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... the properties for the digital pen, tablet buttons, display screen, and Input Panel. • Table PC Input Panel (TIP)-Use its writing pad or soft keyboard for different users. Calibrating your tablet The first time you use -recalibrate it for both portrait and landscape orientations. The Windows Mobility Center window opens...
... the properties for the digital pen, tablet buttons, display screen, and Input Panel. • Table PC Input Panel (TIP)-Use its writing pad or soft keyboard for different users. Calibrating your tablet The first time you use -recalibrate it for both portrait and landscape orientations. The Windows Mobility Center window opens...
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... W ■ Horizontal scratch-out in cases where the pointer and digital pen point are available. Store extra pens in the TIP help. www.gateway.com Using gestures A gesture is a shape you draw with liquids. 15 Space Draw a left Tab Draw a vertical line up the pointer with... the object on a standard keyboard. Enter Draw a vertical line down, then horizontally to the left -to open right-click menus when they are out of the pointer, not the...
... W ■ Horizontal scratch-out in cases where the pointer and digital pen point are available. Store extra pens in the TIP help. www.gateway.com Using gestures A gesture is a shape you draw with liquids. 15 Space Draw a left Tab Draw a vertical line up the pointer with... the object on a standard keyboard. Enter Draw a vertical line down, then horizontally to the left -to open right-click menus when they are out of the pointer, not the...
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... • Open a program for your input (for example, a word processing program or a Web form) before using the writing pad or soft keyboard. • To adjust writing pad and keyboard settings, click or tap Tools, then click or tap Options. • For security and accuracy when entering masked text (such as passwords...), use your tablet PC Input Panel's soft keyboard instead of the screen to enter data by tapping or clicking the buttons near the top left side of the writing pad. 16
... • Open a program for your input (for example, a word processing program or a Web form) before using the writing pad or soft keyboard. • To adjust writing pad and keyboard settings, click or tap Tools, then click or tap Options. • For security and accuracy when entering masked text (such as passwords...), use your tablet PC Input Panel's soft keyboard instead of the screen to enter data by tapping or clicking the buttons near the top left side of the writing pad. 16
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To... Do this... The file or folder is permanently deleted. Press ALT + F4. Type Windows keyboard shortcuts in the list. Copy a file, folder, text, or Click the item, then press CTRL + C. For more information about shortcuts, see your Windows or program ..., press and hold down the SHIFT key, then click the last item in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com Shortcuts Help For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support. The following table shows a few shortcuts that you want to a different file, folder...
To... Do this... The file or folder is permanently deleted. Press ALT + F4. Type Windows keyboard shortcuts in the list. Copy a file, folder, text, or Click the item, then press CTRL + C. For more information about shortcuts, see your Windows or program ..., press and hold down the SHIFT key, then click the last item in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com Shortcuts Help For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support. The following table shows a few shortcuts that you want to a different file, folder...
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... Windows Media Center: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Center. The Windows Media Center's main screen opens. 3 Use the arrow buttons on your keyboard to select a Media Center menu option, then press OK. • TV + Movies lets you play TV programs you have recorded, play a DVD or Blu-ray...
... Windows Media Center: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Center. The Windows Media Center's main screen opens. 3 Use the arrow buttons on your keyboard to select a Media Center menu option, then press OK. • TV + Movies lets you play TV programs you have recorded, play a DVD or Blu-ray...
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...; Make the notebook display easier to see • Make the mouse and keyboard easier to use • Use text or visual alternatives for reading aloud on-screen text. 83 With a a built-in microphone on select Gateway notebooks) and configure Windows to create typed text from your mouse. • Start Narrator reads on...
...; Make the notebook display easier to see • Make the mouse and keyboard easier to use • Use text or visual alternatives for reading aloud on-screen text. 83 With a a built-in microphone on select Gateway notebooks) and configure Windows to create typed text from your mouse. • Start Narrator reads on...
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... and restart the defragmenting process. This process may take hours to start over. While Disk Defragmenter is normal. To defragment the hard drive: 1 Disconnect your keyboard or mouse because using them in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 96 Type defragmenting in different places on the drive so each file...
... and restart the defragmenting process. This process may take hours to start over. While Disk Defragmenter is normal. To defragment the hard drive: 1 Disconnect your keyboard or mouse because using them in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 96 Type defragmenting in different places on the drive so each file...
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...55 viewing list 9 fragmentation 96 G gadgets adding 75 configuring 75 configuring Sidebar 76 control panel 76 Sidebar 75 using 75 game access restricting 87 Gateway Web address 2 Web site 2 Gigabit Ethernet 46 H hard drive backing up files 97 checking for errors 95 checking for free space 93 ... provider (ISP) 22 connecting to 23 disconnecting from 22 setting up account 22 IP address entering 52 ISP See Internet service provider K keyboard icon 16 keyboard shortcuts 19 L LCD panel using screen saver 74 links 23 M maintenance backing up files 97 checking for drive errors 95 checking hard ...
...55 viewing list 9 fragmentation 96 G gadgets adding 75 configuring 75 configuring Sidebar 76 control panel 76 Sidebar 75 using 75 game access restricting 87 Gateway Web address 2 Web site 2 Gigabit Ethernet 46 H hard drive backing up files 97 checking for errors 95 checking for free space 93 ... provider (ISP) 22 connecting to 23 disconnecting from 22 setting up account 22 IP address entering 52 ISP See Internet service provider K keyboard icon 16 keyboard shortcuts 19 L LCD panel using screen saver 74 links 23 M maintenance backing up files 97 checking for drive errors 95 checking hard ...
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www.gateway.com programs 7 P parental controls 86 activity reports 89 blocking specific games 88 game ratings 87 Internet filtering... folders 54 printer 55 shortcuts adding to desktop 8 closing programs 19 closing windows 19 copying 19 deleting files and folders 19 keyboard 19 pasting 19 renaming files and folders 19 selecting adjacent items in list 19 selecting items in list 19 switching between files... 34 Web browser 22, 23 Web page 23 Web site 23 connecting to 24 downloading files 24 Gateway 2 window 8 close button 9 closing 9, 19 maximize button 9 menu bar 9 minimize button 9 title bar 8 103
www.gateway.com programs 7 P parental controls 86 activity reports 89 blocking specific games 88 game ratings 87 Internet filtering... folders 54 printer 55 shortcuts adding to desktop 8 closing programs 19 closing windows 19 copying 19 deleting files and folders 19 keyboard 19 pasting 19 renaming files and folders 19 selecting adjacent items in list 19 selecting items in list 19 switching between files... 34 Web browser 22, 23 Web page 23 Web site 23 connecting to 24 downloading files 24 Gateway 2 window 8 close button 9 closing 9, 19 maximize button 9 menu bar 9 minimize button 9 title bar 8 103
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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 7 Right 9 Back 10 Bottom 11 Keyboard area 12 LCD panel 15 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started... your notebook 24 Waking up your notebook 25 Turning off your notebook 25 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 26 Using the status indicators 27 Using the keyboard 29 i
... 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 7 Right 9 Back 10 Bottom 11 Keyboard area 12 LCD panel 15 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started... your notebook 24 Waking up your notebook 25 Turning off your notebook 25 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 26 Using the status indicators 27 Using the keyboard 29 i
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www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 72 Extending battery life 73 Maximizing battery performance 73 Conserving battery power 73 Using alternate power sources 74 Changing power modes ... Power 85 Additional tips 85 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 87 Caring for your notebook 88 Cleaning your notebook 88 Cleaning the exterior 89 Cleaning the keyboard 89 Cleaning the notebook screen 89 Maintaining the battery 90 Storing batteries 90 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 91 Recovering your system 91 Recovering pre-installed...
www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 72 Extending battery life 73 Maximizing battery performance 73 Conserving battery power 73 Using alternate power sources 74 Changing power modes ... Power 85 Additional tips 85 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 87 Caring for your notebook 88 Cleaning your notebook 88 Cleaning the exterior 89 Cleaning the keyboard 89 Cleaning the notebook screen 89 Maintaining the battery 90 Storing batteries 90 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 91 Recovering your system 91 Recovering pre-installed...
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... Diskette drive (external 117 Display 118 DVD drives 119 Ethernet 121 Express Cards 121 File management 121 Fingerprint reader 122 Hard drive 122 Internet 123 Keyboard 124 Media Center 125 Memory 128 Memory card reader 129 Modem (cable or DSL 129 Modem (dial-up 129 Mouse 132 Networks (wired 133 Networks... (wireless 135 Passwords 137 Power 137 Printer 138 Sound 139 Status indicators 139 Touchpad 140 Video 140 Telephone support 140 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 140 iv
... Diskette drive (external 117 Display 118 DVD drives 119 Ethernet 121 Express Cards 121 File management 121 Fingerprint reader 122 Hard drive 122 Internet 123 Keyboard 124 Media Center 125 Memory 128 Memory card reader 129 Modem (cable or DSL 129 Modem (dial-up 129 Mouse 132 Networks (wired 133 Networks... (wireless 135 Passwords 137 Power 137 Printer 138 Sound 139 Status indicators 139 Touchpad 140 Video 140 Telephone support 140 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 140 iv
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... Digital™, and xD-Picture Card™cards. Plug the other end of an adapter that is available with the media. Left Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Ventilation fan Wireless network switch Express Card slot Component Ethernet jack Memory card reader HDMI... Icon HDMI Description Plug an Ethernet network cable into this optional jack. Plug an HDMI device, such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader.
... Digital™, and xD-Picture Card™cards. Plug the other end of an adapter that is available with the media. Left Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Ventilation fan Wireless network switch Express Card slot Component Ethernet jack Memory card reader HDMI... Icon HDMI Description Plug an Ethernet network cable into this optional jack. Plug an HDMI device, such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader.
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To determine the type of drive in your notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in "Identifying drive types" on page 56. Right www.gateway.com Component DVD drive USB port DVD drive Icon Description USB port Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive. Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. 9 For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on page 56.
To determine the type of drive in your notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in "Identifying drive types" on page 56. Right www.gateway.com Component DVD drive USB port DVD drive Icon Description USB port Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive. Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. 9 For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on page 56.
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... configure the power button for select models Speaker Multimedia panel (optional) Speaker Power button Keyboard Status indicators Fingerprint reader Touchpad (optional) Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the features of CDs and DVDs. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Keyboard area Keyboard area for Sleep/Resume mode. For more information, see "Using the optional multimedia...
... configure the power button for select models Speaker Multimedia panel (optional) Speaker Power button Keyboard Status indicators Fingerprint reader Touchpad (optional) Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the features of CDs and DVDs. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Keyboard area Keyboard area for Sleep/Resume mode. For more information, see "Using the optional multimedia...
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..., see "Using the status indicators" on page 27. Keyboard area for select models Speaker Multimedia panel (optional) Speaker Power button Keyboard Status indicators Fingerprint reader Touchpad (optional) 13 For more information, see "Using the optional fingerprint reader" on page 40. Provides enhanced security. www.gateway.com Component Touchpad Fingerprint reader (optional) Status indicators...
..., see "Using the status indicators" on page 27. Keyboard area for select models Speaker Multimedia panel (optional) Speaker Power button Keyboard Status indicators Fingerprint reader Touchpad (optional) 13 For more information, see "Using the optional fingerprint reader" on page 40. Provides enhanced security. www.gateway.com Component Touchpad Fingerprint reader (optional) Status indicators...
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... use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. Power button Press to control playback of CDs and DVDs. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 43. For more information, see "Using the optional ...fingerprint reader" on or off. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. Touchpad Provides all the features...
... use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. Power button Press to control playback of CDs and DVDs. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 43. For more information, see "Using the optional ...fingerprint reader" on or off. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. Touchpad Provides all the features...
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... dial-up modem • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard • Using the optional fingerprint reader • Using the EZ Pad touchpad • Using the optional multimedia panel • Using the optional webcam • Adjusting...
... dial-up modem • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard • Using the optional fingerprint reader • Using the EZ Pad touchpad • Using the optional multimedia panel • Using the optional webcam • Adjusting...
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Notebook operating temperatures can become quite high, increasing the risk of time. If you use an external keyboard, raise the notebook so the top of its screen is perpendicular to your line of sight. • Place your feet flat on the floor or ...
Notebook operating temperatures can become quite high, increasing the risk of time. If you use an external keyboard, raise the notebook so the top of its screen is perpendicular to your line of sight. • Place your feet flat on the floor or ...
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... computer desk. • Adjust the height of the computer desk so your hands and arms are positioned parallel to the floor when you use the keyboard and touchpad. If the desk is not adjustable or is at your notebook • Avoid bending, arching, or angling your elbow. Sitting at or slightly... tall, consider using an adjustable chair to control your arm's height above the keyboard. • Use an adjustable chair that they are in a relaxed position when you type. • Do not slouch forward or lean far back. www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up...
... computer desk. • Adjust the height of the computer desk so your hands and arms are positioned parallel to the floor when you use the keyboard and touchpad. If the desk is not adjustable or is at your notebook • Avoid bending, arching, or angling your elbow. Sitting at or slightly... tall, consider using an adjustable chair to control your arm's height above the keyboard. • Use an adjustable chair that they are in a relaxed position when you type. • Do not slouch forward or lean far back. www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up...