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CHAPTER
1
: About This Refe
rence
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F
or more inf
ormation
For more information about your convertible note
book, visit
Gateway’s
Support
pa
ge at
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.gatew
ay
.com
or the Web
address shown on your conver
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
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Chapter 1: About this Reference
9
About this Guide
10
Accessing Your Online User Guide
10
Gateway Contact Information
11
Gateway Model and Serial Number
11
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
11
For more Information
12
Chapter 2: Checking out Your Notebook
13
Top
14
Front
15
Left
15
Right
17
Back
18
Bottom
19
Keyboard Area
20
Chapter 3: Setting up and Getting Started
23
Working Safely and Comfortably
24
Reducing Eye Strain
24
Setting up Your Computer Desk and Chair
25
Sitting at Your Convertible Notebook
25
Avoiding Discomfort and Injury from Repetitive Strain
26
Connecting the AC Adapter
26
Protecting from Power Source Problems
28
Connecting the Dial-Up Modem
28
Connecting to a Broadband Modem or Network
29
Starting Your Convertible Notebook
30
Waking up Your Convertible Notebook
31
Turning off Your Convertible Notebook
32
Restarting (Rebooting) Your Convertible Notebook
33
Using the Status Indicators
34
Using the Keyboard
36
Key Types
37
System Key Combinations
38
Using the Tablet Control Buttons
40
Using the Fingerprint Reader
42
Running the Touchstrip Tutorial
42
Enrolling Your Fingerprints
43
Using the Fingerprint Control Center
46
Using the Fingerprint Reader Features
46
Using the EZ Pad Touchpad
47
Using the Fingerprint Reader as a Touchpad
49
Using the Display
50
Converting from Notebook to Tablet Mode
50
Changing Display Orientation
52
Adjusting Brightness
53
Using the Digital Pen
54
Storing and Removing the Digital Pen
54
Pen Alarm
55
Using the Touch Sensitive Screen Feature
56
Adjusting the Volume
58
Turning Your Wireless Radio on or off
60
IEEE 802.11 Wireless Network Radio
60
Bluetooth Radio
61
Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories
63
Using the DVD Drive
64
Identifying Drive Types
64
Using a CD or DVD
65
Using the Memory Card Reader
66
Memory Card Types
66
Inserting a Memory Card
66
Using a Memory Card
66
Removing a Memory Card
67
Adding and Removing a PC Card
67
Using a Port Replicator
68
Installing a Printer or Other Peripheral Device
69
Connecting a USB Device
69
Connecting an IEEE 1394 Device
70
Viewing the Display on a Projector or Monitor
71
Adjusting the Display Properties
72
Using the Projector or Monitor for a Presentation
74
Ordering Accessories
75
CHAPTER5 Managing Power
77
Monitoring the Battery Charge
78
Recharging the Battery
78
Changing the Battery
79
Replacing the Battery
79
Recalibrating the Battery
80
Getting the most from Your Battery
81
Maximizing Battery Performance
81
Conserving Battery Power
81
Using Alternate Power Sources
82
Changing Power Modes
83
Changing Convertible Notebook Power Settings
84
Changing the Power Plan
84
Changing Advanced Settings
86
Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook
89
Packing Your Convertible Notebook
90
Traveling by Air
90
Dial-Up Modem
90
Radio Frequency Wireless Connections
91
Files
91
Security
92
Power
93
Additional Tips
93
Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook
95
Caring for Your Convertible Notebook
96
Display Screen
97
Digital Pen
97
Cleaning Your Convertible Notebook
98
Cleaning the Exterior
98
Cleaning the Keyboard
99
Cleaning the Convertible Notebook Screen
99
Maintaining the Battery
99
Storing Batteries
100
Cleaning Cds or Dvds
101
Recovering Your System
101
Recovering Pre-Installed Software and Drivers
102
Using Microsoft System Restore
109
Recovering Your System to Its Factory Condition
111
Recovering Your System Using the Windows DVD
113
Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook
115
Preventing Static Electricity Discharge
116
Adding or Replacing Memory Modules
117
Replacing the Hard Drive Kit
120
CHAPTER9 Troubleshooting
125
Safety Guidelines
126
First Steps
126
Troubleshooting
127
Audio
127
Batteries
127
Digital Pen
127
Diskette Drive (External)
128
Display
129
DVD Drives
130
Ethernet
131
File Management
131
Fingerprint Reader
132
Hard Drive
132
Internet
133
Keyboard
134
Media Center
135
Memory
138
Memory Card Reader
139
Modem (Cable or DSL)
139
Modem (Dial-Up)
139
Mouse
143
Networks (Wired)
143
Networks (Wireless)
145
Passwords
147
PC Cards
147
Pointing Device
148
Power
148
Printer
148
Sound
150
Status Indicators
150
Touchpad or Pointing Device
151
Video
151
Telephone Support
151
Before Calling Gateway Customer Care
151
Appendix A: Legal Information
153
Replacement Parts and Accessories
155
Regulatory Compliance
155
Wireless Guidance
155
United States of America
156
Japanese Modem Notice
160
Laser Safety Statement
161
Epa Energy Star
161
Environmental Information
161
Index
163
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Model
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Category
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Language
English
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