your eyes on the sides clear. Every 10...
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...open the main menu, click (Start). From that came with each device for files. For more information about connecting peripheral devices, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in your first user account. 4 Attach and turn on page 60. Power button Tip For more information on using... Windows, see "Installing a printer or other peripheral device" on any peripheral devices, such as printers, scanners, and speakers. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting...
...open the main menu, click (Start). From that came with each device for files. For more information about connecting peripheral devices, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in your first user account. 4 Attach and turn on page 60. Power button Tip For more information on using... Windows, see "Installing a printer or other peripheral device" on any peripheral devices, such as printers, scanners, and speakers. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting...
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...unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook to normal operation, you cannot use the Shut Down option in the top-right corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. The notebook turns off, then turns on your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until ...the battery for some reason you may have to the lock icon, then click Shut Down. Important If for more than 10 seconds. 22 The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are not responding. Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to...
...unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook to normal operation, you cannot use the Shut Down option in the top-right corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. The notebook turns off, then turns on your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until ...the battery for some reason you may have to the lock icon, then click Shut Down. Important If for more than 10 seconds. 22 The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are not responding. Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to...
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... uses different function keys for specific system operations. See the program documentation to find out more information, see "System key combinations" on page 26. 24 For more about the function key actions. You do not need to shut down the notebook to the notebook using a USB port...may open help. Key types The keyboard has several different types of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows and function keys for different purposes. System keys Press these keys labeled F1 to F12 to perform specific actions. Some keys perform specific ...
... uses different function keys for specific system operations. See the program documentation to find out more information, see "System key combinations" on page 26. 24 For more about the function key actions. You do not need to shut down the notebook to the notebook using a USB port...may open help. Key types The keyboard has several different types of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows and function keys for different purposes. System keys Press these keys labeled F1 to F12 to perform specific actions. Some keys perform specific ...
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... line, to the end of a line, up , down the page, to the beginning of a document, or to the end of a document. Windows key Press this key for quick access to shortcut menus and help assistants in combination with other keys to type numbers. Application key Press this... key to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Computer window). www.gateway.com Key type Icon Description Navigation keys Press these keys to move the cursor up the page, down , right, or left. 25 Numeric keypad...
... line, to the end of a line, up , down the page, to the beginning of a document, or to the end of a document. Windows key Press this key for quick access to shortcut menus and help assistants in combination with other keys to type numbers. Application key Press this... key to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Computer window). www.gateway.com Key type Icon Description Navigation keys Press these keys to move the cursor up the page, down , right, or left. 25 Numeric keypad...
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www.gateway.com Using the optional fingerprint reader Your notebook may include a fingerprint reader that requires a fingerprint authentication before the system will boot to Windows • Scrolling so you can use the fingerprint reader in Windows and Web-based applications • A safe or folder for storing ...place of the touchpad Running the TouchStrip Tutorial Before using the fingerprint reader the first time, you the correct method to Windows and fast user switching between the left and right touchpad buttons. The fingerprint reader is located between user accounts •...
www.gateway.com Using the optional fingerprint reader Your notebook may include a fingerprint reader that requires a fingerprint authentication before the system will boot to Windows • Scrolling so you can use the fingerprint reader in Windows and Web-based applications • A safe or folder for storing ...place of the touchpad Running the TouchStrip Tutorial Before using the fingerprint reader the first time, you the correct method to Windows and fast user switching between the left and right touchpad buttons. The fingerprint reader is located between user accounts •...
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Important: You can use this button if the notebook is turned on, turned off ) and opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or Windows Media Player (Windows Vista Home Basic). Stop playing the CD or DVD. Skip back one CD track or DVD chapter. 38 Instant ...: You cannot use this button if you are logged on as a guest. Instant on Audio-Opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or Windows Media Player (Windows Vista Home Basic). Play or pause the CD or DVD. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the optional...
Important: You can use this button if the notebook is turned on, turned off ) and opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or Windows Media Player (Windows Vista Home Basic). Stop playing the CD or DVD. Skip back one CD track or DVD chapter. 38 Instant ...: You cannot use this button if you are logged on as a guest. Instant on Audio-Opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or Windows Media Player (Windows Vista Home Basic). Play or pause the CD or DVD. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the optional...
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... control to the desired screen brightness. www.gateway.com Adjusting the brightness To adjust screen brightness: • Use the increase brightness and decrease brightness keys on page 26. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Slide the Brightness control to... adjust the overall volume of your online User Guide. Tip For more information, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your notebook....
... control to the desired screen brightness. www.gateway.com Adjusting the brightness To adjust screen brightness: • Use the increase brightness and decrease brightness keys on page 26. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Slide the Brightness control to... adjust the overall volume of your online User Guide. Tip For more information, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your notebook....
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...Using the optional multimedia panel" on the taskbar. To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on page 38. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. Slide the Volume control to decrease volume. 3 To mute the volume,... click (Mute). To restore volume, click it again. 44 For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "System key combinations" on page 26. -ORUse the mute button and capacitive volume control on the keyboard. The volume control slider opens. 2 ...
...Using the optional multimedia panel" on the taskbar. To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on page 38. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. Slide the Volume control to decrease volume. 3 To mute the volume,... click (Mute). To restore volume, click it again. 44 For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "System key combinations" on page 26. -ORUse the mute button and capacitive volume control on the keyboard. The volume control slider opens. 2 ...
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... flammable gas laden atmospheres are limited examples where use of wireless devices may be turned off Your Gateway notebook may be restricted or eliminated. IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth communication devices are uncertain of the window to use a wireless device may have a factory-installed wireless radio. When in the top-right corner...
... flammable gas laden atmospheres are limited examples where use of wireless devices may be turned off Your Gateway notebook may be restricted or eliminated. IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth communication devices are uncertain of the window to use a wireless device may have a factory-installed wireless radio. When in the top-right corner...
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...have an IEEE 802.11 radio for accessing the Internet through a wireless access point or communicating with other computers on . When the Windows Mobility Center window opens, click Turn wireless off : • Press FN + F2. For the location of the wireless status indicator, see "Front..." on page 23. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. When the Windows Mobility Center window opens, click Turn wireless on a wireless Ethernet network. To turn the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio off . The wireless...
...have an IEEE 802.11 radio for accessing the Internet through a wireless access point or communicating with other computers on . When the Windows Mobility Center window opens, click Turn wireless off : • Press FN + F2. For the location of the wireless status indicator, see "Front..." on page 23. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. When the Windows Mobility Center window opens, click Turn wireless on a wireless Ethernet network. To turn the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio off . The wireless...
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... the projector's, monitor's, or television's power cord into an AC power source and turn off the LCD panel, but will not enter Sleep mode. 63 Windows recognizes the new hardware and the New Display Detected dialog box opens. 6 Select the options for the projector, monitor, or television, then click OK. 7 Press... to switch between viewing the display on the LCD panel, viewing the display on the projector, monitor, or television, and viewing the display on . www.gateway.com 3 Plug the other end of the VGA cable into the monitor port on your notebook. -ORPlug the other end of the HDMI cable into...
... the projector's, monitor's, or television's power cord into an AC power source and turn off the LCD panel, but will not enter Sleep mode. 63 Windows recognizes the new hardware and the New Display Detected dialog box opens. 6 Select the options for the projector, monitor, or television, then click OK. 7 Press... to switch between viewing the display on the LCD panel, viewing the display on the projector, monitor, or television, and viewing the display on . www.gateway.com 3 Plug the other end of the VGA cable into the monitor port on your notebook. -ORPlug the other end of the HDMI cable into...
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... a projector, monitor, or television: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your notebook desktop, you should adjust the display properties. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. To adjust the display properties on the projector, monitor, or..., projector, or television as an extension of the notebook display (both displays have the same content), click to deselect the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. 64
... a projector, monitor, or television: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your notebook desktop, you should adjust the display properties. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. To adjust the display properties on the projector, monitor, or..., projector, or television as an extension of the notebook display (both displays have the same content), click to deselect the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. 64
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... of your desktop (increasing the size of your desk. 7 Click OK. The Presentation Settings dialog box opens. 65 The Windows Mobility Center window opens. Using the projector or monitor for a presentation You can click and drag the "2" monitor icon to position it the...the physical monitor is arranged on your Windows desktop), click to select the check box for a presentation: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. You can configure your online User Guide. 2 Click (Change presentation settings). www.gateway.com 6 To use a projector, monitor...
... of your desktop (increasing the size of your desk. 7 Click OK. The Presentation Settings dialog box opens. 65 The Windows Mobility Center window opens. Using the projector or monitor for a presentation You can click and drag the "2" monitor icon to position it the...the physical monitor is arranged on your Windows desktop), click to select the check box for a presentation: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. You can configure your online User Guide. 2 Click (Change presentation settings). www.gateway.com 6 To use a projector, monitor...
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... create a custom power plan. This is automatically turned off. Use this plan if you will be away from the Windows Mobility Center by changing power settings on your program. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 74 Your programs may not last as long as when the display or hard drive is the default... you : • Balanced - You can customize power settings from AC power outlets for you change the power plan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center.
... create a custom power plan. This is automatically turned off. Use this plan if you will be away from the Windows Mobility Center by changing power settings on your program. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 74 Your programs may not last as long as when the display or hard drive is the default... you : • Balanced - You can customize power settings from AC power outlets for you change the power plan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center.
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Changing advanced settings Advanced power settings let you want to the power button and Sleep system key. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 75 Type the keyword power plan in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. OR Click Change plan settings, modify the power plan ...changing the power plan, click Start, then click Help and Support. To change advanced power management settings: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan you assign different power saving modes to use. - www...
Changing advanced settings Advanced power settings let you want to the power button and Sleep system key. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 75 Type the keyword power plan in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. OR Click Change plan settings, modify the power plan ...changing the power plan, click Start, then click Help and Support. To change advanced power management settings: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan you assign different power saving modes to use. - www...
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... in front of Allow hybrid sleep. 4 Change the values to change. The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Click a setting on Hybrid Sleep mode: 1 On the Select a power plan window, click Change plan settings for the plan window opens. 2 Click Change advanced power settings. To turn on the left side of Sleep, then click...
... in front of Allow hybrid sleep. 4 Change the values to change. The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Click a setting on Hybrid Sleep mode: 1 On the Select a power plan window, click Change plan settings for the plan window opens. 2 Click Change advanced power settings. To turn on the left side of Sleep, then click...
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www.gateway.com Creating recovery discs If your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you must create the set of recovery discs beforehand. To reinstall using discs, you may need to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 89 To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management.
www.gateway.com Creating recovery discs If your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you must create the set of recovery discs beforehand. To reinstall using discs, you may need to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 89 To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management.
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... factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. OR To create recovery discs for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows Vista and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create factory default disc. - Important We recommend that you can watch its progress on the screen...
... factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. OR To create recovery discs for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows Vista and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create factory default disc. - Important We recommend that you can watch its progress on the screen...