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...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 ... your convertible notebook 21 Restarting (rebooting) your convertible notebook 22 Using the status indicators 23 Using the keyboard 25 Key types 26 System key combinations 27 Using the tablet control buttons 30 i
...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 ... your convertible notebook 21 Restarting (rebooting) your convertible notebook 22 Using the status indicators 23 Using the keyboard 25 Key types 26 System key combinations 27 Using the tablet control buttons 30 i
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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 ... Notebook . . . . . 85 Caring for your convertible notebook 86 Display screen 87 Digital pen 87 Cleaning your convertible notebook 88 Cleaning the exterior 88 Cleaning the keyboard 89 Cleaning the convertible notebook screen 89 Maintaining the batteries 89 Storing batteries 90 iii
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 ... Notebook . . . . . 85 Caring for your convertible notebook 86 Display screen 87 Digital pen 87 Cleaning your convertible notebook 88 Cleaning the exterior 88 Cleaning the keyboard 89 Cleaning the convertible notebook screen 89 Maintaining the batteries 89 Storing batteries 90 iii
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... Digital pen 118 Diskette drive (external 118 Display 119 DVD drives 120 Ethernet 122 File management 122 Fingerprint reader 122 Hard drive 123 Internet 124 Keyboard 125 Media Center 126 Memory 128 Memory card reader 129 Modem (cable or DSL 129 Modem (dial-up 129 Mouse 133 Networks (wired 133 Networks...
... Digital pen 118 Diskette drive (external 118 Display 119 DVD drives 120 Ethernet 122 File management 122 Fingerprint reader 122 Hard drive 123 Internet 124 Keyboard 125 Media Center 126 Memory 128 Memory card reader 129 Modem (cable or DSL 129 Modem (dial-up 129 Mouse 133 Networks (wired 133 Networks...
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...Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. This docking connection is passed through this port. The other end ... or MP3 player) into this port. For more information, see "Adding and removing a PC Card" on page 19. 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 Monitor...
...Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. This docking connection is passed through this port. The other end ... or MP3 player) into this port. For more information, see "Adding and removing a PC Card" on page 19. 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 Monitor...
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..., tap, and input directly on page 69. Slide to unlock the battery. The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. Keyboard area Tablet control buttons/Status indicators Microphone Keyboard Optional fingerprint reader Power button Power button lock Touchpad 10 For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 69...
..., tap, and input directly on page 69. Slide to unlock the battery. The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. Keyboard area Tablet control buttons/Status indicators Microphone Keyboard Optional fingerprint reader Power button Power button lock Touchpad 10 For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 69...
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... all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information, see "Using the optional fingerprint reader" on page 25. Microphone Record audio through this microphone. Power button Press to turn the power on page 30 for Sleep/Resume mode. www.gateway.com Component Icon Description Fingerprint reader (optional) Provides enhanced security...
... all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information, see "Using the optional fingerprint reader" on page 25. Microphone Record audio through this microphone. Power button Press to turn the power on page 30 for Sleep/Resume mode. www.gateway.com Component Icon Description Fingerprint reader (optional) Provides enhanced security...
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... • 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 reader • Using the EZ Pad touchpad • Using the display • Using the...
... • 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 reader • Using the EZ Pad touchpad • Using the display • Using the...
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...keyboard and touchpad. Make sure that they are in a relaxed position when you use a pillow or cushion to the floor when you type. • Do not slouch forward or lean far back. www.gateway....com • Avoid focusing your eyes on your torso or neck. 15 Sit with your back straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you type. • Adjust the chair height, adjust the forward tilt of the seat, or use an external keyboard.... • Take breaks to control your arm's height above the keyboard. • Use an adjustable chair that the desk is the appropriate...
...keyboard and touchpad. Make sure that they are in a relaxed position when you use a pillow or cushion to the floor when you type. • Do not slouch forward or lean far back. www.gateway....com • Avoid focusing your eyes on your torso or neck. 15 Sit with your back straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you type. • Adjust the chair height, adjust the forward tilt of the seat, or use an external keyboard.... • Take breaks to control your arm's height above the keyboard. • Use an adjustable chair that the desk is the appropriate...
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...can run programs and search for files. Important If your online User Guide. 20 For more information about changing the power button mode, see "Keyboard area" on page 10. From that came with each device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to select the language and ...time zone and to create your convertible notebook, then lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To start your convertible notebook: 1 Press the latch on the front of your first user account. 4 Attach ...
...can run programs and search for files. Important If your online User Guide. 20 For more information about changing the power button mode, see "Keyboard area" on page 10. From that came with each device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to select the language and ...time zone and to create your convertible notebook, then lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To start your convertible notebook: 1 Press the latch on the front of your first user account. 4 Attach ...
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... dialog box. 22 Important If for about five seconds, then release it. Restarting (rebooting) your convertible notebook If your convertible notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, digital pen, or mouse input, you may have to the lock icon, then click or tap Shut Down. To close programs that is not...
... dialog box. 22 Important If for about five seconds, then release it. Restarting (rebooting) your convertible notebook If your convertible notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, digital pen, or mouse input, you may have to the lock icon, then click or tap Shut Down. To close programs that is not...
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... tap Restart. Press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. Using the status indicators Important If none of the LCD panel. www.gateway.com To restart your convertible notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the convertible notebook turns off , then turns on . The... located at the bottom of the indicators are on, you when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used.
... tap Restart. Press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. Using the status indicators Important If none of the LCD panel. www.gateway.com To restart your convertible notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the convertible notebook turns off , then turns on . The... located at the bottom of the indicators are on, you when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used.
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www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Your convertible notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. You do not need to shut down the convertible notebook to the convertible notebook or optional port replicator using a USB port.... Function keys/ System keys Numeric keypad FN key Navigation keys Arrow keys Windows key Application key Tip You can attach an external keyboard to connect a USB keyboard. 25 Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations,...
www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Your convertible notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. You do not need to shut down the convertible notebook to the convertible notebook or optional port replicator using a USB port.... Function keys/ System keys Numeric keypad FN key Navigation keys Arrow keys Windows key Application key Tip You can attach an external keyboard to connect a USB keyboard. 25 Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations,...
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... programs. For example, pressing F1 may open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Computer window). CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Key types The keyboard has several different types of a line, up , down the page, to the beginning of a document, or to turn on . Key type Icon Description Function keys...
... programs. For example, pressing F1 may open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Computer window). CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Key types The keyboard has several different types of a line, up , down the page, to the beginning of a document, or to turn on . Key type Icon Description Function keys...
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... the touchpad Running the TouchStrip Tutorial Before using the fingerprint reader the first time, you the correct method to proceed through the tutorial. 35 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...
... the touchpad Running the TouchStrip Tutorial Before using the fingerprint reader the first time, you the correct method to proceed through the tutorial. 35 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...
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www.gateway.com Converting from notebook to tablet mode You can use the digital pen to write on the screen when the convertible notebook is in notebook ... normal viewing position. 2 Locate the rotation direction arrow on or off. The panel soft-locks into the final position. 4 Close the LCD panel onto the keyboard. Rotational arrow 3 Rotate the LCD panel in tablet mode.
www.gateway.com Converting from notebook to tablet mode You can use the digital pen to write on the screen when the convertible notebook is in notebook ... normal viewing position. 2 Locate the rotation direction arrow on or off. The panel soft-locks into the final position. 4 Close the LCD panel onto the keyboard. Rotational arrow 3 Rotate the LCD panel in tablet mode.
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... keys on page 30. -ORPress the Mobility Center button . For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the tablet control buttons" on the keyboard. Tip For more information, see "Customizing Windows" in the online User Guide. Slide the Brightness control to portrait (vertical) or secondary landscape (180 degrees from...
... keys on page 30. -ORPress the Mobility Center button . For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the tablet control buttons" on the keyboard. Tip For more information, see "Customizing Windows" in the online User Guide. Slide the Brightness control to portrait (vertical) or secondary landscape (180 degrees from...
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... "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your convertible notebook. Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard. www.gateway.com Adjusting the volume You can use the volume control to the volume level you are using hardware controls: • If you want. To adjust...
... "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your convertible notebook. Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard. www.gateway.com Adjusting the volume You can use the volume control to the volume level you are using hardware controls: • If you want. To adjust...
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... wireless communication. Type the keyword Bluetooth in an airplane. Click or tap Turn wireless on or Turn wireless off . www.gateway.com IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio Warning Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with another Bluetooth device, such as a printer..., scanner, camera, MP3 player, headphone, keyboard, or mouse. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. Your convertible notebook may have an IEEE 802.11 radio for communicating with ...
... wireless communication. Type the keyword Bluetooth in an airplane. Click or tap Turn wireless on or Turn wireless off . www.gateway.com IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio Warning Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with another Bluetooth device, such as a printer..., scanner, camera, MP3 player, headphone, keyboard, or mouse. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. Your convertible notebook may have an IEEE 802.11 radio for communicating with ...
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...Help box, then press ENTER. For the location of the USB ports on your device, see your device's documentation. 59 www.gateway.com IEEE 1394 and USB ports support plug-and-play and hot swapping, which means that your USB device's installation guide. Connecting...also known as a Firewire® or i.Link® port) for connecting devices such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse. After doing this, you to a USB port on your device, see your device's documentation. Important For more information about installing peripheral ...
...Help box, then press ENTER. For the location of the USB ports on your device, see your device's documentation. 59 www.gateway.com IEEE 1394 and USB ports support plug-and-play and hot swapping, which means that your USB device's installation guide. Connecting...also known as a Firewire® or i.Link® port) for connecting devices such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse. After doing this, you to a USB port on your device, see your device's documentation. Important For more information about installing peripheral ...
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...partially charged lithium-ion battery does not cause any harm because it up immediately. www.gateway.com Cleaning the keyboard You should clean the keyboard occasionally by your warranty. If the keyboard does not work after it . Maintaining the batteries The life span of air with ...conditions. Several partial discharges (regular use it cannot hold a full charge. Charge often, but never spray anything directly on the keyboard, turn the convertible notebook upside down. Cleaning the convertible notebook screen Caution A convertible notebook LCD screen is made of specially ...
...partially charged lithium-ion battery does not cause any harm because it up immediately. www.gateway.com Cleaning the keyboard You should clean the keyboard occasionally by your warranty. If the keyboard does not work after it . Maintaining the batteries The life span of air with ...conditions. Several partial discharges (regular use it cannot hold a full charge. Charge often, but never spray anything directly on the keyboard, turn the convertible notebook upside down. Cleaning the convertible notebook screen Caution A convertible notebook LCD screen is made of specially ...