8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3
Page 19
... or part of your search by selecting the search options that you usually will have the Tablet PC features. This is rarely right on . www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting more criteria than a file cabinet, in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Files and... 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 files and folders A file or folder that they may have to find the file or folder you need .
... or part of your search by selecting the search options that you usually will have the Tablet PC features. This is rarely right on . www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting more criteria than a file cabinet, in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Files and... 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 files and folders A file or folder that they may have to find the file or folder you need .
8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3
Page 21
Using the digital pen Digital pen button The digital pen button serves the same function as the right button on page 16. www.gateway.com Using gestures A gesture is a shape you tap, in cases where the pointer and digital pen point are available. The screen reads the position of...more information about gestures and gesture symbols, as well as pressing the corresponding key on the screen before you draw with the object on a standard keyboard. Store extra pens in the active program. Space Draw a left Tab Draw a vertical line up the pointer with your digital pen to send a...
Using the digital pen Digital pen button The digital pen button serves the same function as the right button on page 16. www.gateway.com Using gestures A gesture is a shape you tap, in cases where the pointer and digital pen point are available. The screen reads the position of...more information about gestures and gesture symbols, as well as pressing the corresponding key on the screen before you draw with the object on a standard keyboard. Store extra pens in the active program. Space Draw a left Tab Draw a vertical line up the pointer with your digital pen to send a...
8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3
Page 22
... buttons near the top left side of the window. Use the TIP to open the Tablet Input Panel (TIP). Access the TIP keyboard and writing pad by hand or soft keyboard into a word processing program or a text-entry form. TIP tips • 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...
... buttons near the top left side of the window. Use the TIP to open the Tablet Input Panel (TIP). Access the TIP keyboard and writing pad by hand or soft keyboard into a word processing program or a text-entry form. TIP tips • 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...
8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3
Page 25
... box, then press ENTER. Close the active window or Press ALT + F4. For more information about shortcuts, see your Windows or program documentation. Type Windows keyboard shortcuts in the Recycle Bin. Do this... Click the first item, press and hold down the CTRL key, then click each of the remaining items... folder, press F2, type the new name, then press ENTER. Permanently delete a file or folder Click the file or folder, then press SHIFT + DELETE. www.gateway.com Shortcuts Help For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support.
... box, then press ENTER. Close the active window or Press ALT + F4. For more information about shortcuts, see your Windows or program documentation. Type Windows keyboard shortcuts in the Recycle Bin. Do this... Click the first item, press and hold down the CTRL key, then click each of the remaining items... folder, press F2, type the new name, then press ENTER. Permanently delete a file or folder Click the file or folder, then press SHIFT + DELETE. www.gateway.com Shortcuts Help For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support.
8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3
Page 48
The Windows Media Center's main screen opens. 3 Use the arrow buttons on your keyboard to select a Media Center menu option, then press OK. • TV + Movies lets you play TV programs you have recorded, play a DVD or Blu-ray ...
The Windows Media Center's main screen opens. 3 Use the arrow buttons on your keyboard to select a Media Center menu option, then press OK. • TV + Movies lets you play TV programs you have recorded, play a DVD or Blu-ray ...
8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3
Page 83
... your microphone to work correctly with your mouse pointer. • Start On-Screen Keyboard displays a keyboard on the screen. You can attach a microphone to your notebook (or use the built-in microphone on select Gateway notebooks) and configure Windows to create typed text from your notebook display easier to ...see • Make the mouse and keyboard easier to use high-contrast colors. www.gateway.com 2 In the Quick access to common tools section, click one of the following options to make some of the ...
... your microphone to work correctly with your mouse pointer. • Start On-Screen Keyboard displays a keyboard on the screen. You can attach a microphone to your notebook (or use the built-in microphone on select Gateway notebooks) and configure Windows to create typed text from your notebook display easier to ...see • Make the mouse and keyboard easier to use high-contrast colors. www.gateway.com 2 In the Quick access to common tools section, click one of the following options to make some of the ...
8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3
Page 95
...for errors, you see this prompt, click Schedule disc check. After Windows has finished checking the drive for your notebook to use your keyboard or mouse because using them may take hours to start over. This is called fragmentation, and it to complete (depending on the drive...following the on the drive so each file is being defragmented), consider starting Disk Defragmenter. Network communication may take several hours. 89 www.gateway.com To check the hard drive for errors. Type checking for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Defragmenting the information ...
...for errors, you see this prompt, click Schedule disc check. After Windows has finished checking the drive for your notebook to use your keyboard or mouse because using them may take hours to start over. This is called fragmentation, and it to complete (depending on the drive...following the on the drive so each file is being defragmented), consider starting Disk Defragmenter. Network communication may take several hours. 89 www.gateway.com To check the hard drive for errors. Type checking for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Defragmenting the information ...
8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3
Page 102
...53 viewing list 9 fragmentation 89 G gadgets adding 69 configuring 69 configuring Sidebar 70 control panel 70 Sidebar 69 using 69 game access restricting 81 Gateway Web address 2 Web site 2 Gigabit Ethernet 44 H hard drive backing up files 90 checking for errors 88 checking for free space 87 ... provider (ISP) 22 connecting to 23 disconnecting from 22 setting up account 22 IP address entering 50 ISP See Internet service provider K keyboard icon 16 keyboard shortcuts 19 L LCD panel using screen saver 68 links 23 M maintenance backing up files 90 checking for drive errors 88 checking hard ...
...53 viewing list 9 fragmentation 89 G gadgets adding 69 configuring 69 configuring Sidebar 70 control panel 70 Sidebar 69 using 69 game access restricting 81 Gateway Web address 2 Web site 2 Gigabit Ethernet 44 H hard drive backing up files 90 checking for errors 88 checking for free space 87 ... provider (ISP) 22 connecting to 23 disconnecting from 22 setting up account 22 IP address entering 50 ISP See Internet service provider K keyboard icon 16 keyboard shortcuts 19 L LCD panel using screen saver 68 links 23 M maintenance backing up files 90 checking for drive errors 88 checking hard ...
8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3
Page 103
... sharing drives 53 folders 53 printer 54 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, folders, or... virus protecting against 59 removing 59 W WAV file 32 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 Windows clipboard 10 Search utility 12 Windows Media ...
... sharing drives 53 folders 53 printer 54 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, folders, or... virus protecting against 59 removing 59 W WAV file 32 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 Windows clipboard 10 Search utility 12 Windows Media ...
8512565 - Component Replacement Manual R1
Page 5
Screw Screw 13 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions. Technical Support See the label on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD .... 2 12 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw Screw Screw -OR- Screw Screw 11 Using the plastic tab, slide the old hard drive, then remove it...
Screw Screw 13 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions. Technical Support See the label on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD .... 2 12 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw Screw Screw -OR- Screw Screw 11 Using the plastic tab, slide the old hard drive, then remove it...
8512565 - Component Replacement Manual R1
Page 6
... eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside your notebook over so the top is marked with notebook components, ...modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Before working with a K. Do not lay components on the keyboard cover type, the cover may be connected to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook by their respective companies. Never...
... eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside your notebook over so the top is marked with notebook components, ...modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Before working with a K. Do not lay components on the keyboard cover type, the cover may be connected to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook by their respective companies. Never...
8512565 - Component Replacement Manual R1
Page 7
...the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the keyboard 15 Slide the brown keyboard connector clips to lock the connector in place. Clip Clip 16 Remove the old keyboard. 17 Place the new keyboard keys-up . 25 Replace the optional screw removed in Step 8. 26 Replace...into place. Caution If the cover is facing up on the front edge of the keyboard into the connector, then slide the brown clips to the back of your notebook, then slide the cable out of Gateway, Inc. Be careful to close the LCD panel. 23 Close the LCD panel....
...the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the keyboard 15 Slide the brown keyboard connector clips to lock the connector in place. Clip Clip 16 Remove the old keyboard. 17 Place the new keyboard keys-up . 25 Replace the optional screw removed in Step 8. 26 Replace...into place. Caution If the cover is facing up on the front edge of the keyboard into the connector, then slide the brown clips to the back of your notebook, then slide the cable out of Gateway, Inc. Be careful to close the LCD panel. 23 Close the LCD panel....
8512565 - Component Replacement Manual R1
Page 10
... registered trademarks of the keyboard cover and gently pry it in a safe place. To replace the multimedia keyboard cover: 1 Follow the guidelines under the left end of Gateway, Inc. Be careful to replace the multimedia keyboard cover. Screw Important The keyboard screw hole is connected ... the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing...
... registered trademarks of the keyboard cover and gently pry it in a safe place. To replace the multimedia keyboard cover: 1 Follow the guidelines under the left end of Gateway, Inc. Be careful to replace the multimedia keyboard cover. Screw Important The keyboard screw hole is connected ... the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing...
8512565 - Component Replacement Manual R1
Page 11
... of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. All other countries. Clip Clip 17 Remove the old cover. 18 Make sure the brown multimedia keyboard cover connector clips are fully moved toward you so it lies keys-down on the...run you try to touch or damage any Express cards. Caution If the cover is not twisted. 20 Gently press the keyboard down until it clicks in place. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. Be careful not to close the LCD panel. 23 Close...
... of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. All other countries. Clip Clip 17 Remove the old cover. 18 Make sure the brown multimedia keyboard cover connector clips are fully moved toward you so it lies keys-down on the...run you try to touch or damage any Express cards. Caution If the cover is not twisted. 20 Gently press the keyboard down until it clicks in place. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. Be careful not to close the LCD panel. 23 Close...
8513068 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference R3
Page 3
... 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 2 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 14 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started... your notebook 21 Waking up your notebook 23 Turning off your notebook 23 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 24 Using the status indicators 25 Using the keyboard 26 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 2 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 14 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started... your notebook 21 Waking up your notebook 23 Turning off your notebook 23 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 24 Using the status indicators 25 Using the keyboard 26 i
8513068 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference R3
Page 5
www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 68 Extending battery life 69 Maximizing battery performance 69 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes ... Power 81 Additional tips 81 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 83 Caring for your notebook 84 Cleaning your notebook 84 Cleaning the exterior 85 Cleaning the keyboard 85 Cleaning the notebook screen 85 Maintaining the battery 86 Storing batteries 86 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 87 Recovering your system 87 Recovering pre-installed...
www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 68 Extending battery life 69 Maximizing battery performance 69 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes ... Power 81 Additional tips 81 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 83 Caring for your notebook 84 Cleaning your notebook 84 Cleaning the exterior 85 Cleaning the keyboard 85 Cleaning the notebook screen 85 Maintaining the battery 86 Storing batteries 86 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 87 Recovering your system 87 Recovering pre-installed...
8513068 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference R3
Page 6
... Diskette drive (external 115 Display 116 DVD drives 117 Ethernet 119 Express Cards 119 File management 119 Fingerprint reader 120 Hard drive 120 Internet 121 Keyboard 122 Media Center 123 Memory 126 Memory card reader 127 Modem (cable or DSL 127 Modem (dial-up 127 Mouse 130 Networks (wired 131 Networks... (wireless 133 Passwords 135 Power 135 Printer 136 Sound 137 Status indicators 137 Touchpad 138 Video 138 Telephone support 138 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 138 iv
... Diskette drive (external 115 Display 116 DVD drives 117 Ethernet 119 Express Cards 119 File management 119 Fingerprint reader 120 Hard drive 120 Internet 121 Keyboard 122 Media Center 123 Memory 126 Memory card reader 127 Modem (cable or DSL 127 Modem (dial-up 127 Mouse 130 Networks (wired 131 Networks... (wireless 133 Passwords 135 Power 135 Printer 136 Sound 137 Status indicators 137 Touchpad 138 Video 138 Telephone support 138 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 138 iv
8513068 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference R3
Page 15
...require the use of the cable into the memory card reader. Plug an HDMI device, such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this optional jack. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into a cable modem, DSL...modem, or an Ethernet network jack. Plug the other end of an adapter that is available with the media. 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...
...require the use of the cable into the memory card reader. Plug an HDMI device, such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this optional jack. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into a cable modem, DSL...modem, or an Ethernet network jack. Plug the other end of an adapter that is available with the media. 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...
8513068 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference R3
Page 17
Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. 9 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 52. For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on page 52. Right www.gateway.com Component DVD drive USB port DVD drive Icon Description USB port Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive.
Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. 9 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 52. For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on page 52. Right www.gateway.com Component DVD drive USB port DVD drive Icon Description USB port Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive.
8513068 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference R3
Page 20
...optional) Use to turn the power on or off. Touchpad Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer keyboard. Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in. The panel includes a capacitive volume control...configuring the power button mode, see "Using the keyboard" on page 74. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Keyboard area Speaker Multimedia panel (optional) Power button Keyboard Speaker Status indicators Fingerprint reader Touchpad (optional) Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the functionality of a mouse. Power ...
...optional) Use to turn the power on or off. Touchpad Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer keyboard. Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in. The panel includes a capacitive volume control...configuring the power button mode, see "Using the keyboard" on page 74. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Keyboard area Speaker Multimedia panel (optional) Power button Keyboard Speaker Status indicators Fingerprint reader Touchpad (optional) Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the functionality of a mouse. Power ...