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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 4 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 8 Bottom 9 Keyboard area 10 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 13 Working safely and comfortably 14 Reducing eye...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 4 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 8 Bottom 9 Keyboard area 10 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 13 Working safely and comfortably 14 Reducing eye...
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... 36 Using the Fingerprint Control Center 38 Using the fingerprint reader features 39 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 40 Using the display 42 Converting from notebook to tablet mode 43 Changing display orientation 44 Adjusting brightness 44 Using the digital pen 45 Storing and removing the digital pen 45 Pen lost...
... 36 Using the Fingerprint Control Center 38 Using the fingerprint reader features 39 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 40 Using the display 42 Converting from notebook to tablet mode 43 Changing display orientation 44 Adjusting brightness 44 Using the digital pen 45 Storing and removing the digital pen 45 Pen lost...
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www.gateway.com Ordering accessories 64 Chapter 5: Managing Power 67 Monitoring the battery charge 68 Recharging the batteries 68 Changing batteries 69 Replacing the main battery 69 ... Conserving battery power 72 Using alternate power sources 73 Changing power modes 74 Changing convertible notebook power settings 75 Changing the power plan 76 Changing advanced settings 77 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 79 Packing your convertible notebook 80 Traveling by air 80 Dial-up modem 80 Radio frequency wireless connections 81 Files...
www.gateway.com Ordering accessories 64 Chapter 5: Managing Power 67 Monitoring the battery charge 68 Recharging the batteries 68 Changing batteries 69 Replacing the main battery 69 ... Conserving battery power 72 Using alternate power sources 73 Changing power modes 74 Changing convertible notebook power settings 75 Changing the power plan 76 Changing advanced settings 77 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 79 Packing your convertible notebook 80 Traveling by air 80 Dial-up modem 80 Radio frequency wireless connections 81 Files...
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... 92 Using Microsoft System Restore 98 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . 101 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . 103 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 105 Preventing static electricity discharge 106 Adding or replacing memory modules 107 Replacing the hard drive kit 110 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 115 Safety guidelines 116 First...
... 92 Using Microsoft System Restore 98 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . 101 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . 103 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 105 Preventing static electricity discharge 106 Adding or replacing memory modules 107 Replacing the hard drive kit 110 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 115 Safety guidelines 116 First...
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CHAPTER1 About This Reference • About this guide • Accessing your online User Guide • Gateway contact information • Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity • For more information Important The color of your notebook may vary from the pictures in this reference guide. 1
CHAPTER1 About This Reference • About this guide • Accessing your online User Guide • Gateway contact information • Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity • For more information Important The color of your notebook may vary from the pictures in this reference guide. 1
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... recording media • Networking To access your online User Guide: • Click or tap (Start), All Programs, then click or tap Gateway Documentation. 2 Accessing your online User Guide In addition to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to -read ...manual that includes information on your hard drive. Your User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to your model of Gateway convertible notebook. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide, your online User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help and...
... recording media • Networking To access your online User Guide: • Click or tap (Start), All Programs, then click or tap Gateway Documentation. 2 Accessing your online User Guide In addition to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to -read ...manual that includes information on your hard drive. Your User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to your model of Gateway convertible notebook. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide, your online User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help and...
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... serial number The label on the bottom of your convertible notebook contains information that identifies your operating system. 3 Gateway Customer Care will need this section are for assistance. www.gateway.com Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in this information if you call for informational purposes only. Label information varies by model, features...
... serial number The label on the bottom of your convertible notebook contains information that identifies your operating system. 3 Gateway Customer Care will need this section are for assistance. www.gateway.com Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in this information if you call for informational purposes only. Label information varies by model, features...
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The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 4 CHAPTER 1: About This Reference For more information For more information about your convertible notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your convertible notebook's label.
The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 4 CHAPTER 1: About This Reference For more information For more information about your convertible notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your convertible notebook's label.
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... PDA, or cellular telephone into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on your convertible notebook's display using the digital pen. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, ...MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, and xD-Picture cards. 6 CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Front Speaker LCD panel release latch Speaker Digital pen Component Speakers LCD panel release latch Digital pen Microphone jack Headphone jack Memory card...
... PDA, or cellular telephone into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on your convertible notebook's display using the digital pen. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, ...MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, and xD-Picture cards. 6 CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Front Speaker LCD panel release latch Speaker Digital pen Component Speakers LCD panel release latch Digital pen Microphone jack Headphone jack Memory card...
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...or MP3 player) into this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. The other end of the cable can be plugged into this port. Left www.gateway.com Power connector Docking port Monitor port Ethernet jack USB ports IEEE 1394 port PC Card slot Component Icon Description Power connector Docking port ... VGA monitor or projector into this slot. For more information, see "Connecting to UL 1950 for use only with port replicators designed for your Gateway convertible notebook. Insert one Type II PC Card into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. For more information, see "Adding and...
...or MP3 player) into this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. The other end of the cable can be plugged into this port. Left www.gateway.com Power connector Docking port Monitor port Ethernet jack USB ports IEEE 1394 port PC Card slot Component Icon Description Power connector Docking port ... VGA monitor or projector into this slot. For more information, see "Connecting to UL 1950 for use only with port replicators designed for your Gateway convertible notebook. Insert one Type II PC Card into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. For more information, see "Adding and...
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...sofa, rug, or other than the one that came with the convertible notebook resting on page 52. Caution: Provide adequate space around your convertible notebook so air vents are blocked, your convertible notebook, contact Gateway. Helps cool internal components. If these slots. Plug a dial-up... modem" on page 18. 8 Do not use the convertible notebook on page 54. For more information...
...sofa, rug, or other than the one that came with the convertible notebook resting on page 52. Caution: Provide adequate space around your convertible notebook so air vents are blocked, your convertible notebook, contact Gateway. Helps cool internal components. If these slots. Plug a dial-up... modem" on page 18. 8 Do not use the convertible notebook on page 54. For more information...
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For more information, see "Changing modules" on page 52. Bottom www.gateway.com Battery latch Main battery Battery lock Memory bay Modular bay latch Hard drive Modular bay bay Customer care label Pen latch Component Icon Customer ... such as a CD drive, combination DVD/CD-RW drive, multi-format DVD±RW drive, or a multibay battery into this bay. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 107. 9 Important: To order a module other than the one that came with your convertible...
For more information, see "Changing modules" on page 52. Bottom www.gateway.com Battery latch Main battery Battery lock Memory bay Modular bay latch Hard drive Modular bay bay Customer care label Pen latch Component Icon Customer ... such as a CD drive, combination DVD/CD-RW drive, multi-format DVD±RW drive, or a multibay battery into this bay. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 107. 9 Important: To order a module other than the one that came with your convertible...
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The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. Slide to release the main battery. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Battery latch Main battery Battery lock Hard drive bay Pen latch Digital pen Description Slide to unlock the battery. Write, ...110. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 69. Provides power when the convertible notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on your convertible notebook's display using the digital pen. Slide to release the digital pen. For more information, see...
The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. Slide to release the main battery. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Battery latch Main battery Battery lock Hard drive bay Pen latch Digital pen Description Slide to unlock the battery. Write, ...110. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 69. Provides power when the convertible notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on your convertible notebook's display using the digital pen. Slide to release the digital pen. For more information, see...
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.... Power button Press to turn the power on page 35. The built-in tablet mode. Touchpad Provides all the features of a mouse. www.gateway.com Component Icon Description Fingerprint reader (optional) Provides enhanced security. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the optional fingerprint... used. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 40. 11 Power button lock Locks the power button so the convertible notebook cannot be accidently turned off . For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 25.
.... Power button Press to turn the power on page 35. The built-in tablet mode. Touchpad Provides all the features of a mouse. www.gateway.com Component Icon Description Fingerprint reader (optional) Provides enhanced security. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the optional fingerprint... used. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 40. 11 Power button lock Locks the power button so the convertible notebook cannot be accidently turned off . For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 25.
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... the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • 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 optional fingerprint...
... the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • 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 optional fingerprint...
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...: • Keep hands and arms parallel to the floor. • Adjust the screen so it rests on a footrest. • Although notebooks are sometimes called "laptops," do not use your eyes. Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on your screen and ...of burns to your line of fire and personal injury. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Working safely and comfortably Before using your convertible notebook, follow these general guidelines for setting up a safe and comfortable work area. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and ...
...: • Keep hands and arms parallel to the floor. • Adjust the screen so it rests on a footrest. • Although notebooks are sometimes called "laptops," do not use your eyes. Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on your screen and ...of burns to your line of fire and personal injury. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Working safely and comfortably Before using your convertible notebook, follow these general guidelines for setting up a safe and comfortable work area. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and ...
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... below the level of your elbow. This position lets your shoulders relax while you are setting up your head vertical while looking at your convertible notebook • Avoid bending, arching, or angling your screen for your computer desk. • Adjust the height of the computer desk so your hands and arms... chair so it supports the lower curve of its screen is no higher than eye level. You can use an external keyboard, raise the convertible notebook so the top of your torso or neck. 15 www.gateway.com • Avoid focusing your eyes on your wrists.
... below the level of your elbow. This position lets your shoulders relax while you are setting up your head vertical while looking at your convertible notebook • Avoid bending, arching, or angling your screen for your computer desk. • Adjust the height of the computer desk so your hands and arms... chair so it supports the lower curve of its screen is no higher than eye level. You can use an external keyboard, raise the convertible notebook so the top of your torso or neck. 15 www.gateway.com • Avoid focusing your eyes on your wrists.
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...Important If the batteries are not fully charged before you partially charged. Caution Make sure that you expect. You should use your convertible notebook on page 71. 16 Allow three hours for the first time, the battery life may be much shorter than you use the AC ... tasks. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your convertible notebook or one of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your convertible notebook's main and optional multibay batteries. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Connecting the AC adapter You can cause ...
...Important If the batteries are not fully charged before you partially charged. Caution Make sure that you expect. You should use your convertible notebook on page 71. 16 Allow three hours for the first time, the battery life may be much shorter than you use the AC ... tasks. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your convertible notebook or one of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your convertible notebook's main and optional multibay batteries. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Connecting the AC adapter You can cause ...
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...to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on and off your convertible notebook and leave it back in. • Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on page 3. 17 Important If the ...the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your convertible notebook for the location of the battery charge indicator). If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on : • Unplug the adapter from your ...
...to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on and off your convertible notebook and leave it back in. • Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on page 3. 17 Important If the ...the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your convertible notebook for the location of the battery charge indicator). If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on : • Unplug the adapter from your ...