Gateway LT10 Owner's Manual
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Contents
Chapter 1: About This Reference . . . . . . . . . . . 1
About this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Accessing your online User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Gateway contact information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Contacting Gateway Customer Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Gateway model and serial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
For more information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Keyboard area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
LCD panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 15
Working safely and comfortably . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Reducing eye strain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Setting up your computer desk and chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Sitting at your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . .17
Connecting the AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Protecting from power source problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connecting to a broadband modem or network . . . . . . . . . .20
Starting your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Waking up your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Turning off your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Restarting (rebooting) your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Using the status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Using the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Key types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
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System key combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Using the touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Using the webcam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Adjusting the brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Turning your wireless radio on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
3G communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories . . . . 35
Using the memory card reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Memory card types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Inserting a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Using a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Removing a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Installing a printer or other peripheral device . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Connecting a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television . 38
Adjusting the display properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Chapter 5: Managing Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Monitoring the battery charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Recharging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Changing batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Extending battery life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Maximizing battery performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Conserving battery power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Using alternate power sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Changing power modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Changing notebook power settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Changing the power plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 49
Packing your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Traveling by air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Radio frequency wireless connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
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Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Additional tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 55
Caring for your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Cleaning your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Cleaning the exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Cleaning the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Cleaning the notebook screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Maintaining the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Storing batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Recovering your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Creating recovery discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . . . . . . . .62
Returning your system to its factory condition . . . . . . . .63
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
First steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
File management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Memory card reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Modem (cable or DSL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Networks (wired) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Networks (wireless) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
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Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Telephone support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Before calling Gateway Customer Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Appendix A: Legal Information . . . . . . . . . . . 85
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CHAPTER1
About This Reference
• 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
About this guide
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.
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 Start, All Programs, then click Gateway
Documentation.
Gateway contact information
Contacting Gateway Customer Care
Your Setup Guide contains information about contacting
Gateway Customer Care.
Gateway model and serial number
A 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.
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Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
Important
The label shown in this section is for informational purposes only. Label
information varies by model, features ordered, and location.
The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the
bottom of your notebook includes the product key code for
your operating system.
For more information
For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway’s
Support page at www.gateway.com
on your notebook’s label. The Support page also has links to
additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications.
or the Web address shown
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CHAPTER2
Checking Out Your Notebook
• Front
• Left
• Right
• Back
• Bottom
• Keyboard area
• LCD panel
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Front
Component Icon Description
Wireless network switch
Wireless network
switch
Enable or disable the IEEE 802.11 wireless
network radio and optional 3G communication
(optional). For more information, see “Turning
your wireless radio on or off” on page 32.
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 and 3G
communication devices are examples of devices
that provide wireless communication.
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Power connector
onitor port
Ethernet jack
Ventilation fan
Memory card reader
USB ports
Component Icon Description
Power connector Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector.
Moni tor port Plug a n analog VGA monitor or projecto r into this
Ventilation fan Helps cool internal components.
port. For more information, see “Viewing the
display on a projector, monitor, or television” on
page 38.
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: Do not block or insert objects into
these slots. If these slots are blocked, your
notebook may overheat resulting in unexpected
shutdown or permanent damage to the
notebook.
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.
Ethernet jack Plug an Ethernet network cable into this jack.
Plug the other end of the cable into a cable
modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network
jack. For more information, see “Connecting to a
broadband modem or network” on page 20.
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Component Icon Description
USB ports Plug USB devices (such as a diskette drive, flash
Memory card
reader
drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or
mouse) into these ports.
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 36.
The memory card reader support Secure
Digital™ card.
Important: RS-Multimedia Card and Mini
Secure Digital cards require the use of an
adapter that is available with the media.
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Microphone jack
Headphone jack
USB port
Memory card reader
Kensington lock slot
Component Icon Description
Microphone jack Plug a microphone into this jack.
Headphone jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this
USB port Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, flash
Memory card
reader
jack. The built-in speakers are turned off when
speakers or headphones are plugged into this
jack.
drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or
mouse) into this port.
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 36.
The memory card reader supports Memory
Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure
Digital®, MultiMediaCard™,
RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards.
Important: RS-Multimedia Card and Mini
Secure Digital cards require the use of an
adapter that is available with the media.
Kensington™
lock slot
Secure your notebook to an object by
connecting a Kensington cable lock to this slot.
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Back
Battery
Component Icon Description
Battery Provides power when the notebook is not
plugged into AC power.
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Batter y
Battery lock
Speaker
Battery
latch
Speaker
Component Icon Description
Battery latch Slide to release the battery. For more information, see
Battery Provides power when the notebook is not plugged into
Battery lock Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see
Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified
“Changing batteries” on page 43.
AC power.
“Changing batteries” on page 43.
speakers are not plugged in.
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Keyboard area
Keyboard area for select models
Status indicators
Keyb oar d
Touchpad
Powe r bu tton
Power indicator
Component Icon Description
Status
indicators
Keyboard Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer
Power button
/Power
indicator
Inform you when a button has been pressed that affects
how the keyboard is used. For more information, see
“Using the status indicators” on page 24.
keyboard. For more information, see “Using the
keyboard” on page 26.
Press to turn the power on or off. You can also configure
the power button for Sleep/Resume mode. LED on Notebook is on.
■
LED blinking - Notebook is in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep
mode.
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LED off - Notebook is off.
Touchpad Provides all the functionality of a mouse. For more
information, see “Using the touchpad” on page 29.
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Microphone
Webc am
Component Icon Description
Microphone Use to talk through when making Voice over Internet
Webcam Use to let others see who they are communicating with
Protocol (VoIP) calls.
Important: The optional microphone is only available
when purchased with the optional webcam.
when making VoIP calls. For more information, see
“Using the webcam” on page 31.
Important: The optional webcam is only available
when purchased with the optional microphone.
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CHAPTER3
Setting Up and Getting Started
• Working safely and comfortably
• Connecting the AC adapter
• 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 touchpad
• Using the webcam
• Adjusting the brightness
• Adjusting the volume
• Turning your wireless radio on or off
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Working safely and comfortably
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.
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 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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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 notebook
• Avoid bending, arching, or angling your wrists. Make
sure that they are in a relaxed position when you type.
• Do n ot slou ch forward or lean far ba ck. S it with you r b ack
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.
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.
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Connecting the AC adapter
You can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your
notebook’s battery. The battery was shipped to you partially
charged. You should use the AC adapter right away to fully
charge the battery. Allow three hours for the battery 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 battery is 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 may need to be recalibrated. For information on recalibrating the battery,
see “Extending battery life” on page 44.
To connect the AC adapter:
1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.
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2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook’s power
connector.
3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery
charge indicator turns on (see “Keyboard area” on
page 12 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 notebook, then plug
it back in.
• 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 notebook for the first time,
turn off your notebook and leave your notebook
connected to AC power until the battery charge indicator
turns green.
Important
If the battery charge indicator does not turn green 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 2.
Protecting from power source problems
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
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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.
Connecting to a broadband modem or network
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:
1 Insert one end of the network cable into the network
jack on your notebook.
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When using a cable with a sleeve over the plug, pull the sleeve
back to make sure that the plug locks into the jack.
2 Insert the other end of the network cable into a cable
modem, DSL modem, or Ethernet network jack.
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Starting your notebook
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:
1 Lift the LCD panel.
2 Press the power button located above the keyboard.
3 If 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.
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 37.
Tip
See the documentation that came with each device for its setup
instructions.
5 To 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 User Guide.
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Waking up your notebook
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.
Tip
For more information about Sleep mode, see “Changing power modes” on
page 46.
Turning off your notebook
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, click on Shut Down, then select Sleep. The
notebook saves your session and partially shuts down to
save power.
-OR-
Press F
N+F4.
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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 46.
To put your notebook into hibernation:
• Click Start, click on Shut Down, then select Hibernate.
The notebook saves your session and shuts down to save
power.
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To turn off your notebook:
• Click Start, click on Shut Down, then select Shut Down.
The notebook turns off.
Important
If for some reason you cannot use the Shut Down option in
Windows to turn off your notebook, press and hold the power button for
about five seconds, then release it.
Restarting (rebooting) your notebook
If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or
mouse input, you may have to close programs that are not
responding. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore
your notebook to normal operation, you may have to restart
(reboot) your notebook.
To close unresponsive programs on your notebook:
1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL.
2 Click Start Task Manager. The Windows Task Manager
dialog box opens.
3 Click the program that is not responding.
4 Click End Task.
5 Click X in the top-right corner of the Windows Task
Manager dialog box.
To restart your notebook:
• Click Start, click on Shut Down, then select Restart. The
notebook turns off, then turns on again.
Important
If your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the
following steps until the 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 battery for more than 10
seconds.
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Using the status indicators
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 below the touchpad.
Battery charge indicator
Caps lock
Num lock
Indicator Icon Description
Battery charge
indicator
Num lock
Caps lock
■
LED green - Battery is fully
charged.
■
LED amber - Battery is charging.
■
LED blinking amber with 1-second
interval - Battery charge is very
low.
■
LED solid amber with 2-second
interval - Battery is
malfunctioning.
Important: This LED only lights up
when your notebook is connected to
AC power or the battery charge is
very low.
■
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.
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