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... your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Important The location of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the screws varies by model. 2 12 Remove the four screws that secure the... the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 22 When the prompt "Press any key on -screen instructions. See your notebook. As part of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Screw Screw 13 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any key to ...
... your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Important The location of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the screws varies by model. 2 12 Remove the four screws that secure the... the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 22 When the prompt "Press any key on -screen instructions. See your notebook. As part of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Screw Screw 13 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any key to ...
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www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 68 Extending battery life 69 Maximizing battery performance 69 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes ... Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 83 Caring for your notebook 84 Cleaning your notebook 84 Cleaning the exterior 85 Cleaning the keyboard 85 Cleaning the notebook screen 85 Maintaining the battery 86 Storing batteries 86 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 87 Recovering your system 87 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 88 Using...
www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 68 Extending battery life 69 Maximizing battery performance 69 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes ... Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 83 Caring for your notebook 84 Cleaning your notebook 84 Cleaning the exterior 85 Cleaning the keyboard 85 Cleaning the notebook screen 85 Maintaining the battery 86 Storing batteries 86 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 87 Recovering your system 87 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 88 Using...
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...keep the ventilation openings on any soft, conforming surface, such as your lap, a blanket, carpet, or a sofa. Reduce glare by installing a glare screen filter. • Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. • Avoid focusing your eyes on your unprotected lap. Warning Do not use your...surface, such as your lap, a blanket, carpet, or a sofa. Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the screen or shine directly into your eyes. If you can avoid glare on distant objects. • Where feasible, keep your notebook's ventilation openings clear of...
...keep the ventilation openings on any soft, conforming surface, such as your lap, a blanket, carpet, or a sofa. Reduce glare by installing a glare screen filter. • Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. • Avoid focusing your eyes on your unprotected lap. Warning Do not use your...surface, such as your lap, a blanket, carpet, or a sofa. Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the screen or shine directly into your eyes. If you can avoid glare on distant objects. • Where feasible, keep your notebook's ventilation openings clear of...
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...: 1 Lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. From that came with each device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to create your first user account. 4 Attach and turn on page 74. 3 If you can run...
...: 1 Lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. From that came with each device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to create your first user account. 4 Attach and turn on page 74. 3 If you can run...
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...hard drive. To enroll your notebook even if the hard drive has been removed. • Enrollment to memory in the fingerprint reader. The Finish screen opens. 3 Select one of the fingerprint reader, you must select this option to save your fingerprint to the hard disk-Select this option. ...The Welcome screen opens. 2 Click Next. The User Enrollment wizard opens. 32 If you plan to save your notebook can use of your fingerprints: 1 Click (Start),...
...hard drive. To enroll your notebook even if the hard drive has been removed. • Enrollment to memory in the fingerprint reader. The Finish screen opens. 3 Select one of the fingerprint reader, you must select this option to save your fingerprint to the hard disk-Select this option. ...The Welcome screen opens. 2 Click Next. The User Enrollment wizard opens. 32 If you plan to save your notebook can use of your fingerprints: 1 Click (Start),...
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www.gateway.com 4 If you are enrolling. The TouchStrip Tutorial runs. The Enrollment screen appears. 5 Click the button above the finger you want to run the TouchStrip Tutorial, click to run the TouchStrip Tutorial, leave the Run interactive tutorial check box selected, then click Next. After you have completed the tutorial, the Enrollment screen appears. -ORIf you do not want to uncheck the Run interactive tutorial check box, then click Next. A new box appears with three empty circles in it. 33
www.gateway.com 4 If you are enrolling. The TouchStrip Tutorial runs. The Enrollment screen appears. 5 Click the button above the finger you want to run the TouchStrip Tutorial, click to run the TouchStrip Tutorial, leave the Run interactive tutorial check box selected, then click Next. After you have completed the tutorial, the Enrollment screen appears. -ORIf you do not want to uncheck the Run interactive tutorial check box, then click Next. A new box appears with three empty circles in it. 33
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The Advanced Security screen appears. 8 Type a password in the Backup password box, type the same password in one of the notebook control how the fingerprint reader is used for ...
The Advanced Security screen appears. 8 Type a password in the Backup password box, type the same password in one of the notebook control how the fingerprint reader is used for ...
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Scroll zone Touchpad Left button Right button When you move your finger on the touchpad, the pointer (arrow) on the screen moves in the same direction. www.gateway.com Using the EZ Pad touchpad The EZ Pad™ consists of the scroll zone may vary from program to scroll through documents. You can use the scroll zone to program. 37 Use of a touchpad, two buttons, and a scroll zone.
Scroll zone Touchpad Left button Right button When you move your finger on the touchpad, the pointer (arrow) on the screen moves in the same direction. www.gateway.com Using the EZ Pad touchpad The EZ Pad™ consists of the scroll zone may vary from program to scroll through documents. You can use the scroll zone to program. 37 Use of a touchpad, two buttons, and a scroll zone.
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Tip You may have received your online User Guide. Move the pointer on the touchpad. Move your finger around on the screen. Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the left button twice in your finger. Position the pointer over the object. You do ... on how to only accept clicking by using a USB port. This action is called clicking. Press the left button once. Tip For instructions on the screen. For more information, see "Changing the mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings" in your notebook with the EZ Pad touchpad set to adjust the double...
Tip You may have received your online User Guide. Move the pointer on the touchpad. Move your finger around on the screen. Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the left button twice in your finger. Position the pointer over the object. You do ... on how to only accept clicking by using a USB port. This action is called clicking. Press the left button once. Tip For instructions on the screen. For more information, see "Changing the mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings" in your notebook with the EZ Pad touchpad set to adjust the double...
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Move an object on the screen. Quickly press and release the right button once. Press the left button and hold it . 39 Position the pointer over the object. This action is called right-clicking. Position the pointer over the object. Release the button to drop the object where you want it down, then use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to the appropriate part of the screen. www.gateway.com To... Access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object on the screen. Do this...
Move an object on the screen. Quickly press and release the right button once. Press the left button and hold it . 39 Position the pointer over the object. This action is called right-clicking. Position the pointer over the object. Release the button to drop the object where you want it down, then use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to the appropriate part of the screen. www.gateway.com To... Access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object on the screen. Do this...
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... a decoration or border to your pointer around the outside of the toolbar or modifies the picture, video, or audio settings. Selects the position of the screen until the toolbar appears. The Camera Assistant Toolbar opens. -ORRight-click (Camera assistant software) on . Move your picture. The Camera Assistant Toolbar opens. 42 Button...
... a decoration or border to your pointer around the outside of the toolbar or modifies the picture, video, or audio settings. Selects the position of the screen until the toolbar appears. The Camera Assistant Toolbar opens. -ORRight-click (Camera assistant software) on . Move your picture. The Camera Assistant Toolbar opens. 42 Button...
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Functions Resolution Mute Effects Change a setting or access online help. www.gateway.com 2 Click (Start camera). Audio recording Create an audio recording. Add a decoration or border to your picture. 43 Turn audio capture on or off. Change the size of what is currently in the preview screen. Create a video recording. The Camera Assistant opens. 3 Click one of the following: Button Icon Snapshot Video recording Description Take a picture of the picture.
Functions Resolution Mute Effects Change a setting or access online help. www.gateway.com 2 Click (Start camera). Audio recording Create an audio recording. Add a decoration or border to your picture. 43 Turn audio capture on or off. Change the size of what is currently in the preview screen. Create a video recording. The Camera Assistant opens. 3 Click one of the following: Button Icon Snapshot Video recording Description Take a picture of the picture.
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... Assistant Toolbar or click (Functions), then click Help in your online User Guide. 44 The Windows Mobility Center window opens. Adjusting the brightness To adjust screen brightness: • Use the increase brightness and decrease brightness keys on page 28. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Tip For... Started Tip For more information about using an Internet chat service, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard. Slide the Brightness control to the desired screen brightness.
... Assistant Toolbar or click (Functions), then click Help in your online User Guide. 44 The Windows Mobility Center window opens. Adjusting the brightness To adjust screen brightness: • Use the increase brightness and decrease brightness keys on page 28. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Tip For... Started Tip For more information about using an Internet chat service, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard. Slide the Brightness control to the desired screen brightness.
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...your notebook into an automobile cigarette lighter or an airplane in all localities. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit www.gateway.com. www.gateway.com 2 Click (Change presentation settings). Accessories may not be available in -flight power receptacle. 63 Automobile/airplane ...power adapters With an automobile/airplane power adapter, you are finished giving the presentation, click Turn off screen saver and Set the volume to if ...
...your notebook into an automobile cigarette lighter or an airplane in all localities. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit www.gateway.com. www.gateway.com 2 Click (Change presentation settings). Accessories may not be available in -flight power receptacle. 63 Automobile/airplane ...power adapters With an automobile/airplane power adapter, you are finished giving the presentation, click Turn off screen saver and Set the volume to if ...
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... using BIOS: 1 Connect your notebook to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge. If recalibration is not low, you see a startup screen, press F2. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery...
... using BIOS: 1 Connect your notebook to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge. If recalibration is not low, you see a startup screen, press F2. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery...
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Help For more information about changing the power management settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. To turn on the left side of the screen that you want to change advanced power management settings: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 ...
Help For more information about changing the power management settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. To turn on the left side of the screen that you want to change advanced power management settings: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 ...
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...your business card or an address label to your notebook and accessories. • Whoever sits next to you or behind you can see a startup screen, press F2. The password feature is the password you need to enter the User Password if your notebook. This is very secure, with confidential ...files until you can be sure of theft or loss, and keep your notebook to Gateway for someone else to enter at startup. CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook Security • Get a locking cable for your notebook so you can attach...
...your business card or an address label to your notebook and accessories. • Whoever sits next to you or behind you can see a startup screen, press F2. The password feature is the password you need to enter the User Password if your notebook. This is very secure, with confidential ...files until you can be sure of theft or loss, and keep your notebook to Gateway for someone else to enter at startup. CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook Security • Get a locking cable for your notebook so you can attach...
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... abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can of dust. Cleaning the notebook screen Caution A notebook LCD screen is cooled by using an aerosol can damage the finish on the screen), and wipe the screen with the cloth. 85 www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning... under the keys. Use a soft cloth and water to drip any water into the vents. Be careful not to clean the LCD screen. Cleaning the keyboard You should clean the keyboard occasionally by air circulated through your notebook, the power turns off and unplugged, brush the...
... abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can of dust. Cleaning the notebook screen Caution A notebook LCD screen is cooled by using an aerosol can damage the finish on the screen), and wipe the screen with the cloth. 85 www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning... under the keys. Use a soft cloth and water to drip any water into the vents. Be careful not to clean the LCD screen. Cleaning the keyboard You should clean the keyboard occasionally by air circulated through your notebook, the power turns off and unplugged, brush the...
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... Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. b While the notebook is called a factory recovery. If Windows starts to load instead, restart the notebook and try again. 3 Press the arrow keys on your hard drive, back them up , repeatedly press F8 until the Recovery Options screen opens. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Recovering your system...
... Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. b While the notebook is called a factory recovery. If Windows starts to load instead, restart the notebook and try again. 3 Press the arrow keys on your hard drive, back them up , repeatedly press F8 until the Recovery Options screen opens. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Recovering your system...
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For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on -screen instructions. 5 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you created to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on page 93. 100 CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 4 Press the arrow keys to recover your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers.
For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on -screen instructions. 5 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you created to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on page 93. 100 CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 4 Press the arrow keys to recover your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers.