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... speakers are turned off while an external microphone is connected. 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 reader Microphone jack Memory card reader Headphone jack... Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, and xD-Picture cards. 6 Press to open the LCD panel. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into the memory card reader.
... speakers are turned off while an external microphone is connected. 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 reader Microphone jack Memory card reader Headphone jack... Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, and xD-Picture cards. 6 Press to open the LCD panel. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into the memory card reader.
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... search for files. For more information, see "Keyboard area" on page 58. For more information on the front of your convertible notebook, then lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. Tip See the documentation that menu, you are starting your convertible notebook for its setup instructions...
... search for files. For more information, see "Keyboard area" on page 58. For more information on the front of your convertible notebook, then lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. Tip See the documentation that menu, you are starting your convertible notebook for its setup instructions...
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www.gateway.com Waking up . Waking your convertible notebook from the standard Sleep mode (default) to save power. When you left them . While in Sleep mode, press ... convertible notebook completely off, it up your convertible notebook When you have not used your convertible notebook for several minutes or if you close the LCD panel without turning off your convertible notebook entered Hibernate mode are laid out just as you wake your convertible notebook from Hibernate mode, however, the...
www.gateway.com Waking up . Waking your convertible notebook from the standard Sleep mode (default) to save power. When you left them . While in Sleep mode, press ... convertible notebook completely off, it up your convertible notebook When you have not used your convertible notebook for several minutes or if you close the LCD panel without turning off your convertible notebook entered Hibernate mode are laid out just as you wake your convertible notebook from Hibernate mode, however, the...
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Using the status indicators Important If none of the LCD panel. Press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. Status indicators inform you may need to press FN+F1 to the lock icon, then click or tap Restart. www.gateway.com To restart your convertible notebook does not turn off...
Using the status indicators Important If none of the LCD panel. Press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. Status indicators inform you may need to press FN+F1 to the lock icon, then click or tap Restart. www.gateway.com To restart your convertible notebook does not turn off...
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www.gateway.com System key combinations When you press the FN key and a system key at the same time For more information, see "Viewing the display on a ... convertible notebook performs the action identified by the text or icon on page 23. Toggle the convertible notebook display in the following order: ■ The LCD ■ An external monitor or projector (a monitor or projector must be turned off while traveling in the upper-left corner of devices that provide wireless...
www.gateway.com System key combinations When you press the FN key and a system key at the same time For more information, see "Viewing the display on a ... convertible notebook performs the action identified by the text or icon on page 23. Toggle the convertible notebook display in the following order: ■ The LCD ■ An external monitor or projector (a monitor or projector must be turned off while traveling in the upper-left corner of devices that provide wireless...
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... situations. Skip ahead one CD track or DVD chapter. Bluetooth communication devices are examples of the display. 28 Important: Using this system key... Increase the LCD panel brightness above F8 the normal brightest setting. Press a second time to the normal brightness setting. Press a third time to return the display to decrease...
... situations. Skip ahead one CD track or DVD chapter. Bluetooth communication devices are examples of the display. 28 Important: Using this system key... Increase the LCD panel brightness above F8 the normal brightest setting. Press a second time to the normal brightness setting. Press a third time to return the display to decrease...
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...the display from notebook to tablet mode with the convertible notebook turned on the LCD panel hinge. You hear a click when the LCD panel latch locks. 43 The panel soft-locks into the final position. 4 Close the LCD panel onto the keyboard. To convert the display from notebook mode to tablet ...mode: 1 Open the LCD panel to the normal viewing position. 2 Locate the rotation direction arrow on or off. www.gateway.com Converting from notebook to tablet mode You can use the digital pen to write on the screen ...
...the display from notebook to tablet mode with the convertible notebook turned on the LCD panel hinge. You hear a click when the LCD panel latch locks. 43 The panel soft-locks into the final position. 4 Close the LCD panel onto the keyboard. To convert the display from notebook mode to tablet ...mode: 1 Open the LCD panel to the normal viewing position. 2 Locate the rotation direction arrow on or off. www.gateway.com Converting from notebook to tablet mode You can use the digital pen to write on the screen ...
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... page 43. 4 Disconnect your convertible notebook from notebook to AC power. 3 Make sure that the convertible notebook is not in notebook mode, then close the LCD panel. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories Changing modules Your convertible notebook's modular bay supports different bay modules, such as a CD, combination DVD/CD-RW, or... DVD±RW drive, or a multibay battery. Caution If you are replacing a multibay battery, turn off the convertible notebook if it . 2 Make sure that the LCD panel is present), then slide and hold the module bay latch.
... page 43. 4 Disconnect your convertible notebook from notebook to AC power. 3 Make sure that the convertible notebook is not in notebook mode, then close the LCD panel. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories Changing modules Your convertible notebook's modular bay supports different bay modules, such as a CD, combination DVD/CD-RW, or... DVD±RW drive, or a multibay battery. Caution If you are replacing a multibay battery, turn off the convertible notebook if it . 2 Make sure that the LCD panel is present), then slide and hold the module bay latch.
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... on an optional port replicator, see the port replicator user guide. 4 Turn on your convertible notebook or optional port replicator. Your convertible notebook supports simultaneous LCD and external display. To use your convertible notebook for giving presentations by connecting a monitor, projector, or television to the IEEE 1394 port on your convertible...
... on an optional port replicator, see the port replicator user guide. 4 Turn on your convertible notebook or optional port replicator. Your convertible notebook supports simultaneous LCD and external display. To use your convertible notebook for giving presentations by connecting a monitor, projector, or television to the IEEE 1394 port on your convertible...
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www.gateway.com 5 Plug 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. Adjusting the display properties If the image on the projector, monitor, or television does not appear ... Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your convertible notebook may turn it on both the LCD panel and the projector, monitor, or television. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. Important If a monitor, projector, or television is connected and you...
www.gateway.com 5 Plug 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. Adjusting the display properties If the image on the projector, monitor, or television does not appear ... Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your convertible notebook may turn it on both the LCD panel and the projector, monitor, or television. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. Important If a monitor, projector, or television is connected and you...
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...notebook is turned on page 43. 4 Turn your work and turn the convertible notebook off the convertible notebook. 3 Make sure the LCD panel is connected to tablet mode" on . To replace the main battery: 1 Disconnect your convertible notebook from the optional port replicator....your convertible notebook is on and is incorrectly replaced. For more information, see "Converting from children. Caution If your Gateway convertible notebook. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Replacing the main battery Warning Danger of used batteries promptly. The battery used in notebook mode, then ...
...notebook is turned on page 43. 4 Turn your work and turn the convertible notebook off the convertible notebook. 3 Make sure the LCD panel is connected to tablet mode" on . To replace the main battery: 1 Disconnect your convertible notebook from the optional port replicator....your convertible notebook is on and is incorrectly replaced. For more information, see "Converting from children. Caution If your Gateway convertible notebook. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Replacing the main battery Warning Danger of used batteries promptly. The battery used in notebook mode, then ...
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... present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. To install a multibay battery: • Swap the multibay battery for your convertible notebook over. 10 Open the LCD panel. The battery used in "Changing modules" on page 52. 70 Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Replace only with... battery lock to local hazardous material regulations. Caution If you are using a multibay battery instead of used batteries according to the locked position. 9 Turn your Gateway convertible notebook.
... present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. To install a multibay battery: • Swap the multibay battery for your convertible notebook over. 10 Open the LCD panel. The battery used in "Changing modules" on page 52. 70 Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Replace only with... battery lock to local hazardous material regulations. Caution If you are using a multibay battery instead of used batteries according to the locked position. 9 Turn your Gateway convertible notebook.
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... partial discharges with frequent recharges are better for storage, but avoid frequent full discharges because this puts additional strain on page 75. • Close the LCD panel to turn off until you open the panel again. • Use Hibernate mode for maximum power savings while your convertible notebook is not in...
... partial discharges with frequent recharges are better for storage, but avoid frequent full discharges because this puts additional strain on page 75. • Close the LCD panel to turn off until you open the panel again. • Use Hibernate mode for maximum power savings while your convertible notebook is not in...
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...plan, click or tap Start, then click or tap Help and Support. To change advanced power management settings: 1 Press the Mobility Center button . www.gateway.com 3 Select the power plan you assign different power saving modes to use. - Changing advanced settings Advanced power settings let you want to the power...and Sleep system key. The Select a power plan window opens. 77 OR Click or tap Change plan settings, modify the power plan you close the LCD panel. Type the keyword power plan in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click or tap (...
...plan, click or tap Start, then click or tap Help and Support. To change advanced power management settings: 1 Press the Mobility Center button . www.gateway.com 3 Select the power plan you assign different power saving modes to use. - Changing advanced settings Advanced power settings let you want to the power...and Sleep system key. The Select a power plan window opens. 77 OR Click or tap Change plan settings, modify the power plan you close the LCD panel. Type the keyword power plan in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click or tap (...
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...; Never turn off your convertible notebook, we recommend that are not covered under a standard warranty. • Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. The case (and LCD panel) can become brittle and easy to bump or drop your convertible notebook, and do not put it in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to...
...; Never turn off your convertible notebook, we recommend that are not covered under a standard warranty. • Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. The case (and LCD panel) can become brittle and easy to bump or drop your convertible notebook, and do not put it in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to...
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...discharge the battery frequently. This only adds strain. If the keyboard does not work after it cannot hold a full charge. www.gateway.com Cleaning the keyboard You should clean the keyboard occasionally by using an aerosol can be scratched or damaged by abrasive or ammonia-based... recharge the battery more likely to remove dust and lint trapped under normal conditions. Cleaning the convertible notebook screen Caution A convertible notebook LCD screen is made of specially coated glass and can of a convertible notebook battery is more frequently because it dries, you spill liquid...
...discharge the battery frequently. This only adds strain. If the keyboard does not work after it cannot hold a full charge. www.gateway.com Cleaning the keyboard You should clean the keyboard occasionally by using an aerosol can be scratched or damaged by abrasive or ammonia-based... recharge the battery more likely to remove dust and lint trapped under normal conditions. Cleaning the convertible notebook screen Caution A convertible notebook LCD screen is made of specially coated glass and can of a convertible notebook battery is more frequently because it dries, you spill liquid...
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...in various capacities and any module can be placed in notebook mode, then close the LCD panel. For more information, see "Converting from notebook to tablet mode" on page 106. 2 Turn off your Gateway convertible notebook. Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the convertible notebook and ... Memory Modules). The modules are connected to the convertible notebook. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your convertible notebook. 3 Make sure the...
...in various capacities and any module can be placed in notebook mode, then close the LCD panel. For more information, see "Converting from notebook to tablet mode" on page 106. 2 Turn off your Gateway convertible notebook. Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the convertible notebook and ... Memory Modules). The modules are connected to the convertible notebook. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your convertible notebook. 3 Make sure the...
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... from notebook to the convertible notebook and remove any data you can replace your convertible notebook. 5 Make sure the LCD panel is in notebook mode, then close the LCD panel. If you would like more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 92. 2 ...original drive with a higher-capacity drive. Hard drive To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the new hard drive. For...
... from notebook to the convertible notebook and remove any data you can replace your convertible notebook. 5 Make sure the LCD panel is in notebook mode, then close the LCD panel. If you would like more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 92. 2 ...original drive with a higher-capacity drive. Hard drive To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the new hard drive. For...
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...about adjusting the brightness, see "Adjusting brightness" on changing the screen resolution, see "Changing the color depth and screen resolution" in your display, contact Gateway Customer Care to identify whether a repair or replacement is justified based on the display is dim or difficult to a minimum. The screen resolution is ...• Make sure that are always dark or too bright This condition is normal and inherent in the TFT technology used in active-matrix LCD screens. If you are using is too dark • Adjust the brightness using the system keys or Windows Mobility Center.
...about adjusting the brightness, see "Adjusting brightness" on changing the screen resolution, see "Changing the color depth and screen resolution" in your display, contact Gateway Customer Care to identify whether a repair or replacement is justified based on the display is dim or difficult to a minimum. The screen resolution is ...• Make sure that are always dark or too bright This condition is normal and inherent in the TFT technology used in active-matrix LCD screens. If you are using is too dark • Adjust the brightness using the system keys or Windows Mobility Center.
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... be sending its display to play these CDs on page 91. 120 CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting The display is facing up, then try to toggle through the LCD panel, an external monitor or projector, or both. For more information, see "Adjusting brightness" on page 54. • The modular drive may not be inserted...
... be sending its display to play these CDs on page 91. 120 CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting The display is facing up, then try to toggle through the LCD panel, an external monitor or projector, or both. For more information, see "Adjusting brightness" on page 54. • The modular drive may not be inserted...