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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 brightness 37 Adjusting the volume 38 Turning your wireless radio on or off ...
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 brightness 37 Adjusting the volume 38 Turning your wireless radio on or off ...
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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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.... Keyboard area Keyboard area for select models Speakers Status indicators Keyboard Capacitive touch keys Power/Battery Touchpad indicators 11 Do not use the notebook on your notebook may become hot enough to the notebook. www.gateway.com Component Icon Hard drive bay Ventilation slots and cooling fan Description The hard drive is...
.... Keyboard area Keyboard area for select models Speakers Status indicators Keyboard Capacitive touch keys Power/Battery Touchpad indicators 11 Do not use the notebook on your notebook may become hot enough to the notebook. www.gateway.com Component Icon Hard drive bay Ventilation slots and cooling fan Description The hard drive is...
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...Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to access capacitive touch key function. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 27. For more information, see "Using the capacitive touch keys" on page 26. Notebook is very low. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your... information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 34. 12 Battery charge is used. Power indicator ❥ LED on . ❥ LED blinking - Touchpad Provides all the features of a mouse. Capacitive touch keys Press to AC power or the battery charge is on -
...Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to access capacitive touch key function. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 27. For more information, see "Using the capacitive touch keys" on page 26. Notebook is very low. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your... information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 34. 12 Battery charge is used. Power indicator ❥ LED on . ❥ LED blinking - Touchpad Provides all the features of a mouse. Capacitive touch keys Press to AC power or the battery charge is on -
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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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... 15 minutes, look around the room, and try to provide extra back support. This position lets your shoulders relax while you use the keyboard and touchpad. www.gateway.com • Avoid focusing your eyes on your wrists. If you type. • Adjust the chair height, adjust the forward tilt of the seat...
... 15 minutes, look around the room, and try to provide extra back support. This position lets your shoulders relax while you use the keyboard and touchpad. www.gateway.com • Avoid focusing your eyes on your wrists. If you type. • Adjust the chair height, adjust the forward tilt of the seat...
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www.gateway.com To put your notebook into hibernation: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click Hibernate. For more information about five seconds, then release it. Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to close...
www.gateway.com To put your notebook into hibernation: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click Hibernate. For more information about five seconds, then release it. Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to close...
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www.gateway.com Using the EZ Pad touchpad The EZ Pad™ consists of the scroll zone may vary from program to scroll through documents. You can use the scroll zone to program. 31 Touchpad Left button Right button When you move your finger on the touchpad, the pointer (arrow) on the screen moves in the same direction. Use of a touchpad, two buttons, and a scroll zone.
www.gateway.com Using the EZ Pad touchpad The EZ Pad™ consists of the scroll zone may vary from program to scroll through documents. You can use the scroll zone to program. 31 Touchpad Left button Right button When you move your finger on the touchpad, the pointer (arrow) on the screen moves in the same direction. Use of a touchpad, two buttons, and a scroll zone.
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...3: Setting Up and Getting Started You can use the EZ-Pad left -hand configuration, and other touchpad settings, see "Changing the mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings" in your notebook with the EZ Pad touchpad set to only accept clicking by using a USB port. You do not need to move the... pointer farther, lift your finger, move it to the notebook using the touchpad buttons. Tip For instructions on the touchpad. Tip You may have received your online User Guide. Position the pointer over the object. This action is called clicking. 32...
...3: Setting Up and Getting Started You can use the EZ-Pad left -hand configuration, and other touchpad settings, see "Changing the mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings" in your notebook with the EZ Pad touchpad set to only accept clicking by using a USB port. You do not need to move the... pointer farther, lift your finger, move it to the notebook using the touchpad buttons. Tip For instructions on the touchpad. Tip You may have received your online User Guide. Position the pointer over the object. This action is called clicking. 32...
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... pointer over the object. Position the pointer over the object. Release the button to drop the object where you want it down, then use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to the appropriate part of the screen. Quickly press and release the right button once. Position the pointer over the... open a file or folder. Press the left button twice in rapid succession. This action is called double-clicking . This action is called right-clicking. www.gateway.com To... Press the left button and hold it . 33
... pointer over the object. Position the pointer over the object. Release the button to drop the object where you want it down, then use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to the appropriate part of the screen. Quickly press and release the right button once. Position the pointer over the... open a file or folder. Press the left button twice in rapid succession. This action is called double-clicking . This action is called right-clicking. www.gateway.com To... Press the left button and hold it . 33
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...you need to a lower speed. Press the Gateway PowerSave key again to return to reduce overall power consumption. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the capacitive touch keys PowerSave MyBackup Wireless Touchpad Mute Decrease Increase switch toggle volume volume (only... for certain models) Programmable MyBackup Wireless Touchpad Mute Decrease Increase key switch toggle volume volume (only for certain models) MyBackup key-launch Gateway MyBackup solution. The Gateway PowerSave solution uses the power-saving features of your computer's ...
...you need to a lower speed. Press the Gateway PowerSave key again to return to reduce overall power consumption. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the capacitive touch keys PowerSave MyBackup Wireless Touchpad Mute Decrease Increase switch toggle volume volume (only... for certain models) Programmable MyBackup Wireless Touchpad Mute Decrease Increase key switch toggle volume volume (only for certain models) MyBackup key-launch Gateway MyBackup solution. The Gateway PowerSave solution uses the power-saving features of your computer's ...
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.... Decrease volume-press to be turned off while traveling in your online User Guide. Touchpad toggle-turn the optional IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio on or off . www.gateway.com Button Description Wireless switch-turn the internal touchpad on and off . Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on page...
.... Decrease volume-press to be turned off while traveling in your online User Guide. Touchpad toggle-turn the optional IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio on or off . www.gateway.com Button Description Wireless switch-turn the internal touchpad on and off . Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on page...
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... 62. • Close the LCD panel to the hard drive so you are not using power plans, see "Recharging the battery" on page 56. www.gateway.com • Turn off wireless networking and Bluetooth. • Dim the display as low as is not in Microsoft Office and other applications. • Copy... programs from CDs or DVDs to turn off the display while you do not use . • Use the notebook touchpad instead of power. • Recharge the battery often, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling.
... 62. • Close the LCD panel to the hard drive so you are not using power plans, see "Recharging the battery" on page 56. www.gateway.com • Turn off wireless networking and Bluetooth. • Dim the display as low as is not in Microsoft Office and other applications. • Copy... programs from CDs or DVDs to turn off the display while you do not use . • Use the notebook touchpad instead of power. • Recharge the battery often, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling.
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... are too loud, you can turn down the modem volume. To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Mouse See also "Touchpad" on page 114. 105 Help For more information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click... may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Phone and Modem Options. www.gateway.com 7 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem.
... are too loud, you can turn down the modem volume. To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Mouse See also "Touchpad" on page 114. 105 Help For more information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click... may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Phone and Modem Options. www.gateway.com 7 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem.
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...supplying power. 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. CHAPTER 8: Troubleshooting Touchpad Touchpad is not working • Make sure that is connected ...correctly. For more information, see "Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings" in your online User Guide. Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care If you have a technical problem with a damp cloth (water only) ...
...supplying power. 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. CHAPTER 8: Troubleshooting Touchpad Touchpad is not working • Make sure that is connected ...correctly. For more information, see "Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings" in your online User Guide. Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care If you have a technical problem with a damp cloth (water only) ...
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www.gateway.com digital audio 48 digital camera memory card reader 7, 47 USB port 7, 8 digital video 48 directional keys 29 diskette troubleshooting 90 diskette drive troubleshooting 90 ... eject hole CD 45, 46 DVD 45, 46 EmPower power adapter 60 ergonomics 16 Ethernet connecting wired 20 jack 7, 20 external monitor 7, 30 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 6, 9 faxes troubleshooting 104 files opening 34 troubleshooting 94 fingerprint reader troubleshooting 94 Fn key 29, 30 folders opening 34 function keys 29 131
www.gateway.com digital audio 48 digital camera memory card reader 7, 47 USB port 7, 8 digital video 48 directional keys 29 diskette troubleshooting 90 diskette drive troubleshooting 90 ... eject hole CD 45, 46 DVD 45, 46 EmPower power adapter 60 ergonomics 16 Ethernet connecting wired 20 jack 7, 20 external monitor 7, 30 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 6, 9 faxes troubleshooting 104 files opening 34 troubleshooting 94 fingerprint reader troubleshooting 94 Fn key 29, 30 folders opening 34 function keys 29 131
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... tester 68 telephone support 114 television HDMI out jack 7, 50 playing DVD on 50 viewing display on 50 Touch panel 12 touch panel 35 touchpad buttons 32, 33 clicking 33 double-clicking 34 dragging screen objects 34 locating 12 moving pointer 32, 33 moving screen objects 34 opening files,... folders, and programs 34 opening shortcut menu 34 right-clicking 34 scroll zone 32 selecting screen objects 33 troubleshooting 114 Touchpad toggle 35 travel tips 67 troubleshooting audio 113 battery 111 diskette drive 90 display 91 DVD drive 92 external monitor 114 faxes 104 files 94...
... tester 68 telephone support 114 television HDMI out jack 7, 50 playing DVD on 50 viewing display on 50 Touch panel 12 touch panel 35 touchpad buttons 32, 33 clicking 33 double-clicking 34 dragging screen objects 34 locating 12 moving pointer 32, 33 moving screen objects 34 opening files,... folders, and programs 34 opening shortcut menu 34 right-clicking 34 scroll zone 32 selecting screen objects 33 troubleshooting 114 Touchpad toggle 35 travel tips 67 troubleshooting audio 113 battery 111 diskette drive 90 display 91 DVD drive 92 external monitor 114 faxes 104 files 94...