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...Back 13 Bottom 15 Keyboard area 16 Identifying your model 17 Gateway model and serial number 17 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 17 Finding your specifications 18 Accessories 19 3 Getting Started 21 Installing the battery 22 Connecting the AC adapter 23 ...Starting your notebook 26 Waking up your notebook 27 Turning off your notebook 27 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 28 Status indicators 29 Using the keyboard 30 Key types 31 System key combinations 32 Multi-function buttons 34 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 36 Using the touchpad 37 Adjusting the volume 39 www.gateway...
...Back 13 Bottom 15 Keyboard area 16 Identifying your model 17 Gateway model and serial number 17 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 17 Finding your specifications 18 Accessories 19 3 Getting Started 21 Installing the battery 22 Connecting the AC adapter 23 ...Starting your notebook 26 Waking up your notebook 27 Turning off your notebook 27 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 28 Status indicators 29 Using the keyboard 30 Key types 31 System key combinations 32 Multi-function buttons 34 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 36 Using the touchpad 37 Adjusting the volume 39 www.gateway...
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...; Microsoft Knowledge Base - To view a list of your hard drive. To access the Using Your Computer guide: Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 6 www.gateway.com This guide includes information on the Microsoft Web site and contain the words you entered in the Search box located at... has been included on your search results, click the results header for the type of any Help and Support screen, then click the arrow button. These topics are relevant to search for and access these topics. Searching for a topic To search for a topic in Help and Support,...
...; Microsoft Knowledge Base - To view a list of your hard drive. To access the Using Your Computer guide: Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 6 www.gateway.com This guide includes information on the Microsoft Web site and contain the words you entered in the Search box located at... has been included on your search results, click the results header for the type of any Help and Support screen, then click the arrow button. These topics are relevant to search for and access these topics. Searching for a topic To search for a topic in Help and Support,...
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For more information, see "Changing Power-saving Settings" in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. Provides all the features of a mouse. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 16 www.gateway.com Inform you when a drive is in Using Your Computer which...
For more information, see "Changing Power-saving Settings" in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. Provides all the features of a mouse. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 16 www.gateway.com Inform you when a drive is in Using Your Computer which...
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... on the front of your notebook. 26 www.gateway.com To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 3 If you can also set up your notebook, then lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. Starting your notebook To start your notebook: 1 Slide the latch on your hard...
... on the front of your notebook. 26 www.gateway.com To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 3 If you can also set up your notebook, then lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. Starting your notebook To start your notebook: 1 Slide the latch on your hard...
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If your notebook, press and hold the power button for about changing the power button mode, see "Changing Power-saving Settings" in Standby, the power indicator flashes. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. Important If ... "wake" it may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Waking up . Tips & Tricks For more information about five seconds, then release it. www.gateway.com 27 Windows shuts down and turns off your notebook. While in Using Your Computer which...
If your notebook, press and hold the power button for about changing the power button mode, see "Changing Power-saving Settings" in Standby, the power indicator flashes. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. Important If ... "wake" it may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Waking up . Tips & Tricks For more information about five seconds, then release it. www.gateway.com 27 Windows shuts down and turns off your notebook. While in Using Your Computer which...
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... a program to restart (reboot) your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are finished, Windows starts. 28 www.gateway.com As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 6 If your notebook does not respond to keyboard or touchpad input, you may have..., turn it off, wait ten seconds, then turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off: 1 Press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it on again. The Windows Security dialog box opens. 2 Click 7DVN 0DQDJHU.
... a program to restart (reboot) your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are finished, Windows starts. 28 www.gateway.com As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 6 If your notebook does not respond to keyboard or touchpad input, you may have..., turn it off, wait ten seconds, then turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off: 1 Press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it on again. The Windows Security dialog box opens. 2 Click 7DVN 0DQDJHU.
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...more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" on page 49. 32 www.gateway.com Enter Standby mode. Press and hold FN, then press this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Turn the optional wireless network on or off . For more information, see "Status indicators... your notebook performs the action identified by the colored text or icon on the key. To access this system key... Press the power button to be plugged into the monitor port on your notebook) ■ Both displays at the same time, your hard drive. System key...
...more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" on page 49. 32 www.gateway.com Enter Standby mode. Press and hold FN, then press this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Turn the optional wireless network on or off . For more information, see "Status indicators... your notebook performs the action identified by the colored text or icon on the key. To access this system key... Press the power button to be plugged into the monitor port on your notebook) ■ Both displays at the same time, your hard drive. System key...
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www.gateway.com 35 For more information, see "Searching for files" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your default Web browser. Button Internet Search Icon Press to... Open your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Open the Search Results window.
www.gateway.com 35 For more information, see "Searching for files" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your default Web browser. Button Internet Search Icon Press to... Open your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Open the Search Results window.
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... touchpad To... If you run out of the touchpad, then continue moving your finger. This action is called clicking. www.gateway.com 37 Do this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. To access this ... Move your finger, move the pointer farther, lift your finger around on the touchpad. Position ... settings" in rapid succession. Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, right-hand or left and right buttons below the touchpad to the middle of space and need to move it to select objects.
... touchpad To... If you run out of the touchpad, then continue moving your finger. This action is called clicking. www.gateway.com 37 Do this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. To access this ... Move your finger, move the pointer farther, lift your finger around on the touchpad. Position ... settings" in rapid succession. Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, right-hand or left and right buttons below the touchpad to the middle of space and need to move it to select objects.
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... access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. For more information, see "Adjusting the Volume" in your hard drive. Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the overall volume and the volume of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on page 34. Adjusting ...the volume You can use the volume controls to adjust the volume in Windows, see "Multi-function buttons" on the keyboard. To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: ■ If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on...
... access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. For more information, see "Adjusting the Volume" in your hard drive. Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the overall volume and the volume of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on page 34. Adjusting ...the volume You can use the volume controls to adjust the volume in Windows, see "Multi-function buttons" on the keyboard. To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: ■ If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on...
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Left slot Left slot eject button Right slot www.gateway.com 45 You can also use the memory card reader to your hard drive, copy or create data CDs and DVDs, create music CDs, create ... card reader You can use memory cards to transfer pictures from a music CD to transfer data between your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.
Left slot Left slot eject button Right slot www.gateway.com 45 You can also use the memory card reader to your hard drive, copy or create data CDs and DVDs, create music CDs, create ... card reader You can use memory cards to transfer pictures from a music CD to transfer data between your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.
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...AC power immediately to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a Low Battery warning message to appear. 56 www.gateway.com To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Look at the battery charge indicator: ■ LED off - To monitor the battery charge: ■... been included on the Power Options Properties Advance tab. If the icon still does not appear, make sure that Always show hidden icons button. Important If the power cord or battery icon does not appear on the taskbar, click the show icon on the taskbar is checked...
...AC power immediately to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a Low Battery warning message to appear. 56 www.gateway.com To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Look at the battery charge indicator: ■ LED off - To monitor the battery charge: ■... been included on the Power Options Properties Advance tab. If the icon still does not appear, make sure that Always show hidden icons button. Important If the power cord or battery icon does not appear on the taskbar, click the show icon on the taskbar is checked...
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To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. To recalibrate the battery: 1 Close all open files and programs. 2... and restart your notebook. If the icon still does not appear, make sure that Always show hidden icons button. If your battery charge indicator displays what looks like an inaccurate charge, you may need to recalibrate your notebook... are using it is installed and your notebook is not low, you may need to AC power. www.gateway.com 57 For more information, see "Recalibrating the battery" on the taskbar, click the show icon on ...
To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. To recalibrate the battery: 1 Close all open files and programs. 2... and restart your notebook. If the icon still does not appear, make sure that Always show hidden icons button. If your battery charge indicator displays what looks like an inaccurate charge, you may need to recalibrate your notebook... are using it is installed and your notebook is not low, you may need to AC power. www.gateway.com 57 For more information, see "Recalibrating the battery" on the taskbar, click the show icon on ...
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...Let the battery drain until the yellow battery status indicator goes out. 7 When you will interrupt the recalibration process and will have to start again. 5 After the battery is completely drained, reconnect your notebook to AC power. 6 Charge the battery completely until your notebook during... the power icon, then select Adjust Power Properties. d Click the Alarms tab. c Click the arrow button to select the Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm checkboxes. 58 www.gateway.com d Click the Alarms tab. Do not connect the AC adapter to your notebook during the recalibration...
...Let the battery drain until the yellow battery status indicator goes out. 7 When you will interrupt the recalibration process and will have to start again. 5 After the battery is completely drained, reconnect your notebook to AC power. 6 Charge the battery completely until your notebook during... the power icon, then select Adjust Power Properties. d Click the Alarms tab. c Click the arrow button to select the Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm checkboxes. 58 www.gateway.com d Click the Alarms tab. Do not connect the AC adapter to your notebook during the recalibration...
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... used. ■ Modify the power management settings for maximum power savings while your notebook over. 9 Open the LCD panel and press the power button. www.gateway.com 61 8 Turn your notebook is comfortable. ■ Remove PC Cards and IBM Microdrive cards when you open the panel again. ■ ...Use Hibernate mode for maximum power savings. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Close the LCD panel to power your notebook: ■ Dim the display as low as is not in Using...
... used. ■ Modify the power management settings for maximum power savings while your notebook over. 9 Open the LCD panel and press the power button. www.gateway.com 61 8 Turn your notebook is comfortable. ■ Remove PC Cards and IBM Microdrive cards when you open the panel again. ■ ...Use Hibernate mode for maximum power savings. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Close the LCD panel to power your notebook: ■ Dim the display as low as is not in Using...
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Press and hold activated) SHIFT, then click Hibernate. When in Hibernate mode, your notebook is... ...and you want to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off. In Standby or Hibernate mode Exit Standby or Hibernate mode Press the power button. On Enter Hibernate Click Start, then click mode (must be Turn Off Computer. www.gateway.com 63 If your notebook saves all memory information to ... ...then On Enter Standby mode Press FN+F3.
Press and hold activated) SHIFT, then click Hibernate. When in Hibernate mode, your notebook is... ...and you want to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off. In Standby or Hibernate mode Exit Standby or Hibernate mode Press the power button. On Enter Hibernate Click Start, then click mode (must be Turn Off Computer. www.gateway.com 63 If your notebook saves all memory information to ... ...then On Enter Standby mode Press FN+F3.
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■ Make sure that the volume control on your notebook is turned up. www.gateway.com 87 For more information, see "Multi-function buttons" on page 34. ■ Make sure that the label or side you are using powered speakers, make sure that headphones are... drive's regional code must match. Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to play is facing up . To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Make sure that help control DVD title exports and help reduce illegal disc distribution. For more information, see "Downloads"...
■ Make sure that the volume control on your notebook is turned up. www.gateway.com 87 For more information, see "Multi-function buttons" on page 34. ■ Make sure that the label or side you are using powered speakers, make sure that headphones are... drive's regional code must match. Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to play is facing up . To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Make sure that help control DVD title exports and help reduce illegal disc distribution. For more information, see "Downloads"...
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...of the printer you may need to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. www.gateway.com 99 Press the button to put the printer online. ■ Check the port and cable for instructions on but will not turn on ■ Make sure ... sure that you may need to is not the default printer, make sure that you have an online/offline button that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Many printers have an online/offline button that you want to print to press so the printer can...
...of the printer you may need to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. www.gateway.com 99 Press the button to put the printer online. ■ Check the port and cable for instructions on but will not turn on ■ Make sure ... sure that you may need to is not the default printer, make sure that you have an online/offline button that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Many printers have an online/offline button that you want to print to press so the printer can...
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... the Windows volume control is turned up . Help and Support For more information, see "Multi-function buttons" on your Control Panel is not set to clear the check mark. If the menu shows a ...check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. To make sure that the volume control on page 34. ■ Make...in the Search box , then click the arrow. ■ Wait until files have an online/offline button that headphones are not getting sound from the built-in speakers ■ Make sure that you want ...
... the Windows volume control is turned up . Help and Support For more information, see "Multi-function buttons" on your Control Panel is not set to clear the check mark. If the menu shows a ...check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. To make sure that the volume control on page 34. ■ Make...in the Search box , then click the arrow. ■ Wait until files have an online/offline button that headphones are not getting sound from the built-in speakers ■ Make sure that you want ...
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...the arrow. Status indicators The status indicators are not functioning ■ Make sure the status indicators are turned on your hard drive. www.gateway.com 101 Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the volume control in Windows, see "Adjusting the volume" in Using Your ...may need to change the TV Out mode. For more information about troubleshooting sound issues, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support For more information, see "Multi-function buttons" on page 51. TV out is connected correctly. For more information about the mute setting, ...
...the arrow. Status indicators The status indicators are not functioning ■ Make sure the status indicators are turned on your hard drive. www.gateway.com 101 Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the volume control in Windows, see "Adjusting the volume" in Using Your ...may need to change the TV Out mode. For more information about troubleshooting sound issues, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support For more information, see "Multi-function buttons" on page 51. TV out is connected correctly. For more information about the mute setting, ...