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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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... discomfort and strain: • Keep hands and arms parallel to your notebook may overheat, increasing the risk of burns to the floor. • Adjust the screen so it rests on a soft surface, such as your lap, a blanket, carpet, or a sofa. If you use the notebook on the sides clear....injury. Instead, use a laptop desk to protect your legs. • Do not use an external keyboard, raise the notebook so the top of its screen is perpendicular to focus on distant objects. • Where feasible, keep your notebook's ventilation openings clear of sight. • Place your feet flat ...
... discomfort and strain: • Keep hands and arms parallel to your notebook may overheat, increasing the risk of burns to the floor. • Adjust the screen so it rests on a soft surface, such as your lap, a blanket, carpet, or a sofa. If you use the notebook on the sides clear....injury. Instead, use a laptop desk to protect your legs. • Do not use an external keyboard, raise the notebook so the top of its screen is perpendicular to focus on distant objects. • Where feasible, keep your notebook's ventilation openings clear of sight. • Place your feet flat ...
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Tip See the documentation that menu, you are starting your notebook for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to create your online User Guide. 20 For more information on page 60. Power button Tip ...
Tip See the documentation that menu, you are starting your notebook for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to create your online User Guide. 20 For more information on page 60. Power button Tip ...
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Use this option to prevent unauthorized use the features of the fingerprint reader, you must select this option. The Welcome screen opens. 2 Click Next. The Finish screen opens. 3 Select one of the following options, then click Next. • Enrollment to the biometric device-Select this option to save your fingerprint to the ...
Use this option to prevent unauthorized use the features of the fingerprint reader, you must select this option. The Welcome screen opens. 2 Click Next. The Finish screen opens. 3 Select one of the following options, then click Next. • Enrollment to the biometric device-Select this option to save your fingerprint to the ...
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The Enrollment screen appears. 5 Click the button above the finger you do not want to uncheck the Run interactive tutorial check box, then click Next. A new box appears with three empty circles in it. 31 www.gateway.com 4 If you want to run the TouchStrip Tutorial, click to run the TouchStrip Tutorial, leave the Run interactive tutorial check box selected, then click Next. After you have completed the tutorial, the Enrollment screen appears. -ORIf you are enrolling. The TouchStrip Tutorial runs.
The Enrollment screen appears. 5 Click the button above the finger you do not want to uncheck the Run interactive tutorial check box, then click Next. A new box appears with three empty circles in it. 31 www.gateway.com 4 If you want to run the TouchStrip Tutorial, click to run the TouchStrip Tutorial, leave the Run interactive tutorial check box selected, then click Next. After you have completed the tutorial, the Enrollment screen appears. -ORIf you are enrolling. The TouchStrip Tutorial runs.
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The Advanced Security screen appears. 8 Type a password in the Backup password box, type the same password in one of the circles. 7 Repeat step 6 two more times, then click Next. A ... box, then click Next. 9 Click Finish. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 6 Swipe your finger. You can: • Add new fingerprints to the database • Edit or delete fingerprints from the database • Modify how fingerprints are used . Using the Fingerprint Control Center The Fingerprint Control Center lets the administrator of...
The Advanced Security screen appears. 8 Type a password in the Backup password box, type the same password in one of the circles. 7 Repeat step 6 two more times, then click Next. A ... box, then click Next. 9 Click Finish. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 6 Swipe your finger. You can: • Add new fingerprints to the database • Edit or delete fingerprints from the database • Modify how fingerprints are used . Using the Fingerprint Control Center The Fingerprint Control Center lets the administrator of...
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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. Use of a touchpad, two buttons, and a scroll zone. You can use the scroll zone to program. 35
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. Use of a touchpad, two buttons, and a scroll zone. You can use the scroll zone to program. 35
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... pointer speed, right-hand or left button twice in your online User Guide. Position the pointer over the object. Select an object on the screen. If you run out of space and need to shut down the notebook to simulate clicking the left button once. Tip You may have received... the mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings" in your finger around on the touchpad to connect a USB mouse. To... Move the pointer on the screen. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started You can attach a mouse to the notebook using the touchpad buttons. You do not need to move the pointer...
... pointer speed, right-hand or left button twice in your online User Guide. Position the pointer over the object. Select an object on the screen. If you run out of space and need to shut down the notebook to simulate clicking the left button once. Tip You may have received... the mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings" in your finger around on the touchpad to connect a USB mouse. To... Move the pointer on the screen. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started You can attach a mouse to the notebook using the touchpad buttons. You do not need to move the pointer...
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Access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object on the screen. This action is called right-clicking. 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. Do this... Quickly press and release the right button once. Move an object on the screen. Position the pointer over the object. Press the left button and hold it . 37 Position the pointer over the object. www.gateway.com To...
Access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object on the screen. This action is called right-clicking. 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. Do this... Quickly press and release the right button once. Move an object on the screen. Position the pointer over the object. Press the left button and hold it . 37 Position the pointer over the object. www.gateway.com To...
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...settings. Important If you do not see the toolbar, the Auto Hide setting may be turned on the camera and opens the preview screen. Move your picture. The Camera Assistant Toolbar opens. 40 Button Start camera Effects Properties Settings Help Icon Description Turns on . Opens ...help. The Camera Assistant Toolbar opens. -ORRight-click (Camera assistant software) on the taskbar, then click Show Toolbar. Selects the position of the screen until the toolbar appears. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To use the webcam: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Camera Assistant Software, then...
...settings. Important If you do not see the toolbar, the Auto Hide setting may be turned on the camera and opens the preview screen. Move your picture. The Camera Assistant Toolbar opens. 40 Button Start camera Effects Properties Settings Help Icon Description Turns on . Opens ...help. The Camera Assistant Toolbar opens. -ORRight-click (Camera assistant software) on the taskbar, then click Show Toolbar. Selects the position of the screen until the toolbar appears. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To use the webcam: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Camera Assistant Software, then...
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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. Create a video recording. Tip For more information about using an Internet chat service, see the help . Add a decoration or border to your picture. Turn audio...
... 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. Create a video recording. Tip For more information about using an Internet chat service, see the help . Add a decoration or border to your picture. Turn audio...
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... adjust the overall volume of your online User Guide. Adjusting the volume You can use the volume control to the desired screen brightness. 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...
... adjust the overall volume of your online User Guide. Adjusting the volume You can use the volume control to the desired screen brightness. 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...
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...you can involve two major steps, depending on how your notebook has been configured. See the Array Manager User Guide, or "Configuring RAID" on the screen, press F2. Configuring RAID Enabling RAID If you ordered your notebook with 250 GB total capacity. Now that RAID is already enabled, and you set... notebook can access the RAID setup. 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. Preparing your notebook for RAID: 1 Configure the RAID arrays.
...you can involve two major steps, depending on how your notebook has been configured. See the Array Manager User Guide, or "Configuring RAID" on the screen, press F2. Configuring RAID Enabling RAID If you ordered your notebook with 250 GB total capacity. Now that RAID is already enabled, and you set... notebook can access the RAID setup. 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. Preparing your notebook for RAID: 1 Configure the RAID arrays.
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During startup, the RAID option screen appears. (Number and specifications of your notebook. The Create Volume menu opens. 4 Change the following settings: • Name-Type a volume name (up to 16 characters) ... triangle) each drive to use in the array, then press ENTER. 55 Create RAID Volume, then press ENTER. The Matrix Storage Manager opens. 3 Highlight 1. www.gateway.com To configure RAID: 1 Start (or restart) your drives may vary from the example.) 2 While the RAID option...
During startup, the RAID option screen appears. (Number and specifications of your notebook. The Create Volume menu opens. 4 Change the following settings: • Name-Type a volume name (up to 16 characters) ... triangle) each drive to use in the array, then press ENTER. 55 Create RAID Volume, then press ENTER. The Matrix Storage Manager opens. 3 Highlight 1. www.gateway.com To configure RAID: 1 Start (or restart) your drives may vary from the example.) 2 While the RAID option...
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... message appears. 5 Type Y to delete, then press DELETE. A warning appears. 6 Type Y. Delete RAID Volume, then press ENTER. During startup, the RAID option screen appears. 2 While the RAID option screen is created and the Main menu opens. 7 Highlight 4. Exit, then press Enter. To delete a RAID volume: 1 Start (or restart) your notebook restarts. Resetting...
... message appears. 5 Type Y to delete, then press DELETE. A warning appears. 6 Type Y. Delete RAID Volume, then press ENTER. During startup, the RAID option screen appears. 2 While the RAID option screen is created and the Main menu opens. 7 Highlight 4. Exit, then press Enter. To delete a RAID volume: 1 Start (or restart) your notebook restarts. Resetting...
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... Reset RAID Data menu opens. 4 Press ↑ or ↓ to highlight each of the cable to the eSATA port on the Gateway Technical Support Web site (www.gateway.com) and the Intel Support & Downloads Web site (support.intel.com). A warning message appears. 5 Type Y to confirm the drive... select (mark with a green triangle) each drive you want to Non-RAID, then press ENTER. During startup, the RAID option screen appears. 2 While the RAID option screen is open, press CTRL+I. The Matrix Storage Manager opens. 3 Highlight 3. Getting help For more information on RAID concepts, configuration, ...
... Reset RAID Data menu opens. 4 Press ↑ or ↓ to highlight each of the cable to the eSATA port on the Gateway Technical Support Web site (www.gateway.com) and the Intel Support & Downloads Web site (support.intel.com). A warning message appears. 5 Type Y to confirm the drive... select (mark with a green triangle) each drive you want to Non-RAID, then press ENTER. During startup, the RAID option screen appears. 2 While the RAID option screen is open, press CTRL+I. The Matrix Storage Manager opens. 3 Highlight 3. Getting help For more information on RAID concepts, configuration, ...
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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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... Power Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. Important If, after completing this procedure, the battery charge indicator still... does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. 70 You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to exit" appears. 7 Press...
... Power Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. Important If, after completing this procedure, the battery charge indicator still... does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. 70 You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to exit" appears. 7 Press...
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... + in . To turn on the left side of Allow hybrid sleep. 4 Change the values to On for On battery and Plugged in front of the screen that you are not tied to change. The top three settings are using. Help For more information about hybrid sleep, click Start, then click Help...
... + in . To turn on the left side of Allow hybrid sleep. 4 Change the values to On for On battery and Plugged in front of the screen that you are not tied to change. The top three settings are using. Help For more information about hybrid sleep, click Start, then click Help...
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... number (located on your notebook. You do not need to you or behind you must enter the Supervisor Password each time 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 attach a cable lock and leave... to recover a forgotten password. You must enter the User Password each time you see your notebook was turned off or put in order to Gateway for someone else to guess. Important You must set using the BIOS utility. Caution Use a password that you turn on the bottom of your...
... number (located on your notebook. You do not need to you or behind you must enter the Supervisor Password each time 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 attach a cable lock and leave... to recover a forgotten password. You must enter the User Password each time you see your notebook was turned off or put in order to Gateway for someone else to guess. Important You must set using the BIOS utility. Caution Use a password that you turn on the bottom of your...