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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 4 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 8 Bottom 9 Keyboard area 10 ...to a broadband modem or network 19 Starting your convertible notebook 19 Waking up your convertible notebook 21 Turning off your convertible notebook 21 Restarting (rebooting) your convertible notebook 22 Using the status indicators 23 Using the keyboard 25...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 4 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 8 Bottom 9 Keyboard area 10 ...to a broadband modem or network 19 Starting your convertible notebook 19 Waking up your convertible notebook 21 Turning off your convertible notebook 21 Restarting (rebooting) your convertible notebook 22 Using the status indicators 23 Using the keyboard 25...
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... 36 Using the Fingerprint Control Center 38 Using the fingerprint reader features 39 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 40 Using the display 42 Converting from notebook to tablet mode 43 Changing display orientation 44 Adjusting brightness 44 Using the digital pen 45 Storing and removing the digital pen 45 Pen lost alarm...
... 36 Using the Fingerprint Control Center 38 Using the fingerprint reader features 39 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 40 Using the display 42 Converting from notebook to tablet mode 43 Changing display orientation 44 Adjusting brightness 44 Using the digital pen 45 Storing and removing the digital pen 45 Pen lost alarm...
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...the digital pen. Slide to unlock the battery. Keyboard area Tablet control buttons/Status indicators Microphone Keyboard Optional fingerprint reader Power button Power button lock Touchpad 10 Provides power when the convertible notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "...and input directly on page 69. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your convertible notebook's display using the digital pen. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Battery latch Main battery Battery lock Hard drive bay Pen latch Digital pen Description Slide...
...the digital pen. Slide to unlock the battery. Keyboard area Tablet control buttons/Status indicators Microphone Keyboard Optional fingerprint reader Power button Power button lock Touchpad 10 Provides power when the convertible notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "...and input directly on page 69. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your convertible notebook's display using the digital pen. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Battery latch Main battery Battery lock Hard drive bay Pen latch Digital pen Description Slide...
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... button Press to turn the power on page 6. Keyboard Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. Tablet control buttons See "Using the tablet control buttons" on page 25. For more information, see "Front" on or off. You can also configure the power... so the convertible notebook cannot be accidently turned off while an external microphone is connected. For more information, see "Using the optional fingerprint reader" on page 23. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 35. www.gateway.com Component Icon Description...
... button Press to turn the power on page 6. Keyboard Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. Tablet control buttons See "Using the tablet control buttons" on page 25. For more information, see "Front" on or off. You can also configure the power... so the convertible notebook cannot be accidently turned off while an external microphone is connected. For more information, see "Using the optional fingerprint reader" on page 23. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 35. www.gateway.com Component Icon Description...
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... dial-up modem • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Starting your convertible notebook • Turning off your convertible notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your convertible notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard • Using the tablet control buttons • Using the optional fingerprint reader • Using the EZ Pad touchpad...
... dial-up modem • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Starting your convertible notebook • Turning off your convertible notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your convertible notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard • Using the tablet control buttons • Using the optional fingerprint reader • Using the EZ Pad touchpad...
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... for about five seconds, then release it. For more information, see "Using the tablet control buttons" on your convertible notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. -ORPress the Windows Security button or . The convertible notebook saves your session and shuts down to the lock icon, then click or tap Hibernate...the Shut Down option in the top-right corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 22 Restarting (rebooting) your convertible notebook If your convertible notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, digital pen, or mouse input, you may have to close unresponsive programs on page 30...
... for about five seconds, then release it. For more information, see "Using the tablet control buttons" on your convertible notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. -ORPress the Windows Security button or . The convertible notebook saves your session and shuts down to the lock icon, then click or tap Hibernate...the Shut Down option in the top-right corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 22 Restarting (rebooting) your convertible notebook If your convertible notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, digital pen, or mouse input, you may have to close unresponsive programs on page 30...
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... the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in tablet mode. Provides the same action as pressing CTRL+ALT+DELETE. Tablet control buttons for select models Press the tablet control buttons to control the convertible notebook while it is in your convertible notebook" on page 44. Opens the Windows Mobility Center. For more...
... the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in tablet mode. Provides the same action as pressing CTRL+ALT+DELETE. Tablet control buttons for select models Press the tablet control buttons to control the convertible notebook while it is in your convertible notebook" on page 44. Opens the Windows Mobility Center. For more...
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Forward/Back (browser) ■ Center - Brightness controls ■ Right/Left - Mute sound. Tablet control buttons for the five-way switch. For more information, see "Restarting (rebooting) your Internet browser as follows: ■ Up/Down...Scrolling ■ Right/Left - Controls scrolling in documents and in tablet mode. www.gateway.com Key type Mode Icon Description Select the mode for select models Press the tablet control buttons to control the convertible notebook while it is in your convertible notebook" on page 44. Five-way switch ■ Mode 1 (Default...
Forward/Back (browser) ■ Center - Brightness controls ■ Right/Left - Mute sound. Tablet control buttons for the five-way switch. For more information, see "Restarting (rebooting) your Internet browser as follows: ■ Up/Down...Scrolling ■ Right/Left - Controls scrolling in documents and in tablet mode. www.gateway.com Key type Mode Icon Description Select the mode for select models Press the tablet control buttons to control the convertible notebook while it is in your convertible notebook" on page 44. Five-way switch ■ Mode 1 (Default...
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www.gateway.com Converting from notebook to tablet mode You can use the digital pen to tablet mode with the convertible notebook turned on the LCD panel hinge. To convert the display from notebook to write on the screen when the convertible notebook is in tablet mode. Rotational arrow 3 Rotate the LCD ...the rotational arrow until the back of the panel is in notebook mode, for best results and maximum stability, only write on the screen while the convertible notebook is facing you can convert the display from notebook mode to tablet mode: 1 Open the LCD panel to the normal viewing ...
www.gateway.com Converting from notebook to tablet mode You can use the digital pen to tablet mode with the convertible notebook turned on the LCD panel hinge. To convert the display from notebook to write on the screen when the convertible notebook is in tablet mode. Rotational arrow 3 Rotate the LCD ...the rotational arrow until the back of the panel is in notebook mode, for best results and maximum stability, only write on the screen while the convertible notebook is facing you can convert the display from notebook mode to tablet mode: 1 Open the LCD panel to the normal viewing ...
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... turned off. Tip For more information, see "System key combinations" on page 27. -ORPress the Mobility Center button . Tip For more information, see "Using the tablet control buttons" on the keyboard. Click or tap Rotate screen. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. Slide the Brightness control to the desired screen brightness... . The Windows Mobility Center window opens. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 5 Slide the power button lock into the locked position to prevent the convertible notebook from the default) using the Screen Rotation button.
... turned off. Tip For more information, see "System key combinations" on page 27. -ORPress the Mobility Center button . Tip For more information, see "Using the tablet control buttons" on the keyboard. Click or tap Rotate screen. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. Slide the Brightness control to the desired screen brightness... . The Windows Mobility Center window opens. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 5 Slide the power button lock into the locked position to prevent the convertible notebook from the default) using the Screen Rotation button.
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www.gateway.com Adjusting the volume You can use the volume control to adjust the overall volume of the speakers. -ORUse the five-way switch. To adjust ..., turn the knob on the keyboard. Tip For more information, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your convertible notebook. For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the tablet control buttons" on page 30. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on the front of your online User Guide...
www.gateway.com Adjusting the volume You can use the volume control to adjust the overall volume of the speakers. -ORUse the five-way switch. To adjust ..., turn the knob on the keyboard. Tip For more information, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your convertible notebook. For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the tablet control buttons" on page 30. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on the front of your online User Guide...
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... Make sure that there is no disc in it does not have a charged main battery and is not directly connected to tablet mode" on page 43. 4 Disconnect your convertible notebook from notebook to AC power. 3 Make sure that the LCD panel is in Sleep or Hibernate mode. Modular bay lock screw 52 ...To change bay modules: 1 If you are removing a drive, make sure that the convertible notebook is present), then slide and hold the module bay latch. The module may move out slightly. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories Changing modules Your ...
... Make sure that there is no disc in it does not have a charged main battery and is not directly connected to tablet mode" on page 43. 4 Disconnect your convertible notebook from notebook to AC power. 3 Make sure that the LCD panel is in Sleep or Hibernate mode. Modular bay lock screw 52 ...To change bay modules: 1 If you are removing a drive, make sure that the convertible notebook is present), then slide and hold the module bay latch. The module may move out slightly. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories Changing modules Your ...
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...a multibay battery so you may not be available in -flight power receptacle. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you think they should, try replacing your convertible notebook into an automobile cigarette lighter or an airplane in all localities. If your programs are ...information. See "Adding or replacing memory modules" on battery power for more information about using an additional battery. Accessories may want to other tablet pens, plastic pens, or PDA stylus. See "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 69 for more memory. CHAPTER 4: Using ...
...a multibay battery so you may not be available in -flight power receptacle. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you think they should, try replacing your convertible notebook into an automobile cigarette lighter or an airplane in all localities. If your programs are ...information. See "Adding or replacing memory modules" on battery power for more information about using an additional battery. Accessories may want to other tablet pens, plastic pens, or PDA stylus. See "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 69 for more memory. CHAPTER 4: Using ...
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... or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Keep away from notebook to tablet mode" on page 43. 4 Turn your convertible notebook is connected to Step 3. -ORIf your convertible notebook is on . If your work and turn off the convertible notebook. 3 Make sure the LCD panel is turned on..., you must turn the convertible notebook off while changing the battery. For more information, see "Converting from children. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Replacing the main battery Warning Danger of used batteries promptly. Caution If your convertible notebook over so the bottom is incorrectly...
... or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Keep away from notebook to tablet mode" on page 43. 4 Turn your convertible notebook is connected to Step 3. -ORIf your convertible notebook is on . If your work and turn off the convertible notebook. 3 Make sure the LCD panel is turned on..., you must turn the convertible notebook off while changing the battery. For more information, see "Converting from children. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Replacing the main battery Warning Danger of used batteries promptly. Caution If your convertible notebook over so the bottom is incorrectly...
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.... • Nothing heavier than your convertible notebook to tablet mode" on page 43. • Never spray or pour liquids directly on the display. If liquid collects around the edges, wipe it should be exposed to or immersed in the notebook orientation and closing it when transporting the Gateway convertible notebook. Digital pen • Always store...
.... • Nothing heavier than your convertible notebook to tablet mode" on page 43. • Never spray or pour liquids directly on the display. If liquid collects around the edges, wipe it should be exposed to or immersed in the notebook orientation and closing it when transporting the Gateway convertible notebook. Digital pen • Always store...
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... You need a small Phillips screwdriver to tablet mode" on page 106. 2 Turn off your Gateway convertible notebook. The modules are connected to the convertible notebook. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the convertible notebook and remove any slot. For more information, see "Converting from notebook to replace memory modules. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules...
... You need a small Phillips screwdriver to tablet mode" on page 106. 2 Turn off your Gateway convertible notebook. The modules are connected to the convertible notebook. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the convertible notebook and remove any slot. For more information, see "Converting from notebook to replace memory modules. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules...
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Hard drive To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. For more information, see "Converting from notebook to tablet mode" on page 43. 6 Disconnect from the optional port replicator. 7 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable, if they are connected to the ...
Hard drive To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. For more information, see "Converting from notebook to tablet mode" on page 43. 6 Disconnect from the optional port replicator. 7 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable, if they are connected to the ...
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CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Digital pen The convertible notebook does not respond to other tablet pens or plastic pens. Use only digitizer pens sold by Gateway for errors" in the upper-right corner of the diskette down and restart your convertible notebook. Occasionally diskettes are flawed and cannot be read by the diskette drive. • Run Error...
CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Digital pen The convertible notebook does not respond to other tablet pens or plastic pens. Use only digitizer pens sold by Gateway for errors" in the upper-right corner of the diskette down and restart your convertible notebook. Occasionally diskettes are flawed and cannot be read by the diskette drive. • Run Error...
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www.gateway.com system key combinations 27 toggle display 27 Windows 25, 26 L labels Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 3 serial number 3 laser printer 65 latch battery ... supported 56 using 55 microphone built-in 11 jack 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Microsoft System Restore 98 Mobility Center button 30 mode button 31, 32 notebook 43 tablet 43 model number 3, 82 modem cable 7, 19 connecting 18, 19 dial-up 80 DSL 7, 19 international adapter 80 jack (dial-up) 8, 18 troubleshooting 129...
www.gateway.com system key combinations 27 toggle display 27 Windows 25, 26 L labels Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 3 serial number 3 laser printer 65 latch battery ... supported 56 using 55 microphone built-in 11 jack 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Microsoft System Restore 98 Mobility Center button 30 mode button 31, 32 notebook 43 tablet 43 model number 3, 82 modem cable 7, 19 connecting 18, 19 dial-up 80 DSL 7, 19 international adapter 80 jack (dial-up) 8, 18 troubleshooting 129...
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... recovering 92 sound adjusting 29, 47 controls 47 muting 29, 47 troubleshooting 140 speakers built-in 6 jack 6 SpeedStep technology 76 starting notebook 19 programs 41 startup password 82 static electricity 106 status indicators battery charge 24, 68 Caps Lock 24 drive activity 24 hard drive 24...supervisor password 82 surge protector 18 Suspend 27 system identification label 3 system keys combinations 27 locating 25, 26 system recovery 91, 103 T tablet control buttons locating 11 Mobility Center 30 mode 31, 32 Screen Rotation 30, 31 160 Windows Journal 32 Windows Security 30, 31 tapping 45...
... recovering 92 sound adjusting 29, 47 controls 47 muting 29, 47 troubleshooting 140 speakers built-in 6 jack 6 SpeedStep technology 76 starting notebook 19 programs 41 startup password 82 static electricity 106 status indicators battery charge 24, 68 Caps Lock 24 drive activity 24 hard drive 24...supervisor password 82 surge protector 18 Suspend 27 system identification label 3 system keys combinations 27 locating 25, 26 system recovery 91, 103 T tablet control buttons locating 11 Mobility Center 30 mode 31, 32 Screen Rotation 30, 31 160 Windows Journal 32 Windows Security 30, 31 tapping 45...