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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 6 Right 8 Back 9 Bottom 10 Keyboard area 11 LCD panel 13 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started. 15...
... 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 6 Right 8 Back 9 Bottom 10 Keyboard area 11 LCD panel 13 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started. 15...
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Contents Using the keyboard 28 Key types 29 System key combinations 30 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 32 Using the touch panel 35 Using the webcam 36 Adjusting the ...
Contents Using the keyboard 28 Key types 29 System key combinations 30 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 32 Using the touch panel 35 Using the webcam 36 Adjusting the ...
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www.gateway.com Changing notebook power settings 62 Changing the power plan 62 Changing advanced settings 64 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . 67 Packing your notebook 68 ... Power 71 Additional tips 72 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . 73 Caring for your notebook 74 Cleaning your notebook 74 Cleaning the exterior 75 Cleaning the keyboard 75 Cleaning the notebook screen 76 Maintaining the battery 76 Storing batteries 77 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 77 Recovering your system 78 Creating recovery discs...
www.gateway.com Changing notebook power settings 62 Changing the power plan 62 Changing advanced settings 64 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . 67 Packing your notebook 68 ... Power 71 Additional tips 72 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . 73 Caring for your notebook 74 Cleaning your notebook 74 Cleaning the exterior 75 Cleaning the keyboard 75 Cleaning the notebook screen 76 Maintaining the battery 76 Storing batteries 77 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 77 Recovering your system 78 Creating recovery discs...
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Contents Ethernet 93 File management 94 Hard drive 94 Internet 95 Keyboard 96 Media Center 97 Memory 100 Memory card reader 101 Modem (cable or DSL 101 Modem (dial-up 101 Mouse 105 Networks (wired 106 Networks (wireless 108 Passwords 110 Power 111 Printer 111 Sound 113 Status indicators 113 Touchpad 114 Video 114 Telephone support 114 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 114 Appendix A: Legal Information 117 Index 129 iv
Contents Ethernet 93 File management 94 Hard drive 94 Internet 95 Keyboard 96 Media Center 97 Memory 100 Memory card reader 101 Modem (cable or DSL 101 Modem (dial-up 101 Mouse 105 Networks (wired 106 Networks (wireless 108 Passwords 110 Power 111 Printer 111 Sound 113 Status indicators 113 Touchpad 114 Video 114 Telephone support 114 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 114 Appendix A: Legal Information 117 Index 129 iv
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... television, into this optional jack. Headphone jack Memory card reader Plug amplified speakers or headphones into the memory card reader. www.gateway.com Component Kensington™ lock slot Power connector Ethernet jack Monitor port HDMI out jack USB port Microphone jack Icon HDMI Description ... Digital™, and xD-Picture Card™cards. 7 Plug an HDMI device, such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 50. The built...
... television, into this optional jack. Headphone jack Memory card reader Plug amplified speakers or headphones into the memory card reader. www.gateway.com Component Kensington™ lock slot Power connector Ethernet jack Monitor port HDMI out jack USB port Microphone jack Icon HDMI Description ... Digital™, and xD-Picture Card™cards. 7 Plug an HDMI device, such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 50. The built...
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... DVD drive Modem jack Power button DVD drive Modem Power jack button Description Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this optional jack. To determine the type of drive in "Identifying drive types" on page 44. For more information on configuring the...
... DVD drive Modem jack Power button DVD drive Modem Power jack button Description Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this optional jack. To determine the type of drive in "Identifying drive types" on page 44. For more information on configuring the...
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...your notebook may become hot enough to the notebook. Do not use the notebook on your lap. Keyboard area Keyboard area for select models Speakers Status indicators Keyboard Capacitive touch keys Power/Battery Touchpad indicators 11 Caution: Do not block or insert objects into these ...slots are not obstructed. www.gateway.com Component Icon Hard drive bay Ventilation slots and cooling fan Description The ...
...your notebook may become hot enough to the notebook. Do not use the notebook on your lap. Keyboard area Keyboard area for select models Speakers Status indicators Keyboard Capacitive touch keys Power/Battery Touchpad indicators 11 Caution: Do not block or insert objects into these ...slots are not obstructed. www.gateway.com Component Icon Hard drive bay Ventilation slots and cooling fan Description The ...
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...touch keys" on page 26. Status indicators Inform you when a drive is in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ❥ LED off . Notebook is used. Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is... connected to access capacitive touch key function. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on - Power indicator ❥ LED on page 27. Capacitive touch keys Press to AC power or the battery charge is off - Notebook is...
...touch keys" on page 26. Status indicators Inform you when a drive is in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ❥ LED off . Notebook is used. Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is... connected to access capacitive touch key function. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on - Power indicator ❥ LED on page 27. Capacitive touch keys Press to AC power or the battery charge is off - Notebook is...
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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 capacitive touch keys • 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 capacitive touch keys • Using the webcam • Adjusting the brightness • Adjusting the volume 15
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..., distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed. • Position your chair so the keyboard is the appropriate height and the chair helps you maintain good posture. • Select a flat surface... desk and chair, make sure that they are in a relaxed position when you use an external keyboard, raise the notebook so the top of its screen is too tall, consider using an adjustable chair...• Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve of your spine. www.gateway.com • Avoid focusing your eyes on your screen for your computer desk. • Adjust the ...
..., distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed. • Position your chair so the keyboard is the appropriate height and the chair helps you maintain good posture. • Select a flat surface... desk and chair, make sure that they are in a relaxed position when you use an external keyboard, raise the notebook so the top of its screen is too tall, consider using an adjustable chair...• Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve of your spine. www.gateway.com • Avoid focusing your eyes on your screen for your computer desk. • Adjust the ...
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... first user account. 23 Do not use the notebook on -screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to harm your skin. www.gateway.com Starting your notebook Warning Do not work with the notebook resting on your notebook: 1 Lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above...
... first user account. 23 Do not use the notebook on -screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to harm your skin. www.gateway.com Starting your notebook Warning Do not work with the notebook resting on your notebook: 1 Lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above...
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...The notebook saves your session and partially shuts down to save power. -OR- Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to close unresponsive programs on page 60. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the ...top-right corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 25 Press FN+F3. For more information about five seconds, then release it. www.gateway.com To put your notebook into hibernation: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click Hibernate. The ...
...The notebook saves your session and partially shuts down to save power. -OR- Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to close unresponsive programs on page 60. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the ...top-right corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 25 Press FN+F3. For more information about five seconds, then release it. www.gateway.com To put your notebook into hibernation: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click Hibernate. The ...
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... on . ❥ LED off - The status indicators are on, you when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is turned on - Bluetooth communication is used. Bluetooth communication is being accessed. ❥ LED on . ❥ LED off - Press and hold the power button for...
... on . ❥ LED off - The status indicators are on, you when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is turned on - Bluetooth communication is used. Bluetooth communication is being accessed. ❥ LED on . ❥ LED off - Press and hold the power button for...
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... functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. Notebook is fully charged. ❥ LED red - You do not need to shut down the notebook to AC power. Caps lock is in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ❥ LED off . Power indicator ❥ LED on - www.gateway.com Indicator Icon Description Caps lock ❥...
... functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. Notebook is fully charged. ❥ LED red - You do not need to shut down the notebook to AC power. Caps lock is in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ❥ LED off . Power indicator ❥ LED on - www.gateway.com Indicator Icon Description Caps lock ❥...
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CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Key types The keyboard has several different types of a document. See the program documentation to move the cursor to the beginning of a line, to the end of a line, up , ...
CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Key types The keyboard has several different types of a document. See the program documentation to move the cursor to the beginning of a line, to the end of a line, up , ...
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... information, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your chat session. For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard. In addition, by using the software included with many of the available Internet chat programs to add video and audio to the desired screen brightness.
... information, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your chat session. For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard. In addition, by using the software included with many of the available Internet chat programs to add video and audio to the desired screen brightness.
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... the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your notebook. To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on the keyboard. The volume control slider opens. 2 Click and drag the slider up to increase volume and down to the desired volume level. For more information, see... level using hardware controls: • If you are using external speakers, turn the knob 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 volume control buttons on the...
... the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your notebook. To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on the keyboard. The volume control slider opens. 2 Click and drag the slider up to increase volume and down to the desired volume level. For more information, see... level using hardware controls: • If you are using external speakers, turn the knob 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 volume control buttons on the...
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... in flight. 40 Bluetooth radio Your notebook may have a Bluetooth radio for communicating with another Bluetooth device, such as a printer, scanner, camera, MP3 player, headphone, keyboard, or mouse. Type the keyword Bluetooth in your online User Guide Help For more information about using your notebook on a Bluetooth Personal Area Network, see...
... in flight. 40 Bluetooth radio Your notebook may have a Bluetooth radio for communicating with another Bluetooth device, such as a printer, scanner, camera, MP3 player, headphone, keyboard, or mouse. Type the keyword Bluetooth in your online User Guide Help For more information about using your notebook on a Bluetooth Personal Area Network, see...
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See your device's documentation. Important For more information about using the USB port on your notebook. 49 Important USB devices may have special installation instructions. To connect your USB device to your notebook: 1 Connect one end of the USB cable to your device. 2 Connect the other end of the cable to a USB port on your device, see your USB device's installation guide. www.gateway.com Connecting a USB device Your notebook has USB ports for connecting devices such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse.
See your device's documentation. Important For more information about using the USB port on your notebook. 49 Important USB devices may have special installation instructions. To connect your USB device to your notebook: 1 Connect one end of the USB cable to your device. 2 Connect the other end of the cable to a USB port on your device, see your USB device's installation guide. www.gateway.com Connecting a USB device Your notebook has USB ports for connecting devices such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse.
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...free of dust. Do not attempt to drip any components. Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before trying to replace it again. Always turn the notebook upside down your system. www.gateway.com • A soft, lint-free cloth • An aerosol can of air that has a... narrow, straw-like extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. With your notebook. Cleaning the keyboard You should clean the keyboard occasionally by air circulated through...
...free of dust. Do not attempt to drip any components. Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before trying to replace it again. Always turn the notebook upside down your system. www.gateway.com • A soft, lint-free cloth • An aerosol can of air that has a... narrow, straw-like extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. With your notebook. Cleaning the keyboard You should clean the keyboard occasionally by air circulated through...