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...: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Gateway contact information Contacting Gateway Customer Care Your Setup Guide contains information about contacting Gateway Customer Care. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for...
...: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Gateway contact information Contacting Gateway Customer Care Your Setup Guide contains information about contacting Gateway Customer Care. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for...
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... while it rests on the sides clear. You must keep the ventilation openings on your unprotected lap. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter. • Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. • Avoid focusing your eyes on a soft surface, such as your...
... while it rests on the sides clear. You must keep the ventilation openings on your unprotected lap. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter. • Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. • Avoid focusing your eyes on a soft surface, such as your...
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... and time zone and to create your online User Guide. 20 For more information about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in your first user account. 4 Attach and turn on any peripheral devices, such as printers, scanners, and speakers. Tip For... information on page 60. Power button Tip For more information about connecting peripheral devices, see "Installing a printer or other peripheral device" on using Windows, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 75. 3 If you can run programs and search for its setup instructions. 5 To open the main...
... and time zone and to create your online User Guide. 20 For more information about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in your first user account. 4 Attach and turn on any peripheral devices, such as printers, scanners, and speakers. Tip For... information on page 60. Power button Tip For more information about connecting peripheral devices, see "Installing a printer or other peripheral device" on using Windows, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 75. 3 If you can run programs and search for its setup instructions. 5 To open the main...
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...does not restore your notebook to normal operation, you cannot use the Shut Down option in the top-right corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are not responding. Press and hold the power button for some reason... on your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. 2 Click Start Task Manager. To close programs that is not responding. 4 Click End Task. 5 Click X in Windows to the lock icon, then click Shut Down. Important If your notebook does not turn off your notebook, press and hold the power button for...
...does not restore your notebook to normal operation, you cannot use the Shut Down option in the top-right corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are not responding. Press and hold the power button for some reason... on your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. 2 Click Start Task Manager. To close programs that is not responding. 4 Click End Task. 5 Click X in Windows to the lock icon, then click Shut Down. Important If your notebook does not turn off your notebook, press and hold the power button for...
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...specific actions. Key types The keyboard has several different types of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows and function keys for different purposes. Many of keys. Each program uses different function keys for specific system operations. See the ...program documentation to find out more information, see "System key combinations" on page 26. 24 Some keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other actions when pressed in combination with another key. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up...
...specific actions. Key types The keyboard has several different types of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows and function keys for different purposes. Many of keys. Each program uses different function keys for specific system operations. See the ...program documentation to find out more information, see "System key combinations" on page 26. 24 Some keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other actions when pressed in combination with another key. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up...
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...beginning of a document. Arrow keys Press these keys to type numbers. FN key Press the FN key in Windows. Application key Press this key to open the Windows Start menu. Windows key Press this key for quick access to the end of a document, or to shortcut menus and help ...assistants in combination with other keys to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Computer window). www.gateway.com Key type Icon Description Navigation keys Press these keys to move the cursor up the page, down , right, or left. 25
...beginning of a document. Arrow keys Press these keys to type numbers. FN key Press the FN key in Windows. Application key Press this key to open the Windows Start menu. Windows key Press this key for quick access to the end of a document, or to shortcut menus and help ...assistants in combination with other keys to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Computer window). www.gateway.com Key type Icon Description Navigation keys Press these keys to move the cursor up the page, down , right, or left. 25
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...; Boot level security that provides enhanced security and convenience. www.gateway.com Using the optional fingerprint reader Your notebook may include a fingerprint reader that requires a fingerprint authentication before the system will boot to Windows • Scrolling so you should run the TouchStrip Tutorial: 1...Tutorial. 2 Click Next to proceed through the tutorial. 29 Features include: • Secure logon to use the fingerprint reader in Windows and Web-based applications • A safe or folder for storing encrypted files that only a user with a matching fingerprint can ...
...; Boot level security that provides enhanced security and convenience. www.gateway.com Using the optional fingerprint reader Your notebook may include a fingerprint reader that requires a fingerprint authentication before the system will boot to Windows • Scrolling so you should run the TouchStrip Tutorial: 1...Tutorial. 2 Click Next to proceed through the tutorial. 29 Features include: • Secure logon to use the fingerprint reader in Windows and Web-based applications • A safe or folder for storing encrypted files that only a user with a matching fingerprint can ...
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... sound Skip ahead Instant On Video Play/Pause Skip back Stop Button Description Optional: Windows Hotstart-Turns on Video-Opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or the DVD player program (Windows Vista Home Basic). Instant on the notebook (if turned off , or in Sleep...this button if you are logged on as a guest. Instant on , turned off ) and opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or Windows Media Player (Windows Vista Home Basic). Skip ahead one CD track or DVD chapter. Play or pause the CD or DVD. Skip back...
... sound Skip ahead Instant On Video Play/Pause Skip back Stop Button Description Optional: Windows Hotstart-Turns on Video-Opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or the DVD player program (Windows Vista Home Basic). Instant on the notebook (if turned off , or in Sleep...this button if you are logged on as a guest. Instant on , turned off ) and opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or Windows Media Player (Windows Vista Home Basic). Skip ahead one CD track or DVD chapter. Play or pause the CD or DVD. Skip back...
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www.gateway.com Adjusting the brightness To adjust screen brightness: • Use the increase brightness and decrease brightness keys on page 26. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Tip For more information, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your notebook. 43 For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "System...
www.gateway.com Adjusting the brightness To adjust screen brightness: • Use the increase brightness and decrease brightness keys on page 26. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Tip For more information, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your notebook. 43 For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "System...
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... Center, see "Using the optional multimedia panel" on the optional multimedia panel. To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on the keyboard. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: • If ...To restore volume, click it again. 44 For more information, see "System key combinations" on page 26. -ORUse the mute button and capacitive volume control on page 38. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Slide the Volume control to decrease volume. 3 To mute the volume, click (Mute...
... Center, see "Using the optional multimedia panel" on the optional multimedia panel. To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on the keyboard. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: • If ...To restore volume, click it again. 44 For more information, see "System key combinations" on page 26. -ORUse the mute button and capacitive volume control on page 38. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Slide the Volume control to decrease volume. 3 To mute the volume, click (Mute...
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...are examples of interference to other devices or services is harmful or perceived as the volume used for authorization prior to be turned off Your Gateway notebook may be restricted or eliminated. Warning In environments where the risk of devices that provide wireless communication. Airports, hospitals, and oxygen ...or flammable gas laden atmospheres are uncertain of the sanction to use a wireless device may have a factory-installed wireless radio. Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to close it. The Volume Mixer dialog box opens, where you are limited examples where use of the...
...are examples of interference to other devices or services is harmful or perceived as the volume used for authorization prior to be turned off Your Gateway notebook may be restricted or eliminated. Warning In environments where the risk of devices that provide wireless communication. Airports, hospitals, and oxygen ...or flammable gas laden atmospheres are uncertain of the sanction to use a wireless device may have a factory-installed wireless radio. Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to close it. The Volume Mixer dialog box opens, where you are limited examples where use of the...
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... indicator, see "Using the status indicators" on page 23. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. When the Windows Mobility Center window opens, click Turn wireless on a wireless Ethernet network. For the location of the wireless status indicator, see "Using... on a wireless network, see "Front" on page 23. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. When the Windows Mobility Center window opens, click Turn wireless off . For the location of the wireless network switch, see "Wireless Ethernet Networking" in...
... indicator, see "Using the status indicators" on page 23. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. When the Windows Mobility Center window opens, click Turn wireless on a wireless Ethernet network. For the location of the wireless status indicator, see "Using... on a wireless network, see "Front" on page 23. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. When the Windows Mobility Center window opens, click Turn wireless off . For the location of the wireless network switch, see "Wireless Ethernet Networking" in...
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Windows recognizes the new hardware and the New Display Detected dialog box opens. 6 Select the options for the projector, monitor, or television, then click OK. 7 Press ... to switch between viewing the display on the LCD panel, viewing the display on the projector, monitor, or television, and viewing the display on . www.gateway.com 3 Plug the other end of the VGA cable into the monitor port on your notebook. -ORPlug the other end of the HDMI cable into...
Windows recognizes the new hardware and the New Display Detected dialog box opens. 6 Select the options for the projector, monitor, or television, then click OK. 7 Press ... to switch between viewing the display on the LCD panel, viewing the display on the projector, monitor, or television, and viewing the display on . www.gateway.com 3 Plug the other end of the VGA cable into the monitor port on your notebook. -ORPlug the other end of the HDMI cable into...
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...the display properties If the image on a projector, monitor, or television: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. The Display Settings dialog box opens. 3 Click monitor 2. 4 Adjust properties such as Resolution or Colors if necessary. 5...television does not appear correctly, or if you should adjust the display properties. Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your notebook desktop, you want to use the monitor, projector, or television as an ...
...the display properties If the image on a projector, monitor, or television: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. The Display Settings dialog box opens. 3 Click monitor 2. 4 Adjust properties such as Resolution or Colors if necessary. 5...television does not appear correctly, or if you should adjust the display properties. Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your notebook desktop, you want to use the monitor, projector, or television as an ...
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...You can click and drag the "2" monitor icon to select the check box for a presentation: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. To use the monitor, projector, or television as an extension of your desktop (increasing the size of your... it the same way the physical monitor is arranged on your desk. 7 Click OK. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. www.gateway.com 6 To use a projector, monitor, or television for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. The Presentation Settings dialog box opens. 65 You can configure your online User...
...You can click and drag the "2" monitor icon to select the check box for a presentation: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. To use the monitor, projector, or television as an extension of your desktop (increasing the size of your... it the same way the physical monitor is arranged on your desk. 7 Click OK. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. www.gateway.com 6 To use a projector, monitor, or television for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. The Presentation Settings dialog box opens. 65 You can configure your online User...
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...this plan if you : • Balanced - Three power plans are pre-defined for your notebook. To change the function of time. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 74 You can customize power settings from AC power outlets for an extended period of your notebook's power button, Sleep system key, and... to under the other two power plans. Use this plan if you need additional computing power for you will be away from the Windows Mobility Center by changing power settings on your program. Your battery may run slower than you are accustomed to extend battery life. This...
...this plan if you : • Balanced - Three power plans are pre-defined for your notebook. To change the function of time. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 74 You can customize power settings from AC power outlets for an extended period of your notebook's power button, Sleep system key, and... to under the other two power plans. Use this plan if you need additional computing power for you will be away from the Windows Mobility Center by changing power settings on your program. Your battery may run slower than you are accustomed to extend battery life. This...
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... advanced power management settings: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. You can also select which power saving mode is activated when you selected, then click Save changes. www.gateway.com 2 Click (Change power settings). OR Click Change plan settings, modify the ...power plan you close the LCD panel. The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan you assign different power saving...
... advanced power management settings: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. You can also select which power saving mode is activated when you selected, then click Save changes. www.gateway.com 2 Click (Change power settings). OR Click Change plan settings, modify the ...power plan you close the LCD panel. The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan you assign different power saving...
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..., click Start, then click Help and Support. To turn on the left side of Allow hybrid sleep. 4 Change the values to On for the plan window opens. 2 Click Change advanced power settings. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power 2 Click (Change power settings). The Select a power plan...
..., click Start, then click Help and Support. To turn on the left side of Allow hybrid sleep. 4 Change the values to On for the plan window opens. 2 Click Change advanced power settings. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power 2 Click (Change power settings). The Select a power plan...
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Gateway Recovery Management opens. 89 To reinstall using discs, you may need to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. www.gateway.com Creating recovery discs If your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you must create the set of recovery discs beforehand. To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management.
Gateway Recovery Management opens. 89 To reinstall using discs, you may need to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. www.gateway.com Creating recovery discs If your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you must create the set of recovery discs beforehand. To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management.
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OR To create recovery discs for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows Vista and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create factory default disc. - The first disc begins recording, and you will need to list, then ...
OR To create recovery discs for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows Vista and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create factory default disc. - The first disc begins recording, and you will need to list, then ...