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... the properties for the digital pen, tablet buttons, display screen, and Input Panel. • Table PC Input Panel (TIP)-Use its writing pad or soft keyboard for a file: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. The Computer window opens. 2 Double-click the drive or folder that you think contains the file ...drive inside a folder that may have many levels (usually many more information about browsing for files and folders A file or folder that you need . www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find the file or folder that you need is rarely right on . This is called browsing.
... the properties for the digital pen, tablet buttons, display screen, and Input Panel. • Table PC Input Panel (TIP)-Use its writing pad or soft keyboard for a file: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. The Computer window opens. 2 Double-click the drive or folder that you think contains the file ...drive inside a folder that may have many levels (usually many more information about browsing for files and folders A file or folder that you need . www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find the file or folder that you need is rarely right on . This is called browsing.
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...digital pen the same way you hold a writing pen, and steady your tablet PC Input Panel. When you use gestures to -right line. www.gateway.com Using gestures A gesture is a shape you draw with the object on the screen before you tap, in cases where the pointer and digital pen... PC's pen holder. Using the digital pen Digital pen button The digital pen button serves the same function as pressing the corresponding key on a standard keyboard. Delete ■ Strike through ■ Vertical scratch-out in the pattern of an M or W ■ Horizontal scratch-out in the pattern of alignment. ...
...digital pen the same way you hold a writing pen, and steady your tablet PC Input Panel. When you use gestures to -right line. www.gateway.com Using gestures A gesture is a shape you draw with the object on the screen before you tap, in cases where the pointer and digital pen... PC's pen holder. Using the digital pen Digital pen button The digital pen button serves the same function as pressing the corresponding key on a standard keyboard. Delete ■ Strike through ■ Vertical scratch-out in the pattern of an M or W ■ Horizontal scratch-out in the pattern of alignment. ...
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... • Open a program for your input (for example, a word processing program or a Web form) before using the writing pad or soft keyboard. • To adjust writing pad and keyboard settings, click or tap Tools, then click or tap Options. • For security and accuracy when entering masked text (such as passwords...), use your tablet PC Input Panel's soft keyboard instead of the writing pad. 16 Use the TIP to enter data by tapping or clicking the buttons near the top left side of the...
... • Open a program for your input (for example, a word processing program or a Web form) before using the writing pad or soft keyboard. • To adjust writing pad and keyboard settings, click or tap Tools, then click or tap Options. • For security and accuracy when entering masked text (such as passwords...), use your tablet PC Input Panel's soft keyboard instead of the writing pad. 16 Use the TIP to enter data by tapping or clicking the buttons near the top left side of the...
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..., folder, text, or Click the item, then press CTRL + C. Permanently delete a file or folder Click the file or folder, then press SHIFT + DELETE. Type Windows keyboard shortcuts in the list. The file or folder is not stored in Windows. Close the active window or Press ALT + F4. www...
..., folder, text, or Click the item, then press CTRL + C. Permanently delete a file or folder Click the file or folder, then press SHIFT + DELETE. Type Windows keyboard shortcuts in the list. The file or folder is not stored in Windows. Close the active window or Press ALT + F4. www...
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..., click the × in the upper-right corner of the screen. 42 The Windows Media Center's main screen opens. 3 Use the arrow buttons on your keyboard to select a Media Center menu option, then press OK. • TV + Movies lets you play TV programs you have recorded, play a DVD or Blu-ray...
..., click the × in the upper-right corner of the screen. 42 The Windows Media Center's main screen opens. 3 Use the arrow buttons on your keyboard to select a Media Center menu option, then press OK. • TV + Movies lets you play TV programs you have recorded, play a DVD or Blu-ray...
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... your microphone to work correctly with your mouse. • Start Narrator reads on select Gateway notebooks) and configure Windows to create typed text from your voice. You can press keys on the on-screen keyboard by clicking them with speech recognition. • Take Speech Tutorial helps you learn how ...to use high-contrast colors. www.gateway.com 2 In the Quick access to common tools section, click one of the ...
... your microphone to work correctly with your mouse. • Start Narrator reads on select Gateway notebooks) and configure Windows to create typed text from your voice. You can press keys on the on-screen keyboard by clicking them with speech recognition. • Take Speech Tutorial helps you learn how ...to use high-contrast colors. www.gateway.com 2 In the Quick access to common tools section, click one of the ...
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...several hours. 89 Important Error checking cannot scan a drive while the drive is checked for the pieces of the drive. In order for your keyboard or mouse because using them back together. Help For more information about checking the hard drive for errors: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer...unit rather than as multiple pieces scattered across different areas of the file and put them may stop and restart the defragmenting process. www.gateway.com To check the hard drive for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your drive is being defragmented), consider starting ...
...several hours. 89 Important Error checking cannot scan a drive while the drive is checked for the pieces of the drive. In order for your keyboard or mouse because using them back together. Help For more information about checking the hard drive for errors: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer...unit rather than as multiple pieces scattered across different areas of the file and put them may stop and restart the defragmenting process. www.gateway.com To check the hard drive for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your drive is being defragmented), consider starting ...
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...53 viewing list 9 fragmentation 89 G gadgets adding 69 configuring 69 configuring Sidebar 70 control panel 70 Sidebar 69 using 69 game access restricting 81 Gateway Web address 2 Web site 2 Gigabit Ethernet 44 H hard drive backing up files 90 checking for errors 88 checking for free space 87 ... provider (ISP) 22 connecting to 23 disconnecting from 22 setting up account 22 IP address entering 50 ISP See Internet service provider K keyboard icon 16 keyboard shortcuts 19 L LCD panel using screen saver 68 links 23 M maintenance backing up files 90 checking for drive errors 88 checking hard ...
...53 viewing list 9 fragmentation 89 G gadgets adding 69 configuring 69 configuring Sidebar 70 control panel 70 Sidebar 69 using 69 game access restricting 81 Gateway Web address 2 Web site 2 Gigabit Ethernet 44 H hard drive backing up files 90 checking for errors 88 checking for free space 87 ... provider (ISP) 22 connecting to 23 disconnecting from 22 setting up account 22 IP address entering 50 ISP See Internet service provider K keyboard icon 16 keyboard shortcuts 19 L LCD panel using screen saver 68 links 23 M maintenance backing up files 90 checking for drive errors 88 checking hard ...
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... sharing drives 53 folders 53 printer 54 shortcuts adding to desktop 8 closing programs 19 closing windows 19 copying 19 deleting files and folders 19 keyboard 19 pasting 19 renaming files and folders 19 selecting adjacent items in list 19 selecting items in list 19 switching between files, folders, or... virus protecting against 59 removing 59 W WAV file 32 Web browser 22, 23 Web page 23 Web site 23 connecting to 24 downloading files 24 Gateway 2 window 8 close button 9 closing 9, 19 maximize button 9 menu bar 9 minimize button 9 title bar 8 Windows clipboard 10 Search utility 12 Windows Media ...
... sharing drives 53 folders 53 printer 54 shortcuts adding to desktop 8 closing programs 19 closing windows 19 copying 19 deleting files and folders 19 keyboard 19 pasting 19 renaming files and folders 19 selecting adjacent items in list 19 selecting items in list 19 switching between files, folders, or... virus protecting against 59 removing 59 W WAV file 32 Web browser 22, 23 Web page 23 Web site 23 connecting to 24 downloading files 24 Gateway 2 window 8 close button 9 closing 9, 19 maximize button 9 menu bar 9 minimize button 9 title bar 8 Windows clipboard 10 Search utility 12 Windows Media ...
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... Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Contacting Gateway Customer Care 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 Bottom 10 Keyboard area 11 LCD panel 12 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started. 13...-up modem 19 Starting your notebook 21 Waking up your notebook 22 Turning off your notebook 22 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 23 Using the keyboard 24 Key types 25 i
... Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Contacting Gateway Customer Care 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 Bottom 10 Keyboard area 11 LCD panel 12 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started. 13...-up modem 19 Starting your notebook 21 Waking up your notebook 22 Turning off your notebook 22 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 23 Using the keyboard 24 Key types 25 i
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www.gateway.com Changing notebook power settings 61 Changing the power plan 61 Changing advanced settings 63 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . 65 Packing your notebook 66 ... Power 69 Additional tips 70 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . 71 Caring for your notebook 72 Cleaning your notebook 72 Cleaning the exterior 73 Cleaning the keyboard 73 Cleaning the notebook screen 74 Maintaining the battery 74 Storing batteries 75 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 75 Recovering your system 76 Creating recovery discs...
www.gateway.com Changing notebook power settings 61 Changing the power plan 61 Changing advanced settings 63 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . 65 Packing your notebook 66 ... Power 69 Additional tips 70 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . 71 Caring for your notebook 72 Cleaning your notebook 72 Cleaning the exterior 73 Cleaning the keyboard 73 Cleaning the notebook screen 74 Maintaining the battery 74 Storing batteries 75 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 75 Recovering your system 76 Creating recovery discs...
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Contents DVD drives 90 Ethernet 92 Express Cards 92 File management 92 Hard drive 93 Internet 94 Keyboard 95 Media Center 96 Memory 99 Memory card reader 100 Modem (cable or DSL 100 Modem (dial-up 100 Mouse 104 Networks (wired 105 Networks (wireless 107 Passwords 109 Power 110 Printer 110 Sound 112 Status indicators 112 Touchpad 113 Video 113 Telephone support 113 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 113 Appendix A: Legal Information 115 Index 127 iv
Contents DVD drives 90 Ethernet 92 Express Cards 92 File management 92 Hard drive 93 Internet 94 Keyboard 95 Media Center 96 Memory 99 Memory card reader 100 Modem (cable or DSL 100 Modem (dial-up 100 Mouse 104 Networks (wired 105 Networks (wireless 107 Passwords 109 Power 110 Printer 110 Sound 112 Status indicators 112 Touchpad 113 Video 113 Telephone support 113 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 113 Appendix A: Legal Information 115 Index 127 iv
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... information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 48. Plug USB devices (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. 8 Plug a microphone into these ports. Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. The built-in speakers are turned off...
... information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 48. Plug USB devices (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. 8 Plug a microphone into these ports. Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. The built-in speakers are turned off...
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...type of drive in "Identifying drive types" on page 46. Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this drive. Secure your notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in your notebook to... an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this port. Right www.gateway.com Component DVD drive Express Card slot USB ports Power connector Kensington™ lock slot DVD drive Express Card Kensington slot USB ports Power...
...type of drive in "Identifying drive types" on page 46. Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this drive. Secure your notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in your notebook to... an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this port. Right www.gateway.com Component DVD drive Express Card slot USB ports Power connector Kensington™ lock slot DVD drive Express Card Kensington slot USB ports Power...
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... page 29. Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in. 11 www.gateway.com Keyboard area Keyboard area for select models Multimedia panel (optional) Keyboard Touchpad Speakers Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the functionality of a mouse. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 24. For...
... page 29. Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in. 11 www.gateway.com Keyboard area Keyboard area for select models Multimedia panel (optional) Keyboard Touchpad Speakers Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the functionality of a mouse. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 24. For...
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CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • 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 keyboard • Using the EZ Pad touchpad • Using the optional multimedia panel • Using the optional webcam • Adjusting the brightness • Adjusting the volume 13
CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • 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 keyboard • Using the EZ Pad touchpad • Using the optional multimedia panel • Using the optional webcam • Adjusting the brightness • Adjusting the volume 13
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...room, and try to the floor when you type. • Adjust the chair height, adjust the forward tilt of the seat, or use the keyboard and touchpad. Make sure that they are positioned parallel to focus on distant objects. • Where feasible, keep your wrists. Sitting at your notebook...chair, make sure that is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed. • Position your chair so the keyboard is at the screen. www.gateway.com • Avoid focusing your eyes on your screen for your computer desk. • Adjust the height of the computer desk ...
...room, and try to the floor when you type. • Adjust the chair height, adjust the forward tilt of the seat, or use the keyboard and touchpad. Make sure that they are positioned parallel to focus on distant objects. • Where feasible, keep your wrists. Sitting at your notebook...chair, make sure that is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed. • Position your chair so the keyboard is at the screen. www.gateway.com • Avoid focusing your eyes on your screen for your computer desk. • Adjust the height of the computer desk ...
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... that is not responding. 4 Click End Task. 23 Important If for about Sleep mode, see "Changing power modes" on your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you cannot use the Shut Down option in Windows to turn off . To close unresponsive programs on page 60. Tip You... to save power. The notebook saves your notebook into hibernation: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click Hibernate. www.gateway.com To put your session and partially shuts down to save power. -OR- Press FN+F3.
... that is not responding. 4 Click End Task. 23 Important If for about Sleep mode, see "Changing power modes" on your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you cannot use the Shut Down option in Windows to turn off . To close unresponsive programs on page 60. Tip You... to save power. The notebook saves your notebook into hibernation: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click Hibernate. www.gateway.com To put your session and partially shuts down to save power. -OR- Press FN+F3.
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... • Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click Restart. Using the keyboard Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. You do not need to shut down the notebook to the notebook using a USB port. Press and hold...Task Manager dialog box. Function keys/ System keys FN key Windows key Application key Arrow keys Tip You can attach an external keyboard to connect a USB keyboard. 24 To restart your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off , then ...
... • Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click Restart. Using the keyboard Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. You do not need to shut down the notebook to the notebook using a USB port. Press and hold...Task Manager dialog box. Function keys/ System keys FN key Windows key Application key Arrow keys Tip You can attach an external keyboard to connect a USB keyboard. 24 To restart your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off , then ...
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... key can also be used in combination with other actions when pressed in combination with a colored system key to perform specific actions. www.gateway.com Key types The keyboard has several different types of keys. Arrow keys Press these keys labeled F1 to F12 to perform actions in programs. For example, pressing...
... key can also be used in combination with other actions when pressed in combination with a colored system key to perform specific actions. www.gateway.com Key types The keyboard has several different types of keys. Arrow keys Press these keys labeled F1 to F12 to perform actions in programs. For example, pressing...