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...online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 9 Back 10 Bottom 11 Keyboard area 12 LCD panel 14 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 15 Working...Protecting from power source problems 19 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 20 Connecting the optional dial-up modem 21 Starting your notebook 21 Waking up your notebook 23 Turning off your notebook 23 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 24 Using ...
...online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 9 Back 10 Bottom 11 Keyboard area 12 LCD panel 14 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 15 Working...Protecting from power source problems 19 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 20 Connecting the optional dial-up modem 21 Starting your notebook 21 Waking up your notebook 23 Turning off your notebook 23 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 24 Using ...
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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. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media •... This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on your model of Gateway notebook. Your User Guide is an in this section are specific to -read manual that are for informational purposes only...
...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. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media •... This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on your model of Gateway notebook. Your User Guide is an in this section are specific to -read manual that are for informational purposes only...
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...; Working safely and comfortably • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting the optional dial-up modem • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard • Using the optional ...
...; Working safely and comfortably • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting the optional dial-up modem • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard • Using the optional ...
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... top of its screen is perpendicular to your notebook on your screen for setting up a safe and comfortable work area. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Working safely and comfortably Before using your notebook, follow these general guidelines for long periods of time. Notebook operating temperatures can block your notebook's ventilation...
... top of its screen is perpendicular to your notebook on your screen for setting up a safe and comfortable work area. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Working safely and comfortably Before using your notebook, follow these general guidelines for long periods of time. Notebook operating temperatures can block your notebook's ventilation...
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... that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook on page 68. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury or death. The AC adapter has no... battery may be of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. The battery was shipped to fully charge.
... that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook on page 68. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury or death. The AC adapter has no... battery may be of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. The battery was shipped to fully charge.
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... the jack. 2 Insert the other end of the network cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or Ethernet network jack. 20 CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them from reaching your notebook.
... the jack. 2 Insert the other end of the network cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or Ethernet network jack. 20 CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them from reaching your notebook.
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Starting your notebook Warning Do not work with the notebook resting on your lap. If the air vents are not obstructed. Important The modem will not ... modem jack on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. 21 Warning To reduce the risk of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack. www.gateway.com Connecting the optional dial-up modem Your notebook may become hot enough to a standard telephone line. To connect the optional modem: 1 Insert one end...
Starting your notebook Warning Do not work with the notebook resting on your lap. If the air vents are not obstructed. Important The modem will not ... modem jack on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. 21 Warning To reduce the risk of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack. www.gateway.com Connecting the optional dial-up modem Your notebook may become hot enough to a standard telephone line. To connect the optional modem: 1 Insert one end...
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Tip For more information on using Windows, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in your online User Guide. 22 CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To start your first user account. 4 Attach and turn on any peripheral devices, such as printers, scanners, and speakers. For more information about changing the power button ... devices, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 74. 3 If you can run programs and search for files. Tip See the documentation that menu, you are starting your notebook for its setup instructions. 5 To open the main menu, click...
Tip For more information on using Windows, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in your online User Guide. 22 CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To start your first user account. 4 Attach and turn on any peripheral devices, such as printers, scanners, and speakers. For more information about changing the power button ... devices, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 74. 3 If you can run programs and search for files. Tip See the documentation that menu, you are starting your notebook for its setup instructions. 5 To open the main menu, click...
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... notebook for several minutes or if you close the LCD panel without turning off your notebook Putting your notebook into hibernation: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to save power. In Hibernate mode, your notebook is turned completely off . For more information about Sleep mode, see... the power indicator flashes. The notebook saves your session and shuts down most system operations to the lock icon, then click Hibernate. www.gateway.com Waking up . If your notebook is much faster than turning on page 71. Turning off your notebook. The notebook saves your session...
... notebook for several minutes or if you close the LCD panel without turning off your notebook Putting your notebook into hibernation: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to save power. In Hibernate mode, your notebook is turned completely off . For more information about Sleep mode, see... the power indicator flashes. The notebook saves your session and shuts down most system operations to the lock icon, then click Hibernate. www.gateway.com Waking up . If your notebook is much faster than turning on page 71. Turning off your notebook. The notebook saves your session...
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..., touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to the lock icon, then click Shut Down. To restart your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to close unresponsive programs on again. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for some reason you may have to... . Press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it . 2. Important If your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. 2 Click Start Task Manager. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook to normal operation, you cannot use the Shut Down option in the top-right...
..., touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to the lock icon, then click Shut Down. To restart your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to close unresponsive programs on again. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for some reason you may have to... . Press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it . 2. Important If your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. 2 Click Start Task Manager. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook to normal operation, you cannot use the Shut Down option in the top-right...
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..., including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the keyboard Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard.
..., including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the keyboard Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard.
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... action. Windows key Press this key for different purposes. Arrow keys Press these colored keys in combination with the FN key to open the Windows Start menu. Key type Icon Description Numeric keypad Use these keys to move the cursor up the page, down , right, or left. 27 Each...See the program documentation to type numbers when the numeric keypad is turned on the numeric keypad. For more about the function key actions. www.gateway.com Key types The keyboard has several different types of a document. This key can also be used in combination with other keys to perform...
... action. Windows key Press this key for different purposes. Arrow keys Press these colored keys in combination with the FN key to open the Windows Start menu. Key type Icon Description Numeric keypad Use these keys to move the cursor up the page, down , right, or left. 27 Each...See the program documentation to type numbers when the numeric keypad is turned on the numeric keypad. For more about the function key actions. www.gateway.com Key types The keyboard has several different types of a document. This key can also be used in combination with other keys to perform...
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... the following order: ■ The LCD ■ An external monitor or projector (a monitor or projector must be in an airplane. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started System key combinations When you press the FN key and a system key at the same time For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector...
... the following order: ■ The LCD ■ An external monitor or projector (a monitor or projector must be in an airplane. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started System key combinations When you press the FN key and a system key at the same time For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector...
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CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Press and hold To... For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 45. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 45. Increase the brightness of the display. Decrease the brightness of the display. Increase volume. Press the key combination again to restore the sound. Decrease volume. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 45. 30 Mute the sound. FN, then press this system key...
CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Press and hold To... For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 45. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 45. Increase the brightness of the display. Decrease the brightness of the display. Increase volume. Press the key combination again to restore the sound. Decrease volume. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 45. 30 Mute the sound. FN, then press this system key...
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...through the tutorial. 31 Features include: • Secure logon to Windows and fast user switching between the left and right touchpad buttons. 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 ... touchpad Running the TouchStrip Tutorial Before using the fingerprint reader the first time, you should run the TouchStrip Tutorial: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Protector Suite QL, then click Fingerprint Tutorial. 2 Click Next to use the fingerprint reader.
...through the tutorial. 31 Features include: • Secure logon to Windows and fast user switching between the left and right touchpad buttons. 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 ... touchpad Running the TouchStrip Tutorial Before using the fingerprint reader the first time, you should run the TouchStrip Tutorial: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Protector Suite QL, then click Fingerprint Tutorial. 2 Click Next to use the fingerprint reader.
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.... • Enrollment to the hard disk-Select this option to save your fingerprint to save your fingerprints: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Protector Suite QL, then click User Enrollment. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Enrolling your fingerprints Before you can use of the fingerprint reader, you must select this option to memory...
.... • Enrollment to the hard disk-Select this option to save your fingerprint to save your fingerprints: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Protector Suite QL, then click User Enrollment. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Enrolling your fingerprints Before you can use of the fingerprint reader, you must select this option to memory...
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...; Modify how the fingerprint reader is indicated by a fingerprint icon in the Retype password box, then click Next. 9 Click Finish. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 6 Swipe your finger. A sample will be created and is used for scrolling 34 Using the Fingerprint Control Center The Fingerprint Control Center lets the administrator...
...; Modify how the fingerprint reader is indicated by a fingerprint icon in the Retype password box, then click Next. 9 Click Finish. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 6 Swipe your finger. A sample will be created and is used for scrolling 34 Using the Fingerprint Control Center The Fingerprint Control Center lets the administrator...
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.... 35 Tip The password bank also works with administrator privileges, click Elevate administrative privileges for a Web site: 1 Go to change. www.gateway.com To use the Fingerprint Control Center: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Protector Suite QL, then click Control Center. The Fingerprint Control Center opens. 2 If you are logged into the site.
.... 35 Tip The password bank also works with administrator privileges, click Elevate administrative privileges for a Web site: 1 Go to change. www.gateway.com To use the Fingerprint Control Center: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Protector Suite QL, then click Control Center. The Fingerprint Control Center opens. 2 If you are logged into the site.
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... Web site sign in box. The fingerprint reader menu opens. 2 Click Registered Sites, then click the Web site you want to use its features, click (Start), All Programs, Protector Suite QL, then click Help. 36 CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting...
... Web site sign in box. The fingerprint reader menu opens. 2 Click Registered Sites, then click the Web site you want to use its features, click (Start), All Programs, Protector Suite QL, then click Help. 36 CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting...
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... the object. Do this feature to allow tapping on the touchpad. If you run out of the touchpad, then continue moving your online User Guide. Start a program or open a file or folder. Position the pointer over the object. Tip For instructions on how to the middle of space and need to... speed, pointer speed, right-hand or left button. This action is called clicking. This action is called double-clicking. 38 CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started You can use the EZ-Pad left button once.
... the object. Do this feature to allow tapping on the touchpad. If you run out of the touchpad, then continue moving your online User Guide. Start a program or open a file or folder. Position the pointer over the object. Tip For instructions on how to the middle of space and need to... speed, pointer speed, right-hand or left button. This action is called clicking. This action is called double-clicking. 38 CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started You can use the EZ-Pad left button once.