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...the shape of this guide, send an e-mail with the subject "Service Guide Comments" to channel.services@gateway.com. It cannot be provided to help plan maintenance tasks for the following Gateway notebooks: • 6000 series • 6100 series • 6500 series • 6600 series •... service provider. Important For information on the bottom of the notebook contains information that you have suggestions regarding the content of the touchpad. Identifying the notebook model Caution It is not intended to be provided to the notebook. The label on the notebook's general ...
...the shape of this guide, send an e-mail with the subject "Service Guide Comments" to channel.services@gateway.com. It cannot be provided to help plan maintenance tasks for the following Gateway notebooks: • 6000 series • 6100 series • 6500 series • 6600 series •... service provider. Important For information on the bottom of the notebook contains information that you have suggestions regarding the content of the touchpad. Identifying the notebook model Caution It is not intended to be provided to the notebook. The label on the notebook's general ...
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Screws 57 www.gateway.com 8 Lift the black touchpad connector clip, then remove the touchpad cable. Be careful not to touch or damage any other components. 9 Remove the four screws from the top of the palm rest.
Screws 57 www.gateway.com 8 Lift the black touchpad connector clip, then remove the touchpad cable. Be careful not to touch or damage any other components. 9 Remove the four screws from the top of the palm rest.
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Contents System key combinations 26 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 28 Using the optional multimedia panel 31 Using the optional webcam 32 Adjusting the brightness 35 Adjusting the volume 36 Turning your wireless radio on ...
Contents System key combinations 26 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 28 Using the optional multimedia panel 31 Using the optional webcam 32 Adjusting the brightness 35 Adjusting the volume 36 Turning your wireless radio on ...
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... (dial-up 117 Mouse 120 Networks (wired 121 Networks (wireless 122 Passwords 124 PC Cards 124 Power 125 Printer 125 Sound 127 Status indicators 127 Touchpad 127 Video 128 Telephone support 128 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 128 Appendix A: Legal Information 131 Index 141 iv
... (dial-up 117 Mouse 120 Networks (wired 121 Networks (wireless 122 Passwords 124 PC Cards 124 Power 125 Printer 125 Sound 127 Status indicators 127 Touchpad 127 Video 128 Telephone support 128 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 128 Appendix A: Legal Information 131 Index 141 iv
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... DVDs. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on or off while an external microphone is used. www.gateway.com Keyboard area Multimedia panel Keyboard Power button Microphone Status indicators Touchpad Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the functionality of a mouse. You can also configure the power button for Sleep/Resume...
... DVDs. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on or off while an external microphone is used. www.gateway.com Keyboard area Multimedia panel Keyboard Power button Microphone Status indicators Touchpad Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the functionality of a mouse. You can also configure the power button for Sleep/Resume...
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CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • 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 optional webcam • Adjusting the brightness • Adjusting the volume • Turning your wireless radio on or off 13
CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • 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 optional webcam • Adjusting the brightness • Adjusting the volume • Turning your wireless radio on or off 13
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... 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. Make sure that the desk is at your notebook • Avoid bending, arching, or angling your wrists. You can use a footrest to distribute your weight... the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve of your elbow. Sitting at or slightly below the level of your spine. www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up the work . • Take breaks to stand and stretch your legs. •...
... 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. Make sure that the desk is at your notebook • Avoid bending, arching, or angling your wrists. You can use a footrest to distribute your weight... the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve of your elbow. Sitting at or slightly below the level of your spine. www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up the work . • Take breaks to stand and stretch your legs. •...
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...; Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click Hibernate. Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to close unresponsive programs on again. 22 Important If your notebook does not turn off . The notebook saves your...
...; Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click Hibernate. Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to close unresponsive programs on again. 22 Important If your notebook does not turn off . The notebook saves your...
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www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned on. Caps lock is turned on - Drive is turned off - Wireless network Caps lock Num lock Hard ...
www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned on. Caps lock is turned on - Drive is turned off - Wireless network Caps lock Num lock Hard ...
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Using the EZ Pad touchpad The EZ Pad™ consists of a touchpad, two buttons, and a scroll zone. Mute the sound. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 36. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 36. Press the key combination again to restore the sound. Touchpad Scroll zone Left button Right button 28 CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Press and hold To... FN, then press this system key... Decrease volume.
Using the EZ Pad touchpad The EZ Pad™ consists of a touchpad, two buttons, and a scroll zone. Mute the sound. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 36. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 36. Press the key combination again to restore the sound. Touchpad Scroll zone Left button Right button 28 CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Press and hold To... FN, then press this system key... Decrease volume.
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... direction. Move the pointer on the screen moves in your finger around on the touchpad to simulate clicking the left and right buttons below the touchpad to select objects. Do this feature to allow tapping on the touchpad. www.gateway.com When you run out of space and need to shut down the notebook...
... direction. Move the pointer on the screen moves in your finger around on the touchpad to simulate clicking the left and right buttons below the touchpad to select objects. Do this feature to allow tapping on the touchpad. www.gateway.com When you run out of space and need to shut down the notebook...
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... object. Quickly press and release the right button once. This action is called clicking. Press the left button and hold it down, then use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to drop the object where you want it. 30 CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To... Quickly press and release...
... object. Quickly press and release the right button once. This action is called clicking. Press the left button and hold it down, then use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to drop the object where you want it. 30 CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To... Quickly press and release...
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... use a small amount of power while inserted, even if they are not using your notebook is not in use. • Use the notebook touchpad instead of use the battery at least once a month, even if it reach its maximum rated capacity. The display stays off until you initially ...power savings while your notebook. Over the long term, use , to let it was kept in Microsoft Office and other applications. 63 www.gateway.com Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum power savings. Tip For more information about using the battery to get maximum performance ...
... use a small amount of power while inserted, even if they are not using your notebook is not in use. • Use the notebook touchpad instead of use the battery at least once a month, even if it reach its maximum rated capacity. The display stays off until you initially ...power savings while your notebook. Over the long term, use , to let it was kept in Microsoft Office and other applications. 63 www.gateway.com Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum power savings. Tip For more information about using the battery to get maximum performance ...
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... the mouse. • Some mouse pad patterns "confuse" optical mice. To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Mouse See also "Touchpad" on a different surface. 120 Try the mouse on page 127. Handshaking is working to adjust, then click Properties. You may hear unusual handshaking sounds when...
... the mouse. • Some mouse pad patterns "confuse" optical mice. To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Mouse See also "Touchpad" on a different surface. 120 Try the mouse on page 127. Handshaking is working to adjust, then click Properties. You may hear unusual handshaking sounds when...
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...8226; Make sure that Mute controls are turned on how to adjust the volume control in your notebook is online. For instructions on . www.gateway.com You see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is turned up . Most ...User Guide. 127 Sound Help For more information about troubleshooting sound issues, click Start, then click Help and Support. Touchpad Touchpad is not working • Make sure the touchpad is turned up . The notebook is not responding when you need to toggle the indicators. Type the keyword sound ...
...8226; Make sure that Mute controls are turned on how to adjust the volume control in your notebook is online. For instructions on . www.gateway.com You see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is turned up . Most ...User Guide. 127 Sound Help For more information about troubleshooting sound issues, click Start, then click Help and Support. Touchpad Touchpad is not working • Make sure the touchpad is turned up . The notebook is not responding when you need to toggle the indicators. Type the keyword sound ...
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... a grounded AC outlet that is supplying power. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting The pointer moves unexpectedly • Clean the touchpad with your notebook, follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care: • Make sure that your online User Guide. For instructions on how to work, make sure... monitor option. • Make sure that the monitor is turned on and that it dry. • Adjust the touchpad settings. Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care If you are plugged in different countries use a surge protector, make sure that the S-Video cable is...
... a grounded AC outlet that is supplying power. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting The pointer moves unexpectedly • Clean the touchpad with your notebook, follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care: • Make sure that your online User Guide. For instructions on how to work, make sure... monitor option. • Make sure that the monitor is turned on and that it dry. • Adjust the touchpad settings. Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care If you are plugged in different countries use a surge protector, make sure that the S-Video cable is...
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...jack 8, 19 Express Card adding 45 inserting 45 installing 45 removing 45 slot 45 troubleshooting 109 external monitor 9, 26 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 7 faxes troubleshooting 119 files opening 30 transferring 71 troubleshooting 110 Firewire port 8, 48 Fn key 25, 26 folders ...opening 30 function keys 24 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 83 re-installing programs 83 re-...
...jack 8, 19 Express Card adding 45 inserting 45 installing 45 removing 45 slot 45 troubleshooting 109 external monitor 9, 26 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 7 faxes troubleshooting 119 files opening 30 transferring 71 troubleshooting 110 Firewire port 8, 48 Fn key 25, 26 folders ...opening 30 function keys 24 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 83 re-installing programs 83 re-...
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www.gateway.com S-Video (TV) out jack 7, 54 system identification label 3 system keys combinations 26 locating 25...telephone support 128 television playing DVD on 54 S-Video out jack 7 TV out jack 54 viewing display on 54 touchpad buttons 28, 29 clicking 30 double-clicking 30 dragging screen objects 30 locating 11 moving pointer 29 moving screen ...106, 128 screen area 106 screen resolution 106 sound 127 status indicators 127 technical support 128 telephone support 128 touchpad 127 video 128 Web site connection speed 112 wired Ethernet 121 wireless Ethernet 122 wireless network 122 turning off ...
www.gateway.com S-Video (TV) out jack 7, 54 system identification label 3 system keys combinations 26 locating 25...telephone support 128 television playing DVD on 54 S-Video out jack 7 TV out jack 54 viewing display on 54 touchpad buttons 28, 29 clicking 30 double-clicking 30 dragging screen objects 30 locating 11 moving pointer 29 moving screen ...106, 128 screen area 106 screen resolution 106 sound 127 status indicators 127 technical support 128 telephone support 128 touchpad 127 video 128 Web site connection speed 112 wired Ethernet 121 wireless Ethernet 122 wireless network 122 turning off ...