Quick Start Guide
Gateway LT series
TABLE O F CONTENTS
Starting your computer |
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Wireless connection........................................... |
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Registration........................................................ |
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Software installation........................................... |
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Recovery............................................................ |
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Having trouble?.................................................. |
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Getting to know your computer |
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Top view - display .............................................. |
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Top view - keyboard .......................................... |
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Special keys ............................................... |
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Rear view........................................................... |
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Left view............................................................. |
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Right view .......................................................... |
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Base view......................................................... |
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Recovery |
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Gateway Recovery Management..................... |
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Creating recovery discs ............................ |
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Recovering your system .................................. |
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Types of recovery ..................................... |
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Regulatory information |
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Environment |
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Software license |
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Gateway LT series Quick Start Guide
Original Issue: 21 June 2011
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2 - Quick start guide
STA RTING YOUR COMPUTER
Thank you for purchasing this Gateway computer!
This guide has been designed to introduce you to the features of your computer and assist in your computing experience.
After setting up and starting your computer, as shown in the setup instructions, it will ask you questions that will help you connect to the Internet. Your computer will then configure installed software.
WIRELESS CONNECTION
To connect to a wireless network, first check the wireless features of your computer are on, and that the router or modem you want to connect to is also correctly configured.
•If wireless is not on, press the communication key (
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•Your computer will detect and display any available networks, select your network and enter the password, if required.
•After a short delay, your computer should connect to the Internet.
If your network is not detected, or your computer does not connect to the Internet, please refer to your ISP or router’s documentation. After your computer starts and you can use it, open Internet Explorer and follow the instructions.
Alternatively, use a network cable to connect directly to a network port on your router. Please refer to your ISP or router’s guide.
REGISTRATION
When using your computer for the first time, it is recommended that you register it. This gives you access to some useful benefits, such as:
•Faster service from our trained representatives.
•Membership in the Gateway community: receive promotions and participate in customer surveys.
•The latest news from Gateway.
How to register
During the initial startup of your computer, a window will invite you to register. Please fill in the information and click Next. The second window you'll see contains optional fields that will help us to provide you with a more personable customer service experience.
Another option
Another way to register your Gateway product is to visit our website at registration.gateway.com. Choose your country and follow the simple instructions.
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After registering, you will be sent a confirmation email with important information that you should keep in a safe place.
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
Your computer will automatically install software and prepare your computer for use. This may take some time, please do not turn off your computer; wait until the installation has finished.
RECOVERY
You should create recovery discs as soon as you are able. The Gateway Recovery Management program allow you to create recovery discs and then to restore or reinstall applications and drivers provided by Gateway. You will need a pack of writable DVDs.
HAVING TROUBLE?
Gateway provides several options to support your purchase.
Gateway support
Make sure you write down your computer serial number, date and place of purchase and model name on the area provided in this guide; save your proof of purchase. Before you call us, please write down any error message that accompanies the problem, and have the computer in front of you and switched on if possible. Having these items to hand when contacting us will ensure better and quicker service.
Gateway website
Remember to visit www.gateway.com - Check out the support section for up-to-date information, help, drivers and downloads.
Warranty and contact information
You can find information about the warranty for your computer and how to contact technical support in your computer’s Warranty.
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GETTING T O KNOW YOUR
COMPUTER
After setting up your computer as illustrated in the setup instructions, let us show you around your new Gateway computer.
Gateway LT series
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TOP VIEW - KEYBOARD
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device status. |
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Special keys
Your computer’s keyboard includes keys that activate special functions. The function of each key is clearly marked with an icon.
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Opens the help menu for your computer. |
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Enables/disables the computer’s communication |
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Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. |
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Touchpad toggle |
Turns the internal touchpad on and off. |
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Turns the speakers on and off. |
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Decreases the sound volume. |
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Increases the sound volume. |
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Decreases the screen brightness. |
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Hotkeys
The computer uses hotkeys (key combinations) to access Num Lock, function keys and navigation commands.
To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key (bottom left) before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
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Fn + Page Up |
Home |
Scrolls to the beginning of a document. |
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-Note: It is not necessary to press the Fn key to use the F1 to F12 function keys when starting your computer or when using the BIOS.
To swap the hotkey and special function of the F1 to F12 keys, change the function key setting in the BIOS (to open the BIOS press F2 when starting your computer, then select the Main menu and change Function key behavior to Function keys).
REAR VIEW
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Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based |
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External display |
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Allows the computer to stay cool. |
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HDMI port |
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USB 2.0 port |
Connect to USB devices (e.g., USB mouse, |
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RIGHT VIEW
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Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard |
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Multi-in-1 card reader |
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Connect to USB devices (e.g., USB mouse, |
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Kensington lock slot |
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- Wrap the computer security lock cable |
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or handle of a locked drawer. |
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Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key |
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to secure the lock. |
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