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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 files and folders A file or folder that you find files meeting more information about browsing for a file: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer.... Help For more criteria than a file cabinet, in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find the file or folder you want . You can narrow your search by the: • Name or part...
...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 files and folders A file or folder that you find files meeting more information about browsing for a file: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer.... Help For more criteria than a file cabinet, in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find the file or folder you want . You can narrow your search by the: • Name or part...
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... tablet PC Input Panel. Using the digital pen Digital pen button The digital pen button serves the same function as the right button on a standard keyboard. www.gateway.com Using gestures A gesture is a shape you draw with your digital pen to send a command to control the insertion point in the active program...
... tablet PC Input Panel. Using the digital pen Digital pen button The digital pen button serves the same function as the right button on a standard keyboard. www.gateway.com Using gestures A gesture is a shape you draw with your digital pen to send a command to control the insertion point in the active program...
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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 CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Tablet Input Panel (TIP) Tap the Tablet PC Input Panel icon on 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 CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Tablet Input Panel (TIP) Tap the Tablet PC Input Panel icon on the ...
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Type Windows keyboard shortcuts in a list or window Click inside the folder or window where you can use in Windows and almost all programs that you want to a ... stored in the Recycle Bin. Close the active window or Press ALT + F4. For more information about shortcuts, see your Windows or program documentation. www.gateway.com Shortcuts Help For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support.
Type Windows keyboard shortcuts in a list or window Click inside the folder or window where you can use in Windows and almost all programs that you want to a ... stored in the Recycle Bin. Close the active window or Press ALT + F4. For more information about shortcuts, see your Windows or program documentation. www.gateway.com Shortcuts Help For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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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 ...
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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... to use • Use text or visual alternatives for sounds Using voice recognition You can press keys on the on-screen keyboard by clicking them with your mouse. • Start Narrator reads on-screen text and describes graphics. • Set up High ...to Speech on the left of the most common accessibility changes to create typed text from your mouse pointer. • Start On-Screen Keyboard displays a keyboard on select Gateway notebooks) and configure Windows to Windows: • Start Magnifier provides a close-up microphone configures your microphone to work correctly with speech...
... to use • Use text or visual alternatives for sounds Using voice recognition You can press keys on the on-screen keyboard by clicking them with your mouse. • Start Narrator reads on-screen text and describes graphics. • Set up High ...to Speech on the left of the most common accessibility changes to create typed text from your mouse pointer. • Start On-Screen Keyboard displays a keyboard on select Gateway notebooks) and configure Windows to Windows: • Start Magnifier provides a close-up microphone configures your microphone to work correctly with speech...
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... ENTER. This is called fragmentation, and it is running, do not use a file, Windows must search for errors, you will not need your keyboard or mouse because using them back together. This process slows the hard drive performance. Also, if you are found by following the on-screen instructions... drive may take hours to complete (depending on the size of the problems that are connected to use your notebook for several minutes. www.gateway.com To check the hard drive for disk errors in different places on the hard drive. Important Error checking cannot scan a drive while the ...
... ENTER. This is called fragmentation, and it is running, do not use a file, Windows must search for errors, you will not need your keyboard or mouse because using them back together. This process slows the hard drive performance. Also, if you are found by following the on-screen instructions... drive may take hours to complete (depending on the size of the problems that are connected to use your notebook for several minutes. www.gateway.com To check the hard drive for disk errors in different places on the hard drive. Important Error checking cannot scan a drive while the ...
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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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Plug USB devices (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. Plug a microphone into this jack. Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. For more information, see "Viewing the display ...
Plug USB devices (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. Plug a microphone into this jack. Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. For more information, see "Viewing the display ...
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.... Insert one Type 54 Express Card into this connector. 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 this slot. 9 For more ... notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to those listed in "Identifying drive types" on page 42. 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...
.... Insert one Type 54 Express Card into this connector. 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 this slot. 9 For more ... notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to those listed in "Identifying drive types" on page 42. 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...
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... more information, see "Using the optional multimedia panel" on page 24. 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 keyboard" on page 31. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad...
... more information, see "Using the optional multimedia panel" on page 24. 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 keyboard" on page 31. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad...
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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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...type. • Adjust the chair height, adjust the forward tilt of the seat, or use the keyboard and touchpad. Sitting at the screen. Every 10 or 15 minutes, look around the room, and try...stand and stretch your legs. • Avoid twisting your torso or neck. 15 You can use an external keyboard, raise the notebook so the top of the computer desk so your hands and arms are in a relaxed... periods of your elbow. If the desk is not adjustable or is no higher than eye level. www.gateway.com • Avoid focusing your eyes on your screen for your computer desk. • Adjust the height...
...type. • Adjust the chair height, adjust the forward tilt of the seat, or use the keyboard and touchpad. Sitting at the screen. Every 10 or 15 minutes, look around the room, and try...stand and stretch your legs. • Avoid twisting your torso or neck. 15 You can use an external keyboard, raise the notebook so the top of the computer desk so your hands and arms are in a relaxed... periods of your elbow. If the desk is not adjustable or is no higher than eye level. www.gateway.com • Avoid focusing your eyes on your screen for your computer desk. • Adjust the height...
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...icon, then click Hibernate. The notebook saves your notebook. The notebook turns off your session and partially shuts down to save power. -OR- www.gateway.com To put your notebook to sleep: • Click (Start), then click (power). Tip You can change the Sleep mode from the standard ...Sleep mode (default) to the lock icon, then click Shut Down. Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to restart (reboot) your session and shuts down to turn off . Important If for some reason ...
...icon, then click Hibernate. The notebook saves your notebook. The notebook turns off your session and partially shuts down to save power. -OR- www.gateway.com To put your notebook to sleep: • Click (Start), then click (power). Tip You can change the Sleep mode from the standard ...Sleep mode (default) to the lock icon, then click Shut Down. Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to restart (reboot) your session and shuts down to turn off . Important If for some reason ...
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...the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. Using the keyboard Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. 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...
...the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. Using the keyboard Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. 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...
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... menu. See the program documentation to type numbers when the numeric keypad is turned on. For more about the function key actions. www.gateway.com Key types The keyboard has several different types of keys. Windows key Press this key for different purposes. Arrow keys Press these keys to find out more...
... menu. See the program documentation to type numbers when the numeric keypad is turned on. For more about the function key actions. www.gateway.com Key types The keyboard has several different types of keys. Windows key Press this key for different purposes. Arrow keys Press these keys to find out more...