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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 files and folders A file or folder that you want . To browse for files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. Some... many more criteria than a file cabinet, in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. It is called browsing. This is usually on . www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find the file or folder you want . So you usually will have to find. 3 Continue double-clicking folders...
... 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 files and folders A file or folder that you want . To browse for files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. Some... many more criteria than a file cabinet, in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. It is called browsing. This is usually on . www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find the file or folder you want . So you usually will have to find. 3 Continue double-clicking folders...
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... ■ Circular scratch-out ■ Angled scratch-out • You will find more information, see "Using the Tablet Input Panel (TIP)" on a standard keyboard. Delete ■ Strike through ■ Vertical scratch-out in the pattern of an M or W ■ Horizontal scratch-out in the pattern of alignment.... Using the digital pen Digital pen button The digital pen button serves the same function as pressing the corresponding key on page 16. www.gateway.com Using gestures A gesture is a shape you tap, in the tablet PC's pen holder. The screen reads the position of the...
... ■ Circular scratch-out ■ Angled scratch-out • You will find more information, see "Using the Tablet Input Panel (TIP)" on a standard keyboard. Delete ■ Strike through ■ Vertical scratch-out in the pattern of an M or W ■ Horizontal scratch-out in the pattern of alignment.... Using the digital pen Digital pen button The digital pen button serves the same function as pressing the corresponding key on page 16. www.gateway.com Using gestures A gesture is a shape you tap, in the tablet PC's pen holder. The screen reads the position of the...
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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. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Tablet Input Panel (TIP) Tap the Tablet PC Input Panel icon on the left of...
... 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. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Tablet Input Panel (TIP) Tap the Tablet PC Input Panel icon on the left of...
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... Windows or program documentation. Rename a file or folder Click the file or folder, press F2, type the new name, then press ENTER. Type Windows keyboard shortcuts in the list. Permanently delete a file or folder Click the file or folder, then press SHIFT + DELETE. The file or folder is permanently ... running program Press ALT + TAB. 19 program Switch to paste the object, then press CTRL + V. 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.
... Windows or program documentation. Rename a file or folder Click the file or folder, press F2, type the new name, then press ENTER. Type Windows keyboard shortcuts in the list. Permanently delete a file or folder Click the file or folder, then press SHIFT + DELETE. The file or folder is permanently ... running program Press ALT + TAB. 19 program Switch to paste the object, then press CTRL + V. 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.
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... Windows Media Center: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Center. 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...
... Windows Media Center: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Center. 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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...following settings to start setting up view of the area near your mouse pointer. • Start On-Screen Keyboard displays a keyboard on the screen. 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 ... Speech on -screen text and describes graphics. • Set up voice recognition: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Ease of the window. 77 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 accessibility changes to...
...following settings to start setting up view of the area near your mouse pointer. • Start On-Screen Keyboard displays a keyboard on the screen. 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 ... Speech on -screen text and describes graphics. • Set up voice recognition: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Ease of the window. 77 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 accessibility changes to...
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...While Disk Defragmenter is checked for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you see a prompt asking you if you restart your keyboard or mouse because using them back together. Type checking for errors, click Properties, then click the Tools tab. 3 Click Check Now, then ...This process may stop and restart the defragmenting process. Help For more information about checking the hard drive for errors. This is normal. www.gateway.com To check the hard drive for errors, it provides a summary of the problems that it found by following the on-screen instructions....
...While Disk Defragmenter is checked for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you see a prompt asking you if you restart your keyboard or mouse because using them back together. Type checking for errors, click Properties, then click the Tools tab. 3 Click Check Now, then ...This process may stop and restart the defragmenting process. Help For more information about checking the hard drive for errors. This is normal. www.gateway.com To check the hard drive for errors, it provides a summary of the problems that it found by following the on-screen instructions....
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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 ...
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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 14 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started... your notebook 21 Waking up your notebook 23 Turning off your notebook 23 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 24 Using the status indicators 25 Using the keyboard 26 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 14 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started... your notebook 21 Waking up your notebook 23 Turning off your notebook 23 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 24 Using the status indicators 25 Using the keyboard 26 i
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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 ... Power 81 Additional tips 81 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 Creating recovery discs...
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 ... Power 81 Additional tips 81 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 Creating recovery discs...
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... Diskette drive (external 111 Display 112 DVD drives 113 Ethernet 115 Express Cards 115 File management 115 Fingerprint reader 116 Hard drive 116 Internet 117 Keyboard 118 Media Center 119 Memory 122 Memory card reader 123 Modem (cable or DSL 123 Modem (dial-up 123 Mouse 126 Networks (wired 127 Networks... (wireless 129 Passwords 131 Power 131 Printer 132 Sound 133 Status indicators 133 Touchpad 134 Video 134 Telephone support 134 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 134 iv
... Diskette drive (external 111 Display 112 DVD drives 113 Ethernet 115 Express Cards 115 File management 115 Fingerprint reader 116 Hard drive 116 Internet 117 Keyboard 118 Media Center 119 Memory 122 Memory card reader 123 Modem (cable or DSL 123 Modem (dial-up 123 Mouse 126 Networks (wired 127 Networks... (wireless 129 Passwords 131 Power 131 Printer 132 Sound 133 Status indicators 133 Touchpad 134 Video 134 Telephone support 134 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 134 iv
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... on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 55. For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 20. 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... from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into these ports. 7 Plug an HDMI device, such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader.
... on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 55. For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 20. 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... from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into these ports. 7 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 52. 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 52. Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. 9
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 52. 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 52. Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. 9
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..., see "Changing advanced settings" on page 37. 12 Touchpad Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 74. The... CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Keyboard area Speaker Multimedia panel (optional) Power button Keyboard Speaker Status indicators Fingerprint reader Touchpad (optional) Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the functionality of a mouse. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on or off. Power button Press...
..., see "Changing advanced settings" on page 37. 12 Touchpad Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 74. The... CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Keyboard area Speaker Multimedia panel (optional) Power button Keyboard Speaker Status indicators Fingerprint reader Touchpad (optional) Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the functionality of a mouse. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on or off. Power button Press...
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For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 31. For more information, see "Using the optional fingerprint reader" on page 25. 13 Inform you when a drive is in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. www.gateway.com Component Fingerprint reader (optional) Status indicators Icon Description Provides enhanced security.
For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 31. For more information, see "Using the optional fingerprint reader" on page 25. 13 Inform you when a drive is in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. www.gateway.com Component Fingerprint reader (optional) Status indicators Icon Description Provides enhanced security.
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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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... quite high, increasing the risk of sight. • Place your feet flat on the floor or on your unprotected lap. Do not use an external keyboard, raise the notebook so the top of its screen is perpendicular to your line of burns to your legs. Notebook operating temperatures can block your...
... quite high, increasing the risk of sight. • Place your feet flat on the floor or on your unprotected lap. Do not use an external keyboard, raise the notebook so the top of its screen is perpendicular to your line of burns to your legs. Notebook operating temperatures can block your...
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... evenly, and keeps your body relaxed. • Position your chair so the keyboard is at your notebook • Avoid bending, arching, or angling your eyes. • Find ways to provide extra back support. www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up the... computer desk and chair, make sure that the desk is too tall, consider using an adjustable chair to the floor when you use the keyboard and touchpad. Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain • Vary your activities to avoid excessive repetition. • Take breaks to change your...
... evenly, and keeps your body relaxed. • Position your chair so the keyboard is at your notebook • Avoid bending, arching, or angling your eyes. • Find ways to provide extra back support. www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up the... computer desk and chair, make sure that the desk is too tall, consider using an adjustable chair to the floor when you use the keyboard and touchpad. Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain • Vary your activities to avoid excessive repetition. • Take breaks to change your...
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...-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. For more information about connecting peripheral devices, see "Installing a printer or other peripheral device" on using Windows, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 74. 3 If...
...-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. For more information about connecting peripheral devices, see "Installing a printer or other peripheral device" on using Windows, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 74. 3 If...