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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 Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Keyboard area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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 notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . 15
Connecting the AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Protecting from power source problems . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Connecting the dial-up modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Connecting to a broadband modem or network . . . . . . . . 20 Starting your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Waking up your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Turning off your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Using the status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Using the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Key types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 System key combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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Using the optional fingerprint reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Running the TouchStrip Tutorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Enrolling your fingerprints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Using the Fingerprint Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Using the fingerprint reader features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Using the smart card reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Using a privacy filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Using the EZ Pad touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Adjusting the brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Turning your wireless radio on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Bluetooth radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories. . . . . 43
Changing modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Using the CD or DVD drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Identifying drive types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Using a CD or DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Using the memory card reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Memory card types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Inserting a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Using a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Removing a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Adding and removing a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Using a port replicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Installing a printer or other peripheral device . . . . . . . . . . 52 Connecting a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Connecting an IEEE 1394 device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Viewing the display on a projector or monitor . . . . . . . . . . 54 Adjusting the display properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 56 Viewing the display on a television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Ordering accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Chapter 5: Managing Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Monitoring the battery charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
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Changing batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Replacing the main battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Installing a secondary battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
. . . . 64 |
Recalibrating the battery(ies) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Extending battery life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Maximizing battery performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
. . . . 66 |
Conserving battery power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Using alternate power sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Changing power modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Changing notebook power settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Changing the power plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Changing advanced settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
. . . . 71 |
Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . |
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Packing your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Traveling by air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Dial-up modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Radio frequency wireless connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
. . . . 77 |
Additional tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 79 |
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Caring for your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Cleaning your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Cleaning the exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Cleaning the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Cleaning the notebook screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Maintaining the battery(ies) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Storing batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Cleaning CDs or DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Recovering your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
. . . . 84 |
Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . . . |
. . . . 85 |
Using Microsoft System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
. . . . 91 |
Recovering your system to its factory condition |
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Recovering your system using the Windows DVD |
. . . . 95 |
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Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . . . 97
Preventing static electricity discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Adding or replacing memory modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Replacing the hard drive kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Chapter 9: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 First steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 CD drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Diskette drive (modular or external) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 DVD drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 File management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Fingerprint reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Media Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Memory card reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Modem (cable or DSL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Modem (dial-up) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Networks (wired) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Networks (wireless) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
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Appendix A: Legal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
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CHAPTER1
•About this guide
•Accessing your online User Guide
•Gateway contact information
•Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
•For more information
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CHAPTER 1: About This Reference
This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your model of Gateway notebook. For all other notebook information, see 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 (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.
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The labels shown in this section are for informational purposes only. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location.
The label on the bottom of your notebook contains information that identifies your notebook model and its features. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for assistance.
Online Support:
Tech Support Phone:
Hours:
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Microsoft Certificate of
Authenticity
The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the bottom of your notebook includes the product key code for your operating system.
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For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway’s Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your notebook’s label. The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications.
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•Front
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•Back
•Bottom
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■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 notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is very low.
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Battery latch
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Customer care label
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•Working safely and comfortably
•Connecting the AC adapter
•Connecting the dial-up modem
•Connecting to a broadband modem or network
•Starting your notebook
•Turning off your notebook
•Restarting (rebooting) your notebook
•Using the status indicators
•Using the keyboard
•Using the optional fingerprint reader
•Using the smart card reader
•Using the EZ Pad touchpad
•Adjusting the brightness
•Adjusting the volume
•Turning your wireless radio on or off
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Before using your 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 notebook while it rests on your unprotected lap. 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 notebook on any soft, conforming surface, such as your lap, a blanket, carpet, or a sofa. Soft surfaces can block your notebook’s ventilation openings, leading to overheating, permanent damage to your notebook, and fire danger. Instead, place your notebook on a rigid, hard surface, and make sure that you keep the ventilation openings on the sides clear.
Warning
Do not use your notebook on a soft surface, such as your lap, a blanket, carpet, or a sofa. You must keep your notebook’s ventilation openings clear of obstructions, or your notebook may overheat, increasing the risk of fire and personal injury.
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 notebook in a dark room.
•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 notebook so the top of its screen is no higher than eye level.
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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.
•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.
•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.
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You can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook’s main and optional secondary batteries. The battery(ies) were shipped to you partially charged. You should use the AC adapter right away to fully charge the battery(ies). Allow three hours for the battery(ies) 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 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 notebook may be damaged.
Important
If the main and optional secondary batteries are not fully charged before you use your 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 battery(ies) may need to be recalibrated. For information on recalibrating the battery(ies), see “Recalibrating the battery(ies)” on page 65.
To connect the AC adapter:
1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.
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2Connect the AC adapter to your notebook’s power connector.
3Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on (see “Front” on page 6 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:
aUnplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it back in.
bPress FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on and off.
cMake sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter.
dPlug the power cord into a different wall outlet.
4When you finish using your notebook for the first time, turn off your notebook and leave your notebook 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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During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into your notebook can increase to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Protect your notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from reaching your notebook.
Warning
High voltages can enter your notebook through both the power cord and the modem connection. To protect your 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.
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Your 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 notebook.
Tip
For the location of the modem jack on an optional port replicator, see the port replicator user guide.
2Insert 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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Your 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 notebook.
Tip
For the location of the network jack on an optional port replicator, see the port replicator user guide.
2Insert the other end of the network cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or Ethernet network jack.
Warning
Do not work with the notebook resting on your lap. If the air vents are blocked, the notebook may become hot enough to harm your skin.
Caution
Provide adequate space around your notebook so air vents are not obstructed. Do not use the notebook on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
To start your notebook:
1Slide the latch on the front of your notebook, then lift the LCD panel.
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2Press the power button located above the keyboard.
Tip
For more information about changing the power button mode, see “Changing advanced settings” on page 71.
3If you are starting your 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, speakers, and an optional port replicator.
Tip
For more information about connecting peripheral devices, see “Installing a printer or other peripheral device” on page 52.
Tip
See the documentation that came with each device for its setup instructions.
5To open the main menu, click (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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When you have not used your notebook for several minutes or if you close the LCD panel without turning off your notebook, it may enter a power-saving mode called Sleep. While in Sleep mode, the power indicator flashes. If your 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 67.
Putting your notebook into Sleep mode is the easiest way to power down your notebook. Although it does not turn your 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 notebook from a Sleep state is much faster than turning on your notebook after it has been turned completely off.
Hibernate mode is an alternative to Sleep mode. In Hibernate mode, your notebook is turned completely off. When you wake your notebook from Hibernate mode, however, the programs that were running when your notebook entered Hibernate mode are running just as you left them.
To put your notebook to sleep:
•Click (Start), then click (power). The notebook saves your session and partially shuts down to save power.
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Press FN+F3.
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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 67.
To put your notebook into hibernation:
•Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click Hibernate. The notebook saves your session and shuts down to save power.
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