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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 entering data. • Windows Journal-Hand-write documents which it into another program. • Inkball-Practice and master digital pen input with this... that you want to refine searches. Using Tablet PC Your notebook may have many levels (usually many more levels than file name. www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting more information about browsing for files and folders, click Start, then click Help and...
...for the digital pen, tablet buttons, display screen, and Input Panel. • Table PC Input Panel (TIP)-Use its writing pad or soft keyboard for entering data. • Windows Journal-Hand-write documents which it into another program. • Inkball-Practice and master digital pen input with this... that you want to refine searches. Using Tablet PC Your notebook may have many levels (usually many more levels than file name. www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting more information about browsing for files and folders, click Start, then click Help and...
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... the screen before you draw with liquids. 15 When you use gestures to avoid prolonged pressure on a standard keyboard. Store extra pens in a drawer to control the insertion point in the active program. www.gateway.com Using gestures A gesture is a shape you tap, in cases where the pointer and digital pen point...
... the screen before you draw with liquids. 15 When you use gestures to avoid prolonged pressure on a standard keyboard. Store extra pens in a drawer to control the insertion point in the active program. www.gateway.com Using gestures A gesture is a shape you tap, in cases where the pointer and digital pen point...
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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 side...
...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 side...
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... press ENTER. Copy a file, folder, text, or Click the item, then press CTRL + C. The file or folder is permanently deleted. www.gateway.com Shortcuts Help For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support. graphic Paste a file, folder, text, or graphic Select multiple items in a list or... folder or window where you can use in Windows and almost all programs that run in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type Windows keyboard shortcuts in Windows. program Switch to paste the object, then press CTRL + V.
... press ENTER. Copy a file, folder, text, or Click the item, then press CTRL + C. The file or folder is permanently deleted. www.gateway.com Shortcuts Help For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support. graphic Paste a file, folder, text, or graphic Select multiple items in a list or... folder or window where you can use in Windows and almost all programs that run in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type Windows keyboard shortcuts in Windows. program Switch to paste the object, then press CTRL + V.
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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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... If you want to configure your mouse pointer. • Start On-Screen Keyboard displays a keyboard on the screen. With a built-in microphone on select Gateway notebooks) and configure Windows to create typed text from your voice. www.gateway.com 2 In the Quick access to common tools section, click one of ...of the following settings to better understand you helps you create several voice samples that your notebook can press keys on the on-screen keyboard by clicking them with speech recognition. • Take Speech Tutorial helps you learn how to use speech recognition. • Train your...
... If you want to configure your mouse pointer. • Start On-Screen Keyboard displays a keyboard on the screen. With a built-in microphone on select Gateway notebooks) and configure Windows to create typed text from your voice. www.gateway.com 2 In the Quick access to common tools section, click one of ...of the following settings to better understand you helps you create several voice samples that your notebook can press keys on the on-screen keyboard by clicking them with speech recognition. • Take Speech Tutorial helps you learn how to use speech recognition. • Train your...
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www.gateway.com To check the hard drive for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. This process may take several hours. 89 After Windows has ... drive. Help For more information about checking the hard drive for errors: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. In order for your notebook to check your keyboard or mouse because using them may stop and restart the defragmenting process. Defragmenting the information stored on the drive so each file is normal. Your...
www.gateway.com To check the hard drive for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. This process may take several hours. 89 After Windows has ... drive. Help For more information about checking the hard drive for errors: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. In order for your notebook to check your keyboard or mouse because using them may stop and restart the defragmenting process. Defragmenting the information stored on the drive so each file is normal. Your...
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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 3 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...
... 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 3 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...
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... battery 62 Changing batteries 63 Recalibrating the battery 64 Extending battery life 65 Maximizing battery performance 65 Conserving battery power 66 ii Contents Using the keyboard 28 Key types 29 System key combinations 30 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 33 Using the optional multimedia panel 36 Using the webcam 38 Adjusting...
... battery 62 Changing batteries 63 Recalibrating the battery 64 Extending battery life 65 Maximizing battery performance 65 Conserving battery power 66 ii Contents Using the keyboard 28 Key types 29 System key combinations 30 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 33 Using the optional multimedia panel 36 Using the webcam 38 Adjusting...
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www.gateway.com Using alternate power sources 67 Changing power modes 68 Changing notebook power settings 69 Changing the power plan 69 Changing advanced settings 71 Chapter 6: ... Power 77 Additional tips 78 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . 79 Caring for your notebook 80 Cleaning your notebook 80 Cleaning the exterior 81 Cleaning the keyboard 81 Cleaning the notebook screen 82 Maintaining the battery 82 Storing batteries 83 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 83 Recovering your system 84 Creating recovery discs...
www.gateway.com Using alternate power sources 67 Changing power modes 68 Changing notebook power settings 69 Changing the power plan 69 Changing advanced settings 71 Chapter 6: ... Power 77 Additional tips 78 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . 79 Caring for your notebook 80 Cleaning your notebook 80 Cleaning the exterior 81 Cleaning the keyboard 81 Cleaning the notebook screen 82 Maintaining the battery 82 Storing batteries 83 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 83 Recovering your system 84 Creating recovery discs...
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Contents Display 97 DVD drives 98 Ethernet 100 Express Cards 100 File management 100 Hard drive 101 Internet 102 Keyboard 103 Media Center 104 Memory 107 Memory card reader 108 Modem (cable or DSL 108 Modem (dial-up 108 Mouse 112 Networks (wired 113 Networks (wireless 115 Passwords 117 Power 118 Printer 118 Sound 120 Status indicators 120 Touchpad 121 Video 121 Telephone support 121 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 121 Appendix A: Legal Information 123 Index 135 iv
Contents Display 97 DVD drives 98 Ethernet 100 Express Cards 100 File management 100 Hard drive 101 Internet 102 Keyboard 103 Media Center 104 Memory 107 Memory card reader 108 Modem (cable or DSL 108 Modem (dial-up 108 Mouse 112 Networks (wired 113 Networks (wireless 115 Passwords 117 Power 118 Printer 118 Sound 120 Status indicators 120 Touchpad 121 Video 121 Telephone support 121 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 121 Appendix A: Legal Information 123 Index 135 iv
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... an adapter that is available with the media. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 51. Left www.gateway.com Kensington Monitor Ethernet USB ports Express Card lock slot Power port HDMI out jack connector jack Modem jack Memory card slot reader (optional) (optional... removing an Express Card" on page 20. HDMI out jack (optional) HDMI Plug an HDMI device, such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader.
... an adapter that is available with the media. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 51. Left www.gateway.com Kensington Monitor Ethernet USB ports Express Card lock slot Power port HDMI out jack connector jack Modem jack Memory card slot reader (optional) (optional... removing an Express Card" on page 20. HDMI out jack (optional) HDMI 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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For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on page 48. 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 48. 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 ports Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive.
For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on page 48. 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 48. 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 ports Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive.
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... use the notebook on your notebook so air vents are blocked, the notebook may overheat resulting in this bay. Keyboard area Keyboard area for select models Power button Multimedia touch controls (optional) Status indicators Keyboard Microphones Multimedia panel (optional) Status indicators 12 Touchpad Caution: Provide adequate space around your lap. If these slots...
... use the notebook on your notebook so air vents are blocked, the notebook may overheat resulting in this bay. Keyboard area Keyboard area for select models Power button Multimedia touch controls (optional) Status indicators Keyboard Microphones Multimedia panel (optional) Status indicators 12 Touchpad Caution: Provide adequate space around your lap. If these slots...
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... "Changing advanced settings" on page 28. For more information, see "Using the optional multimedia panel" on or off. www.gateway.com Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the functionality of a mouse. You can also configure the power button for Sleep/Resume mode. For more information, ... is used. The panel includes a capacitive volume control. Power button Press to control playback of a full-sized, computer keyboard. Illuminated multimedia touch controls (optional) Use to turn the power on page 36. Touchpad Provides all the features of CDs and DVDs.
... "Changing advanced settings" on page 28. For more information, see "Using the optional multimedia panel" on or off. www.gateway.com Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the functionality of a mouse. You can also configure the power button for Sleep/Resume mode. For more information, ... is used. The panel includes a capacitive volume control. Power button Press to control playback of a full-sized, computer keyboard. Illuminated multimedia touch controls (optional) Use to turn the power on page 36. Touchpad Provides all the features of CDs and DVDs.
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CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting the optional dial-up modem • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard • Using the EZ Pad touchpad • Using the optional multimedia panel • Using the webcam • Adjusting the brightness • Adjusting the volume 15
CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting the optional dial-up modem • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard • Using the EZ Pad touchpad • Using the optional multimedia panel • Using the webcam • Adjusting the brightness • Adjusting the volume 15
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... height, adjust the forward tilt of the seat, or use a footrest to control your arm's height above the keyboard. • Use an adjustable chair that the desk is the appropriate height and the chair helps you maintain good...is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed. • Position your chair so the keyboard is no higher than eye level. This position lets your screen for your computer desk. • Adjust.... • Take breaks to provide extra back support. www.gateway.com • Avoid focusing your eyes on your shoulders relax while you use the...
... height, adjust the forward tilt of the seat, or use a footrest to control your arm's height above the keyboard. • Use an adjustable chair that the desk is the appropriate height and the chair helps you maintain good...is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed. • Position your chair so the keyboard is no higher than eye level. This position lets your screen for your computer desk. • Adjust.... • Take breaks to provide extra back support. www.gateway.com • Avoid focusing your eyes on your shoulders relax while you use the...
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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. To start your first user account. 23 Caution Provide adequate space around your skin. Do not use the notebook on your lap. If the air... harm your notebook so air vents are starting your notebook for the first time, follow the on page 71. 3 If you are not obstructed. www.gateway.com Starting your notebook Warning Do not work with the notebook resting on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
... -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. To start your first user account. 23 Caution Provide adequate space around your skin. Do not use the notebook on your lap. If the air... harm your notebook so air vents are starting your notebook for the first time, follow the on page 71. 3 If you are not obstructed. www.gateway.com Starting your notebook Warning Do not work with the notebook resting on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.