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www.gateway.com Connecting an IEEE 1394 device 61 Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television . 62 Adjusting the display properties 64 Using the projector or ... Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 83 Caring for your notebook 84 Cleaning your notebook 84 Cleaning the exterior 85 Cleaning the keyboard 85 Cleaning the notebook screen 85 Maintaining the battery 86 Storing batteries 86 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 87 iii
www.gateway.com Connecting an IEEE 1394 device 61 Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television . 62 Adjusting the display properties 64 Using the projector or ... Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 83 Caring for your notebook 84 Cleaning your notebook 84 Cleaning the exterior 85 Cleaning the keyboard 85 Cleaning the notebook screen 85 Maintaining the battery 86 Storing batteries 86 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 87 iii
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... on your legs. Instead, place your work area and avoiding discomfort and strain: • Keep hands and arms parallel to the floor. • Adjust the screen so it rests on your unprotected lap. Every 10 or 15 minutes, look around the room, and try to your line of sight. • Place... to your eyes. Do not use an external keyboard, raise the notebook so the top of time. Notebook operating temperatures can avoid glare on the screen or shine directly into your notebook, and fire danger. If you can become quite high, increasing the risk of burns to your...
... on your legs. Instead, place your work area and avoiding discomfort and strain: • Keep hands and arms parallel to the floor. • Adjust the screen so it rests on your unprotected lap. Every 10 or 15 minutes, look around the room, and try to your line of sight. • Place... to your eyes. Do not use an external keyboard, raise the notebook so the top of time. Notebook operating temperatures can avoid glare on the screen or shine directly into your notebook, and fire danger. If you can become quite high, increasing the risk of burns to your...
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... device for the first time, follow the on page 60. Tip For more information on using Windows, see "Installing a printer or other peripheral device" on -screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to create your online User Guide. 20 Tip See the documentation that menu, you are starting...
... device for the first time, follow the on page 60. Tip For more information on using Windows, see "Installing a printer or other peripheral device" on -screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to create your online User Guide. 20 Tip See the documentation that menu, you are starting...
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The Finish screen opens. 3 Select one of your notebook even if the hard drive has been removed. • Enrollment to the hard disk-Select this option. To enroll ... the following options, then click Next. • Enrollment to the biometric device-Select this option to save your fingerprint to the hard drive. The Welcome screen opens. 2 Click Next. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Enrolling your fingerprints Before you can identify you.
The Finish screen opens. 3 Select one of your notebook even if the hard drive has been removed. • Enrollment to the hard disk-Select this option. To enroll ... the following options, then click Next. • Enrollment to the biometric device-Select this option to save your fingerprint to the hard drive. The Welcome screen opens. 2 Click Next. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Enrolling your fingerprints Before you can identify you.
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After you have completed the tutorial, the Enrollment screen appears. -ORIf you do not want to run the TouchStrip Tutorial, click to run the TouchStrip Tutorial, leave the Run interactive tutorial check box selected, then click Next. The Enrollment screen appears. 5 Click the button above the finger you are enrolling. www.gateway.com 4 If you want to uncheck the Run interactive tutorial check box, then click Next. A new box appears with three empty circles in it. 31 The TouchStrip Tutorial runs.
After you have completed the tutorial, the Enrollment screen appears. -ORIf you do not want to run the TouchStrip Tutorial, click to run the TouchStrip Tutorial, leave the Run interactive tutorial check box selected, then click Next. The Enrollment screen appears. 5 Click the button above the finger you are enrolling. www.gateway.com 4 If you want to uncheck the Run interactive tutorial check box, then click Next. A new box appears with three empty circles in it. 31 The TouchStrip Tutorial runs.
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You can: • Add new fingerprints to the database • Edit or delete fingerprints from the database • Modify how fingerprints are used for scrolling 32 The Advanced Security screen appears. 8 Type a password in the Backup password box, type the same password in one of the notebook control how the fingerprint reader is...
You can: • Add new fingerprints to the database • Edit or delete fingerprints from the database • Modify how fingerprints are used for scrolling 32 The Advanced Security screen appears. 8 Type a password in the Backup password box, type the same password in one of the notebook control how the fingerprint reader is...
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You can use the scroll zone to program. 35 Use of a touchpad, two buttons, and a scroll zone. Scroll zone Touchpad Left button Right button When you move your finger on the touchpad, the pointer (arrow) on the screen moves in the same direction. 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. 35 Use of a touchpad, two buttons, and a scroll zone. Scroll zone Touchpad Left button Right button When you move your finger on the touchpad, the pointer (arrow) on the screen moves in the same direction. www.gateway.com Using the EZ Pad touchpad The EZ Pad™ consists of the scroll zone may vary from program to scroll through documents.
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To... Select an object on the screen. Tip For instructions on how to adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, right-hand or left-hand configuration, and other touchpad settings, see "Changing ... EZ-Pad left button once. You do not need to move it to only accept clicking by using a USB port. Move the pointer on the screen. Move your online User Guide. Quickly press and release the left and right buttons below the touchpad to simulate clicking the left button twice in...
To... Select an object on the screen. Tip For instructions on how to adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, right-hand or left-hand configuration, and other touchpad settings, see "Changing ... EZ-Pad left button once. You do not need to move it to only accept clicking by using a USB port. Move the pointer on the screen. Move your online User Guide. Quickly press and release the left and right buttons below the touchpad to simulate clicking the left button twice in...
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Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the right button once. Press the left button and hold it . 37 www.gateway.com To... Access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object on the screen. Position the pointer over the object. Move an object on the screen. Do this... 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. This action is called right-clicking.
Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the right button once. Press the left button and hold it . 37 www.gateway.com To... Access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object on the screen. Position the pointer over the object. Move an object on the screen. Do this... 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. This action is called right-clicking.
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...), All Programs, Camera Assistant Software, then click Camera Assistant Software. Modifies properties such as zoom, backlight compensation, brightness, and contrast. Selects the position of the screen until the toolbar appears. Important If you do not see the toolbar, the Auto Hide setting may be turned on the taskbar, then click Show... audio settings. The Camera Assistant Toolbar opens. 40 Button Start camera Effects Properties Settings Help Icon Description Turns on the camera and opens the preview screen. Opens online help.
...), All Programs, Camera Assistant Software, then click Camera Assistant Software. Modifies properties such as zoom, backlight compensation, brightness, and contrast. Selects the position of the screen until the toolbar appears. Important If you do not see the toolbar, the Auto Hide setting may be turned on the taskbar, then click Show... audio settings. The Camera Assistant Toolbar opens. 40 Button Start camera Effects Properties Settings Help Icon Description Turns on the camera and opens the preview screen. Opens online help.
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... more information about using the webcam while using the webcam, click in the Camera Assistant Toolbar or click (Functions), then click Help in the preview screen. Add a decoration or border to your picture. Turn audio capture on or off. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 3 Click one of the following: Button...
... more information about using the webcam while using the webcam, click in the Camera Assistant Toolbar or click (Functions), then click Help in the preview screen. Add a decoration or border to your picture. Turn audio capture on or off. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 3 Click one of the following: Button...
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...Mobility Center, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard. Adjusting the volume You can use the volume control to the desired screen brightness. Slide the Brightness control to adjust the overall volume of your online User Guide. Tip For more information, see "...Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your notebook. 43 The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 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...
...Mobility Center, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard. Adjusting the volume You can use the volume control to the desired screen brightness. Slide the Brightness control to adjust the overall volume of your online User Guide. Tip For more information, see "...Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your notebook. 43 The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 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...
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... RAID can use it. Preparing your notebook for RAID: 1 Configure the RAID arrays. See the Array Manager User Guide, or "Configuring RAID" on the screen, press F2. To enable RAID on your notebook: 1 Start (or restart) your notebook. 2 As soon as a single drive with 250 GB total capacity.... CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories Drawback RAID 1 treats the entire array as your notebook turns on and the Gateway logo appears on page 54. 2 Install the operating system. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Select the Advanced menu, then select SATA mode. 4...
... RAID can use it. Preparing your notebook for RAID: 1 Configure the RAID arrays. See the Array Manager User Guide, or "Configuring RAID" on the screen, press F2. To enable RAID on your notebook: 1 Start (or restart) your notebook. 2 As soon as a single drive with 250 GB total capacity.... CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories Drawback RAID 1 treats the entire array as your notebook turns on and the Gateway logo appears on page 54. 2 Install the operating system. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Select the Advanced menu, then select SATA mode. 4...
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www.gateway.com To configure RAID: 1 Start (or restart) your drives may vary from the example.) 2 While the RAID option screen is open, press CTRL+I. The Matrix Storage Manager opens. 3 Highlight 1. During startup, the RAID option screen appears. (Number and specifications of your notebook. Create RAID Volume, then press ENTER. The Create Volume menu...
www.gateway.com To configure RAID: 1 Start (or restart) your drives may vary from the example.) 2 While the RAID option screen is open, press CTRL+I. The Matrix Storage Manager opens. 3 Highlight 1. During startup, the RAID option screen appears. (Number and specifications of your notebook. Create RAID Volume, then press ENTER. The Create Volume menu...
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... RAID configurations, failed RAID volumes, or failed drives within a RAID volume, you want to delete, then press DELETE. During startup, the RAID option screen appears. 2 While the RAID option screen is created and the Main menu opens. 7 Highlight 4. A warning message appears. 5 Type Y to start your notebook has the operating system installed on...
... RAID configurations, failed RAID volumes, or failed drives within a RAID volume, you want to delete, then press DELETE. During startup, the RAID option screen appears. 2 While the RAID option screen is created and the Main menu opens. 7 Highlight 4. A warning message appears. 5 Type Y to start your notebook has the operating system installed on...
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... notebook: 1 Turn off your notebook. 2 Connect one end of the eSATA cable to your notebook. During startup, the RAID option screen appears. 2 While the RAID option screen is open, press CTRL+I. www.gateway.com To reset drives to non-RAID status: 1 Start (or restart) your external hard drive. 3 Connect the other end of...
... notebook: 1 Turn off your notebook. 2 Connect one end of the eSATA cable to your notebook. During startup, the RAID option screen appears. 2 While the RAID option screen is open, press CTRL+I. www.gateway.com To reset drives to non-RAID status: 1 Start (or restart) your external hard drive. 3 Connect the other end of...
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CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories 3 Adjust properties such as Turn off to return to turn on the presentation settings. When you are finished giving the presentation, click Turn off screen saver and Set the volume to if necessary. 4 Click OK. 5 Click Turn on to your standard notebook settings. 66
CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories 3 Adjust properties such as Turn off to return to turn on the presentation settings. When you are finished giving the presentation, click Turn off screen saver and Set the volume to if necessary. 4 Click OK. 5 Click Turn on to your standard notebook settings. 66
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... notebook unexpectedly goes into Sleep mode while you are using it starts and you see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. For more information, see a startup screen, press F2. The entire process takes several hours. The battery charge indicator now displays an... finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you must start the process over again. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration ...
... notebook unexpectedly goes into Sleep mode while you are using it starts and you see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. For more information, see a startup screen, press F2. The entire process takes several hours. The battery charge indicator now displays an... finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you must start the process over again. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration ...
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... modify the currently selected power plan. The Power Options dialog box opens. 3 Click the + in front of Sleep, then click the + in front of the screen that you are not tied to a power plan. The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Click a setting on Hybrid Sleep mode: 1 On the Select a power plan...
... modify the currently selected power plan. The Power Options dialog box opens. 3 Click the + in front of Sleep, then click the + in front of the screen that you are not tied to a power plan. The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Click a setting on Hybrid Sleep mode: 1 On the Select a power plan...
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...8226; Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on boot, then press ENTER. 80 Important You must return your notebook to Gateway for someone else to guess. Important You must set the supervisor password in a safe place. You do not need to enter at startup.... Setup utility. 3 Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Avoid working with confidential files until you can see a startup screen, press F2. CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook Security • Get a locking cable for your notebook so you can remember, but that you ...
...8226; Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on boot, then press ENTER. 80 Important You must return your notebook to Gateway for someone else to guess. Important You must set the supervisor password in a safe place. You do not need to enter at startup.... Setup utility. 3 Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Avoid working with confidential files until you can see a startup screen, press F2. CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook Security • Get a locking cable for your notebook so you can remember, but that you ...