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

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CONVERTIBLE NOTEBOOK

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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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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

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.

-OR-

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.

-OR-

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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