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... 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. The Computer window opens. 2 Double-click the drive or folder that you think contains... Modification date • File type • Tag • Author • Text contained in the file • Time period in that you want . www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting more levels than file name. Windows drives, folders, and files are organized in the same...
... 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. The Computer window opens. 2 Double-click the drive or folder that you think contains... Modification date • File type • Tag • Author • Text contained in the file • Time period in that you want . www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting more levels than file name. Windows drives, folders, and files are organized in the same...
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.... Space Draw a left line. Using the digital pen Digital pen button The digital pen button serves the same function as the right button 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 a Z ■ Circular...more information about gestures and gesture symbols, as well as pressing the corresponding key on a mouse. The screen reads the position of alignment. www.gateway.com Using gestures A gesture is a shape you draw with your digital pen to send a command to the right.
.... Space Draw a left line. Using the digital pen Digital pen button The digital pen button serves the same function as the right button 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 a Z ■ Circular...more information about gestures and gesture symbols, as well as pressing the corresponding key on a mouse. The screen reads the position of alignment. www.gateway.com Using gestures A gesture is a shape you draw with your digital pen to send a command to the right.
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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 screen to enter data by tapping or clicking the buttons near the top left side of the writing pad. 16 Access the...
...; 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 screen to enter data by tapping or clicking the buttons near the top left side of the writing pad. 16 Access the...
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... in the Recycle Bin. The file or folder is permanently deleted. program Switch to paste the object, then press CTRL + V. www.gateway.com Shortcuts Help For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Do this... Close the active window or Press ALT + F4. Type Windows... keyboard shortcuts in a list or window Click inside the folder or window where you can use in Windows and almost all programs that you want to ...
... in the Recycle Bin. The file or folder is permanently deleted. program Switch to paste the object, then press CTRL + V. www.gateway.com Shortcuts Help For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Do this... Close the active window or Press ALT + F4. Type Windows... keyboard shortcuts in a list or window Click inside the folder or window where you can use in Windows and almost all programs that you want to ...
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... screen opens. 2 For the easiest setup, click Express setup, then click OK. 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...
... screen opens. 2 For the easiest setup, click Express setup, then click OK. 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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... your notebook display easier to see • Make the mouse and keyboard easier to use • Use text or visual alternatives for reading on-screen text, click Text to Speech on select Gateway notebooks) and configure Windows to create typed text from your notebook's ...settings for sounds Using voice recognition You can control your mouse pointer. • Start On-Screen Keyboard displays a keyboard on speech recognition.
... your notebook display easier to see • Make the mouse and keyboard easier to use • Use text or visual alternatives for reading on-screen text, click Text to Speech on select Gateway notebooks) and configure Windows to create typed text from your notebook's ...settings for sounds Using voice recognition You can control your mouse pointer. • Start On-Screen Keyboard displays a keyboard on speech recognition.
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..., click Properties, then click the Tools tab. 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. This process may stop and restart the defragmenting process. www.gateway.com To check the hard drive for errors. If you see a prompt asking you if you want to complete (depending on the drive so each...drive is stored as one unit rather than as multiple pieces scattered across different areas of the drive being used, so if you restart your keyboard or mouse because using them in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Defragmenting the hard drive When working with files, sometimes Windows divides...
..., click Properties, then click the Tools tab. 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. This process may stop and restart the defragmenting process. www.gateway.com To check the hard drive for errors. If you see a prompt asking you if you want to complete (depending on the drive so each...drive is stored as one unit rather than as multiple pieces scattered across different areas of the drive being used, so if you restart your keyboard or mouse because using them in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Defragmenting the hard drive When working with files, sometimes Windows divides...
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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 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 Creating recovery discs...
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 Creating recovery discs...
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... Diskette drive (external 113 Display 114 DVD drives 115 Ethernet 117 Express Cards 117 File management 117 Fingerprint reader 118 Hard drive 118 Internet 119 Keyboard 120 Media Center 121 Memory 124 Memory card reader 125 Modem (cable or DSL 125 Modem (dial-up 125 Mouse 128 Networks (wired 129 Networks... (wireless 131 Passwords 133 Power 133 Printer 134 Sound 135 Status indicators 135 Touchpad 136 Video 136 Telephone support 136 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 136 iv
... Diskette drive (external 113 Display 114 DVD drives 115 Ethernet 117 Express Cards 117 File management 117 Fingerprint reader 118 Hard drive 118 Internet 119 Keyboard 120 Media Center 121 Memory 124 Memory card reader 125 Modem (cable or DSL 125 Modem (dial-up 125 Mouse 128 Networks (wired 129 Networks... (wireless 131 Passwords 133 Power 133 Printer 134 Sound 135 Status indicators 135 Touchpad 136 Video 136 Telephone support 136 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 136 iv
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...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. For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 63. For more information..., see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 22. 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...
...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. For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 63. For more information..., see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 22. 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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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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..., see "Changing advanced settings" on page 29. The panel includes a capacitive volume control. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 78. For more information, see "Using the optional multimedia panel" on or off. Power button Press to control playback...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. Multimedia panel (optional) Use to turn the ...
..., see "Changing advanced settings" on page 29. The panel includes a capacitive volume control. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 78. For more information, see "Using the optional multimedia panel" on or off. Power button Press to control playback...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. Multimedia panel (optional) Use to turn the ...
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...on page 40. For more information, see "Using the optional fingerprint reader" on page 27. Keyboard area for select models Speaker Multimedia panel (optional) Speaker Power button Keyboard Status indicators Fingerprint reader Touchpad (optional) 13 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. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 34. www.gateway.com Component Touchpad Fingerprint reader (optional) Status indicators Icon Description Provides all the...
...on page 40. For more information, see "Using the optional fingerprint reader" on page 27. Keyboard area for select models Speaker Multimedia panel (optional) Speaker Power button Keyboard Status indicators Fingerprint reader Touchpad (optional) 13 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. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 34. www.gateway.com Component Touchpad Fingerprint reader (optional) Status indicators Icon Description Provides all the...
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...Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is in . Multimedia panel (optional) Use to turn the power on page 43. The panel includes a capacitive volume control. For more ...settings" on page 78. For more information, see "Using the optional fingerprint reader" on page 27. 14 For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 40. For more information, see "Using the optional multimedia panel" on or off. For more information, see "Using the status indicators...
...Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is in . Multimedia panel (optional) Use to turn the power on page 43. The panel includes a capacitive volume control. For more ...settings" on page 78. For more information, see "Using the optional fingerprint reader" on page 27. 14 For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 40. For more information, see "Using the optional multimedia panel" on or off. For more information, see "Using the status indicators...
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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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.... Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the screen or shine directly into your eyes. If you use an external keyboard, raise the notebook so the top of its screen is perpendicular to focus on any soft, conforming surface, such as your lap, a blanket, carpet, or...
.... Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the screen or shine directly into your eyes. If you use an external keyboard, raise the notebook so the top of its screen is perpendicular to focus on any soft, conforming surface, such as your lap, a blanket, carpet, or...
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... to the floor when you use the keyboard and touchpad. This position lets your shoulders relax while you type. • Adjust the chair height, adjust the forward tilt of the seat, or use a pillow or cushion to provide extra back support. www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and ...the level of your spine. Make sure that is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed. • Position your chair so the keyboard is at your notebook • Avoid bending, arching, or angling your thighs. • Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower...
... to the floor when you use the keyboard and touchpad. This position lets your shoulders relax while you type. • Adjust the chair height, adjust the forward tilt of the seat, or use a pillow or cushion to provide extra back support. www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and ...the level of your spine. Make sure that is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed. • Position your chair so the keyboard is at your notebook • Avoid bending, arching, or angling your thighs. • Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower...