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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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...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 these ports. 7 For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 59. 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 ...
...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 these ports. 7 For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 59. 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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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. 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.
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. 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.
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... or off. Power button Press to control playback of a full-sized, computer keyboard. Multimedia panel (optional) Use to turn the power on page 29. For more information on configuring the power button mode,... 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. Speakers Provide audio output when headphones...
... or off. Power button Press to control playback of a full-sized, computer keyboard. Multimedia panel (optional) Use to turn the power on page 29. For more information on configuring the power button mode,... 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. Speakers Provide audio output when headphones...
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..., see "Using the status indicators" on page 40. Inform you when a drive is in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. Provides enhanced security. www.gateway.com Component Touchpad Fingerprint reader (optional) Status indicators Icon Description Provides all the functionality of a mouse...
..., see "Using the status indicators" on page 40. Inform you when a drive is in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. Provides enhanced security. www.gateway.com Component Touchpad Fingerprint reader (optional) Status indicators Icon Description Provides all the functionality of a mouse...
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...the optional fingerprint reader" on page 40. Status indicators Inform you when a drive is in . For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on or off. Power button Press to control playback of CDs and DVDs. Touchpad Provides all the features of a mouse. CHAPTER ...2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in use or when a button...
...the optional fingerprint reader" on page 40. Status indicators Inform you when a drive is in . For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on or off. Power button Press to control playback of CDs and DVDs. Touchpad Provides all the features of a mouse. CHAPTER ...2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in use or when a button...
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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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... legs. Notebook operating temperatures can block your notebook's ventilation openings, leading to overheating, permanent damage to protect your legs. • Do not use an external keyboard, raise the notebook so the top of time. Every 10 or 15 minutes, look around the room, and try to focus on your lap, a blanket...
... legs. Notebook operating temperatures can block your notebook's ventilation openings, leading to overheating, permanent damage to protect your legs. • Do not use an external keyboard, raise the notebook so the top of time. Every 10 or 15 minutes, look around the room, and try to focus on your lap, a blanket...
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...arching, or angling your wrists. 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 height... desk so your hands and arms 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 the work . • Take breaks to distribute your weight evenly on ...
...arching, or angling your wrists. 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 height... desk so your hands and arms 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 the work . • Take breaks to distribute your weight evenly on ...
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... -screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to harm your notebook: 1 Lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard.
... -screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to harm your notebook: 1 Lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard.
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... the power button for some reason you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook. Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to close unresponsive programs on page 75. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that...
... the power button for some reason you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook. Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to close unresponsive programs on page 75. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that...
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...cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. Wireless network Hard drive Caps lock DVD drive Num lock 27 www.gateway.com 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the indicators are located below the touchpad. To restart your notebook does not turn off immediately... notebook turns off , then turns on , you when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. The status indicators are on again. Using the status indicators Important If none of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. Status indicators inform...
...cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. Wireless network Hard drive Caps lock DVD drive Num lock 27 www.gateway.com 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the indicators are located below the touchpad. To restart your notebook does not turn off immediately... notebook turns off , then turns on , you when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. The status indicators are on again. Using the status indicators Important If none of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. Status indicators inform...
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Function keys/ System keys Numeric keypad Navigation keys Windows key FN key Application key Arrow keys Tip You can attach an external keyboard to connect a USB keyboard. 29 You do not need to shut down the notebook to the notebook using a USB port. www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Your 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.
Function keys/ System keys Numeric keypad Navigation keys Windows key FN key Application key Arrow keys Tip You can attach an external keyboard to connect a USB keyboard. 29 You do not need to shut down the notebook to the notebook using a USB port. www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Your 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.
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... key. Windows key Press this key for different purposes. Press FN+ 1 to the end of keys. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Key types The keyboard has several different types of a document. Arrow keys Press these keys to perform specific actions. Some keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other...
... key. Windows key Press this key for different purposes. Press FN+ 1 to the end of keys. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Key types The keyboard has several different types of a document. Arrow keys Press these keys to perform specific actions. Some keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other...
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.... Slide the Brightness control to the desired screen brightness. Tip For more information about using an Internet chat service, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard. Adjusting the brightness To adjust screen brightness: • Use the increase brightness and decrease brightness keys on page 31. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then...
.... Slide the Brightness control to the desired screen brightness. Tip For more information about using an Internet chat service, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard. Adjusting the brightness To adjust screen brightness: • Use the increase brightness and decrease brightness keys on page 31. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then...
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...the front of your online User Guide. Slide the Volume control to decrease volume. 49 To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on the keyboard. For more information, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your notebook. Tip For more information, see "System key combinations" on page 31. ...panel. The volume control slider opens. 2 Click and drag the slider up to increase volume and down to the desired volume level. www.gateway.com Adjusting the volume You can use the volume control to adjust the overall volume of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control ...
...the front of your online User Guide. Slide the Volume control to decrease volume. 49 To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on the keyboard. For more information, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your notebook. Tip For more information, see "System key combinations" on page 31. ...panel. The volume control slider opens. 2 Click and drag the slider up to increase volume and down to the desired volume level. www.gateway.com Adjusting the volume You can use the volume control to adjust the overall volume of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control ...
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www.gateway.com 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. For the location of the wireless network switch, see "Left" on page 7. 2 If the Bluetooth radio does not turn on a Bluetooth Personal Area ...
www.gateway.com 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. For the location of the wireless network switch, see "Left" on page 7. 2 If the Bluetooth radio does not turn on a Bluetooth Personal Area ...
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... a USB device for connecting devices such as printers, scanners, and digital cameras to connect peripheral devices such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse. See your device's documentation. 62 Help For more information about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support.
... a USB device for connecting devices such as printers, scanners, and digital cameras to connect peripheral devices such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse. See your device's documentation. 62 Help For more information about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support.