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... plan. For more information about selecting a power plan, see your notebook Reference Guide. ■ Slide the brightness slider to adjust the brightness level of the LCD panel. ■ Click (Change audio settings) to open the Sound dialog box and modify your notebook's features, some of the settings on your notebook Reference...
... plan. For more information about selecting a power plan, see your notebook Reference Guide. ■ Slide the brightness slider to adjust the brightness level of the LCD panel. ■ Click (Change audio settings) to open the Sound dialog box and modify your notebook's features, some of the settings on your notebook Reference...
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...■ Click (Change presentation settings) to open the Presentation Settings dialog box and select the audio and video settings for the LCD panel or a connected monitor. For more information about synchronizing your notebook when you give presentations. For more information, see "Adjusting... tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings" on a server or desktop computer. Control www.gateway.com Description ■ Click (Change wireless network settings) to open the Connect to a network dialog box and select a wireless network...
...■ Click (Change presentation settings) to open the Presentation Settings dialog box and select the audio and video settings for the LCD panel or a connected monitor. For more information about synchronizing your notebook when you give presentations. For more information, see "Adjusting... tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings" on a server or desktop computer. Control www.gateway.com Description ■ Click (Change wireless network settings) to open the Connect to a network dialog box and select a wireless network...
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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 defragmenting...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 drive space 93 defragmenting ...
...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 defragmenting...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 drive space 93 defragmenting ...
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... 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 4 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 9 Back 10 Bottom 11 Keyboard area 12 LCD panel 13 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 15 Working safely...
... 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 4 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 9 Back 10 Bottom 11 Keyboard area 12 LCD panel 13 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 15 Working safely...
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...Important: The optional microphone is only available when purchased with the optional microphone. 13 Important: The optional webcam is used. www.gateway.com Component Fingerprint reader (optional) Status indicators Icon Description Provides enhanced security. Inform you when a drive is in use or ... Use to talk through when making VoIP calls. For more information, see "Using the optional fingerprint reader" on page 41. LCD panel Optional microphone Optional webcam Component Microphone (optional) Webcam (optional) Icon Description Use to let others see "Using the status indicators...
...Important: The optional microphone is only available when purchased with the optional microphone. 13 Important: The optional webcam is used. www.gateway.com Component Fingerprint reader (optional) Status indicators Icon Description Provides enhanced security. Inform you when a drive is in use or ... Use to talk through when making VoIP calls. For more information, see "Using the optional fingerprint reader" on page 41. LCD panel Optional microphone Optional webcam Component Microphone (optional) Webcam (optional) Icon Description Use to let others see "Using the status indicators...
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... other peripheral device" on -screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to create your notebook: 1 Lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. www.gateway.com To start your first user account. 4 Attach and turn on any peripheral devices, such as printers, scanners, and speakers...
... other peripheral device" on -screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to create your notebook: 1 Lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. www.gateway.com To start your first user account. 4 Attach and turn on any peripheral devices, such as printers, scanners, and speakers...
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.... CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Waking up your notebook When you have not used your notebook for several minutes or if you close the LCD panel without turning off your notebook is in Sleep mode, the power indicator flashes. Sleep mode saves your notebook completely off, it turns off or...
.... CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Waking up your notebook When you have not used your notebook for several minutes or if you close the LCD panel without turning off your notebook is in Sleep mode, the power indicator flashes. Sleep mode saves your notebook completely off, it turns off or...
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... key... Toggle the notebook display in an airplane. For more information, see "Left" on or off while traveling in the following order: ■ The LCD ■ An external monitor or projector (a monitor or projector must be plugged into the monitor port or HDMI port on your notebook) ■ Both displays... at the same time, your notebook performs the action identified by the text or icon on page 58. 29 www.gateway.com System key combinations When you press the FN key and a system key at the same time For more information, see "Viewing the display on...
... key... Toggle the notebook display in an airplane. For more information, see "Left" on or off while traveling in the following order: ■ The LCD ■ An external monitor or projector (a monitor or projector must be plugged into the monitor port or HDMI port on your notebook) ■ Both displays... at the same time, your notebook performs the action identified by the text or icon on page 58. 29 www.gateway.com System key combinations When you press the FN key and a system key at the same time For more information, see "Viewing the display on...
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... are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. Play or pause the CD or DVD. For more information, see "Left" on commercial aircraft. Increase the LCD panel brightness above F8 the normal brightest setting. Important: Using this feature in dim lighting situations. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Press and hold...
... are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. Play or pause the CD or DVD. For more information, see "Left" on commercial aircraft. Increase the LCD panel brightness above F8 the normal brightest setting. Important: Using this feature in dim lighting situations. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Press and hold...
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Simultaneous display lets you control a presentation from your notebook at the same time as you face your audience. Your notebook supports simultaneous LCD and external display. To use your notebook for giving presentations by connecting an external monitor, projector, or television to a USB port on your notebook. Viewing ...
Simultaneous display lets you control a presentation from your notebook at the same time as you face your audience. Your notebook supports simultaneous LCD and external display. To use your notebook for giving presentations by connecting an external monitor, projector, or television to a USB port on your notebook. Viewing ...
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... If the image on the projector, monitor, or television does not appear correctly, or if you want to switch between viewing the display on the LCD panel, viewing the display on the projector, monitor, or television, and viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television: 1 Click (Start), All... Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your notebook may turn off the LCD panel, but will not enter Sleep mode. To adjust the display properties on both the LCD panel and the projector, monitor, or television. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories 6 Select the ...
... If the image on the projector, monitor, or television does not appear correctly, or if you want to switch between viewing the display on the LCD panel, viewing the display on the projector, monitor, or television, and viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television: 1 Click (Start), All... Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your notebook may turn off the LCD panel, but will not enter Sleep mode. To adjust the display properties on both the LCD panel and the projector, monitor, or television. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories 6 Select the ...
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...not low, you may need to let it reach its maximum rated capacity. 68 For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum performance from your...battery. Important If, after completing this procedure, the battery charge indicator still does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 3. To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect your notebook to AC power and...notebook battery, we recommend that you must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel.
...not low, you may need to let it reach its maximum rated capacity. 68 For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum performance from your...battery. Important If, after completing this procedure, the battery charge indicator still does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 3. To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect your notebook to AC power and...notebook battery, we recommend that you must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel.
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.... The display stays off until you open the panel again. • Use Hibernate mode for maximum power savings while your notebook is no memory. www.gateway.com Over the long term, use the battery at least once a month, even if it was kept in a cool, dry place for storage, but avoid... frequent full discharges because this puts additional strain on page 71. • Close the LCD panel to turn off the display while you are not being used. • Select the Power saver power plan to get maximum power savings. Tip...
.... The display stays off until you open the panel again. • Use Hibernate mode for maximum power savings while your notebook is no memory. www.gateway.com Over the long term, use the battery at least once a month, even if it was kept in a cool, dry place for storage, but avoid... frequent full discharges because this puts additional strain on page 71. • Close the LCD panel to turn off the display while you are not being used. • Select the Power saver power plan to get maximum power savings. Tip...
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...), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The bottom three settings modify the currently selected power plan. www.gateway.com Changing advanced settings Advanced power settings let you close the LCD panel. Help For more information about changing the power management settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. To change...
...), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The bottom three settings modify the currently selected power plan. www.gateway.com Changing advanced settings Advanced power settings let you close the LCD panel. Help For more information about changing the power management settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. To change...
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... the hard drive could be lost or corrupted. • Avoid subjecting your notebook to break in a carrying case. • Keep your notebook. The case (and LCD panel) can result in expensive repairs that are not covered under a standard warranty. • Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. The case, although strong, is...
... the hard drive could be lost or corrupted. • Avoid subjecting your notebook to break in a carrying case. • Keep your notebook. The case (and LCD panel) can result in expensive repairs that are not covered under a standard warranty. • Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. The case, although strong, is...
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...correctly is one total discharge. A replacement keyboard may need to fully discharge the battery frequently. Do not expose the battery to clean the LCD screen. Recharging a partially charged lithium-ion battery does not cause any harm because it cannot hold a full charge. Hot batteries discharge very... their life and to be covered by applying a deliberate full discharge once every 30 charges. Cleaning the notebook screen Caution A notebook LCD screen is more frequently because it has no "memory." If the keyboard does not work after it dries, you probably know that ...
...correctly is one total discharge. A replacement keyboard may need to fully discharge the battery frequently. Do not expose the battery to clean the LCD screen. Recharging a partially charged lithium-ion battery does not cause any harm because it cannot hold a full charge. Hot batteries discharge very... their life and to be covered by applying a deliberate full discharge once every 30 charges. Cleaning the notebook screen Caution A notebook LCD screen is more frequently because it has no "memory." If the keyboard does not work after it dries, you probably know that ...
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... so the retainers hold the disc in Sleep or Hibernate mode. Press FN + F4 several times to toggle through the LCD panel, an external monitor or projector, or both. www.gateway.com The text on the display is dim or difficult to read by the drive. 115 Press the power button. •...
... so the retainers hold the disc in Sleep or Hibernate mode. Press FN + F4 several times to toggle through the LCD panel, an external monitor or projector, or both. www.gateway.com The text on the display is dim or difficult to read by the drive. 115 Press the power button. •...
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...the screen resolution, see "Changing color depth and screen resolution" in the other half of video cables can be made correctly for the LCD screen. Type the keyword changing display settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Size of alternating scan lines....then it fills in your online User Guide. Help For more information about adjusting display settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. Gateway recommends using the notebook functions. 122 Generally, video will most TVs use interlaced video. The video display will produce a lower quality display,...
...the screen resolution, see "Changing color depth and screen resolution" in the other half of video cables can be made correctly for the LCD screen. Type the keyword changing display settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Size of alternating scan lines....then it fills in your online User Guide. Help For more information about adjusting display settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. Gateway recommends using the notebook functions. 122 Generally, video will most TVs use interlaced video. The video display will produce a lower quality display,...
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... drive cellular phone memory cards 54 Certificate of Authenticity 3 changing battery 66 cleaning audio CD 85 case 83 CD 85 DVD 85 150 keyboard 83 LCD panel 84 notebook exterior 83 screen 84 clicking 38 closing unresponsive program 25 connecting AC adapter 18 cable modem 22 dial-up modem 21 DSL...
... drive cellular phone memory cards 54 Certificate of Authenticity 3 changing battery 66 cleaning audio CD 85 case 83 CD 85 DVD 85 150 keyboard 83 LCD panel 84 notebook exterior 83 screen 84 clicking 38 closing unresponsive program 25 connecting AC adapter 18 cable modem 22 dial-up modem 21 DSL...
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www.gateway.com Internet troubleshooting 119 Internet chat program 41 J jacks See connections K Kensington... 9 keys application 28 arrow 28 brightness 31 directional 28 Fn 28, 29 function 28 Hybrid Sleep 29 LCD brightness 31 LCD/CRT 29 navigation 28 numeric keypad 28 Sleep 29 system 28 system key combinations 29 toggle display 29 Windows ...Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 3 serial number 3 laser printer 63 latch battery 11 LCD panel cleaning 84 switching display 29 troubleshooting 114 LCD/CRT system key 29 line protector 76 line tester 76 lock cable 78 Kensington cable 10 M ...
www.gateway.com Internet troubleshooting 119 Internet chat program 41 J jacks See connections K Kensington... 9 keys application 28 arrow 28 brightness 31 directional 28 Fn 28, 29 function 28 Hybrid Sleep 29 LCD brightness 31 LCD/CRT 29 navigation 28 numeric keypad 28 Sleep 29 system 28 system key combinations 29 toggle display 29 Windows ...Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 3 serial number 3 laser printer 63 latch battery 11 LCD panel cleaning 84 switching display 29 troubleshooting 114 LCD/CRT system key 29 line protector 76 line tester 76 lock cable 78 Kensington cable 10 M ...