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... the operating system disc that came with your convertible notebook. Avoid touching the edge connectors. For more information about this step in Windows Vista, see "Preparing for software and device driver recovery" in the Reference Guide. You also need a small Phillips screwdriver to ...to use them. Before working with the drivers and applications already installed. Screw 11 Slide the old hard drive kit out of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on ...
... the operating system disc that came with your convertible notebook. Avoid touching the edge connectors. For more information about this step in Windows Vista, see "Preparing for software and device driver recovery" in the Reference Guide. You also need a small Phillips screwdriver to ...to use them. Before working with the drivers and applications already installed. Screw 11 Slide the old hard drive kit out of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on ...
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... product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the process you may be prompted to insert your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007...notebook over. 19 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 20 Turn on your convertible notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your convertible notebook. 21 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from the old drive. 14 Place...
... product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the process you may be prompted to insert your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007...notebook over. 19 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 20 Turn on your convertible notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your convertible notebook. 21 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from the old drive. 14 Place...
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Contents Programming the Windows Journal button 32 Using the optional fingerprint reader 35 Running the TouchStrip Tutorial 35 Enrolling your fingerprints 36 Using the Fingerprint Control Center 38 Using ...
Contents Programming the Windows Journal button 32 Using the optional fingerprint reader 35 Running the TouchStrip Tutorial 35 Enrolling your fingerprints 36 Using the Fingerprint Control Center 38 Using ...
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... Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 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...
... Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 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...
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...this guide, your online User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide. Your User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific... on 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 your model of Gateway convertible notebook. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing...
...this guide, your online User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide. Your User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific... on 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 your model of Gateway convertible notebook. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing...
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..., a blanket, carpet, or a sofa. You must keep your convertible notebook's ventilation openings clear of sight. • Place your feet flat on the floor or on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter. • Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. 14 Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on a footrest. •...
..., a blanket, carpet, or a sofa. You must keep your convertible notebook's ventilation openings clear of sight. • Place your feet flat on the floor or on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter. • Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. 14 Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on a footrest. •...
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... run programs and search for files. Tip For more information on page 10. Tip For more information, see "Keyboard area" on using Windows, see "Installing a printer or other peripheral device" on any peripheral devices, such as printers, scanners, and speakers. From that came ...the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. For more information about connecting peripheral devices, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in the unlocked position. Tip See the documentation that menu, you are starting your convertible notebook for its setup instructions. 5...
... run programs and search for files. Tip For more information on page 10. Tip For more information, see "Keyboard area" on using Windows, see "Installing a printer or other peripheral device" on any peripheral devices, such as printers, scanners, and speakers. From that came ...the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. For more information about connecting peripheral devices, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in the unlocked position. Tip See the documentation that menu, you are starting your convertible notebook for its setup instructions. 5...
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... Hibernate. For more information, see "Using the tablet control buttons" on your convertible notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. -ORPress the Windows Security button or . The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click or tap the program that are not responding. To close programs that is not responding. 4... Click or tap End Task. 5 Click or tap X in Windows to the lock icon, then click or tap Shut Down. Important If for about five seconds, then release it. The convertible notebook saves your ...
... Hibernate. For more information, see "Using the tablet control buttons" on your convertible notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. -ORPress the Windows Security button or . The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click or tap the program that are not responding. To close programs that is not responding. 4... Click or tap End Task. 5 Click or tap X in Windows to the lock icon, then click or tap Shut Down. Important If for about five seconds, then release it. The convertible notebook saves your ...
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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. Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad. You ... 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
www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Your convertible notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad. You ... 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
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.... Numeric keypad Use these keys to perform a specific action. System keys Press these colored keys in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open the Windows Start menu. See the program documentation to open help assistants in combination with the FN key to turn on page 27.... Windows key Press this key for different purposes. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Key types The keyboard has several different types of a document, or ...
.... Numeric keypad Use these keys to perform a specific action. System keys Press these colored keys in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open the Windows Start menu. See the program documentation to open help assistants in combination with the FN key to turn on page 27.... Windows key Press this key for different purposes. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Key types The keyboard has several different types of a document, or ...
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... Five-way switch Key type Icon Description Screen rotation Windows security Mobility center Rotate the display orientation. For more information, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in tablet mode. For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Restarting (rebooting) your online User...Up and Getting Started Using the tablet control buttons Important Tablet control buttons vary by model and features ordered. Opens the Windows Mobility Center. Tablet control buttons for select models Press the tablet control buttons to control the convertible notebook while it is...
... Five-way switch Key type Icon Description Screen rotation Windows security Mobility center Rotate the display orientation. For more information, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in tablet mode. For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Restarting (rebooting) your online User...Up and Getting Started Using the tablet control buttons Important Tablet control buttons vary by model and features ordered. Opens the Windows Mobility Center. Tablet control buttons for select models Press the tablet control buttons to control the convertible notebook while it is...
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... audio and video as pressing CTRL+ALT+DELETE. Scrolling ■ Right/Left - Windows Mode Screen security rotation Windows Journal Five-way switch Key type Icon Description Screen rotation Windows security Rotate the display orientation. For more information, see "Changing display orientation" on... page 22. 31 Five-way switch ■ Mode 1 (Default mode) - www.gateway.com Key type Mode Icon Description Select ...
... audio and video as pressing CTRL+ALT+DELETE. Scrolling ■ Right/Left - Windows Mode Screen security rotation Windows Journal Five-way switch Key type Icon Description Screen rotation Windows security Rotate the display orientation. For more information, see "Changing display orientation" on... page 22. 31 Five-way switch ■ Mode 1 (Default mode) - www.gateway.com Key type Mode Icon Description Select ...
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...Five-way switch ■ Mode 1 (Default mode) - Programming the Windows Journal button You can reprogram this button to perform an action other than opening Windows Journal. To program the Windows Journal button: 1 Click or tap (Start), then click or tap Control...- CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Key type Icon Description Windows Journal Opens Windows Journal. Brightness controls ■ Right/Left - Forward/Back (browser) ■ Center - For more information, see "Programming the Windows Journal button" on page 32. Controls audio and video as follows...
...Five-way switch ■ Mode 1 (Default mode) - Programming the Windows Journal button You can reprogram this button to perform an action other than opening Windows Journal. To program the Windows Journal button: 1 Click or tap (Start), then click or tap Control...- CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Key type Icon Description Windows Journal Opens Windows Journal. Brightness controls ■ Right/Left - Forward/Back (browser) ■ Center - For more information, see "Programming the Windows Journal button" on page 32. Controls audio and video as follows...
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...or tap (Start), All Programs, Protector Suite QL, then click or tap Fingerprint Tutorial. 2 Click or tap Next to use the fingerprint reader in Windows and Web-based applications • A safe or folder for storing encrypted files that only a user with a matching fingerprint can access • Boot ...time, you the correct method to proceed through the tutorial. 35 The fingerprint reader is located below the keyboard. 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...
...or tap (Start), All Programs, Protector Suite QL, then click or tap Fingerprint Tutorial. 2 Click or tap Next to use the fingerprint reader in Windows and Web-based applications • A safe or folder for storing encrypted files that only a user with a matching fingerprint can access • Boot ...time, you the correct method to proceed through the tutorial. 35 The fingerprint reader is located below the keyboard. 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...
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...ORPress the Mobility Center button . For more information, see "Customizing Windows" in the online User Guide. 44 Slide the Brightness control to step through display orientations. Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard. For ...more information, see "Customizing Windows" in the online User Guide. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 5 ...
...ORPress the Mobility Center button . For more information, see "Customizing Windows" in the online User Guide. 44 Slide the Brightness control to step through display orientations. Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard. For ...more information, see "Customizing Windows" in the online User Guide. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 5 ...
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... and volume control buttons on page 27. -ORPress the Mobility Center button . 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 adjust the overall volume of the speakers. -...ORUse the five-way switch. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click or tap (Volume) on the...
... and volume control buttons on page 27. -ORPress the Mobility Center button . 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 adjust the overall volume of the speakers. -...ORUse the five-way switch. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click or tap (Volume) on the...
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Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of wireless devices may be restricted or eliminated. Airports, hospitals, and oxygen or flammable gas laden atmospheres ... or eliminated. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 4 To adjust device volume levels, click or tap Mixer. Warning In environments where the risk of the window to using or turning on or off Your Gateway convertible notebook may have a factory-installed wireless radio. Turning your wireless radio on the wireless device. 48
Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of wireless devices may be restricted or eliminated. Airports, hospitals, and oxygen or flammable gas laden atmospheres ... or eliminated. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 4 To adjust device volume levels, click or tap Mixer. Warning In environments where the risk of the window to using or turning on or off Your Gateway convertible notebook may have a factory-installed wireless radio. Turning your wireless radio on the wireless device. 48
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... wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft. Click or tap Turn wireless on or off . The Windows Mobility Center window opens. The wireless status indicator turns on or Turn wireless off . www.gateway.com IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio Warning Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial...
... wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft. Click or tap Turn wireless on or off . The Windows Mobility Center window opens. The wireless status indicator turns on or Turn wireless off . www.gateway.com IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio Warning Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial...
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... of your convertible notebook desktop, you close the LCD panel, your online User Guide. 61 Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your convertible notebook may turn it on a projector, monitor, or television: 1 Press the Mobility Center button..., or television is connected and you should adjust the display properties on both the LCD panel and the projector, monitor, or television. 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...
... of your convertible notebook desktop, you close the LCD panel, your online User Guide. 61 Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your convertible notebook may turn it on a projector, monitor, or television: 1 Press the Mobility Center button..., or television is connected and you should adjust the display properties on both the LCD panel and the projector, monitor, or television. 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...
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... tap and drag the "2" monitor icon to position it the same way the physical monitor is arranged on your Windows desktop), click or tap to deselect the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. • To use the monitor, projector, or television as an extension of your desktop (increasing... as a "mirror" (duplicate) of the convertible notebook display (both displays have the same content), click or tap to select the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor.
... tap and drag the "2" monitor icon to position it the same way the physical monitor is arranged on your Windows desktop), click or tap to deselect the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. • To use the monitor, projector, or television as an extension of your desktop (increasing... as a "mirror" (duplicate) of the convertible notebook display (both displays have the same content), click or tap to select the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor.