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... 15 Identifying your model 16 Gateway model and serial number 16 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 17 Finding your specifications 17 Accessories 17 3 Getting Started 19 Installing the main battery 20 Connecting the AC adapter ...convertible notebook 26 Waking up your convertible notebook 27 Turning off your convertible notebook 28 Restarting (rebooting) your convertible notebook 28 Status indicators 30 Using the keyboard 32 Key types 33 System key combinations 34 Tablet Control Buttons 36 Programming the Windows Journal button 37 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 39 www.gateway...
... 15 Identifying your model 16 Gateway model and serial number 16 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 17 Finding your specifications 17 Accessories 17 3 Getting Started 19 Installing the main battery 20 Connecting the AC adapter ...convertible notebook 26 Waking up your convertible notebook 27 Turning off your convertible notebook 28 Restarting (rebooting) your convertible notebook 28 Status indicators 30 Using the keyboard 32 Key types 33 System key combinations 34 Tablet Control Buttons 36 Programming the Windows Journal button 37 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 39 www.gateway...
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6 Managing Power 73 Monitoring the battery charge 74 Recharging the batteries 75 Recalibrating the batteries 75 Changing batteries 76 Replacing the main battery 77 Installing a multibay battery 78 Extending battery life 79 Conserving battery power 79 Using alternate power sources 80 Changing power modes 81 7 Upgrading Your Convertible Notebook 83 Preventing static electricity discharge 84 Adding or replacing memory 85...
6 Managing Power 73 Monitoring the battery charge 74 Recharging the batteries 75 Recalibrating the batteries 75 Changing batteries 76 Replacing the main battery 77 Installing a multibay battery 78 Extending battery life 79 Conserving battery power 79 Using alternate power sources 80 Changing power modes 81 7 Upgrading Your Convertible Notebook 83 Preventing static electricity discharge 84 Adding or replacing memory 85...
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10 Troubleshooting 115 Safety guidelines 116 First steps 117 Troubleshooting 118 Audio 118 Battery 118 CD drives 118 Device installation 118 Display 119 DVD drives 120 File management 123 Hard drive 124 Internet 125 Keyboard 126 Memory 127 Memory ... 127 Modem (cable or DSL 128 Modem (dial-up 128 Mouse 132 Networks 132 Passwords 134 PC Cards 134 Pen 134 Power 135 Printer 136 Sound 137 Touchpad 138 Video 139 Telephone support 140 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 140 Telephone numbers 141 Self-help 142 Tutoring 142 Training 142 A Safety, Regulatory...
10 Troubleshooting 115 Safety guidelines 116 First steps 117 Troubleshooting 118 Audio 118 Battery 118 CD drives 118 Device installation 118 Display 119 DVD drives 120 File management 123 Hard drive 124 Internet 125 Keyboard 126 Memory 127 Memory ... 127 Modem (cable or DSL 128 Modem (dial-up 128 Mouse 132 Networks 132 Passwords 134 PC Cards 134 Pen 134 Power 135 Printer 136 Sound 137 Touchpad 138 Video 139 Telephone support 140 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 140 Telephone numbers 141 Self-help 142 Tutoring 142 Training 142 A Safety, Regulatory...
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... the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of us at affordable prices. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a greater battery life experience. We are provided with our range of performance and portability. Your convertible notebook uses the latest chipset and mobile processor technologies to our...
... the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of us at affordable prices. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a greater battery life experience. We are provided with our range of performance and portability. Your convertible notebook uses the latest chipset and mobile processor technologies to our...
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...CD-RW drive, multi-format DVD±RW drive, or multibay battery. Caution: Do not block or insert objects into this jack. Important: To order a module other than the one that came with the convertible notebook resting on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar...Provide adequate space around your convertible notebook so air vents are blocked, the convertible notebook may overheat resulting in "Identifying drive types" on page 60. Secure your convertible notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to harm your convertible notebook, contact Gateway. If these slots. ...
...CD-RW drive, multi-format DVD±RW drive, or multibay battery. Caution: Do not block or insert objects into this jack. Important: To order a module other than the one that came with the convertible notebook resting on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar...Provide adequate space around your convertible notebook so air vents are blocked, the convertible notebook may overheat resulting in "Identifying drive types" on page 60. Secure your convertible notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to harm your convertible notebook, contact Gateway. If these slots. ...
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... is located in this bay. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your convertible notebook's display using the cordless pen. Slide to release the pen. Write, tap, and input directly on page 76. www.gateway.com 13 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 89. The hard drive is not plugged into AC...
... is located in this bay. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your convertible notebook's display using the cordless pen. Slide to release the pen. Write, tap, and input directly on page 76. www.gateway.com 13 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 89. The hard drive is not plugged into AC...
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...battery. Use this bay. To determine the type of drive in the modular bay, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to release the module. For more information, see "Changing modules" on page 16. For more information, see "Identifying your convertible notebook, contact Gateway.... For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 63. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Convertible Notebook Component Icon System label Modular bay Modular bay latch...
...battery. Use this bay. To determine the type of drive in the modular bay, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to release the module. For more information, see "Changing modules" on page 16. For more information, see "Identifying your convertible notebook, contact Gateway.... For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 63. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Convertible Notebook Component Icon System label Modular bay Modular bay latch...
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... detailed specifications. For more information about your convertible notebook, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support site at accessories.gateway.com. Accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. Batteries If you run your operating system. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you...
... detailed specifications. For more information about your convertible notebook, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support site at accessories.gateway.com. Accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. Batteries If you run your operating system. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you...
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Chapter 3 Getting Started • Installing the main battery • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network • Turning your convertible notebook on and off • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard, buttons, and the EZ Pad touchpad • Using the display and pen • Adjusting the volume • Connecting to a wireless network 19
Chapter 3 Getting Started • Installing the main battery • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network • Turning your convertible notebook on and off • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard, buttons, and the EZ Pad touchpad • Using the display and pen • Adjusting the volume • Connecting to a wireless network 19
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...your convertible notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 3 Hold the battery label-side down and lower it into the open battery bay until the battery clicks into the main battery bay. 4 Slide the battery lock to , the main battery, see... "Changing modules" on page 60. To install the main battery: 1 Close the LCD panel. 2 Turn your multibay battery into place. Caution If you are using a multibay battery instead of , or in addition to the locked position. 20 www.gateway...
...your convertible notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 3 Hold the battery label-side down and lower it into the open battery bay until the battery clicks into the main battery bay. 4 Slide the battery lock to , the main battery, see... "Changing modules" on page 60. To install the main battery: 1 Close the LCD panel. 2 Turn your multibay battery into place. Caution If you are using a multibay battery instead of , or in addition to the locked position. 20 www.gateway...
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...if it becomes damaged. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use your convertible notebook may need to you use the AC adapter right away to fully charge the battery. Caution Make sure that you partially charged. www.gateway.com 21 Connecting the AC adapter Connecting the... AC adapter You can run your convertible notebook using an AC adapter or your convertible notebook or one of the same type and ...
...if it becomes damaged. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use your convertible notebook may need to you use the AC adapter right away to fully charge the battery. Caution Make sure that you partially charged. www.gateway.com 21 Connecting the AC adapter Connecting the... AC adapter You can run your convertible notebook using an AC adapter or your convertible notebook or one of the same type and ...
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... has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off your convertible notebook and leave your convertible notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Status indicators" on , unplug the...
... has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off your convertible notebook and leave your convertible notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Status indicators" on , unplug the...
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...see "Tablet Control Buttons" on again. Restarting (rebooting) your convertible notebook To close unresponsive programs and restart your convertible notebook does not respond, turn it . 2 Unplug the power cord and remove the batteries for about five seconds, then release it on page 36. -OR- www.gateway.com... 29 As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 6 If your convertible notebook: 1 Press the Windows Security button . For more...
...see "Tablet Control Buttons" on again. Restarting (rebooting) your convertible notebook To close unresponsive programs and restart your convertible notebook does not respond, turn it . 2 Unplug the power cord and remove the batteries for about five seconds, then release it on page 36. -OR- www.gateway.com... 29 As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 6 If your convertible notebook: 1 Press the Windows Security button . For more...
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... when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is turned off - Caps lock is turned off. 30 www.gateway.com Caps lock is turned on - Wireless network Num lock Power Battery charge Drive Caps lock Indicator Wireless network (optional) Drive Num lock Caps lock Icon Description ■ LED on . Chapter...
... when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is turned off - Caps lock is turned off. 30 www.gateway.com Caps lock is turned on - Wireless network Num lock Power Battery charge Drive Caps lock Indicator Wireless network (optional) Drive Num lock Caps lock Icon Description ■ LED on . Chapter...
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... off . convertible notebook is very low. Indicator Battery charge Power Status indicators Icon Description The LED shows the battery activity and status. ■ LED blue - battery is off - convertible notebook is fully charged. ■ LED purple - This LED only lights up when your convertible notebook's power status. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - www.gateway.com 31...
... off . convertible notebook is very low. Indicator Battery charge Power Status indicators Icon Description The LED shows the battery activity and status. ■ LED blue - battery is off - convertible notebook is fully charged. ■ LED purple - This LED only lights up when your convertible notebook's power status. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - www.gateway.com 31...
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... best results and maximum stability, only write on the screen while the notebook is in tablet mode. 42 www.gateway.com The pressure of your convertible notebook's display responds only to save battery power. Converting the display from notebook to tablet mode You can use the pen to a PDA pen or the touch of a fingertip. ■...
... best results and maximum stability, only write on the screen while the notebook is in tablet mode. 42 www.gateway.com The pressure of your convertible notebook's display responds only to save battery power. Converting the display from notebook to tablet mode You can use the pen to a PDA pen or the touch of a fingertip. ■...
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...convertible notebook's modular bay supports different bay modules, such as a CD, combination DVD/CD-RW, or multi-format DVD±RW drive, or multibay battery.... To change bay modules: 1 If you are removing a drive, make sure that there is no disc in it. 2 Turn off your convertible... notebook (do not place it in Standby or Hibernate mode). 3 Make sure the LCD panel is in notebook mode, then close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect your convertible... notebook from the optional port replicator (see "Disconnecting from the port replicator" on page 102). 5 Turn your convertible ...
...convertible notebook's modular bay supports different bay modules, such as a CD, combination DVD/CD-RW, or multi-format DVD±RW drive, or multibay battery.... To change bay modules: 1 If you are removing a drive, make sure that there is no disc in it. 2 Turn off your convertible... notebook (do not place it in Standby or Hibernate mode). 3 Make sure the LCD panel is in notebook mode, then close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect your convertible... notebook from the optional port replicator (see "Disconnecting from the port replicator" on page 102). 5 Turn your convertible ...
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Chapter 6 Managing Power • Checking and recharging the battery • Recalibrating the battery • Changing batteries • Extending the life of the battery 73
Chapter 6 Managing Power • Checking and recharging the battery • Recalibrating the battery • Changing batteries • Extending the life of the battery 73
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.... ■ Wait for a greater battery life experience. battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Chapter 6: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway convertible notebook is charging. ■ LED blinking red - To monitor the battery charge: ■ Double-tap or ...double-click the power cord icon or battery icon in the Power Options Properties dialog box....
.... ■ Wait for a greater battery life experience. battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Chapter 6: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway convertible notebook is charging. ■ LED blinking red - To monitor the battery charge: ■ Double-tap or ...double-click the power cord icon or battery icon in the Power Options Properties dialog box....
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...you are installed and your convertible notebook is connected to AC power. Recharging the batteries Recharging the batteries The batteries recharge while they are using it but the battery charge is not low, you may need to recalibrate your main and optional multibay battery. For more information, see... dialog box. You should also recalibrate the batteries periodically to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauges. While the batteries recharge, the battery charge indicator turns on the Advance tab in the taskbar has a lightning bolt . www.gateway.com 75 To access this guide, tap ...
...you are installed and your convertible notebook is connected to AC power. Recharging the batteries Recharging the batteries The batteries recharge while they are using it but the battery charge is not low, you may need to recalibrate your main and optional multibay battery. For more information, see... dialog box. You should also recalibrate the batteries periodically to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauges. While the batteries recharge, the battery charge indicator turns on the Advance tab in the taskbar has a lightning bolt . www.gateway.com 75 To access this guide, tap ...