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... may have many levels (usually many more criteria than a file cabinet, in which you need. So you usually will have the Tablet PC features. www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find the file or folder you want. It is called browsing. Some of a name • Creation date •... the 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.
... may have many levels (usually many more criteria than a file cabinet, in which you need. So you usually will have the Tablet PC features. www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find the file or folder you want. It is called browsing. Some of a name • Creation date •... the 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.
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...-to-right line. Using the digital pen Digital pen button The digital pen button serves the same function as pressing the corresponding key on a standard keyboard. Store extra pens in a drawer to avoid prolonged pressure on the pen tip. • The digital pen has internal electronics, so keep it ... W ■ Horizontal scratch-out in the pattern of alignment. Press it on the screen before you tap, in the tablet PC's pen holder. 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 and tap (button...
...-to-right line. Using the digital pen Digital pen button The digital pen button serves the same function as pressing the corresponding key on a standard keyboard. Store extra pens in a drawer to avoid prolonged pressure on the pen tip. • The digital pen has internal electronics, so keep it ... W ■ Horizontal scratch-out in the pattern of alignment. Press it on the screen before you tap, in the tablet PC's pen holder. 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 and tap (button...
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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 CHAPTER 2: Using...
...; 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 CHAPTER 2: Using...
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Type Windows keyboard shortcuts in the Recycle Bin. Do this... Permanently delete a file or folder Click the file or folder, then press SHIFT + DELETE. The file or folder ... shortcuts, see your Windows or program documentation. graphic Paste a file, folder, text, or graphic Select multiple items in the list. 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...
Type Windows keyboard shortcuts in the Recycle Bin. Do this... Permanently delete a file or folder Click the file or folder, then press SHIFT + DELETE. The file or folder ... shortcuts, see your Windows or program documentation. graphic Paste a file, folder, text, or graphic Select multiple items in the list. 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...
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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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... common accessibility changes to Windows: • Start Magnifier provides a close-up view of the area near your mouse pointer. • Start On-Screen Keyboard displays a keyboard on select Gateway notebooks) and configure Windows to use high-contrast colors. You can use speech recognition. • Train your computer to better understand you helps you...
... common accessibility changes to Windows: • Start Magnifier provides a close-up view of the area near your mouse pointer. • Start On-Screen Keyboard displays a keyboard on select Gateway notebooks) and configure Windows to use high-contrast colors. You can use speech recognition. • Train your computer to better understand you helps you...
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...is running, do not use a file, Windows must search for several minutes. Disk Defragmenter organizes the data on the hard drive. www.gateway.com To check the hard drive for disk errors in different places on the drive so each file is stored as one unit rather .... Defragmenting the information stored on -screen instructions. 5 Click OK. If you are found . 4 Correct any problems that you will not need your keyboard or mouse because using them back together. The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that are connected to use your notebook for the pieces...
...is running, do not use a file, Windows must search for several minutes. Disk Defragmenter organizes the data on the hard drive. www.gateway.com To check the hard drive for disk errors in different places on the drive so each file is stored as one unit rather .... Defragmenting the information stored on -screen instructions. 5 Click OK. If you are found . 4 Correct any problems that you will not need your keyboard or mouse because using them back together. The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that are connected to use your notebook for the pieces...
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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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..., PDA, or cellular telephone into this jack. Plug an HDMI device, such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. 7 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...
..., PDA, or cellular telephone into this jack. Plug an HDMI device, such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. 7 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...
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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. 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.
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... 29. 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 on configuring the power button mode, see "... multimedia panel" on page 78. For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 43. 12 CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Keyboard area Keyboard area for Sleep/Resume mode. The panel includes a capacitive volume control.
... 29. 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 on configuring the power button mode, see "... multimedia panel" on page 78. For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 43. 12 CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Keyboard area Keyboard area for Sleep/Resume mode. The panel includes a capacitive volume control.
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...is in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. Keyboard area for select models Speaker Multimedia panel (optional) Speaker Power button Keyboard Status indicators Fingerprint reader Touchpad (optional) 13 Provides enhanced security. For more ...information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 34. www.gateway.com Component Touchpad ...
...is in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. Keyboard area for select models Speaker Multimedia panel (optional) Speaker Power button Keyboard Status indicators Fingerprint reader Touchpad (optional) 13 Provides enhanced security. For more ...information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 34. www.gateway.com Component Touchpad ...
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...mode. 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 . The panel includes a capacitive volume control. For more information, see "Using the optional multimedia panel" on page 29. Fingerprint ... the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 34. Status indicators Inform you when a drive is used. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 43. Power button Press to control playback of CDs and DVDs. Touchpad Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer...
...mode. 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 . The panel includes a capacitive volume control. For more information, see "Using the optional multimedia panel" on page 29. Fingerprint ... the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 34. Status indicators Inform you when a drive is used. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 43. Power button Press to control playback of CDs and DVDs. Touchpad Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer...
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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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... room. • Avoid focusing your eyes on any soft, conforming surface, such as your lap, a blanket, carpet, or a sofa. Warning Do not use an external keyboard, raise the notebook so the top of obstructions, or your head vertical while looking at the screen. You must keep the ventilation openings on your...
... room. • Avoid focusing your eyes on any soft, conforming surface, such as your lap, a blanket, carpet, or a sofa. Warning Do not use an external keyboard, raise the notebook so the top of obstructions, or your head vertical while looking at the screen. You must keep the ventilation openings on your...
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...• Find ways to break up your computer desk and chair, make sure that they are positioned parallel 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 position...lower curve of tasks. 19 Make sure that the desk is too tall, consider using an adjustable chair to provide extra back support. www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up the work day, and schedule a variety of your wrists. Sitting ...
...• Find ways to break up your computer desk and chair, make sure that they are positioned parallel 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 position...lower curve of tasks. 19 Make sure that the desk is too tall, consider using an adjustable chair to provide extra back support. www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up the work day, and schedule a variety of your wrists. Sitting ...