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Contents Chapter 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 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 8 Back 9 ... dial-up modem 18 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 19 Starting your notebook 20 Waking up your notebook 21 Turning off your notebook 21 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 22 Using the status indicators 23 Using the keyboard 24 i
Contents Chapter 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 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 8 Back 9 ... dial-up modem 18 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 19 Starting your notebook 20 Waking up your notebook 21 Turning off your notebook 21 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 22 Using the status indicators 23 Using the keyboard 24 i
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... 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 or off 38 IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio 38 Bluetooth radio 39 Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories . . . . 41 Using the...
... 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 or off 38 IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio 38 Bluetooth radio 39 Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories . . . . 41 Using the...
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... is malfunctioning. Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Battery is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Notebook is in microphone is turned off when speakers or headphones are turned off while an external microphone is on - Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in speakers are plugged...
... is malfunctioning. Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Battery is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Notebook is in microphone is turned off when speakers or headphones are turned off while an external microphone is on - Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in speakers are plugged...
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...off while an external microphone is connected. Status indicators Inform you when a drive is in microphone is used. Power button Press to turn the power on page 24. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 28. For more information, see ..."Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 23. 11 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....
...off while an external microphone is connected. Status indicators Inform you when a drive is in microphone is used. Power button Press to turn the power on page 24. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 28. For more information, see ..."Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 23. 11 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....
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The Webcam status indicator turns on when the Webcam is turned on page 32. 12 For more information, see who they are communicating with when making VoIP calls. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook LCD panel Webcam Component Webcam (optional) Icon Description Use to let others see "Using the optional webcam" on .
The Webcam status indicator turns on when the Webcam is turned on page 32. 12 For more information, see who they are communicating with when making VoIP calls. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook LCD panel Webcam Component Webcam (optional) Icon Description Use to let others see "Using the optional webcam" on .
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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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...Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on page 2. 17 If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. For more information, see "Front" on page 6 for... the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on the...
...Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on page 2. 17 If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. For more information, see "Front" on page 6 for... the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on the...
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... on the front of your notebook so air vents are blocked, the notebook may become hot enough to create your first user account. 4 Attach and turn on any peripheral devices, such as printers, scanners, and speakers. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Starting your notebook Warning Do not work with each...
... on the front of your notebook so air vents are blocked, the notebook may become hot enough to create your first user account. 4 Attach and turn on any peripheral devices, such as printers, scanners, and speakers. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Starting your notebook Warning Do not work with each...
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... enter a power-saving mode called Sleep. Tip You can change the Sleep mode from Hibernate mode, however, the programs that menu, you left them . Turning off . Hibernate mode is the easiest way to power down your notebook into Sleep mode is an alternative to save power. Although it does not...as you wake your session and partially shuts down most system operations to sleep: • Click (Start), then click (power). Waking your notebook after it turns off . Sleep mode saves your notebook to save power. -OR- www.gateway.com 5 To open the main menu, click (Start).
... enter a power-saving mode called Sleep. Tip You can change the Sleep mode from Hibernate mode, however, the programs that menu, you left them . Turning off . Hibernate mode is the easiest way to power down your notebook into Sleep mode is an alternative to save power. Although it does not...as you wake your session and partially shuts down most system operations to sleep: • Click (Start), then click (power). Waking your notebook after it turns off . Sleep mode saves your notebook to save power. -OR- www.gateway.com 5 To open the main menu, click (Start).
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... your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to save power. The notebook turns off. To close programs that is not responding. 4 Click End Task. 5 Click X in Windows to turn off your notebook, press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. To restart your ...notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to restart (reboot) your notebook. The notebook turns off, then turns on your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. 2 Click Start Task Manager. Press and hold the power button for some reason you cannot...
... your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to save power. The notebook turns off. To close programs that is not responding. 4 Click End Task. 5 Click X in Windows to turn off your notebook, press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. To restart your ...notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to restart (reboot) your notebook. The notebook turns off, then turns on your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. 2 Click Start Task Manager. Press and hold the power button for some reason you cannot...
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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 in use . ■ LED off . ■ LED on - Drive is turned off - Hard drive ■ LED blinking - Hard drive is turned on. ■ ... off - Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is not being accessed. 23 Num lock Disc drive ■ LED on . Hard drive is turned on - Wireless network Caps lock Num lock Hard drive Disc drive Indicator Icon Description Wireless network Caps lock ■ LED on - Caps lock...
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 in use . ■ LED off . ■ LED on - Drive is turned off - Hard drive ■ LED blinking - Hard drive is turned on. ■ ... off - Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is not being accessed. 23 Num lock Disc drive ■ LED on . Hard drive is turned on - Wireless network Caps lock Num lock Hard drive Disc drive Indicator Icon Description Wireless network Caps lock ■ LED on - Caps lock...
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Each program uses different function keys for the numeric keypad. You do not need to shut down the notebook to turn on . Some keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other actions when pressed in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open help. Key type ...Icon Description Numeric keypad Use these keys labeled F1 to F12 to type numbers when the numeric keypad is turned on the numeric keypad. Key types The keyboard has several different types of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows...
Each program uses different function keys for the numeric keypad. You do not need to shut down the notebook to turn on . Some keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other actions when pressed in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open help. Key type ...Icon Description Numeric keypad Use these keys labeled F1 to F12 to type numbers when the numeric keypad is turned on the numeric keypad. Key types The keyboard has several different types of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows...
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...display on a projector or monitor" on page 50. For more information, see "Changing notebook power settings" on or off . Turn the optional IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio on page 66. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial ...aircraft. Enter Sleep mode or Hybrid Sleep mode. Turn the optional Bluetooth radio on or off. 6 Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft. Press...
...display on a projector or monitor" on page 50. For more information, see "Changing notebook power settings" on or off . Turn the optional IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio on page 66. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial ...aircraft. Enter Sleep mode or Hybrid Sleep mode. Turn the optional Bluetooth radio on or off. 6 Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft. Press...
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In addition, by using the software included with many of the available Internet chat programs to add video and audio to your chat session. Webcam Status indicator 32 The Webcam status indicator turns on when the Webcam is turned on. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the optional webcam You can use the optional webcam with the webcam, you can take pictures or create video clips.
In addition, by using the software included with many of the available Internet chat programs to add video and audio to your chat session. Webcam Status indicator 32 The Webcam status indicator turns on when the Webcam is turned on. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the optional webcam You can use the optional webcam with the webcam, you can take pictures or create video clips.
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... the camera and opens the preview screen. Move your picture. Button Start camera Effects Properties Settings Help Icon Description Turns on . Adds a decoration or border to your pointer around the outside of the toolbar or modifies the picture, video, or ...audio settings. Modifies properties such as zoom, backlight compensation, brightness, and contrast. Selects the position of the screen until the toolbar appears. 33 www.gateway.com To use the webcam: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Camera Assistant Software, then click Camera Assistant Software. The Camera Assistant Toolbar opens. ...
... the camera and opens the preview screen. Move your picture. Button Start camera Effects Properties Settings Help Icon Description Turns on . Adds a decoration or border to your pointer around the outside of the toolbar or modifies the picture, video, or ...audio settings. Modifies properties such as zoom, backlight compensation, brightness, and contrast. Selects the position of the screen until the toolbar appears. 33 www.gateway.com To use the webcam: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Camera Assistant Software, then click Camera Assistant Software. The Camera Assistant Toolbar opens. ...
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Create a video recording. Turn audio capture on or off. Change the size of what is currently in the preview screen. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 2 Click (Start camera). Functions Resolution Mute Effects Change a setting or access online help. Add a decoration or border to your picture. 34 The Camera Assistant opens. 3 Click one of the following: Button Icon Snapshot Video recording Description Take a picture of the picture. Audio recording Create an audio recording.
Create a video recording. Turn audio capture on or off. Change the size of what is currently in the preview screen. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 2 Click (Start camera). Functions Resolution Mute Effects Change a setting or access online help. Add a decoration or border to your picture. 34 The Camera Assistant opens. 3 Click one of the following: Button Icon Snapshot Video recording Description Take a picture of the picture. Audio recording Create an audio recording.
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..., see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your notebook. To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: • If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of your online User Guide. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Adjusting the volume You can use the volume control...
..., see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your notebook. To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: • If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of your online User Guide. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Adjusting the volume You can use the volume control...
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...in an airplane. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to using your notebook on or off Your Gateway notebook may be restricted or eliminated. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Turning your wireless radio on a wireless network, see "Using the status indicators" on or off. IEEE... 802.11 and Bluetooth communication devices are uncertain of the sanction to use of devices that provide wireless communication. To turn the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio on the wireless device. Airports, hospitals, and oxygen or flammable gas laden atmospheres are limited...
...in an airplane. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to using your notebook on or off Your Gateway notebook may be restricted or eliminated. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Turning your wireless radio on a wireless network, see "Using the status indicators" on or off. IEEE... 802.11 and Bluetooth communication devices are uncertain of the sanction to use of devices that provide wireless communication. To turn the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio on the wireless device. Airports, hospitals, and oxygen or flammable gas laden atmospheres are limited...
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Tip For more information about using your notebook on or off: • Press FN + F6. To turn the Bluetooth radio on a Bluetooth Personal Area Network, see "Bluetooth Networking" in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 39 Type the keyword Bluetooth in your online User Guide Help For more information about Bluetooth, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 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.
Tip For more information about using your notebook on or off: • Press FN + F6. To turn the Bluetooth radio on a Bluetooth Personal Area Network, see "Bluetooth Networking" in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 39 Type the keyword Bluetooth in your online User Guide Help For more information about Bluetooth, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 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.
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...about cleaning a CD or DVD, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on your notebook, manually eject the disc by your DVD drive is closed . www.gateway.com Using a CD or DVD drive [ Manual eject hole Eject button Important Prerecorded DVDs and DVD drives contain regional codes that the label side is... closed . To be turned on your notebook's delivery address. The regional code for the disc is facing up . After the tray opens slightly, pull the disc tray completely...
...about cleaning a CD or DVD, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on your notebook, manually eject the disc by your DVD drive is closed . www.gateway.com Using a CD or DVD drive [ Manual eject hole Eject button Important Prerecorded DVDs and DVD drives contain regional codes that the label side is... closed . To be turned on your notebook's delivery address. The regional code for the disc is facing up . After the tray opens slightly, pull the disc tray completely...