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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 both portrait and landscape orientations. Calibration ensures the accuracy of the digital pen-for example, because someone else has used your tablet PC and...
... 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 both portrait and landscape orientations. Calibration ensures the accuracy of the digital pen-for example, because someone else has used your tablet PC and...
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... pen the same way you hold a writing pen, and steady your tablet PC Input Panel. www.gateway.com Using gestures A gesture is a shape you get the same result as pressing the corresponding key on a standard keyboard. You can also use these gestures, you draw with liquids. 15 Store extra pens in a drawer...
... pen the same way you hold a writing pen, and steady your tablet PC Input Panel. www.gateway.com Using gestures A gesture is a shape you get the same result as pressing the corresponding key on a standard keyboard. You can also use these gestures, you draw with liquids. 15 Store extra pens in a drawer...
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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... of the window. Use the TIP to open the Tablet Input Panel (TIP). Access the TIP keyboard and writing pad by hand or soft keyboard into a word processing program or a text-entry form. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Tablet Input Panel (TIP) Tap the Tablet PC Input Panel...
...• 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... of the window. Use the TIP to open the Tablet Input Panel (TIP). Access the TIP keyboard and writing pad by hand or soft keyboard into a word processing program or a text-entry form. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Tablet Input Panel (TIP) Tap the Tablet PC Input Panel...
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...shows a few shortcuts that run in the Recycle Bin. Copy a file, folder, text, or Click the item, then press CTRL + C. Type Windows keyboard shortcuts in the list. Do this... graphic Paste a file, folder, text, or graphic Select multiple items in a list or window Click inside the folder ... file, folder, or running program Press ALT + TAB. 19 The file or folder is not stored in Windows. www.gateway.com Shortcuts Help For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Click the file or folder, press F2, type the new name, ...
...shows a few shortcuts that run in the Recycle Bin. Copy a file, folder, text, or Click the item, then press CTRL + C. Type Windows keyboard shortcuts in the list. Do this... graphic Paste a file, folder, text, or graphic Select multiple items in a list or window Click inside the folder ... file, folder, or running program Press ALT + TAB. 19 The file or folder is not stored in Windows. www.gateway.com Shortcuts Help For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Click the file or folder, press F2, type the new name, ...
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The Windows Media Center's main screen opens. 3 Use the arrow buttons on your keyboard to music, and view photos. Starting Windows Media Center To start Windows Media Center, the Welcome screen opens. 2 For the easiest setup, click Express setup, ...
The Windows Media Center's main screen opens. 3 Use the arrow buttons on your keyboard to music, and view photos. Starting Windows Media Center To start Windows Media Center, the Welcome screen opens. 2 For the easiest setup, click Express setup, ...
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... to start setting up speech recognition: • Start Speech Recognition turns on select Gateway notebooks) and configure Windows to create typed text from your voice. You can press keys on the on-screen keyboard by clicking them with speech recognition. • Take Speech Tutorial helps you learn... high-contrast colors. To set up voice recognition: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Ease of Access, then click Speech Recognition Options. www.gateway.com 2 In the Quick access to common tools section, click one of the following options to make some of the most common accessibility changes...
... to start setting up speech recognition: • Start Speech Recognition turns on select Gateway notebooks) and configure Windows to create typed text from your voice. You can press keys on the on-screen keyboard by clicking them with speech recognition. • Take Speech Tutorial helps you learn... high-contrast colors. To set up voice recognition: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Ease of Access, then click Speech Recognition Options. www.gateway.com 2 In the Quick access to common tools section, click one of the following options to make some of the most common accessibility changes...
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Tip Because defragmenting a drive may stop and restart the defragmenting process. To defragment the hard drive: 1 Disconnect your keyboard or mouse because using them may take hours to complete (depending on the size of the drive being defragmented), consider starting Disk Defragmenter. Type defragmenting ...
Tip Because defragmenting a drive may stop and restart the defragmenting process. To defragment the hard drive: 1 Disconnect your keyboard or mouse because using them may take hours to complete (depending on the size of the drive being defragmented), consider starting Disk Defragmenter. Type defragmenting ...
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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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...8482;, Secure Digital™, and xD-Picture Card™cards. Plug an HDMI device, such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. Plug USB devices (such as a high definition television, into these ports. 7 For more information, see "Using the... cards require the use of the cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. 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...
...8482;, Secure Digital™, and xD-Picture Card™cards. Plug an HDMI device, such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. Plug USB devices (such as a high definition television, into these ports. 7 For more information, see "Using the... cards require the use of the cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. 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...
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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. For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on page 56. Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. 9 Right www.gateway.com Component DVD drive USB port DVD drive Icon Description USB port Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive.
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. For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on page 56. Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. 9 Right www.gateway.com Component DVD drive USB port DVD drive Icon Description USB port Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive.
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... 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. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on or off. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Keyboard area Keyboard area for Sleep/Resume mode. Multimedia panel (optional) Use...
... 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. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on or off. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Keyboard area Keyboard area for Sleep/Resume mode. Multimedia panel (optional) Use...
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...gateway.com Component Touchpad Fingerprint reader (optional) Status indicators Icon Description Provides all the functionality of a mouse. Provides enhanced security. For more information, see "Using the optional fingerprint reader" on page 27. Inform you when a drive is in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard... is used. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 34. Keyboard area for select models Speaker Multimedia panel (optional) Speaker Power button Keyboard Status indicators Fingerprint ...
...gateway.com Component Touchpad Fingerprint reader (optional) Status indicators Icon Description Provides all the functionality of a mouse. Provides enhanced security. For more information, see "Using the optional fingerprint reader" on page 27. Inform you when a drive is in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard... is used. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 34. Keyboard area for select models Speaker Multimedia panel (optional) Speaker Power button Keyboard Status indicators Fingerprint ...
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..."Using the status indicators" on page 29. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the keyboard" on page 27. 14 For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on or off. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Description...when a drive is in . The panel includes a capacitive volume control. Power button Press to control playback of a full-sized, computer keyboard. You can also configure the power button for Sleep/Resume mode. Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in...
..."Using the status indicators" on page 29. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the keyboard" on page 27. 14 For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on or off. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Description...when a drive is in . The panel includes a capacitive volume control. Power button Press to control playback of a full-sized, computer keyboard. You can also configure the power button for Sleep/Resume mode. Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in...
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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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... in your notebook on a rigid, hard surface, and make sure that you keep the ventilation openings on your unprotected lap. Do not use an external keyboard, raise the notebook so the top of its screen is perpendicular to the floor. • Adjust the screen so it rests on the sides clear...
... in your notebook on a rigid, hard surface, and make sure that you keep the ventilation openings on your unprotected lap. Do not use an external keyboard, raise the notebook so the top of its screen is perpendicular to the floor. • Adjust the screen so it rests on the sides clear...
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... computer desk and chair, make sure that is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed. • Position your chair so the keyboard is the appropriate height and the chair helps you maintain good posture. • Select a flat surface for your computer desk. • Adjust the ... schedule a variety of tasks. 19 You can use a footrest to stand and stretch your legs. • Avoid twisting your torso or neck. www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up the work . • Take breaks to distribute your weight evenly on the...
... computer desk and chair, make sure that is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed. • Position your chair so the keyboard is the appropriate height and the chair helps you maintain good posture. • Select a flat surface for your computer desk. • Adjust the ... schedule a variety of tasks. 19 You can use a footrest to stand and stretch your legs. • Avoid twisting your torso or neck. www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up the work . • Take breaks to distribute your weight evenly on the...