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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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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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Recovering your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Using Microsoft System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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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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Telephone support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Before calling Gateway Customer Care . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Appendix A: Legal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
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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
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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
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Gateway contact information
Important
The labels shown in this section are for informational purposes only. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location.
Gateway model and serial number
The labelonthebottomofyourconvertiblenotebook 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 bottomofyour 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 or the Web address shown on your convertible notebook’s label. The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications.
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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 temperaturescanbecomequitehigh,increasingtherisk 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.
Warning
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 isthe 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 elbowsform 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.
Warning
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:
1Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.
2Connect the AC adapter to your convertible notebook’s power connector.
3Plug 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:
•Unplugtheadapterfromyourconvertiblenotebook, 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.
4When 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.
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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.
Warning
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.
Warning
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:
1Insert one end of the modem cable into the modem jack on your convertible notebook.
2Insert the other end of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack.
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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:
1Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack on your convertible notebook.
2Insert the other end of the network cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or Ethernet network jack.
Starting your convertible notebook
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
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:
1Press the latch on the front of your convertible notebook, then lift the LCD panel.
2Press the power button located above the keyboard.
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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.
3If 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.
4Attach and turn on any peripheral devices, such as printers, scanners, and speakers.
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For more information about connecting peripheral devices, see “Installing a printer or other peripheral device” on page 58.
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See the documentation that came with each device for its setup instructions.
5To 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
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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.
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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 afterit 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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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.
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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:
1Press 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.
2Click or tap Start Task Manager. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens.
3Click or tap the program that is not responding.
4Click or tap End Task.
5Click or tap X in the top-right corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog box.
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