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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 a file: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. Some of folders to find the file or folder that you want to refine searches. To... PC features. Using Tablet PC Your notebook may have many levels (usually many more criteria than a file cabinet, in the results window. www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can search by selecting the search options that you want. You can also combine search criteria to find. 3...
... 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 a file: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. Some of folders to find the file or folder that you want to refine searches. To... PC features. Using Tablet PC Your notebook may have many levels (usually many more criteria than a file cabinet, in the results window. www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can search by selecting the search options that you want. You can also combine search criteria to find. 3...
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...TIP help. Using the digital pen Digital pen button The digital pen button serves the same function as pressing the corresponding key on a standard keyboard. When you use gestures to control the insertion point in cases where the pointer and digital pen point are available. Space Draw a left-to...; Circular scratch-out ■ Angled scratch-out • You will find more information, see "Using the Tablet Input Panel (TIP)" on page 16. www.gateway.com Using gestures A gesture is a shape you draw with your digital pen to send a command to your writing hand by resting it on the display...
...TIP help. Using the digital pen Digital pen button The digital pen button serves the same function as pressing the corresponding key on a standard keyboard. When you use gestures to control the insertion point in cases where the pointer and digital pen point are available. Space Draw a left-to...; Circular scratch-out ■ Angled scratch-out • You will find more information, see "Using the Tablet Input Panel (TIP)" on page 16. www.gateway.com Using gestures A gesture is a shape you draw with your digital pen to send a command to your writing hand by resting it on the display...
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...PC Input Panel icon on the left of the writing pad. 16 Access the TIP keyboard and writing pad by tapping or clicking the buttons near the top left side of the screen ...to enter data by hand or soft keyboard into a word processing program or a text-entry form. TIP tips • Open a program for your...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...
...PC Input Panel icon on the left of the writing pad. 16 Access the TIP keyboard and writing pad by tapping or clicking the buttons near the top left side of the screen ...to enter data by hand or soft keyboard into a word processing program or a text-entry form. TIP tips • Open a program for your...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...
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... in the list. Permanently delete a file or folder Click the file or folder, then press SHIFT + DELETE. www.gateway.com Shortcuts Help For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support. The file or folder is not stored in the Recycle Bin. program Switch to paste the...
... in the list. Permanently delete a file or folder Click the file or folder, then press SHIFT + DELETE. www.gateway.com Shortcuts Help For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support. The file or folder is not stored in the Recycle Bin. program Switch to paste the...
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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 ...
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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... Ease of Access Center to: • Use your notebook without a mouse or keyboard • Make your notebook display easier to see • Make the mouse and keyboard easier to use high-contrast colors. www.gateway.com 2 In the Quick access to common tools section, click one of the... a microphone to your notebook (or use the built-in or attached microphone, you want to configure your mouse pointer. • Start On-Screen Keyboard displays a keyboard on -screen text and describes graphics. • Set up voice recognition: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Ease of Access, then click Speech ...
... Ease of Access Center to: • Use your notebook without a mouse or keyboard • Make your notebook display easier to see • Make the mouse and keyboard easier to use high-contrast colors. www.gateway.com 2 In the Quick access to common tools section, click one of the... a microphone to your notebook (or use the built-in or attached microphone, you want to configure your mouse pointer. • Start On-Screen Keyboard displays a keyboard on -screen text and describes graphics. • Set up voice recognition: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Ease of Access, then click Speech ...
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www.gateway.com To check the hard drive for disk errors in different places on the drive can improve hard drive performance. Your drive is normal. This .... 2 Right-click the drive that it is checked for errors. If you want to a network, log off before starting the process when you restart your keyboard or mouse because using them in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type checking for errors: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. After Windows has...
www.gateway.com To check the hard drive for disk errors in different places on the drive can improve hard drive performance. Your drive is normal. This .... 2 Right-click the drive that it is checked for errors. If you want to a network, log off before starting the process when you restart your keyboard or mouse because using them in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type checking for errors: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. After Windows has...
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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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...insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 27 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your keyboard and follow the on the bottom of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information....plastic tab, slide the old hard drive, then remove it snaps into your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. As part of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. 19 Replace the screws removed in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or...
...insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 27 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your keyboard and follow the on the bottom of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information....plastic tab, slide the old hard drive, then remove it snaps into your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. As part of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. 19 Replace the screws removed in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or...
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...safe place. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of their respective companies. Do not lay components on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Important The keyboard screw hole is facing up . 13 Pull the cover off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, ... Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it in a safe place. All rights reserved. Replacing the keyboard Replacing the keyboard Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to your notebook by their edges. Avoid touching the edge connectors. ...
...safe place. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of their respective companies. Do not lay components on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Important The keyboard screw hole is facing up . 13 Pull the cover off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, ... Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it in a safe place. All rights reserved. Replacing the keyboard Replacing the keyboard Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to your notebook by their edges. Avoid touching the edge connectors. ...
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... correctly replaced, your notebook could be flat all the way across . All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 16 Slide the brown keyboard connector clips to the back of your notebook, then slide the cable out of the clips... and replace any other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. The keyboard should be damaged when you can run your finger along the front edge of the keyboard to seat the retaining tabs into place. See your Reference Guide for Customer Care...
... correctly replaced, your notebook could be flat all the way across . All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 16 Slide the brown keyboard connector clips to the back of your notebook, then slide the cable out of the clips... and replace any other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. The keyboard should be damaged when you can run your finger along the front edge of the keyboard to seat the retaining tabs into place. See your Reference Guide for Customer Care...
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.... 6 Turn your notebook over so the top is connected to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. See your workbench or other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the keyboard cover and gently pry it up. 13 Pull the cover off your notebook. in a safe.... Do not pull on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to the unlocked position, then slide the battery latch. -OR- 14 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two keyboard screws and put it to your notebook.
.... 6 Turn your notebook over so the top is connected to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. See your workbench or other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the keyboard cover and gently pry it up. 13 Pull the cover off your notebook. in a safe.... Do not pull on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to the unlocked position, then slide the battery latch. -OR- 14 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two keyboard screws and put it to your notebook.
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...to lock the connector in place. Clip 18 Remove the old cover. 19 Insert the cable from your notebook. 17 Lift the brown multimedia keyboard cover connector clip off of the cable. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and ...legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Caution The keyboard is connected to not damage the LCD panel. 22 Replace the screws removed in Step 9. 27 Slide the battery...
...to lock the connector in place. Clip 18 Remove the old cover. 19 Insert the cable from your notebook. 17 Lift the brown multimedia keyboard cover connector clip off of the cable. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and ...legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Caution The keyboard is connected to not damage the LCD panel. 22 Replace the screws removed in Step 9. 27 Slide the battery...
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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... into a cable modem, DSL 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 reader HDMI...;, RS-MultiMediaCard™, 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 the memory card reader.
... into a cable modem, DSL 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 reader HDMI...;, RS-MultiMediaCard™, 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 the memory card reader.
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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 Right www.gateway.com Component DVD drive USB port DVD drive Icon Description USB port Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive. For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on page 56.
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 Right www.gateway.com Component DVD drive USB port DVD drive Icon Description USB port Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive. For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on page 56.
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...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. The panel includes a capacitive volume control. For more...see "Changing advanced settings" on page 29. Power button Press to control playback of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 78. Multimedia panel (optional) Use to turn the power on page 43. 12 For more ...
...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. The panel includes a capacitive volume control. For more...see "Changing advanced settings" on page 29. Power button Press to control playback of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 78. Multimedia panel (optional) Use to turn the power on page 43. 12 For more ...