Gateway C-140, C-141, C-142, CX2720, CX2750 Quick Reference Guide

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Contents

Chapter 1: About This Reference. . . . . . . . . . . . 1

About this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Accessing your online User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Gateway contact information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Gateway model and serial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

For more information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5

Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Keyboard area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 13

Working safely and comfortably . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Reducing eye strain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Setting up your computer desk and chair . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Sitting at your convertible notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . 16

Connecting the AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Protecting from power source problems . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Connecting the dial-up modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Connecting to a broadband modem or network . . . . . . . . 19

Starting your convertible notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Waking up your convertible notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Turning off your convertible notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Restarting (rebooting) your convertible notebook . . . . . . . 22

Using the status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Using the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Key types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

System key combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Using the tablet control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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Programming the Windows Journal button . . . . . . . . . . 32

Using the optional fingerprint reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Running the TouchStrip Tutorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Enrolling your fingerprints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Using the Fingerprint Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Using the fingerprint reader features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Using the EZ Pad touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Using the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Converting from notebook to tablet mode . . . . . . . . . . 43

Changing display orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Adjusting brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Using the digital pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Storing and removing the digital pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Pen lost alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Turning your wireless radio on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Bluetooth radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories . . . . . 51

Changing modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Using the CD or DVD drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Identifying drive types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Using a CD or DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Using the memory card reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Memory card types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Inserting a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Using a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Removing a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Adding and removing a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Using an optional port replicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Installing a printer or other peripheral device . . . . . . . . . . 58

Connecting a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Connecting an IEEE 1394 device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television 60

Adjusting the display properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 63

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Ordering accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Chapter 5: Managing Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Monitoring the battery charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Recharging the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Changing batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Replacing the main battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Installing the optional multibay battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Recalibrating the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Getting the most from your batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Maximizing battery performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Conserving battery power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Using alternate power sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Changing power modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Changing convertible notebook power settings . . . . . . . . . 75

Changing the power plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Changing advanced settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 79

Packing your convertible notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Traveling by air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Dial-up modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Radio frequency wireless connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Additional tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 85

Caring for your convertible notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Display screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Digital pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Cleaning your convertible notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Cleaning the exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Cleaning the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Cleaning the convertible notebook screen . . . . . . . . . . 89

Maintaining the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Storing batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

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Cleaning CDs or DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Recovering your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . . . . . . . 92

Using Microsoft System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . 101

Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . 103

Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . . 105

Preventing static electricity discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Adding or replacing memory modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Replacing the hard drive kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Chapter 9: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

First steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

CD drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Digital pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Diskette drive (external) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

DVD drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

File management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Fingerprint reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Media Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Memory card reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Modem (cable or DSL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Modem (dial-up) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Networks (wired) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Networks (wireless) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

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PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Pointing device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Touchpad or pointing device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Telephone support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Before calling Gateway Customer Care . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Appendix A: Legal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Contents

CHAPTER1

About This Reference

• About this guide

• Accessing your online User Guide

• Gateway contact information

• Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity

• For more information

Important

The color of your notebook may vary from the pictures in this reference

guide.

CHAPTER 1: About This Reference

About this guide

This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your model of Gateway convertible notebook. For all other notebook information, see your online User Guide.

Accessing your online User Guide

In addition to this guide, your online User Guide has been included on your hard drive. Your User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to-read manual that includes information on the following topics:

• Help and technical support

• Using and customizing Windows and other software

• Using the Internet

• Protecting your files

• Playing and recording media

• Networking

To access your online User Guide:

• Click or tap (Start), All Programs, then click or tap

Gateway Documentation.

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Gateway contact information

Important

The labels shown in this sect ion are for informational purposes only. Label

information varies by model, features ordered, and location.

Gateway model and serial number

The label on the bottom of your convertible notebook contains information that identifies your convertible notebook model and its features. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for assistance.

Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No:

Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity

The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the bottom of your convertible notebook includes the product key code for your operating system.

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For more information

For more information about your convertible notebook, visit Gateway’s Support page at www.gateway.com address shown on your convertible notebook’s label. The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications.

or the Web

CHAPTER2

Checking Out Your Notebook

• Front

• Left

• Right

• Bottom

• Keyboard area

Front

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Digital pen

Speaker

Microphone jack

Headphone jack

LCD panel release latch

Memory card reader

Speaker

Component Icon Description

Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or

LCD panel release latch

Digital pen Write, tap, and input directly on your

Microphone jack Plug a microphone into this jack. The built-in

Headphone jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this

amplified speakers are not plugged in.

Press to open the LCD panel.

convertible notebook’s display using the digital pen.

microphone is turned off while an external microphone is connected.

jack. The built-in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack.

Memory card reader

Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into the memory card reader. For more information, see

“Using the memory card reader” on page 55.

The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, and xD-Picture cards.

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Power

connector

Docking port

Monitor

port

Ethernet

jack

USB ports

IEEE 1394 port

PC Card slot

Component Icon Description

Power connector Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector.

Docking port Connect the optional port replicator to this port.

Monitor port Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into

Ethernet jack Plug an Ethernet network cable into this jack.

USB ports Plug USB devices (such as a diskette drive, flash

IEEE 1394 port Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire

Warning: Power is passed through this port. This docking connection is certified to UL 1950 for use only with port replicators designed for your Gateway convertible notebook.

this port. For more information, see “Viewing

the display on a projector, monitor, or television” on page 60.

The other end of the cable can be plugged into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. For more information, see

“Connecting to a broadband modem or network” on page 19.

drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports.

) device (such as a digital camcorder or

i.Link MP3 player) into this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port.

PC Card slot Insert one Type II PC Card into this slot. For

more information, see “Adding and removing a

PC Card” on page 57.

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Modular bay

Ventilation fan

Kensington lock slot

Modem jack

Component Icon Description

Modular bay Insert a module such as a CD drive, combination

Ventilation fan Helps cool internal components.

DVD/CD-RW drive, multi-format DVD±RW drive, or a multibay battery into this bay. For more information, see “Changing modules” on

page 52.

To determine the type of drive in the modular bay, examine the drive tray’s plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in “Identifying

drive types” on page 54.

Important: To order a module other than the one that came with your convertible notebook, contact Gateway.

Warning: Do not work with the convertible notebook resting on your lap. If the air vents are blocked, the convertible notebook may become hot enough to harm your skin. Caution: Do not block or insert objects into these slots. If these slots are blocked, your convertible notebook may overheat resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to the convertible notebook. Caution: Provide adequate space around your convertible notebook so air vents are not obstructed. Do not use the convertible notebook on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.

Kensington™ lock slot

Modem jack Plug a dial-up modem cable into this jack. For

Secure your convertible notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this slot.

more information, see “Connecting the dial-up

modem” on page 18.

Bottom

Memory

bay

Modular

bay latch

Modular bay

Customer care label

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Battery latch

Main battery

Battery lock

Digital pen

Hard drive bay

Pen latch

Component Icon Description

Customer Care label

Modular bay Insert a module such as a CD drive, combination

Modular bay latch

Memory bay Memory modules are located in this bay. For more

Includes the Customer Care contact information. For more information, see “Gateway contact information”

on page 3.

DVD/CD-RW drive, multi-format DVD±RW drive, or a multibay battery into this bay. For more information, see “Changing modules” on page 52. To determine the type of drive in the modular bay, examine the drive tray’s plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in “Identifying drive types” on

page 54.

Important: To order a module other than the one that came with your convertible notebook, contact Gateway.

Slide to release the module. For more information, see

“Changing modules” on page 52.

information, see “Adding or replacing memory

modules” on page 107.

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Component Icon Description

Battery latch Slide to release the main battery. For more

Main battery Provides power when the convertible notebook is not

Battery lock Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see

Hard drive bay

Pen latch Slide to release the digital pen.

Digital pen Write, tap, and input directly on your convertible

information, see “Changing batteries” on page 69.

plugged into AC power.

“Changing batteries” on page 69.

The hard drive is located in this bay. For more information, see “Replacing the hard drive kit” on

page 110.

notebook’s display using the digital pen.

Keyboard area

Tablet control buttons/Status indicators

Microphone

Power button

Power button lock

Keyboard

Optional

fingerprint

reader

Tou chpad

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Component Icon Description

Fingerprint reader (optional)

Keyboard Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer

Microphone Record audio through this microphone. The built-in

Tablet control buttons

Status indicators

Power button Press to turn the power on or off. You can also

Power button lock

Touchpad Provides all the functionality of a mouse. For more

Provides enhanced security. For more information, see

“Using the optional fingerprint reader” on page 35.

keyboard. For more information, see “Using the

keyboard” on page 25.

microphone is turned off while an external microphone is connected. For the location of your microphone jack, see “Front” on page 6.

See “Using the tablet control buttons” on page 30 for a description of each button.

Inform you when a drive is in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. For more information, see “Using the status

indicators” on page 23.

configure the power button for Sleep/Resume mode. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see “Changing advanced settings” on page 77.

Locks the power button so the convertible notebook cannot be accidently turned off when using it in tablet mode.

information, see “Using the EZ Pad touchpad” on

page 40.

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CHAPTER3

Setting Up and Getting Started

• Working safely and comfortably

• Connecting the AC adapter

• Connecting the dial-up modem

• Connecting to a broadband modem or

network

• Starting your convertible notebook

• Turning off your convertible notebook

• Restarting (rebooting) your convertible

notebook

• Using the status indicators

• Using the keyboard

• Using the tablet control buttons

• Using the optional fingerprint reader

• Using the EZ Pad touchpad

• Using the display

• Using the digital pen

• Adjusting the volume

• Turning your wireless radio on or off

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Working safely and comfortably

Before using your convertible notebook, follow these general guidelines for setting up a safe and comfortable work area and avoiding discomfort and strain:

• Keep hands and arms parallel to the floor.

• Adjust the screen so it is perpendicular to your line of

sight.

• Place your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest.

• Although notebooks are sometimes called “laptops,” do

not use your convertible notebook while it rests on your unprotected lap. Convertible notebook operating temperatures can become quite high, increasing the risk of burns to your legs. Instead, use a laptop desk to protect your legs.

• Do not use the convertible notebook on any soft,

conforming surface, such as your lap, a blanket, carpet, or a sofa. Soft surfaces can block your convertible notebook’s ventilation openings, leading to overheating, permanent damage to your convertible notebook, and fire danger. Instead, place your convertible notebook on a rigid, hard surface, and make sure that you keep the ventilation openings on the sides clear.

War ning

Do not use your convertible notebook on a soft surface, such as your lap, a blanket, carpet, or a sofa. You must keep your convertible notebook’s ventilation openings clear of obstructions, or your convertible notebook may overheat, increasing the risk of fire and personal injury.

Reducing eye strain

Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the screen or shine directly into your eyes.

• Position the computer desk and screen so you can avoid

glare on your screen and light shining directly into your eyes. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter.

• Use soft, indirect lighting in your work area. Do not use

your convertible notebook in a dark room.

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• Avoid focusing your eyes on your screen for long

periods of time. Every 10 or 15 minutes, look around the room, and try to focus on distant objects.

• Where feasible, keep your head vertical while looking

at the screen. If you use an external keyboard, raise the convertible notebook so the top of its screen is no higher than eye level.

Setting up your computer desk and chair

When you are setting up your computer desk and chair, make sure that the desk is the appropriate height and the chair helps you maintain good posture.

• Select a flat surface for your computer desk.

• Adjust the height of the computer desk so your hands

and arms are positioned parallel to the floor when you use the keyboard and touchpad. If the desk is not adjustable or is too tall, consider using an adjustable chair to control your arm’s height above the keyboard.

• Use an adjustable chair that is comfortable, distributes

your weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed.

• Position your chair so the keyboard is at or slightly

below the level of your elbow. This position lets your shoulders relax while you type.

• Adjust the chair height, adjust the forward tilt of the

seat, or use a footrest to distribute your weight evenly on the chair and relieve pressure on the back of your thighs.

• Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower

curve of your spine. You can use a pillow or cushion to provide extra back support.

Sitting at your convertible notebook

• Avoid bending, arching, or angling your wrists. Make

sure that they are in a relaxed position when you type.

• Do not slouch forward or lean far back. Sit with your

back straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you work.

• Take breaks to stand and stretch your legs.

• Avoid twisting your torso or neck.

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Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain

• Vary your activities to avoid excessive repetition.

• Take breaks to change your position, stretch your

muscles, and relieve your eyes.

• Find ways to break up the work day, and schedule a

variety of tasks.

Connecting the AC adapter

You can run your convertible notebook using an AC adapter or your convertible notebook’s main and optional multibay batteries. The batteries were shipped to you partially charged. You should use the AC adapter right away to fully charge the batteries. Allow three hours for the batteries to fully charge.

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Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters.

Caution

Make sure that you use the AC adapter that came with your convertible notebook or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. The replacement cord must be of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your convertible notebook may be damaged.

Important

If the batteries are not fully charged before you use your convertible notebook on battery power for the first time, the battery life may be much shorter than you expect. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for three hours, the batteries may need to be recalibrated. For information on recalibrating the batteries, see “Recalibrating the batteries” on page 71.

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To connect the AC adapter:

1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.

2 Connect the AC adapter to your convertible notebook’s

power connector.

3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery

charge indicator turns on (see “Using the status

indicators” on page 23 for the location of the battery

charge indicator). If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until it turns on:

• Unplug the adapter from your convertible notebook,

then plug it back in.

• Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on and off.

• Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the

AC adapter.

• Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet.

4 When you finish using your convertible notebook for

the first time, turn off your convertible notebook and leave it connected to AC power until the battery charge indicator turns blue.

Important

If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on the Customer Care label. For more information, see “Gateway contact

information” on page 3.

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Protecting from power source problems

During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into your convertible notebook can increase to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Protect your convertible notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from reaching your convertible notebook.

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High voltages can enter your convertible notebook through both the power cord and the modem connection. To protect your convertible notebook and avoid electrical shock, use a surge protector. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. During an electrical storm, unplug both the surge protector and the modem.

Connecting the dial-up modem

Your convertible notebook has a built-in 56K modem that you can use to connect to a standard telephone line.

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To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger (for example, No. 24 AWG) UL-listed or CSA-certified telecommunication line cord for your dialup modem connection.

To connect the modem:

1 Insert one end of the modem cable into the modem

jack on your convertible notebook.

2 Insert the other end of the modem cable into a

telephone wall jack.

Important

The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines.

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Connecting to a broadband modem or network

Your convertible notebook has a network jack that you can use to connect to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network.

To connect to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired

Ethernet network:

1 Insert one end of the network cable into the network

jack on your convertible notebook.

2 Insert the other end of the network cable into a cable

modem, DSL modem, or Ethernet network jack.

Starting your convertible notebook

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Caution

Provide adequate space around your convertible notebook so air vents are not obstructed. Do not use the convertible notebook on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.

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To start your convertible notebook:

1 Press the latch on the front of your convertible

notebook, then lift the LCD panel.

2 Press the power button located above the keyboard.

Important

If your convertible notebook does not turn on, make sure the Power Button Lock is in the unlocked position. For more information, see “Keyboard area” on page 10.

Tip

For more information about changing the power button mode, see “Changing advanced settings” on page 77.

3 If you are starting your convertible notebook for the

first time, follow the on-screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to create your first user account.

4 Attach and turn on any peripheral devices, such as

printers, scanners, and speakers.

Tip

For more information about connecting peripheral devices, see

“Installing a printer or other peripheral device” on page 58.

Tip

See the documentation that came with each device for its setup instructions.

5 To open the main menu, click or tap (Start). From

that menu, you can run programs and search for files. For more information on using Windows, see “Using Windows” and “Customizing Windows” in your online User Guide.

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Waking up your convertible notebook

When you have not used your convertible notebook for several minutes or if you close the LCD panel without turning off your convertible notebook, it may enter a power-saving mode called Sleep. While in Sleep mode, the power indicator flashes. If your convertible notebook is in Sleep mode, press the power button to “wake” it up.

Tip

For more information about Sleep mode, see “Changing power modes”

on page 74.

Turning off your convertible notebook

Putting your convertible notebook into Sleep mode is the easiest way to power down your convertible notebook. Although it does not turn your convertible notebook completely off, it turns off or slows down most system operations to save power. Sleep mode saves your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you left them. Waking your convertible notebook from a Sleep state is much faster than turning on your convertible notebook after it has been turned completely off.

Hibernate mode is an alternative to Sleep mode. In Hibernate mode, your convertible notebook is turned completely off. When you wake your convertible notebook from Hibernate mode, however, the programs that were running when your convertible notebook entered Hibernate mode are running just as you left them.

To put your convertible notebook to sleep:

• Click or tap (Start), then click or tap (power).

The convertible notebook saves your session and partially shuts down to save power.

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Press F

N+F3.

Tip

You can change the Sleep mode from the standard Sleep mode (default) to Hybrid Sleep. For more information about Sleep mode, see “Changing power

modes” on page 74.

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To put your convertible notebook into hibernation:

• Click or tap (Start), click or tap the arrow next to

the lock icon, then click or tap Hibernate. The convertible notebook saves your session and shuts down to save power.

To turn off your convertible notebook:

• Click or tap (Start), click or tap the arrow next to

the lock icon, then click or tap Shut Down. The convertible notebook turns off.

Important

If for some reason you cannot use the Shut Down option in Windows to turn off your convertible notebook, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it.

Restarting (rebooting) your convertible notebook

If your convertible notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, digital pen, or mouse input, you may have to close programs that are not responding. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your convertible notebook to normal operation, you may have to restart (reboot) your convertible notebook.

To close unresponsive programs on your convertible

notebook:

1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL.

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Press the Windows Security button or . For more information, see “Using the tablet control

buttons” on page 30.

2 Click or tap Start Task Manager. The Windows Task

Manager dialog box opens.

3 Click or tap the program that is not responding. 4 Click or tap End Task. 5 Click or tap X in the top-right corner of the Windows

Task Manager dialog box.

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To restart your convertible notebook:

• Click or tap (Start), click or tap the arrow next to

the lock icon, then click or tap Restart. The convertible notebook turns off, then turns on again.

Important

If your convertible notebook does not turn off immediately,

complete the following steps until the convertible notebook turns off:

1. Press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it.

2. Unplug the power cord and remove the main and optional multibay batteries for more than 10 seconds.

Using the status indicators

Important

If none of the indicators are on, you may need to press FN+F1 to toggle

the status indicators on.

Status indicators inform you when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. The status indicators are located at the bottom of the LCD panel.

Wireless

network

Drive

Num lock

Power

Battery charge

Caps lock

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Indicator Icon Description

Wireless network (optional)

Drive

Num lock

Caps lock

Battery charge

Power

■

LED on - Wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned on.

■

LED off - Wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned off.

■

LED blinking - The hard drive, CD drive, or DVD drive is in use.

■

LED off - The hard drive and CD or DVD drive are not in use.

■

LED on - Numeric keypad is turned on.

■

LED off - Numeric keypad is turned off.

■

LED on - Caps lock is turned on.

■

LED off - Caps lock is turned off.

■

LED blue - Battery is fully charged.

■

LED purple - Battery is charging.

■

LED blinking red - Battery charge is very low.

■

LED solid red - Battery is

malfunctioning. Important: This LED only lights up when your convertible notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is very low.

■

LED on - Convertible notebook is on.

■

LED blinking - Convertible notebook is

in Sleep mode or Hybrid Sleep mode.

■

LED off - Convertible notebook is off.

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Using the keyboard

Your convertible notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad.

Function

keys/

System

keys

Numeric

keypad

key

Navigation keys

Arrow keys

Windows key

Application key

Tip

You can attach an external keyboard to the convertible notebook or optional port replicator using a USB port. You do not need to shut down the convertible notebook to connect a USB keyboard.

Key types

The keyboard has several different types of keys. Some keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other actions when pressed in combination with another key.

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Key type Icon Description

Function keys Press these keys labeled F1 to F12

System keys Press these colored keys in

Numeric keypad Use these keys to type numbers

N key Press the FN key in combination

Windows key Press this key to open the

to perform actions in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open help. Each program uses different function keys for different purposes. See the program documentation to find out more about the function key actions.

combination with the FN key to perform specific actions. For more information, see “System key

combinations” on page 27.

when the numeric keypad is

turned on. Press FN+ to turn on

the numeric keypad.

with a colored system key to perform a specific action.

Windows Start menu. This key can also be used in combination with other keys to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Computer window).

Application key Press this key for quick access to

Arrow keys Press these keys to move the

Navigation keys Press these keys to move the

shortcut menus and help assistants in Windows.

cursor up, down, right, or left.

cursor to the beginning of a line, to the end of a line, up the page, down the page, to the beginning of a document, or to the end of a document.

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System key combinations

When you press the FN key and a system key at the same time, your convertible notebook performs the action identified by the text or icon on the key.

Press and hold FN

, then press

this system key...

To...

Toggle the status indicators on or off. For more information, see “Using the status

indicators” on page 23.

Turn the optional IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio on or off. For more information, see “Wireless Ethernet Networking” in your online User Guide. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane. IEEE 802.11 communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication.

Enter Sleep mode or Hybrid Sleep mode. Press the power button to leave Sleep mode. For more information, see “Changing

convertible notebook power settings” on page 75.

Toggle the convertible notebook display in the following order:

■

The LCD

■

An external monitor or projector (a monitor or projector must be plugged into the monitor port on your convertible notebook)

■

Both displays at the same time For more information, see “Viewing the

display on a projector, monitor, or television” on page 60.

Display the power status box in the upper-left corner of your display. The box shows the battery charge level, the BIOS version, and whether the optional wireless network is being used. Press the key combination again to close this box. Important: This feature is available on select notebooks only.

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Press and hold FN

, then press

this system key...

To...

Turn the optional Bluetooth radio on or off. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane. Bluetooth communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication.

Increase the LCD panel brightness above the normal brightest setting. Use this feature in bright lighting situations, such as outside in bright sunlight. Press a second time to decrease the brightness below the normal lowest brightness setting. Use this feature in dim lighting situations. Press a third time to return the display to the normal brightness setting. Important: Using this feature will affect battery performance.

Play or pause the CD or DVD.

Stop playing the CD or DVD.

Skip back one CD track or DVD chapter.

Skip ahead one CD track or DVD chapter.

Increase the brightness of the display.

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Press and hold FN

, then press

this system key...

To...

Decrease the brightness of the display.

Mute the sound. Press the key combination again to restore the sound. For more information, see “Adjusting the volume” on

page 47.

Increase volume. For more information, see

“Adjusting the volume” on page 47.

Decrease volume. For more information, see “Adjusting the volume” on page 47.

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Using the tablet control buttons

Important

Tablet control buttons vary by model and features ordered.

Tablet control buttons for select models

Press the tablet control buttons to control the convertible notebook while it is in tablet mode.

Screen

rotation

security

ModeWindows

Mobility center

Five-way switch

Key type Icon Description

Screen rotation Rotate the display orientation. For more

Windows security Provides the same action as pressing

Mobility center Opens the Windows Mobility Center. For more

information, see “Changing display orientation”

on page 44.

TRL+ALT+DELETE. For more information, see

“Restarting (rebooting) your convertible notebook” on page 22.

information about the Windows Mobility Center, see “Using the Windows Mobility Center” in your online User Guide.

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Key type Icon Description

Mode Select the mode for the five-way switch.

Five-way switch

Tablet control buttons for select models

Press the tablet control buttons to control the convertible notebook while it is in tablet mode.

■

Mode 1 (Default mode) - Controls scrolling in documents and in your Internet browser as follows:

■

Up/Down - Scrolling

■

Right/Left - Forward/Back (browser)

■

Center - Enter

■

Mode 2 - Controls audio and video as follows:

■

Up/Down - Brightness controls

■

Right/Left - Volume up and down

■

Center - Mute sound.

Screen

rotation

security

ModeWindows

Windows Journal

Five-way switch

Key type Icon Description

Screen rotation Rotate the display orientation. For more

Windows security Provides the same action as pressing

information, see “Changing display orientation”

on page 44.

TRL+ALT+DELETE. For more information, see

“Restarting (rebooting) your convertible notebook” on page 22.

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Key type Icon Description

Windows Journal Opens Windows Journal. You can reprogram this

button to open another program or perform another task. For more information, see

“Programming the Windows Journal button” on page 32.

Mode Select the mode for the five-way switch.

Five-way switch

■

Mode 1 (Default mode) - Controls scrolling in documents and in your Internet browser as follows:

■

Up/Down - Scrolling

■

Right/Left - Forward/Back (browser)

■

Center - Enter

■

Mode 2 - Controls audio and video as follows:

■

Up/Down - Brightness controls

■

Right/Left - Volume up and down

■

Center - Mute sound.

Programming the Windows Journal button

You can program the Windows Journal button to perform an action other than opening Windows Journal.

To program the Windows Journal button:

1 Click or tap (Start), then click or tap Control Panel.

The Control Panel window opens.

2 Click or tap Hardware and Sound. 3 Click or tap Tablet PC Settings. The Tablet PC Settings

dialog box opens.

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4 Click or tap the Buttons tab.

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5 Click or tap Journal Button, then click or tap Change.

The Tablet Button Actions dialog box opens.

6 Click or tap the arrow button to open the Press or Press

and Hold list, select an action, then, if applicable, select a program.

7 Click or tap OK. The Tablet Button Actions dialog box

closes.

8 Click or tap OK.

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Using the optional fingerprint reader

Your notebook may include a fingerprint reader that provides enhanced security and convenience. The fingerprint reader is located below the keyboard.

Features include:

• Secure logon to Windows and fast user switching

between user accounts

• Password bank feature which records and replays

passwords used in Windows and Web-based applications

• A safe or folder for storing encrypted files that only a

user with a matching fingerprint can access

• Boot level security that requires a fingerprint

authentication before the system will boot to Windows

• Scrolling so you can use the fingerprint reader in place

of the touchpad

Running the TouchStrip Tutorial

Before using the fingerprint reader the first time, you should run the TouchStrip Tutorial which teaches you the correct method to use the fingerprint reader.

To run the TouchStrip Tutorial:

1 Click or tap (Start), All Programs, Protector Suite

QL, then click or tap Fingerprint Tutorial.

2 Click or tap Next to proceed through the tutorial.

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Enrolling your fingerprints

Before you can use the features of the fingerprint reader, you must enroll your fingerprints so your convertible notebook can identify you.

To enroll your fingerprints:

1 Click or tap (Start), All Programs, Protector Suite

QL, then click or tap User Enrollment. The Welcome screen opens.

2 Click or tap Next. The Finish screen opens. 3 Select one of the following options, then click or tap

Next.

• Enrollment to the biometric device—Select this

option to save your fingerprint to memory in the fingerprint reader. Use this option to prevent unauthorized use of your notebook even if the hard drive has been removed.

• Enrollment to the hard disk—Select this option to

save your fingerprint to the hard drive. If you plan to enroll more than 21 fingerprints, you must select this option.

The User Enrollment wizard opens.

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4 If you want to run the TouchStrip Tutorial, leave the Run

interactive tutorial check box selected, then click or

tap Next. The TouchStrip Tutorial runs. After you have completed the tutorial, the Enrollment screen appears.

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If you do not want to run the Touc hS tr ip Tutorial, click or tap to uncheck the Run interactive tutorial check box, then click or tap Next. The Enrollment screen appears.

5 Click or tap the button above the finger you are

enrolling. A new box appears with three empty circles in it.

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6 Swipe your finger. A sample is created and is indicated

by a fingerprint icon in one of the circles.

7 Repeat Step 6 two more times, then click or tap Next.

The Advanced Security screen appears.

8 Type a password in the Backup password box, type the

same password in the Retype password box, then click or tap Next.

9 Click or tap Finish.

Using the Fingerprint Control Center

The Fingerprint Control Center lets the administrator of the notebook control how the fingerprint reader is used. You can:

• Add new fingerprints to the database

• Edit or delete fingerprints from the database

• Modify how fingerprints are used for logging onto the

notebook.

• Modify how the fingerprint reader is used for scrolling

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To use the Fingerprint Control Center:

1 Click or tap (Start), All Programs, Protector Suite

QL, then click or tap Control Center. The Fingerprint Control Center opens.

2 If you are logged into the notebook with administrator

privileges, click or tap Elevate administrative privileges for user so you can make changes to the

settings.

3 Click or tap the yellow arrow in front of an option, then

click or tap the option or setting you want to change.

Using the fingerprint reader features

For more information about the fingerprint reader and how to use its features, click or tap (Start), All Programs, Protector Suite QL, then click or tap Help.

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Using the EZ Pad touchpad

The EZ Pad™ consists of a touchpad, two buttons, and a scroll zone.

Tou chpad

Scroll zone

Left button

When you move your finger on the touchpad, the pointer (arrow) on the screen moves in the same direction. You can use the scroll zone to scroll through documents. Use of the scroll zone may vary from program to program.

Right button

You can use the EZ-Pad left and right buttons below the touchpad to select objects.

Tip

You can attach a mouse to the convertible notebook or optional port replicator using a USB port. You do not need to shut down the convertible notebook to connect a USB mouse.

Tip

For instructions on how to adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, right-hand or left-hand configuration, and other touchpad settings, see “Changing the m ouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings” in your online User Guide.

Tip

You may have received your convertible notebook with the EZ Pad touchpad set to only accept clicking by using the touchpad buttons. You can change this feature to allow tapping on the touchpad to simulate clicking the left button. For more information, see “Changing the mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings” in your online User Guide.

To... Do this...

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Move the pointer on the screen.

Select an object on the screen.

Start a program or open a file or folder.

Move your finger around on the touchpad. If you run out of space and need to move the pointer farther, lift your finger, move it to the middle of the touchpad, then continue moving your finger.

Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the left button once. This action is called clicking.

Position the pointer over the object. Press the left button twice in rapid succession. This action is called double-clicking.

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To... Do this...

Access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object on the screen.

Move an object on the screen.

Using the display

Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the right button once. This action is called right-clicking.

Position the pointer over the object. Press the left button and hold it down, then use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to the appropriate part of the screen. Release the button to drop the object where you want it.

Your convertible notebook’s screen combines the eye-soothing readability of a liquid-crystal display with the responsiveness of a pen controller. The screen provides a hard, smooth writing surface, minimizes glare, and increases readability.

• Unlike other touchscreens and PDAs, your convertible

notebook’s display responds only to your convertible notebook’s digital pen. Your convertible notebook will not respond to a PDA stylus or the touch of a fingertip.

• Steady your hand on the display surface while writing.

The pressure of your hand or fingers will not affect any open programs.

• Switching from AC to battery power dims the display

slightly to save battery power.

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Converting from notebook to tablet mode

You can convert the display from notebook to tablet mode with the convertible notebook turned on or off.

Important

Although you can use the digital pen to write on the screen when the convertible notebook is in notebook mode, for best results and maximum stability, only write on the screen while the convertible notebook is in tablet mode.

To convert the display from notebook mode to tablet

mode:

1 Open the LCD panel to the normal viewing position. 2 Locate the rotation direction arrow on the LCD panel

hinge.

Rotational arrow

3 Rotate the LCD panel in the direction of the rotational

arrow until the back of the panel is facing you. The panel soft-locks into the final position.

4 Close the LCD panel onto the keyboard. You hear a click

when the LCD panel latch locks.

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5 Slide the power button lock into the locked position to

prevent the convertible notebook from being accidently turned off.

Changing display orientation

You can change the display orientation from the default, landscape (horizontal), to portrait (vertical) or secondary landscape (180 degrees from the default) using the Screen Rotation button.

To change display orientation:

• Press the Screen Rotation button to step through

display orientations. For more information, see “Using

the tablet control buttons” on page 30.

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Press the Mobility Center button . The Windows

Mobility Center window opens. Click or tap Rotate screen.

Tip

For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see

“Customizing Windows” in the online User Guide.

Adjusting brightness

To adjust screen brightness:

• Use the increase brightness and decrease brightness

keys on the keyboard. For more information, see

“System key combinations” on page 27.

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Press the Mobility Center button . The Windows Mobility Center window opens. Slide the Brightness control to the desired screen brightness.

Tip

For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see

“Customizing Windows” in the online User Guide.

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Using the digital pen

Your convertible notebook’s digital pen is the only device that can write, tap, and input directly on your convertible notebook’s display.

Caution

A finger-tap or PDA stylus has no effect on your convertible notebook’s display, and ink pens and other pointed objects could damage the surface. Always use the digital pen that came with your convertible notebook. You can order extra digital pens from Gateway.

Caution

Do not strike the display too sharply. Although the display is durable, it can break.

The digital pen can do everything a mouse does. Just think “tap” instead of “click”.

With a mouse: With a digital pen:

Point and click Point and tap

Double-click Double-tap

Click-and-drag Tap-and-drag

Right-click Button-tap

(press the digital pen button while tapping or hold the digital pen in place)

Storing and removing the digital pen

To store the digital pen in your convertible notebook:

1 Locate the pen holder on the bottom of your convertible

notebook. For more information, see “Bottom” on

page 9.

2 Slide the digital pen into the holder until the digital pen

clicks into place.

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To remove the digital pen from your convertible

notebook:

1 Locate the pen latch on the bottom of your convertible

notebook. For more information, see “Bottom” on

page 9.

2 Slide the pen latch until the digital pen is released from

the pen holder.

Pen lost alarm

Your convertible notebook can sound a series of three beeps if the digital pen is not in the pen holder when you turn the convertible notebook off or place it in either Sleep or Hibernate mode. This feature is shipped from the factory turned off.

To turn on the pen lost alarm:

1 As soon as your convertible notebook starts and you see

a startup screen, press F2. The BIOS Setup utility opens.

2 Open the Advanced menu. 3 Highlight Pen Lost Alarm, then select Enabled by

pressing the spacebar.

4 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes,

then press E

NTER.

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Adjusting the volume

You can use the volume control to adjust the overall volume of your convertible notebook.

To adjust the overall volume level using hardware

controls:

• If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the

front of the speakers.

-OR-

Use the five-way switch. For more information, see

“Using the tablet control buttons” on page 30.

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Use the mute and volume control buttons on the keyboard. For more information, see “System key

combinations” on page 27.

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Press the Mobility Center button . The Windows Mobility Center window opens. Slide the Volume control to the volume level you want.

Tip

For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see

“Using the Windows Mobility Center” in your online User Guide.

To adjust the volume from Windows:

1 Click or tap (Volume) on the taskbar. The volume

control slider opens.

2 Click and drag or tap and drag the slider up to increase

volume and down to decrease volume.

3 To mute the volume, click or tap (Mute). To restore

volume, click or tap it again.

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4 To adjust device volume levels, click or tap Mixer. The

Volume Mixer dialog box opens, where you can click and drag or tap and drag sliders for individual devices.

Tip

Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of general volume (such as the volume used for music and game sounds).

5 Click or tap X in the top-right corner of the window to

close it.

Turning your wireless radio on or off

Your Gateway convertible notebook may have a factory-installed wireless radio.

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IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio

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Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane. IEEE 802.11 communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication.

Your convertible notebook may have an IEEE 802.11 radio for communicating with other computers on a wireless Ethernet network.

To turn the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio on or off:

• Press FN + F2. The wireless status indicator turns on or

off. For the location of the wireless status indicator, see

“Using the status indicators” on page 23.

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Press the Mobility Center button . The Windows

Mobility Center window opens. Click or tap Turn wireless on or Turn wireless off.

Tip

For more information about using your convertible notebook on a wireless network, see “Wireless Ethernet Networking” in your online User Guide

Bluetooth radio

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Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane. Bluetooth communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication.

Your convertible notebook may have a Bluetooth radio for communicating with another Bluetooth device, such as a printer, scanner, camera, MP3 player, headphone, keyboard, or mouse.

To turn the Bluetooth radio on or off:

• Press FN + F6.

Tip

For more information about using your convertible notebook on a Bluetooth Personal Area Network, see “Bluetooth Networking” in your online

User Guide

Help

For more information about Bluetooth, click or tap Start, then click or tap Help and Support. Type the keyword Bluetooth in the Search Help box, then press E

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CHAPTER4

Using Drives and Accessories

• Changing modules

• Using the CD or DVD drive

• Using the memory card reader

• Adding and removing a PC Card

• Using an optional port replicator

• Installing a printer or other peripheral device

• Viewing the display on a projector, monitor,

or television

• Ordering accessories

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Changing modules

Your convertible notebook’s modular bay supports different bay modules, such as a CD, combination DVD/CD-RW, or multi-format DVD±RW drive, or a multibay battery.

To change bay modules:

1 If you are removing a drive, make sure that there is no

disc in it.

2 Make sure that the convertible notebook is not in Sleep

or Hibernate mode.

Caution

If you are replacing a multibay battery, turn off the convertible notebook if it does not have a charged main battery and is not directly connected to AC power.

3 Make sure that the LCD panel is in notebook mode, then

close the LCD panel. For more information, see

“Converting from notebook to tablet mode” on page 43.

4 Disconnect your convertible notebook from the optional

port replicator.

5 Turn your convertible notebook over so the bottom is

facing up.

6 Remove the modular bay lock screw (if one is present),

then slide and hold the module bay latch. The module may move out slightly.

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7 Slide the module out.

8 Firmly push the new module straight into the bay until

the latch clicks into place.

9 Replace the module bay lock screw.

10 Connect the optional port replicator.

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Using the CD or DVD drive

You can use your convertible notebook to enjoy a wide variety of multimedia features.

Identifying drive types

Your Gateway convertible notebook may contain one of the following drive types. Look on the front of the drive for one or more of the following logos:

If your drive has this logo...

ROM/R/RW

This is your drive type...

CD drive

Combination DVD/CD-RW drive

Multi-format double

layer DVD

RW drive

Use your drive for...

Installing programs, playing audio CDs, and accessing data. You cannot use this drive to create CDs or DVDs or play DVDs.

Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording music and data to recordable CDs. You cannot use this drive to create DVDs.

Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, recording music and data to CD-R or CD-RW discs, and recording video and data to DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, or double layer DVD+R or DVD-R discs. Note: To use the double layer capability of the double layer recordable DVD drive, the blank DVDs you purchase must state Double Layer, Dual Layer, or DL. Using other types of blank media will result in less capacity.

Using a CD or DVD

Important

Prerecorded DVD discs and drives contain regional codes that help control DVD title exports and help reduce illegal disc distribution. To be able to play a prerecorded DVD, the disc’s regional code and your DVD drive’s regional code must match.

The regional code on your DVD drive is determined by your convertible notebook’s delivery address. The regional code for the United States and Canada is 1. The regional code for Mexico is 4. Your DVD drive’s regional code must match the regional code of the disc. The regional code for the disc is on the disc, disc documentation, or packaging.

Important

When you place a single-sided disc in the tray, make sure that the label side is facing up. If the disc has two playable sides, place the disc so the name of the side you want to play is facing up.

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Manual eject hole

Eject button

Tip

For information about cleaning a CD or DVD, see “Cleaning CDs or DVDs”

on page 91.

To insert a CD or DVD:

1 Press the eject button on the CD or DVD drive. After the

tray opens slightly, pull the disc tray completely open.

2 Place the disc in the tray with the label facing up, then

press down carefully on the disc until it snaps into place.

3 Push the tray in until it is closed.

Using the memory card reader

You can use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to your convertible notebook. You can also use the memory card reader to transfer data between your convertible notebook and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone.

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Memory card types

The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, Mini Secure Digital™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and xD-Picture card.

Important

RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use of an

adapter that is available with the media.

Inserting a memory card

To insert a memory card:

• Insert the memory card into the memory card slot with

the label facing up and the arrow on the label pointing towards the convertible notebook.

Using a memory card

To access a file on a memory card:

1 Click or tap (Start), then click or tap Computer. 2 Double-click or double-tap the drive letter (for example,

the E: drive), then double-click or double-tap the file name.

Removing a memory card

Important

Do not use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to remove the memory card. If you use the remove hardware icon, your conver tible notebook may not recognize your memory card reader until you restar t your convertible notebook.

To remove a memory card:

1 Push the memory card into the convertible notebook.

The memory card pops out slightly.

2 Pull the memory card out of the convertible notebook.

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Adding and removing a PC Card

Your convertible notebook has a PC Card slot (also known as a PCMCIA card slot). This slot accepts one Type II card. You do not need to restart your convertible notebook when changing most cards because your convertible notebook supports hot-swapping. Hot-swapping means that you can insert a PC Card while your convertible notebook is running. If your PC Card does not work after hot-swapping, see the PC Card manufacturer’s documentation for further information.

To insert a PC Card:

• Push the card firmly into the PC Card slot, label-side up,

until the outer edge of the card is flush with the side of your convertible notebook.

To remove a PC Card:

1 Turn off your convertible notebook, then go to Step 5.

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Double-click or double-tap the remove hardware icon in the taskbar. The Safely Remove Hardware dialog box opens.

Important

If the remove hardware icon does not appear on the taskbar, click

or tap the show hidden icons button.

2 Click or tap the PC Card name, then click or tap Stop.

The Stop a Hardware device dialog box opens.

3 Click or tap the PC Card name, then click or tap OK. The

Safe to Remove Hardware dialog box opens.

4 Click or tap OK.

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5 Release the eject button by pressing the PC Card eject

button once.

6 Eject the PC Card by pressing the eject button again.

Using an optional port replicator

Although you can attach devices directly to your convertible notebook, a port replicator lets you make all of those connections at one time. When you travel with your convertible notebook, you merely disconnect from the port replicator instead of unplugging all the devices.

A port replicator also provides additional ports and other expansion features not included with your convertible notebook. For more information about using a port replicator, see the port replicator user guide.

Installing a printer or other peripheral device

Your convertible notebook or optional port replicator has one or more of the following ports: IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire these ports to connect peripheral devices such as printers, scanners, and digital cameras to your convertible notebook.

device documentation and installation instructions.

or i.Link®) and Universal Serial Bus (USB). You use

Important

Before you install a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device, see the

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IEEE 1394 and USB ports support plug-and-play and hot swapping, which means that your convertible notebook will

usually recognize such a device whenever you plug it into the appropriate port. When you use an IEEE 1394 or USB device for the first time, your convertible notebook prompts you to install any software the device needs. After doing this, you can disconnect and reconnect the device at any time.

Help

For more information about installing peripheral devices, click or tap

Start, then click or tap Help and Support. Type the keyword installing devices in the Search Help box, then press E

Connecting a USB device

Your convertible notebook has USB ports for connecting devices such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse.

Important

USB devices may have special installation instructions. See your USB

device’s installation guide.

Important

For more information about using the USB port on your device, see your

device’s documentation.

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To connect your USB device to your convertible

notebook:

1 Connect one end of the USB cable to your device. 2 Connect the other end of the cable to a USB

port on your convertible notebook.

Tip

For the location of the USB ports on your convertible notebook, see “Left” on page 7. For the location of the USB ports on an optional port replicator, see the port replicator user guide.

Connecting an IEEE 1394 device

Your convertible notebook has a 4-pin IEEE 1394 port (also known as a Firewire® or i.Link® port) for connecting devices such as a video camera.

Important

For more information about using the IEEE 1394 port on your device,

see your device’s documentation.

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To connect your IEEE 1394 device to your convertible

notebook:

1 Connect one end of the IEEE 1394 cable to your

IEEE 1394 device.

2 Connect the other end of the cable to the IEEE 1394

port on your convertible notebook.

Tip

For the location of the IEEE 1394 port on your convertible notebook, see “Left” on page 7. For the location of the IEEE 1394 port on an optional port replicator, see the port replicator user guide.

Tip

For more information about editing video, see “Creating a video DVD” in your online User Guide.

Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television

You can use your convertible notebook for giving presentations by connecting a monitor, projector, or television to your monitor (VGA) port. Your convertible notebook supports simultaneous LCD and external display. Simultaneous display lets you control the presentation from your convertible notebook at the same time as you face your audience.

Important

Many TVs do not have a VGA port.

To use a projector, monitor, or television:

1 Turn off your convertible notebook. 2 Plug the VGA cable into the VGA port on your projector,

monitor, or television.

3 Plug the VGA cable into the VGA port on your

convertible notebook or optional port replicator.

Tip

For the location of the VGA port on your convertible notebook, see “Left” on page 7. For the location of the VGA port on an optional port replicator, see the port replicator user guide.

4 Turn on your convertible notebook.

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5 Plug the projector’s, monitor’s, or television’s, power

cord into an AC power source and turn it on.

Windows recognizes the new hardware and the New Display Detected dialog box opens.

6 Select the options for the projector monitor, or

television, then click or tap OK.

7 Press FN+F4 to switch between viewing the display on

the LCD panel, viewing the display on the projector, monitor, or television, and viewing the display on both the LCD panel and the projector, monitor, or television.

Important

If a monitor, projector, or television is connected and you close the LCD panel, your convertible notebook may turn off the LCD panel, but will not enter Sleep mode.

Adjusting the display properties

If the image on the projector, monitor, or television does not appear correctly, or if you want to use the display as an extension of your convertible notebook desktop, you should adjust the display properties on the projector, monitor, or television.

To adjust the display properties on a projector, monitor,

or television:

1 Press the Mobility Center button . The Windows

Mobility Center window opens.

Tip

For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see “Using the Windows Mobility Center” in your online User Guide.

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2 Click or tap (Change display settings). The Display

Settings dialog box opens.

3 Click or tap monitor 2. 4 Adjust properties such as Resolution or Colors if

necessary.

• To use the monitor, projector, or television as a

“mirror” (duplicate) of the convertible notebook display (both displays have the same content), click or tap to deselect the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor.

• To use the monitor, projector, or television as an

extension of your desktop (increasing the size of your Windows desktop), click or tap to select the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. You can click and drag or tap and drag the “2” monitor icon to position it the same way the physical monitor is arranged on your desk.

5 Click or tap OK.

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Using the projector or monitor for a presentation

You can configure your convertible notebook so the settings are correct each time you give a presentation.

To use a projector or external monitor for a presentation:

1 Press the Mobility Center button . The Windows

Mobility Center window opens.

Tip

For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see “Using the Windows Mobility Center” in your online User Guide.

2 Click or tap (Change presentation settings). The

Presentation Settings dialog box opens.

3 Adjust properties such as Turn off screen saver and

Set the volume to if necessary.

4 Click or tap OK. 5 Click or tap Turn on to turn on the presentation

settings. When you are finished giving the presentation, click or tap Turn off to return to your standard convertible notebook settings.

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Ordering accessories

To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at

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localities.

Automobile/airplane power adapters

With an automobile/airplane power adapter, you can save battery power by plugging your convertible notebook into an automobile cigarette lighter or an airplane in-flight power receptacle.

Batteries

If you run your convertible notebook on battery power for extended periods, you may want to buy an additional main battery or a multibay battery so you can swap batteries when necessary. See “Changing batteries” on page 69 for more information about using an additional battery.

Bay modules

Your convertible notebook’s modular bay supports different bay modules, such as a CD, DVD, combination DVD/CD-RW, or multi-format DVD±RW drive, or a multibay battery. See

“Changing modules” on page 52 for more information.

Carrying cases

Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you need additional space for accessories or supplies.

. Accessories may not be available in all

Digital pens

Order replacement digital pens from Gateway. The convertible notebook does not respond to other tablet pens, plastic pens, or PDA stylus.

Hard drives

If you want to increase your internal storage space, try replacing your existing hard drive with a larger drive. See

“Replacing the hard drive kit” on page 110 for more

information.

Memory

Large programs, such as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of memory. If your programs are running more slowly than you think they should, try adding more memory. See “Adding or replacing memory modules” on

page 107 for more information.

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Port replicators

A port replicator also provides additional ports and other expansion features not included with your convertible notebook. See the user guide for the port replicator for more information about using a port replicator with your convertible notebook.

Printers

You can attach almost any type of printer to your convertible notebook. The most common types are inkjet and laser printers, which print in color or black and white.

Inkjet printers and cartridges are relatively inexpensive, but they are slower than laser printers. Using an inkjet color printer, you can print pictures, banners, and greeting cards, as well as documents.

Laser printers and cartridges are more expensive, but they print much faster than inkjet printers. Laser printers are better than inkjet printers when you are printing large documents.

USB flash drive

Use a USB flash drive for storing files or transferring files to another computer.

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CHAPTER5

Managing Power

• Monitoring the battery charge

• Recharging the batteries

• Changing batteries

• Recalibrating the batteries

• Getting the most from your batteries

• Changing convertible notebook power

settings

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Monitoring the battery charge

Your new Gateway convertible notebook is designed to provide an exceptional balance of performance and portability. Your convertible notebook uses the latest chipset and mobile processor technologies to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a greater battery life experience. This design provides you with maximum performance when plugged into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on battery power.

Closely monitor the battery charge. When the battery charge gets low, change the battery or connect to AC power immediately to prevent losing any unsaved work. To monitor the battery charge:

• Move the mouse pointer over the power cord icon

or battery icon in the taskbar. A message appears showing the remaining battery time and the current power plan.

• Wait for a Low Battery warning message to appear.

• Look at the battery charge status indicator.

If your battery charge indicator displays what looks like an inaccurate charge, you may need to recalibrate the batteries.

Tip

For more information about the battery charge status indicator,

see “Using the status indicators” on page 23.

Tip

For more information about recalibrating the batteries, see

“Recalibrating the batteries” on page 71.

Recharging the batteries

The main and optional multibay batteries recharge while they are installed and your convertible notebook is connected to AC power. While the batteries recharge, the battery charge indicator turns on.

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Changing batteries

Replacing the main battery

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Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your Gateway convertible notebook. Discard used batteries according to local hazardous material regulations.

The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Dispose of used batteries promptly. Keep away from children.

Caution

If your convertible notebook is connected to AC power, or if it has a charged multibay battery installed, you can change the main battery while the convertible notebook is turned on. If your convertible notebook has only a main battery and it is not plugged into an AC outlet, you must turn the convertible notebook off while changing the battery.

To replace the main battery:

1 Disconnect your convertible notebook from the optional

port replicator.

2 If your convertible notebook is on and is connected to

AC power or has a charged multibay battery installed, go to Step 3.

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If your convertible notebook is on, is not plugged into an AC outlet, and does not have a charged multibay battery installed, save your work and turn off the convertible notebook.

3 Make sure the LCD panel is in notebook mode, then

close the LCD panel. For more information, see

“Converting from notebook to tablet mode” on page 43.

4 Turn your convertible notebook over so the bottom is

facing up.

5 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position, then

slide the battery release latch.

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6 Slide the main battery out of the bay.

7 Slide a recharged main battery into the bay until it snaps

into place.

8 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 9 Turn your convertible notebook over.

10 Open the LCD panel.

Installing the optional multibay battery

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Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your Gateway convertible notebook. Discard used batteries according to local hazardous material regulations.

Caution

If you are using a multibay battery instead of a main battery, insert the weight saver that was included with your multibay battery into the main battery bay.

Your convertible notebook’s modular bay accepts a multibay battery. The multibay battery charges when the convertible notebook is connected to AC power.

To install a multibay battery:

• Swap the multibay battery for a bay module by

following the instructions in “Changing modules” on

page 52.

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Recalibrating the batteries

Important

Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. If recalibration is

interrupted, you must start the process over again.

If your convertible notebook unexpectedly goes into Sleep mode while you are using it but the battery charge is not low, you may need to recalibrate your batteries. You should also recalibrate the batteries periodically to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge.

To recalibrate the batteries:

1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your convertible

notebook.

2 As soon as it starts and you see a startup screen, press

F2. The BIOS Setup utility opens.

3 Open the Advanced menu. 4 Highlight Battery Auto Learning, then select Enabled

by pressing the spacebar.

5 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes,

then press ENTER.

6 Select Yes, then press ENTER.

The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you the progress. The entire process takes several hours.

When the recalibration has finished, the message “Press [Esc] key to exit” appears.

7 Press ESC. The battery charge indicator now displays an

accurate battery charge.

Important

If, after completing this procedure, the battery charge indicator still does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on the Customer Care label. For more information, see “Gateway contact

information” on page 3.

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Getting the most from your batteries

Maximizing battery performance

To get maximum performance from your convertible notebook batteries, we recommend that you initially condition (fully charge and discharge) your new batteries a few times during the first several weeks of use, to let them reach their maximum rated capacity.

Over the long term, use the batteries at least once a month, even if they were kept in a cool, dry place for storage, but avoid frequent full discharges because this puts additional strain on the batteries. Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are better for a lithium-ion battery than one complete discharge, and recharging a partially charged lithium-ion battery does not cause harm because there is no memory.

Conserving battery power

To conserve power while using the batteries to power your convertible notebook:

• Turn off wireless networking and Bluetooth.

• Dim the display as low as is comfortable.

• Disconnect all external devices, like IEEE 1394 and USB

devices, and optical drives.

• Remove PC Cards when you do not need them. Many

PC Cards use a small amount of power while inserted, even if they are not being used.

• Select the Power saver power plan to get maximum

power savings.

Tip

For more information about using power plans, see “Changing

convertible notebook power settings” on page 75.

• Close the LCD panel to turn off the display while you

are not using your convertible notebook. The display stays off until you open the panel again.

• Use Hibernate mode for maximum power savings while

your convertible notebook is not in use.

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• Use the convertible notebook touchpad instead of an

external mouse.

• Decrease or mute speaker volume.

• Turn off all scheduled tasks.

• Turn off auto-save features in Microsoft Office and

other applications.

• Copy programs from CDs or DVDs to the hard drive so

you do not use battery power by running optical drives.

• Use the CD or DVD drive only when necessary. This drive

uses a large amount of power.

• Recharge the batteries often, take an extra battery, and

fully recharge the batteries before traveling. For more information, see “Recharging the batteries” on page 68.

Tip

For more information about traveling with your convertible

notebook, see “Traveling with Your Notebook” on page 79.

Using alternate power sources

To extend battery life, use alternate power sources whenever possible.

• If traveling internationally, take electrical adapters. Save

the batteries for times when you cannot use a power adapter. If you plan on taking your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector.

• If you will have access to an EmPower™ in-flight power

receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. Save the batteries for times when you cannot use a power adapter.

• To find AC power outlets in airports, look for them next

to support pillars, in large areas such as boarding gates, and under banks of telephones.

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Changing power modes

You can use the following power modes to lengthen the life of your convertible notebook’s batteries:

• Sleep - while your convertible notebook is in Sleep

mode, it switches to a low power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn off.

• Hibernate - (also called save to disk) writes all current

memory (RAM) information to the hard drive, then turns your convertible notebook completely off. The next time you turn on your convertible notebook, it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open when you activated Hibernate mode.

• Hybrid Sleep - while your convertible notebook is in

Hybrid Sleep mode, it switches to a low power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn off similar to Sleep mode. The convertible notebook also writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive similar to Hibernate mode. If your convertible notebook experiences a power outage while in Hybrid Sleep mode, the convertible notebook reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open when you activated Hybrid Sleep mode. If the convertible notebook does not experience a power outage while in Hybrid Sleep mode, it restarts using the information in current memory, thus reducing startup time. You must turn on Hybrid Sleep mode to use it. For more information, see “Changing advanced settings” on

page 77.

Using power saving modes

Always save your work before using Sleep mode. In Sleep mode, your convertible notebook reduces or turns off the power to most devices except memory. However, the information in memory is not saved to the hard drive. If power is interrupted, the information is lost.

When in Hibernate mode, your convertible notebook saves all memory information to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off.

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If your convertible

...and you want to...

...then

notebook is...

On Enter Sleep or

On Enter Hibernate

In Sleep, Hybrid Sleep, or Hibernate mode

Hybrid Sleep mode

mode

Exit Sleep, Hybrid Sleep, or Hibernate mode

Press FN+F3.

Click or tap (Start), click or tap the arrow next to the lock icon, then click or tap Hibernate.

Press the power button.

Changing convertible notebook power settings

You can change the function of your convertible notebook’s power button, Sleep system key, and power-saving timers by changing power settings on your convertible notebook.

You can customize power settings from the Windows Mobility Center by selecting power plans and adjusting advanced power settings.

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Changing the power plan

Power plans (groups of power settings) let you change power saving options such as when the display or hard drive is automatically turned off. You can select one of the defined power plans or create a custom power plan.

Three power plans are pre-defined for you:

• Balanced - This is the default power plan which

balances performance and battery life.

• Power saver - This power plan sacrifices performance

in order to extend battery life. Use this plan if you will be away from AC power outlets for an extended period of time. Your programs may run slower than you are accustomed to under the other two power plans.

• High performance - This power plan sacrifices battery

life in order to gain performance. Use this plan if you need additional computing power for your program. Your batteries may not last as long as you are accustomed to under the other two power plans.

To change the power plan:

1 Press the Mobility Center button . The Windows

Mobility Center window opens.

2 Click or tap (Change power settings). The Select a

power plan window opens.

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3 Select the power plan you want to use.

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Click or tap Change plan settings, modify the power plan you selected, then click or tap Save changes.

Help

For more information about changing the power plan, click or

tap Start, then click or tap Help and Support. Type the keyword power plan in the Search Help box, then press E

Changing advanced settings

Advanced power settings let you assign different power saving modes to the power button and Sleep system key. You can also select which power saving mode is activated when you close the LCD panel.

To change advanced power management settings:

1 Press the Mobility Center button . The Windows

Mobility Center window opens.

2 Click or tap (Change power settings). The Select a

power plan window opens.

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3 Click or tap a setting on the left side of the screen that

you want to change. The top three settings are not tied to a power plan. The bottom three settings modify the currently selected power plan.

Help

For more information about changing the power

management settings, click or tap Start, then click or tap Help and

Support. Type the keyword power management in the Search Help box, then press E

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To turn on Hybrid Sleep mode:

1 On the Select a power plan window, click or tap Change

plan settings for the plan you are using. The Change settings for the plan window opens.

2 Click or tap Change advanced power settings. The

Power Options dialog box opens.

3 Click or tap the + in front of Sleep, then click or tap the

+ in front of Allow hybrid sleep.

4 Change the values to On for On battery and Plugged

in.

Help

For more information about hybrid sleep, click or tap Start,

then click or tap Help and Support. Type the keyword hybrid in the

Search Help box, then press E

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CHAPTER6

Traveling with Your Notebook

• Packing your convertible notebook

• Traveling by air

• Dial-up modem

• Radio frequency wireless connections

• Files

• Security

• Power

• Additional tips

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Packing your convertible notebook

• Remove all peripheral devices and cables. Remember to

pack those you will need while traveling.

• Pack your convertible notebook securely into a

briefcase or hand-carried luggage, and keep it separate from toiletries, liquids, and food. Do not pack it in checked luggage.

• Keep your convertible notebook stable during travel.

Secure it to prevent it from sliding around in overhead bins and car trunks.

Traveling by air

• Do not check your convertible notebook as luggage.

• Charge the batteries in case airport security asks you

to start your convertible notebook.

• Have your convertible notebook hand-inspected or sent

through the X-ray scanner, but never carry it through the metal detector.

• Turn off you convertible notebook for takeoff and

landing.

• Turn off all wireless devices while in the aircraft.

Dial-up modem

• Take a telephone cord to connect the modem to

telephone jacks. If you are traveling internationally, take telephone jack adapters or an acoustic handset coupler.

• Take a telephone line protector.

• Take a telephone line tester to check for unsafe lines,

especially if you are traveling internationally.

• Take remote access information with you so you can

connect to your ISP while outside of your usual calling area. A list of country dialing codes may be especially useful if you are traveling internationally.

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Radio frequency wireless connections

Important

If your convertible notebook came equipped with an internal embedded wireless device, see “Legal Information” on page 143 for general wireless regulatory guidelines.

• Every country has different restrictions on the use of

wireless devices. If your convertible notebook is equipped with a wireless device, check with the local radio approval authorities prior to your trip for any restrictions on the use of a wireless device in the destination country.

• Wireless communication can interfere with equipment

on commercial aircraft. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane. IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth communication devices are examples of devices which use wireless to communicate.

Tip

For more information about turning your wireless device on or

off, see “Turning your wireless radio on or off” on page 48.

Files

• Copy your working files from your desktop computer

to your convertible notebook before you travel.

• If you need to access your desktop computer files from

your convertible notebook while traveling, set up your desktop computer for remote access. Contact your network administrator for more information about remote access.

• Take extra recordable media for transferring files

between computers and backing up files.

Security

• Get a locking cable for your convertible notebook so you

• Always keep your convertible notebook with you while

• Write down your convertible notebook model number

• Whoever sits next to you or behind you can see your

• Use a startup password to restrict access to your

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can attach a cable lock and leave your convertible notebook in your hotel room while you are away.

waiting in airports, train stations, or bus terminals. Be ready to claim your convertible notebook as soon as it passes through the X-ray machine in security checkpoints.

and serial number (located on the bottom of your convertible notebook) in case of theft or loss, and keep the information in a safe place. Also, tape your business card or an address label to your convertible notebook and accessories.

convertible notebook display. Avoid working with confidential files until you can be sure of privacy.

convertible notebook. The startup password is set using the BIOS utility.

Caution

Use a password that you can remember, but that is difficult for someone else to guess. The password feature is very secure, with no easy way to recover a forgotten password. If you forget your password, you must return your convertible notebook to Gateway for service.

To create a startup password:

1 Restart your convertible notebook. As soon as you

see a startup screen, press F2. The BIOS Setup utility opens.

2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor

Password, then press E

instructions. You must set the supervisor password in order to set the user (startup) password.

Important

You must enter the Supervisor Password each time you use

the BIOS Setup utility.

NTER and follow the

3 Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and

follow the instructions. This is the password you need to enter at startup.

Important

You must enter the User Password each time you turn on your convertible notebook if it was turned off or put in hibernate mode. You do not need to enter the User Password if your convertible notebook was put in Sleep mode.

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4 Highlight Password on boot, then press ENTER. 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving

Changes, then press E

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7 When you start your computer, you are prompted

to enter the user password you set in Step 3.

• Review the information in “Protecting your notebook”

in your online User Guide.

• Take your AC power adapter to recharge the batteries.

If you are traveling internationally, take power plug adapters.

• Take a portable surge protector to protect your

convertible notebook from power surges.

• To get the best performance from your convertible

notebook, avoid using the batteries whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use the most efficient power management settings. For information on conserving battery power, using alternate power sources, and monitoring the battery charge, see

“Managing Power” on page 67.

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Additional tips

• If you plan to use several USB peripheral devices, take

a portable USB hub to provide additional USB ports.

• Take a network cable if you need to connect to a

network. Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks.

• If your convertible notebook has been exposed to cold

temperatures, let it warm to room temperature before turning it on.

• Carry proof of ownership or a merchandise passport

when traveling internationally.

• Consult your insurance company and credit card

company to learn about emergency travel assistance if your convertible notebook is lost or damaged.

• Take your recovery discs in case you need to install an

additional driver or software.

Tip

You can create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using

the Gateway Recovery Center.

CHAPTER7

Maintaining Your Notebook

• Caring for your convertible notebook

• Cleaning your convertible notebook

• Maintaining the batteries

• Cleaning CDs or DVDs

• Recovering your system

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Caring for your convertible notebook

To extend the life of your convertible notebook:

• Be careful not to bump or drop your convertible

notebook, and do not put any objects on top of it. The case, although strong, is not made to support extra weight.

• When transporting your convertible notebook, we

recommend that you put it in a carrying case.

• Keep your convertible notebook away from magnetic

fields. Magnetic fields can erase data on hard drives.

• Never turn off your convertible notebook when the

drive indicator is on because data on the hard drive could be lost or corrupted.

• Avoid subjecting your convertible notebook to extreme

temperature changes. The case (and LCD panel) can become brittle and easy to break in cold temperatures and can melt or warp in high temperatures. Damage due to either extreme is not covered by your warranty. As a general rule, your convertible notebook is safest at temperatures that are comfortable for you.

• Keep all liquids away from your convertible notebook.

When spilled onto convertible notebook components, almost any liquid can result in expensive repairs that are not covered under a standard warranty.

• Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. Dust and dirt

can clog the internal mechanisms and can lead to permanent damage to the convertible notebook.

• Do not block the ventilation fan slots. If these slots are

blocked, your convertible notebook may overheat resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to the convertible notebook.

• When storing your convertible notebook for an

extended period of time, unplug AC power and remove the batteries after discharging it partway.

Display screen

• Use only your convertible notebook’s digital pen on the

display. Do not write on the surface with an ink pen or pencil.

• Nothing heavier than your writing hand should be

placed on top of the display.

• Protect the display surface from unnecessary contact

by turning the screen so it is in the notebook orientation and closing it when transporting the Gateway convertible notebook. For more information, see

“Converting from notebook to tablet mode” on page 43.

• Never spray or pour liquids directly on the display

surface.

• Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.

• Use the special cleaning cloth included with your

convertible notebook to wipe away dust and fingerprints. Dampen the cloth with water or a mild window glass cleaner solution but never spray anything directly on the surface. If liquid collects around the edges, wipe it up immediately.

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• Always store the digital pen in the Gateway convertible

notebook’s pen holder when not in use. For more information, see “Bottom” on page 9.

• Store extra digital pens horizontally in a box or drawer.

• Digital pens should not be stored vertically on the tip

because constant tip pressure can affect pen-screen interaction.

• The digital pen has electronics in it, so it should not be

exposed to or immersed in liquids.

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Cleaning your convertible notebook

Keeping your convertible notebook clean and the vents free from dust helps keep your convertible notebook performing at its best. You may want to gather these items and put together a notebook cleaning kit:

• A soft, lint-free cloth

• An aerosol can of air that has a narrow, straw-like

extension

• Cotton swabs

• A DVD drive cleaning kit

Cleaning the exterior

War ning

When you shut down your convertible notebook, the power turns off, but some electrical current still flows through your convertible notebook. To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable from the wall outlets and remove the main and optional multibay batteries.

Always turn off your convertible notebook and other peripherals before cleaning any components. Also, remove the main and optional multibay batteries before cleaning any components.

Use a damp, lint-free cloth to clean your convertible notebook and other parts of your system. Do not use household abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can damage the finish on components.

Your convertible notebook is cooled by air circulated through the vents on the case, so keep the vents free of dust. With your convertible notebook turned off and unplugged, brush the dust away from the vents with a damp cloth. Be careful not to drip any water into the vents. Do not attempt to clean dust from the inside of your convertible notebook with the exception of the memory bay.

Tip

You may want to occasionally open the memory bay door and remove dust and lint using an aerosol can of air.

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Cleaning the keyboard

You should clean the keyboard occasionally by using an aerosol can of air with a narrow, straw-like extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys.

If you spill liquid on the keyboard, turn off your convertible notebook and turn the convertible notebook upside down. Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before trying to use it again. If the keyboard does not work after it dries, you may need to replace it. A replacement keyboard may not be covered by your warranty.

Cleaning the convertible notebook screen

Caution

A convertible notebook LCD screen is made of specially coated glass and

can be scratched or damaged by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners.

Use the special cleaning cloth included with your convertible notebook to wipe away dust and fingerprints. Dampen the cloth with water or a mild window glass cleaner solution but never spray anything directly on the surface. If liquid collects around the edges, wipe it up immediately.

Maintaining the batteries

The life span of a convertible notebook battery is about 1.5 to 3 years, under normal conditions. As the battery begins to die, you will have to recharge the battery more frequently because it cannot hold a full charge.

Do not expose the battery to high heat or freezing temperatures. Hot batteries discharge very quickly, and cold ones cannot create as much power. Short battery life is more likely to be caused by heat than by charge/discharge patterns. Keep your lithium-ion battery cool. Avoid a hot car, for example.

Charge often, but do not try to fully discharge the battery frequently. This only adds strain. Several partial discharges (regular use), with frequent recharges, are better for lithium-ion than one total discharge. Recharging a partially charged lithium-ion battery does not cause any harm because it has no memory.

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Batteries with fuel gauges (convertible notebooks) should be recalibrated once every 30 charges. If ignored, the fuel gauge becomes increasingly less accurate and in some cases will cut off the device prematurely. For more information about recalibrating the batteries, see “Recalibrating the batteries” on

page 71.

Using the right charger is important. By now you probably know that each kind of battery has its own technology, its own rate of charge, and so on. Charging lithium batteries correctly is one way to extend their life and to avoid damage.

Clean the gold or silver connector on the batteries (the part of the battery that makes contact with the convertible notebook) with alcohol or electronic contact cleaner. Cleaning helps maintain good contact, which improves the transfer of power from the batteries to the convertible notebook.

Storing batteries

Do not charge up a battery, then store it away. A stored battery should be used every three to four weeks. Let the battery fully discharge, then recharge to 40% if you plan to store it again. If you store a battery for longer than three to four weeks, the battery could fully discharge because the battery circuitry itself consumes power.

If you have a spare lithium-ion battery, use one exclusively and keep the other cool by placing it in the refrigerator. Make sure that it is wrapped protectively and that nothing will be dropped on it. Do not freeze the battery.

Do not use old batteries. Avoid purchasing spare lithium-ion batteries and storing them for later use. Do not buy old stock, even if it is sold at clearance prices. While it makes sense to have 2 or 3 extra batteries, so that you always have a fresh one charged up and ready to go, if you buy batteries and store them for years, they may not work when you decide to use them.

Consider removing the battery from your convertible notebook when running on fixed power. However, remember that when you have removed the battery from your convertible notebook while using it with an electrical outlet, the automatic battery charger no longer keeps the battery charged.

Caution

When the battery is in the convertible notebook and the convertible notebook is running on AC power, the battery constantly charges, even though it has a full charge. This reduces the life of the battery. If the battery is fully charged and you want to run on AC power, remove the battery.

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Cleaning CDs or DVDs

Wipe from the center to the edge, not around in a circle, using a product made especially for the purpose.

Recovering your system

You can solve most convertible notebook problems by following the information in “Troubleshooting” on page 115 or in the technical support pages at www. solving may also involve re-installing some or all of the convertible notebook’s software (also called recovering or restoring your system). Gateway provides everything you need to recover your system under most conditions.

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Caution

To prepare your convertible notebook for additional system recovery options, you should create a set of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. For instructions, see “Preparing for software and device driver

recovery” on page 92.

• If only one or two items of software or hardware have

stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see “Recovering pre-installed software

and drivers” on page 92. For instructions on reinstalling

software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that product’s documentation or support Web site.

• If re-installing software or drivers does not help, then

the problem may be solved by returning your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly. For instructions, see “Using Microsoft System

Restore” on page 98.

• If nothing else has solved the problem and you want

to return your system to factory condition, see

“Recovering your system to its factory condition” on page 101.

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If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for system recovery may be to reinstall Windows from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that you created. (Your convertible notebook must have a DVD-compatible drive to use these options.)

• To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see

“Recovering your system using the Windows DVD” on page 103.

• To re-install your pre-installed software and device

drivers using recovery discs, see “Recovering

pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs” on page 96.

Recovering pre-installed software and drivers

You can perform a partial recovery by recovering the software and device drivers that were pre-installed at the factory. If you need to recover software that did not come pre-installed on your system, you need to follow that software’s installation instructions.

You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from a set of recovery discs (you must create the discs) or by using Gateway Recovery Center.

Preparing for software and device driver recovery

You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from your hard drive. However, if you ever re-install Windows from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need to recover your pre-installed software and drivers using a set of software and driver recovery discs. Because these discs do not come with your convertible notebook, you should create your own set.

Caution

Although you may not be expecting to need recovery discs, we recommend that you prepare for any eventuality and create a set of recovery discs while you have the opportunity.

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