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... 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 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . 5 Front 6 Left 6 Right 7 Back 9 Bottom 10 Keyboard area 11 LCD panel 13 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started. 15...
... 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 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . 5 Front 6 Left 6 Right 7 Back 9 Bottom 10 Keyboard area 11 LCD panel 13 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started. 15...
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Contents Using the keyboard 28 Key types 29 System key combinations 30 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 32 Using the capacitive touch keys 35 Using the webcam 36 Adjusting ...
Contents Using the keyboard 28 Key types 29 System key combinations 30 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 32 Using the capacitive touch keys 35 Using the webcam 36 Adjusting ...
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www.gateway.com Changing power modes 60 Changing notebook power settings 62 Changing the power plan 62 Changing advanced settings 64 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . 67 ... Power 71 Additional tips 72 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . 73 Caring for your notebook 74 Cleaning your notebook 74 Cleaning the exterior 75 Cleaning the keyboard 75 Cleaning the notebook screen 76 Maintaining the battery 76 Storing batteries 77 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 77 Recovering your system 78 Creating recovery discs...
www.gateway.com Changing power modes 60 Changing notebook power settings 62 Changing the power plan 62 Changing advanced settings 64 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . 67 ... Power 71 Additional tips 72 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . 73 Caring for your notebook 74 Cleaning your notebook 74 Cleaning the exterior 75 Cleaning the keyboard 75 Cleaning the notebook screen 76 Maintaining the battery 76 Storing batteries 77 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 77 Recovering your system 78 Creating recovery discs...
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Contents DVD drives 92 Ethernet 93 File management 94 Hard drive 94 Internet 95 Keyboard 96 Media Center 97 Memory 100 Memory card reader 101 Modem (cable or DSL 101 Modem (dial-up 101 Mouse 105 Networks (wired 106 Networks (wireless 108 Passwords 110 Power 111 Printer 111 Sound 113 Status indicators 113 Touchpad 114 Video 114 Telephone support 114 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 114 Appendix A: Legal Information 117 Index 129 iv
Contents DVD drives 92 Ethernet 93 File management 94 Hard drive 94 Internet 95 Keyboard 96 Media Center 97 Memory 100 Memory card reader 101 Modem (cable or DSL 101 Modem (dial-up 101 Mouse 105 Networks (wired 106 Networks (wireless 108 Passwords 110 Power 111 Printer 111 Sound 113 Status indicators 113 Touchpad 114 Video 114 Telephone support 114 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 114 Appendix A: Legal Information 117 Index 129 iv
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...tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to this optional jack. Component USB port eSATA jack www.gateway.com Icon Description Plug USB devices (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. 7 Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, ...flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. eSATA Connect an external SATA hard drive to those...
...tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to this optional jack. Component USB port eSATA jack www.gateway.com Icon Description Plug USB devices (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. 7 Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, ...flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. eSATA Connect an external SATA hard drive to those...
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... slots are not obstructed. Do not use the notebook on your skin. Keyboard area Keyboard area for select models Speakers Capacitive touch keys Keyboard Status indicators Microphone Power button Eject button Optial disk access indicator Touchpad 11 If these slots. www.gateway.com Component Icon Hard drive bay Ventilation slots and cooling fan Description...
... slots are not obstructed. Do not use the notebook on your skin. Keyboard area Keyboard area for select models Speakers Capacitive touch keys Keyboard Status indicators Microphone Power button Eject button Optial disk access indicator Touchpad 11 If these slots. www.gateway.com Component Icon Hard drive bay Ventilation slots and cooling fan Description...
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...settings" on page 45. Capacitive touch keys Press to talk through when making Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) calls. Keyboard Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 28. You can also configure the power button ...for Sleep/Resume mode. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 32. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the status indicators" on page 35. Optical disk access...
...settings" on page 45. Capacitive touch keys Press to talk through when making Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) calls. Keyboard Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 28. You can also configure the power button ...for Sleep/Resume mode. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 32. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the status indicators" on page 35. Optical disk access...
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CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting the optional dial-up modem • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard • Using the EZ Pad touchpad • Using the capacitive touch keys • Using the webcam • Adjusting the brightness • Adjusting the volume 15
CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting the optional dial-up modem • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard • Using the EZ Pad touchpad • Using the capacitive touch keys • Using the webcam • Adjusting the brightness • Adjusting the volume 15
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... the computer desk so your hands and arms are in a relaxed position when you work. • Take breaks to control your arm's height above the keyboard. • Use an adjustable chair that is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed. • Position your head vertical while looking...knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you type. • Do not slouch forward or lean far back. Sitting at the screen. www.gateway.com • Avoid focusing your eyes on the back of your thighs. • Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve...
... the computer desk so your hands and arms are in a relaxed position when you work. • Take breaks to control your arm's height above the keyboard. • Use an adjustable chair that is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed. • Position your head vertical while looking...knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you type. • Do not slouch forward or lean far back. Sitting at the screen. www.gateway.com • Avoid focusing your eyes on the back of your thighs. • Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve...
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... your notebook for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to harm your skin. www.gateway.com Starting your notebook Warning Do not work with the notebook resting on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Caution Provide... adequate space around your notebook: 1 Lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. Tip For more information about changing the power button mode, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 64. 3 If you are blocked, the notebook may ...
... your notebook for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to harm your skin. www.gateway.com Starting your notebook Warning Do not work with the notebook resting on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Caution Provide... adequate space around your notebook: 1 Lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. Tip For more information about changing the power button mode, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 64. 3 If you are blocked, the notebook may ...
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...End Task. 5 Click X in Windows to the lock icon, then click Shut Down. Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to sleep: • Click (Start), then click (power). For more information about five seconds, then ...release it. www.gateway.com To put your notebook into hibernation: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to restart (reboot) your notebook to normal operation, ...
...End Task. 5 Click X in Windows to the lock icon, then click Shut Down. Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to sleep: • Click (Start), then click (power). For more information about five seconds, then ...release it. www.gateway.com To put your notebook into hibernation: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to restart (reboot) your notebook to normal operation, ...
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... none of the indicators are located below the screen. The drive is not being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. Press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. The status indicators are on . ❥ LED off . ❥ LED blinking - Bluetooth...
... none of the indicators are located below the screen. The drive is not being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. Press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. The status indicators are on . ❥ LED off . ❥ LED blinking - Bluetooth...
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Function keys/ System keys Numeric keypad/ Navigation keys FN key Windows key Application key Arrow keys Tip You can attach an external keyboard to connect a USB keyboard. 28 Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock ... numeric keypad. You do not need to shut down the notebook to the notebook using a USB port. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the keyboard Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer...
Function keys/ System keys Numeric keypad/ Navigation keys FN key Windows key Application key Arrow keys Tip You can attach an external keyboard to connect a USB keyboard. 28 Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock ... numeric keypad. You do not need to shut down the notebook to the notebook using a USB port. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the keyboard Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer...
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... action. Each program uses different function keys for quick access to find out more information, see "System key combinations" on page 30. www.gateway.com Key types The keyboard has several different types of a line, up , down the page, to the beginning of a document, or to the end of keys. See the...
... action. Each program uses different function keys for quick access to find out more information, see "System key combinations" on page 30. www.gateway.com Key types The keyboard has several different types of a line, up , down the page, to the beginning of a document, or to the end of keys. See the...
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... display on a projector, monitor, or television" on /off . Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be in the ON position for the unit without backlit keyboard : ❥ 1st toggle: All capacitive touch keys off while traveling in an airplane. FN, then press this button to leave Sleep mode. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up...
... display on a projector, monitor, or television" on /off . Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be in the ON position for the unit without backlit keyboard : ❥ 1st toggle: All capacitive touch keys off while traveling in an airplane. FN, then press this button to leave Sleep mode. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up...
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www.gateway.com Adjusting the brightness To adjust screen brightness: • Use the increase brightness and decrease brightness keys on page 30. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. Slide the Brightness control to the desired screen brightness. Tip For more information, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your online User Guide. 37 For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard.
www.gateway.com Adjusting the brightness To adjust screen brightness: • Use the increase brightness and decrease brightness keys on page 30. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. Slide the Brightness control to the desired screen brightness. Tip For more information, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your online User Guide. 37 For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard.
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... (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on the keyboard. To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: • If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of your online...
... (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on the keyboard. To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: • If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of your online...
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To turn the Bluetooth radio on: • Press FN + F6. Tip For more information about using your notebook on while in flight. www.gateway.com Disabling the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio You should disable the Bluetooth radio while traveling by airplane to prevent it from being accidently turned ... in flight. 41 Bluetooth radio Your notebook may have a Bluetooth radio for communicating with another Bluetooth device, such as a printer, scanner, camera, MP3 player, headphone, keyboard, or mouse.
To turn the Bluetooth radio on: • Press FN + F6. Tip For more information about using your notebook on while in flight. www.gateway.com Disabling the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio You should disable the Bluetooth radio while traveling by airplane to prevent it from being accidently turned ... in flight. 41 Bluetooth radio Your notebook may have a Bluetooth radio for communicating with another Bluetooth device, such as a printer, scanner, camera, MP3 player, headphone, keyboard, or mouse.
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Important For more information about using the USB port on your notebook. 49 To connect your USB device to your notebook: 1 Connect one end of the USB cable to your device. 2 Connect the other end of the cable to a USB port on your device, see your USB device's installation guide. See your device's documentation. Important USB devices may have special installation instructions. www.gateway.com Connecting a USB device Your notebook has USB ports for connecting devices such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse.
Important For more information about using the USB port on your notebook. 49 To connect your USB device to your notebook: 1 Connect one end of the USB cable to your device. 2 Connect the other end of the cable to a USB port on your device, see your USB device's installation guide. See your device's documentation. Important USB devices may have special installation instructions. www.gateway.com Connecting a USB device Your notebook has USB ports for connecting devices such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse.
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... from the wall outlets and remove the battery. Always turn the notebook upside down your notebook. Do not use it . Cleaning the keyboard You should clean the keyboard occasionally by using an aerosol can damage the finish on the case, so keep the vents free of dust. With your notebook turned... or solvent cleaners because they can of air. Use a damp, lint-free cloth to replace it again. Your notebook is cooled by your system. www.gateway.com • A soft, lint-free cloth • An aerosol can of air that has a narrow, straw-like extension to remove dust and lint ...
... from the wall outlets and remove the battery. Always turn the notebook upside down your notebook. Do not use it . Cleaning the keyboard You should clean the keyboard occasionally by using an aerosol can damage the finish on the case, so keep the vents free of dust. With your notebook turned... or solvent cleaners because they can of air. Use a damp, lint-free cloth to replace it again. Your notebook is cooled by your system. www.gateway.com • A soft, lint-free cloth • An aerosol can of air that has a narrow, straw-like extension to remove dust and lint ...