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... 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 entering data. • Windows Journal-Hand-write documents which it into another folder, and so on. Browsing for files and folders A file or ... click Help and Support. Type files and folders in that you usually will have many levels (usually many more levels than file name. www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find the file or folder you want . You can search by selecting the search options that you need...
... 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 entering data. • Windows Journal-Hand-write documents which it into another folder, and so on. Browsing for files and folders A file or ... click Help and Support. Type files and folders in that you usually will have many levels (usually many more levels than file name. www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find the file or folder you want . You can search by selecting the search options that you need...
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...digital pen in cases where the pointer and digital pen point are available. Gesture To accomplish Backspace Draw a right-to avoid prolonged pressure on a standard keyboard. Delete ■ Strike through ■ Vertical scratch-out in the pattern of an M or W ■ Horizontal scratch-out in the active program...right button on the screen before you tap, in the tablet PC's pen holder. Press it dry and avoid contact with liquids. 15 www.gateway.com Using gestures A gesture is a shape you draw with your digital pen to send a command to open right-click menus when they ...
...digital pen in cases where the pointer and digital pen point are available. Gesture To accomplish Backspace Draw a right-to avoid prolonged pressure on a standard keyboard. Delete ■ Strike through ■ Vertical scratch-out in the pattern of an M or W ■ Horizontal scratch-out in the active program...right button on the screen before you tap, in the tablet PC's pen holder. Press it dry and avoid contact with liquids. 15 www.gateway.com Using gestures A gesture is a shape you draw with your digital pen to send a command to open right-click menus when they ...
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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 window. Access the TIP keyboard and writing pad by hand or soft keyboard into a word processing program or a text-entry form. Use the TIP to open the Tablet Input...
...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 window. Access the TIP keyboard and writing pad by hand or soft keyboard into a word processing program or a text-entry form. Use the TIP to open the Tablet Input...
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... to a different file, folder, or running program Press ALT + TAB. 19 To... Close the active window or Press ALT + F4. www.gateway.com Shortcuts Help For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Click the first item, press and hold down the CTRL key, then click... or folder Click the file or folder, then press SHIFT + DELETE. The following table shows a few shortcuts that run in the Recycle Bin. Type Windows keyboard shortcuts in the list.
... to a different file, folder, or running program Press ALT + TAB. 19 To... Close the active window or Press ALT + F4. www.gateway.com Shortcuts Help For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Click the first item, press and hold down the CTRL key, then click... or folder Click the file or folder, then press SHIFT + DELETE. The following table shows a few shortcuts that run in the Recycle Bin. Type Windows keyboard shortcuts in the list.
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..., click the × in the upper-right corner of the screen. 42 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...
..., click the × in the upper-right corner of the screen. 42 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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... graphics. • Set up High Contrast changes the Windows color scheme to use high-contrast colors. You can press keys on the on-screen keyboard by clicking them with speech recognition. • Take Speech Tutorial helps you learn how to use speech recognition. • Train your computer to... to use the built-in or attached microphone, you want to configure your mouse pointer. • Start On-Screen Keyboard displays a keyboard on the screen. 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 ...
... graphics. • Set up High Contrast changes the Windows color scheme to use high-contrast colors. You can press keys on the on-screen keyboard by clicking them with speech recognition. • Take Speech Tutorial helps you learn how to use speech recognition. • Train your computer to... to use the built-in or attached microphone, you want to configure your mouse pointer. • Start On-Screen Keyboard displays a keyboard on the screen. 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 ...
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... on the drive so each file is being defragmented), consider starting Disk Defragmenter. www.gateway.com To check the hard drive for disk errors in different places on the hard drive. If you will not need your keyboard or mouse because using them in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Defragmenting...
... on the drive so each file is being defragmented), consider starting Disk Defragmenter. www.gateway.com To check the hard drive for disk errors in different places on the hard drive. If you will not need your keyboard or mouse because using them in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Defragmenting...
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...53 viewing list 9 fragmentation 89 G gadgets adding 69 configuring 69 configuring Sidebar 70 control panel 70 Sidebar 69 using 69 game access restricting 81 Gateway Web address 2 Web site 2 Gigabit Ethernet 44 H hard drive backing up files 90 checking for errors 88 checking for free space 87 ... provider (ISP) 22 connecting to 23 disconnecting from 22 setting up account 22 IP address entering 50 ISP See Internet service provider K keyboard icon 16 keyboard shortcuts 19 L LCD panel using screen saver 68 links 23 M maintenance backing up files 90 checking for drive errors 88 checking hard ...
...53 viewing list 9 fragmentation 89 G gadgets adding 69 configuring 69 configuring Sidebar 70 control panel 70 Sidebar 69 using 69 game access restricting 81 Gateway Web address 2 Web site 2 Gigabit Ethernet 44 H hard drive backing up files 90 checking for errors 88 checking for free space 87 ... provider (ISP) 22 connecting to 23 disconnecting from 22 setting up account 22 IP address entering 50 ISP See Internet service provider K keyboard icon 16 keyboard shortcuts 19 L LCD panel using screen saver 68 links 23 M maintenance backing up files 90 checking for drive errors 88 checking hard ...
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... sharing drives 53 folders 53 printer 54 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, folders, or... virus protecting against 59 removing 59 W WAV file 32 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 Windows clipboard 10 Search utility 12 Windows Media ...
... sharing drives 53 folders 53 printer 54 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, folders, or... virus protecting against 59 removing 59 W WAV file 32 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 Windows clipboard 10 Search utility 12 Windows Media ...
8512949 - Component Replacement Manual R0
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... be prompted to your notebook. 15 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your keyboard and follow the on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Screw Screw Screw Screw Technical Support See the label on -screen instructions. All rights ... other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the hard drive 2 12 Remove the two screws connecting the hard drive to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc....
... be prompted to your notebook. 15 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your keyboard and follow the on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Screw Screw Screw Screw Technical Support See the label on -screen instructions. All rights ... other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the hard drive 2 12 Remove the two screws connecting the hard drive to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc....
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...small flat-blade screwdriver to not damage the LCD panel. To replace the keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under the left end of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to the unlocked position, then slide the ...battery latch. 8 Slide the battery out of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook. 14 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two keyboard screws and put it up...
...small flat-blade screwdriver to not damage the LCD panel. To replace the keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under the left end of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to the unlocked position, then slide the ...battery latch. 8 Slide the battery out of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook. 14 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two keyboard screws and put it up...
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... Caution If the cover is not correctly replaced, your notebook could be flat all the way across . Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 16 Slide the brown keyboard connector clips to the back of your finger along the front edge of the... slide it toward the LCD panel to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on the front edge of the keyboard. 2 20 Insert the tabs on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Press down on your notebook with the space...
... Caution If the cover is not correctly replaced, your notebook could be flat all the way across . Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 16 Slide the brown keyboard connector clips to the back of your finger along the front edge of the... slide it toward the LCD panel to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on the front edge of the keyboard. 2 20 Insert the tabs on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Press down on your notebook with the space...
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...electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. All other countries. Be careful to replace the multimedia keyboard cover. Screw Screw 8 Slide the battery out of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information... discharge The components inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by a cable. Important The keyboard screw hole is connected to use them in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable ...
...electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. All other countries. Be careful to replace the multimedia keyboard cover. Screw Screw 8 Slide the battery out of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information... discharge The components inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by a cable. Important The keyboard screw hole is connected to use them in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable ...
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...on the bottom of their corresponding slots. 16 Slowly rotate the keyboard toward the LCD panel to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on the front edge of the keyboard. 2 20 Insert the tabs on top of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for ...important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. You may need to press down on the front edge of the keyboard into the slots under the palm rest. Be careful to lock the connector in the United States ...
...on the bottom of their corresponding slots. 16 Slowly rotate the keyboard toward the LCD panel to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on the front edge of the keyboard. 2 20 Insert the tabs on top of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for ...important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. You may need to press down on the front edge of the keyboard into the slots under the palm rest. Be careful to lock the connector in the United States ...
8513065 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference R1
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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 2 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 2 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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...modem, or an Ethernet network jack. Plug USB devices (such as a high definition television, into this 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 ...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 these ports. 7 For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 59. The memory card...
...modem, or an Ethernet network jack. Plug USB devices (such as a high definition television, into this 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 ...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 these ports. 7 For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 59. The 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. 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.
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... configuring the power button mode, see "Using the optional multimedia panel" on page 29. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 43. 12 Multimedia panel (optional) Use to turn the power on page 78. You can also 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. For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on ...
... configuring the power button mode, see "Using the optional multimedia panel" on page 29. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 43. 12 Multimedia panel (optional) Use to turn the power on page 78. You can also 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. For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on ...