Gateway M-67 Quick Reference Guide

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Chapter 1: About This Reference . . . . . . . . . . . 1

About this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Accessing your online User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Gateway contact information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Gateway model and serial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

For more information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Note book. . . . . 5

Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Keyboard area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

LCD panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Chapter 3: Setting U p and Getting Started . . 15

Working safely and comf ortably . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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

Connecting the optional dial-up modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Starting your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Waking up your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Turning off your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Restarting (rebooting) your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Using the status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Using the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Key types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Contents

System key combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Using the optional fingerprint reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Running the TouchStrip Tutorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Enrolling your fingerprints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Using the Fingerprint Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Using the password bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Using the fingerprint reader features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Using the EZ Pad touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Using the optional multimedia panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Using the optional webcam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Adjusting the brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Turning your wireless radio on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Bluetooth radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories . . . . 51

Using the DVD drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Identifying drive types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Using a DVD drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Using the memory card reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Memory card types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Inserting a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Using a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Removing a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Adding and removing an Express Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Installing a printer or other peripheral device . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Connecting a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Viewing the display on a projecto r, monitor, or television . 59

Adjusting the display properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Using the projector or monitor fo r a presentation . . . . 62

Ordering accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Chapter 5: Managing Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Monitoring the battery charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Recharging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Changing batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

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Recalibrating the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Extending battery life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Maximizing battery performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Conserving battery power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Using alternate power sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Changing power modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Changing notebook power settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Changing the power plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Changing advanced settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook. . . 77

Packing your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Traveling by air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Dial-up modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Radio frequency wireless connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Additional tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Chapter 7: Main taining Your Notebook . . . . . 83

Caring for your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Cleaning your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Cleaning the exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Cleaning the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Cleaning the notebook screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Maintaining the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Storing batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Cleaning CDs or DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Recovering your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . . . . . . . .88

Using Microsoft System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Recovering your system to its f actory condition . . . . . . .98

Recovering your system using the WindowsDVD . . . . . .99

Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . 101

Preventing static electricity discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Adding or replacing memory modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

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Replacing the hard drive kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Chapter 9: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

First steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

CD drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Diskette drive (external) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

DVD drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Express Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

File management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Fingerprint reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Media Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Memory card reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Modem (cable or DSL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Modem (dial-up) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Networks (wired) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Networks (wireless) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Telephone support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Before calling Gateway Customer Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

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Appendix A: Legal Information. . . . . . . . . . . 141

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Contents

CHAPTER1

About This R eference

• About this guide

• Accessing your online Us er Guide

• Gateway contact information

• Micro soft C ertificat e of Aut henticity

• For more information

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 Gui de.

Acces sing your online Us er 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 foll o wi ng to pi c s:

• Help and technical support

• Using and customizing Windows and other software

• Using the Internet

• Protecting your files

• Playing and rec ording media

• Networking

To access your online User G uide:

• Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway

Documentation.

Gate wa y contac t infor mation

Important

The labels shown in this sec tion ar e for informational purposes onl y. Label

information varies by model, features ordered, and location.

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Gate w ay mo del and ser ial number

The label on the bot tom of y our notebook contains inf ormation that identifies your notebook model and its featur es. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for assistance.

Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No:

Micr osof t Cer tificate of Authenticity

The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the bottom of your notebook includes the product key code for you r op er at in g sys tem .

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 Gatew a y documentation and de tailed specifications.

or the Web addre ss sho wn

CHAPTER 1: About This Reference

CHAPTER2

Checking Out Y our Not ebook

• Front

• Left

• Right

• Back

• Bottom

• Keyboard area

• LC D panel

CHAPTER2: Checking Out Your Notebook

Front

Batter y ch arg e i n di c a tor

Power i ndic ator

Headphone jack

Microphone jack

Component Icon Description

Microphone jack Plug a microphone into this jack.

Headphone jack Plug amplified s peak ers or he adphones int o this

jack. The built-in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack.

Powe r in d i ca to r

Battery charge indicator

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LED on - Notebo ok is on.

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LED blinking - Notebook is in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode.

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LED off - Notebook is off.

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LED blue - Battery is fully charged.

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LED purple - Battery is charging.

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LED blinking red - Battery charge is very low.

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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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Ethernet jack

Optional HDMI out jack

USB p o r ts

Ventilation fan

Memo ry ca rd re ad er

Wireless network switch

Express Card slot

Component Icon Description

Ethernet jack Plug an Ethernet network cable into this jack.

Memory card reader

Plug the other end of the cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethe rnet network jack. For more inf or mation , see “Conne ct ing t o a

broadband modem or network” on page20.

Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular tele phon e into the memory card reader. For more information, see

“Using the memory card read er” on page 55.

The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Mem ory St ick Pro®, M ini Se cure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, and xD-Picture Card™cards. Important: RS-Multimedia Car d an d Mini Sec ur e Digital ca rds re qu ire t he use of an ada pter tha t is available with the med ia.

HDMI out jack (optional)

USB ports Plug USB devices (such as a diskette drive, flash

HDMI Plug an HDMI device, such as a high definition

television, into this optional jack. For more information, see “Viewing the display on a

projector, monito r, or televisio n” on page 59.

drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports.

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Component Icon Description

Ventilation fan Helps cool internal components.

ExpressCard slot Insert one T y pe 54 ExpressCard into this slot . For

Wire le ss n et wo rk switch

Warning: Do not wo rk with t he notebook re sting on your lap. If the air vents are blocked, the notebook may become hot enough to harm your skin. Caution: Do not bloc k or inser t objects i nto the se slots. If these slots are blocked, your notebook may ov erheat res ulting in unexpec ted shutdo wn or permanent damage to the notebook. Caution: Provide adequate space around your notebook s o air v ent s are not ob struc t ed. D o not use the notebook on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.

more inf ormation, see “ Adding an d remo ving an

Express Card” on pa ge 57.

Enable or disable the optional IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio and optional Bluetooth radio. The switch must be in the enable position to turn either radio on o r of f u sing th e FN+F2 or FN+F6 buttons. Fo r more i nformat ion, s ee

“Turning your wireless radio on or off” on page 4 7.

Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can in terfe re with eq uipment on commercial aircraft. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane. IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication.

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DVD d rive

USB por t

Component Icon Description

DVD d rive Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive. For more

USB port Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, flash

information, see “Using the DVD drive” on

page 5 2. To determine the type of drive in your

notebook, e x amine th e dri v e tray’s plastic co v er and compare the logo to those listed in

“Identifying drive types” on page 52.

drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port.

Back

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Optional modem ja ck

Kensington lock slot

Power connector

Monitor port

Component Icon Description

Modem jack (optional)

Kensington™ lock slot

Monitor port Plug an analog V GA monit or or project or into this

Power conne ctor Plug the AC adapter c abl e in to this conn ector.

Plug a dial-up modem cable into this optional jack. For more information, see “Connecting the

optional dial-up modem” on page21.

Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this slot.

port. For mo re informat ion, see “Viewing the

display on a projector, monitor, or television” on page 59.

Bottom

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Battery

latch

Customer

care lab el

Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No:

Hard drive bay

Batter y l ock

Memory bay

Component Icon Description

Customer Care label

Battery latch Slide to release the battery. For more information, see

Battery Provide s powe r when the not ebook is not plugged int o

Battery lock Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see

Includes the Customer Care contact information. For more information, see “Gateway contact information”

on page2.

“Changing batteries” on page67.

AC power.

“Changing batteries” on page67.

Memory bay Memory modules are located in this bay. For more

information, see “Adding or replacing memory

modules” on page103.

Hard drive bay

The hard drive is located in this bay. For more information, see “Replacing the hard drive kit” on

page 107.

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Keyboard area

Power

button

Keyboard

Speaker

Optional multimedia panel

Status indicators

Optional fingerprint reader

Touchpad

Speaker

Component Icon Description

Keyboard Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer

keyboard. For more information, see “Using the

keybo ard ” on pa ge 26.

Powe r button Press to turn the p ower on or off . Y ou can als o configur e

Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified

Multimedia panel (optional)

Touchpad Provides all the functionality of a mouse. For more

the power button for Sleep/Resume mode. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see “Changing advanced settings” on page74.

speakers are not plugged in. Use to control playback of CDs and DVDs. The panel

includes a capacitive volume control. For more informat ion, see “Us ing the optio nal multimedia pa nel”

on page40.

information, see “Using the EZ Pad touchpad” on

page 37.

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Component Icon Description

Fingerprint reader (optional)

Status indicators

Provi des enhanced secur ity. For more information, s e e

“Using the optional fingerprint reader” on page 31.

Inform you when a driv e is in use or when a butt on has been press ed that af f ects ho w the k e ybo ard is us ed. Fo r more information, see “Using the status indicators” on

page 25.

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L CD panel

Optional microphone

Component Icon Description

Optional webcam

Optional webcam s tatus indic ator

Microphone (optional)

Webcam (optional)

Webcam status indicator (optional)

Use to talk through when making Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) calls. Important: The optional microphone is only available when purchased with the op tional web cam.

Use to le t othe rs see w ho the y ar e communic ating w ith when making VoIP calls. For more information, see

“Using the optional webcam” on page 41.

Important: The optional webcam is only available when purchased with the optional microphone.

Turns on when the webcam is turned on.

CHAPTER3

Setting Up and Getting Star ted

• Working saf ely and comf ort ably

• Connecting t he AC adapter

• Connecting to a br oadband modem or

network

• Connecting the optional dial-up modem

• Starting your not ebook

• T urning of f yo ur notebook

• Rest arting (rebooting) y our notebook

• Using the status indicators

• Using the keyboard

• Using t he opti onal f ingerpr int re ader

• Using the EZPad t ouchpad

• Using the optional multimedia panel

• Using the optional webcam

• Adjusting the brightness

• Adjusting the volume

• T urning y our wirele ss radio on or of f

CHAPTER3 : Setting Up and Getting Started

Wo rking safel y 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 so meti mes c alled “l aptop s,” do

not use your note book while it rests on your unprotected lap. Notebook operating temperature s 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 ca n block your not ebook’s v entilation 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.

Reduc ing e y e strain

Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the screen or shine directly into your eyes.

• Position the comput er 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 filte r.

• Use soft, indirect lighting in your work area. Do not use

your notebook in a dark room.

• Avoid f ocusing y our eye s on your screen f or 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 comp uter de sk and chair

When you are setting up your computer desk and chair, make sure that the desk is the appropriat e 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 y our chair s o the k ey board is at or slig htly below

the lev el of y our elbow . Thi s position lets y our s houlders relax while you type.

• Adjust the chair height, adjust the f orward tilt of the s eat,

or use a footrest to distribute your weight evenl y 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 a t your not ebook

• Avoid bending, arching, or angling your wrists. Make

sure that they are in a relaxed position when you type.

• Do not slouch forward or lean far back. Sit with your back

straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you work.

• Take breaks to stand and stretch your legs.

• Avoid twisting your torso or neck.

Av oiding discomf or t and injury fr om r epetitiv e 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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Connec ting the A C adapter

You can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your noteb oo k’s batte ry. Th e batte ry was sh ipp ed to yo u pa rtia lly charged. You should use the ACadapter 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 t hat can cau se seriou s injury or deat h. C ontac t Gat ew a y about retu rning defective AC adapters.

Caution

Make su re th a t you use th e AC ad ap te r th a t c a me w ith yo ur n ote bo o k o r one of the same type purchased from Gateway. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. T h e r eplac eme nt cor d must be of the same type and v ol tag e rating as the original cord or your notebook may be damaged.

Important

If the bat t ery is n ot fu ll y c har ged before yo u u se y our n ot eb ook on bat t e ry powe r for the fir s t ti me, the ba ttery li fe may be mu ch s ho rte r tha n yo u e xp ect . If the battery life seems short even after being charged fo r threehours, the

battery may need to be recali brate d. For inf orma tion on r ecali brating t he battery,

see “Recalibrating the battery” on page 68.

To connect the AC adapter:

1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.

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2 Conn ect the AC adap ter to yo ur no tebo ok’s pow er

connector.

3 Plug the powe r c ord in to a wal l ou tl et. The ba tter y

charge ind icator turn s on (see “Front” on page 6 for the location of the b attery charge indica tor) . If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until it turns on:

• Unpl ug the adapter from your notebook, then plug

it back in.

• Press FN+F1 to tog gle th e s ta tus li gh ts on a nd o ff.

• Ma ke sure the p ower cord i s firmly att ached to the

ACadapter.

• P lug th e po wer cord i nto a di ffere nt wa ll ou tle t.

4 When you finish using your notebook for the first time,

turn off your notebook and leave your notebook connected to ACpower until the battery charge indicator turns blue.

Important

If the bat tery c har ge indica tor does n ot turn blue a ft er thr ee hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on the Customer Care label. For more information, see “Gateway contact information” on

page2.

Prot ecting f rom power source pr oblems

During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into you r no teb oo k c an in crease to level s fa r a bove no rma l 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 a nd prevents them from reaching your notebook.

Warning

High voltages can enter your notebook through both the power cord and the modem conne ction. To protect your notebook and avoid electrical sh ock, use a surge protector. If you ha ve 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 mode m.

Connec ting to a br oadband modem or netw ork

Y our notebook has a network jac k that you can use t o connect to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network.

To connect to a cable or DSL modem or to a wir ed

Ethernet network:

1 Insert one end of the network cable into the network

jack on your notebook.

Tip

When using a cable with a sleeve over the plug, pull the sleeve

back to ma ke su re th at the pl ug lo cks into the ja ck.

2 Insert the other end of the network cable into a cable

modem, DSL modem, or Ethernet network jack.

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Connec ting the optional dial-up modem

Your notebook may have 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 optional modem:

1 Insert one end of the modem cable into the modem

jack on your notebook.

2 Insert the other end of the modem cable into a telephone

wall jack.

Important

The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines.

Starting y our 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.

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To start your notebook:

1 Lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the powe r b utto n l oc ated ab ove t he keybo ard .

Tip

For more information about changing the power button mode,

see “Changing advanced settings” on page74.

3 If you are starting your not ebook for the f irst time, f ollow

the on-screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to create your first user account.

4 Attach and turn on any peripheral devices, such as

printers, scanners, and speakers.

Tip

For more information about connecting peripheral devices, see

“Installing a printer or other peripheral device” on page 58.

Tip

See the documentation that came with each device for its setup

instructions.

5 To open the main menu, click (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 Gu ide.

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Waking up y our not ebook

When you hav e not us ed y our not ebook for sev er al minute s 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 i ndicator f la shes. If y our not ebook is in Sleep mode, press the power button to “wake” it up.

Tip

For more information about Sleep mode, see “Changing power modes” on

page71.

T ur ning off y our notebook

Putti ng you r no teb ook into S lee p mo de i s the easi est 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 noteb oo k fro m a Sl ee p s ta te is mu ch fa ster th an t ur nin g o n your n oteb ook after it has be en tu rne d co mpl etely o ff.

Hibernate mode is an alternative to Sleep mode. In Hibernate mode, your not ebook is turned completely of f . When y ou wak e 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), t hen c lic k (pow er). The not eboo k

saves your session and partial ly shuts down to save power.

-ORPress F

N+F3.

Tip

You can change the Sleep mode from the standard Sleep mode (default) to Hybrid Sleep. For more information about Sleep mode, see “Changing power

modes” on page71.

To put your notebook into hibernation:

• Click (Start), click t he arro w nex t to t he lock icon , then

click Hibernate. The notebo ok saves your session and shuts down to save power.

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To turn off your notebook:

• Click (Start), click t he arro w nex t to t he lock icon , then

click Shut Down. The notebook turns off.

Important

If for some reason you cannot use the Shut Down option in Windows t o turn of f y our not e book, press and hold the powe r but t on for about five seconds, then release it.

Re starting (rebooting) y our 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 unre sponsive pr ograms does not r est ore 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 the arro w next t o the lock icon, the n

click Restart. The notebook turns off, then turns on again.

Important

If your notebook d oes no t turn off immed iately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off:

1. Pr es s an d h old t he power button f or about fi v e se cond s, t hen re lea se it.

2. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for more than 10 seconds.

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Using t he status indicators

Important

If none of the indicators are on, you may need to press FN+F1 to toggle

the status indicators on.

Status indicators inform you when a drive is being used or when a button has been pres sed that aff ects how t he ke yboard is used. The status indicators are located below the touchpad.

Wireless net wor k

Caps lock

Num lock

Indicator Icon Description

Wireless network

Caps lock

Num lock

DVD drive

Hard drive

■

LED on - Optional wireless IEEE

802.11 radio is turn ed on.

■

LED off - Optional wireless IEEE

802.11 radio is turned off.

■

LED on - Capslock is turned on.

■

LED off - Capslock is turned off.

■

LED on - Numeric keypad is turned on.

■

LED off - Numeric keypad is turned off.

■

LED on - Drive is in use.

■

LED off - Drive is not in use.

■

LED blinking - Hard drive is being accessed.

■

LED off - Hard drive is not being accessed.

Hard drive

DVD d rive

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Using t he ke yboar d

Y our notebook features a full-si ze ke yboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function k e ys f or specif ic syst em operations, and the Nu m Lo c k key s fo r t h e n um e ri c key pa d .

Function keys/

Syste m key s

Numeric keypad

Navigation keys

Application key

Arrow keys

key

Windows key

Tip

Y ou can at tac h an ex t ernal keyboard to the not ebook u sing a U SB port. You

do not need to shut down the notebook to connect a USB keyboard.

Key types

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The keyboa rd has severa l di fferen t typ es of keys. Som e keys perform spec ific ac tions when pr es sed alone and other ac tions when pressed in combination with another key.

Key t yp e Icon Description

Numeric keypad Use these keys to type numbers

Function keys Press these keys labeled F1 to F1 2

Syste m ke ys Press these colored keys in

Navigation keys Press these keys to move the cursor

FN key Press the FN key in combinatio n

when the numeric keypad is turned on. Press FN+ to turn on the numeric keypad.

to perform actions in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open help. Each program uses different function keys for different purposes. See the program documentation to find out more about the function key actions.

combination with the FN key to perform specific actions. For m ore information, see “System key

combinations” on page 28.

to the be ginn ing o f a l ine, to th e end of a line, u p the page , dow n the page, to the beginning of a document, or to the end of a document.

with a co lored system key to perform a specific action.

Windows key Press this key t o open the Windows

Application key Pre ss thi s key for qu ic k a cc ess to

Arrow keys Press these keys to move the cursor

Start menu. This key can also be used in combination with other keys to open utilities like F(Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Computer window).

shortc ut menus and h elp ass istants in Windows.

up, down, right, or left.

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Sy st em k ey com binations

When you pre s s the FN key and a system key at the same time, your notebook performs the action identified by the text or icon on the key.

Press and hold FN

, then press

thi s sys tem key...

To...

Toggle the status indicators on or off. For more information , see “Using the st atus

indicators” on page 25.

Turn the optional IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio on or off. For more information, see “Wirel ess Ethernet Networking” in your online User Guid e. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipme nt on c ommercial aircraft. Curren t aviat ion regulations r equire w ireless device s to be turned off while traveling in an airplane . IEEE 802. 1 1 communication de vices are exampl es of devices th at p rovide wireless communication. Important: The wireless network switch must be in the ON position for this button to work. For more information, see “Left” on

page 7.

Enter Sleep m ode or Hybrid Slee p mode. Press t he pow er but ton t o lea ve Sl eep mode . For more informa tion, see “Changing

notebook power settings” on page 72.

T oggle the not ebook displa y in the f ollow ing order:

■

The LCD

■

An ex ter nal mo ni to r or p roj ecto r (a monitor or projector must be plugged into the monitor port or HDMI port on your notebook)

■

Both displays at the same time For more informa tion, see “Viewing the

display on a projector, monitor , or television” on page 59.

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Press and hold FN

, then press

thi s sys tem key...

To...

Turn the optional Bluetooth radio on or off. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipme nt on c ommercial aircraft. Curren t aviat ion regulations r equire w ireless device s to be turned off while traveling in an airplane. Bluetooth communication devices are exampl es of devices th at p rovide wireless communication. Important: The wireless network switch must be in the ON position for this button to work. For more information, see “Left” on

page 7.

Increase the L CD panel brightne ss abov e the normal brightest setting. Use this feature in bright lighting s ituations, such a s o ut si de in bright sunlight. Press a second time to decrease the brightness below the normal lowest brightness setting. Use this feature in dim lighting situations. Press a third time to return the display to the normal brightness setting. Important: Using this feature will affect battery performance.

Play or pause the CD or DVD.

Stop playing the CD or DVD.

Skip back one CD track or DVD chapter.

Skip ahead one CD track or DVD chapter.

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Press and hold FN

, then press

thi s sys tem key...

To...

Increase the brightness of the display.

Decrease the brightness of the display.

Increase volume. For more information, see

“Adjusting the volume” on page45.

Decrease volume. For more information, see

“Adjusting the volume” on page45.

Mute the so u n d . P r ess th e key c ombinati on again to restore the sound. For more information, see “Adjusting the volume” on

page 45.

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Using t he optional fingerpr int reader

Your notebook may include a fingerprint reader that provides enhanced security and convenience. The fingerprint reader is located between the left and right touchpad buttons.

Features include:

• Secure logon to Windows and fast user switching

between user accounts

• Password bank feature which records and replays

passwords used in Windows and Web-based applications

• Launch an application based on which finger you swipe

• A safe or folder for storing encrypted files that only a

user with a matching fingerprint can access

• Boot level security tha t requi res a fingerp rint

authentication before the system will boot to Windows

• Scrolling so you can use the fingerprint reader in place

of the touchpad

Running t he T ouchStr ip T uto rial

Before using the fingerprint reader the first time, you should run the TouchStrip Tutorial which teaches you the correct method to use the finge rprint reader.

To r u n th e To uc h S t ri p Tu to r ia l :

1 Click (Start), All Programs, Prot ec to r Suite QL, then

click Fingerprint Tutorial.

2 Click Next to proceed through the tutorial.

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Enrolling y our fingerpr ints

Before you can use the features of the fingerprint reader, you must enroll your fingerprints so your notebook can identify you.

To enroll your fingerprints:

1 Click (Start), All Progra ms, P rot ect or Sui t e QL , th en

click User Enrollment. The Welcome screen opens.

2 Click Next. The Finish screen opens. 3 Select one of the following options, then click Next.

• Enr ollment to the biometric device—Select this

opt io n to s ave yo ur fin ge rp rin t to me mo ry in the fingerprint reader. Use this option to prevent unauthorize d use of your notebook even if the hard drive has been removed.

• Enrollment to the hard disk—Select this option to

save y our f ingerprint to the hard driv e . If y ou plan t o enroll more than 21 f ingerprints, you must select thi s option.

The User Enro llm ent wizard op ens.

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4 If you want t o run the TouchStrip Tutor ial, leave the Run

interactive tutorial check box selected, then click Next.

The TouchStrip Tutorial runs. After you have completed the tutorial , the Enrollment screen appears.

-ORIf you do no t w a nt t o ru n t he TouchStrip Tutorial, click to

uncheck the Run inte ract ive tuto rial check box, then click Next. The Enrollment screen appears.

5 Click the button above the finger you are enrolling. A

new box appears with three empty circles in it.

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6 Swipe your finger. A sample will be created and is

indicated by a fingerprint icon in one of the circles.

7 Repeat 6 two more times, then click Next. The Advanced

Security screen appears.

8 T ype a pas sw ord in th e Backup password box, type the

same password in the Retype password bo x, then cl ick Next.

9 Click Finish.

Using the F ingerprint C ontrol Cent er

The Fingerprint Control Center lets the administrator of the notebook control how the fingerprint reader is used. You can:

• Add new fingerprints to the database

• Edit or delete fingerprints from the database

• Modify how fingerprints are used for logging onto the

notebook

• Modify how the fingerprint reader is used for scrolling

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To use the Fingerprint Control Center:

1 Click (Start), All Programs, Prot ec to r Suite QL, then

click Control Center. The Fingerp rint Contro l Center opens.

2 If you are logged into the notebook with administrator

privileges, click Elevate administrative privileges for user so you can make changes to the settings.

3 Click the yello w arrow in f ront of an option, t hen clic k the

option or setting you want to change.

Using the pas sword bank

The pass wor d bank stores registrati ons t o your favorite sec ur e Web sites so that you can access them without having to re-enter your username and password each time you want to log into the site.

Tip

The password bank also works with many computer programs that

require entering a username and password.

To create a registration for a Web site:

1 Go to the Web si te us in g you r Inte rne t b rowser. 2 Log in usi ng your username and password.

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3 Swipe your already enrolled finger over the sensor. The

fingerprint reader menu opens.

4 Click Register. 5 Click on the dialog box or Web site sign in box.

To log on to a registered Web site:

1 Swipe your already enrolled finger over the sensor. The

fingerprint reader menu opens.

2 Click Registered Sites, t hen cl ic k t he W e b sit e y ou want

to lo g o nto.

3 Your Internet browser opens and automatically logs you

onto the Web site.

Using t he finger print rea der f eatures

For more info r mation about the f ingerprint r eader and how t o use its f eature s, cl ick (Start),

QL, then click Help.

All Programs, Protector Suite

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Using t he EZ Pad t ouchpad

The EZ Pad™ consists of a touchpad, two buttons, and a scroll zone.

Left bu tton

Scroll zone

Touchpad

Righ t b utto n

When you move your finger on the touchpad, the pointer (arrow) on the scr een moves in t he same direction. Y ou can use the scroll zone to scroll through documents. Use of the scroll zone may vary from program to program.

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You can use the EZ-Pad left and right buttons below the touchpad to select objects.

Tip

Y ou can at tac h a mou se t o t he not ebook u sing a US B port. You do not need

to shut down the notebook to connect a USB mouse.

Tip

For instructions on how to adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, right-hand or left-hand configuration, and other touchpad settings, see “Changing the mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings” in your online User Guide.

Tip

You may have received your notebook with the EZ Pad touchpad set to only accept clicking by using the touchpad buttons. You can change this feature to allow tapping on the touchpad to simulate clicking the left button. For more information, see “Changing the mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings” in your online User Gui de.

To... Do this...

Move the pointer on the screen.

Select an object on the screen.

Start a program or open a file or folder.

Move your finger around on the touchpad. If you run out of space and need to mo ve the poin ter farther, lift your finger, move it to the mid dle of th e touc hpa d , th en continue moving your finger.

Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the left button once. This action is called clicking.

Position the pointer over the object. Press the left button twic e in rapid succession. This action is called double-clicking.

To... Do this...

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Access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object on the screen.

Move an object on the screen.

Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the right button once. This action is called right-clicking.

Position the pointer over the object. Press the left bu tto n a nd hold it down, then use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to the appropriate part of the screen. Release the button to drop the object where you wan t i t.

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Using t he optional multimedia panel

Windows Hotstart

Instant On Audio

Instant On Video

Play/Pause

Button Description

Windows Hotstart—T urns on the notebook (if turned off) and open Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or Windows Media Player (Windows Vista Home Basic). Important: You can use this button if the notebook is turned on, turned off, or in Sleep or Hibernate mode. Important: You cannot use this button if you ar e lo gged on as a guest.

Instant on Audio—Op ens Media Cent er (Windows V ista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or Windows Media Player (Windows Vista Home Basic).

Instant on Vide o—Opens Media C enter (Windo ws V ista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or the DVD player program (Windows Vista Home Basic).

Play or pause the CD or DVD.

Capacit ive vol ume cont rol

Mute sound

Skip ahead

Skip back

Stop

Stop playing the CD or DVD. Skip back one CD track or DVD chapter.

Skip ahead one CD track or DVD chapter.

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Button Description

Mute the sound. Press again to restore the sound. For more information, see “Adjusting the volume” on page45.

Capacitiv e v olume contr ol—S wipe y our finger on the v olume sensor strip to change th e volume . T o increa se volum e, mo ve from the – towards the +. To decrease volume, move from the + towards the –. Tip:

■

You can start swiping at any point on the strip.

■

The duration of the swipe determines the amount of the change.

■

At the end of this swipe, if you keep your finger on the strip, the volum e contr ol continue s t o c hange in t he sa me direction.

■

Tapping on the strip does not change the volume.

Using t he optional webcam

You can use the optional webcam with many of the available Internet chat programs to add video and audio to your chat session. In addition, by using the software included with the webcam, you can take pictures or create video clips.

Webcam

Microphone

Status indicator

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To u s e t he w e bc a m :

1 Click (Start), All Programs, C amera Ass istant

Software, then click Camera Assistant Software. The Camera Assistant Toolbar opens.

-ORRight-click (Camera assistant software) on the

taskbar, then click Show T o olbar. The Camera Assistant Toolbar opens.

Button Icon Description

Start camera

Effects Adds a dec orati on or bo rder to

Properties Modifies properties such as

Settings Selects the position of the toolbar

Help Opens online help.

Important

If you do not see the toolbar, the Auto Hide setting may be turned on. Move your pointer around the outside of the screen until the toolbar appears.

Turns on the came ra and op ens the preview screen.

your picture.

zoom, backlight compensation, brightness, and contrast.

or modifies the pict ure, video, or audio settings.

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2 Click (Start camera). The Camera Assistant opens.

3 Click one of the following:

Button Icon Description

Snapshot Take a picture of what is

Video recording

Audio recording

Functions Change a set ting or acces s

Resolution Change the size of the

Mute Turn audio capture on or

Effects Add a decoration or

currently in the preview screen.

Create a video re cording .

Create an audio recording.

online help.

picture.

off.

border to your picture.

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Tip

For more information about using the webcam, click in the Camera Assistant Toolbar or click (Functions), then click Help in the Camera Assis tant.

Tip

For more information about using the webcam while using an Internet chat service, see the help for that service.

Adjusting th e brightness

To adjust screen brightness:

• Use the increase brightness and decrease brightness

keys on the keyboard. For more information, see “System

key combinations” on page28.

-ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories

Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. S lide the Brightness control to

the desired screen brightness.

Tip

For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see “Using the Windows Mobility Center” in your online User Guid e.

, then clic k

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Adjusting the v olume

You can use the volume control to adjust the overall volume of your notebook.

To adjust the overall volume level using hardware

controls:

• If you are usin g extern al sp ea kers, turn the knob on the

front of the speakers.

-ORUse th e m ute and vo lum e c on tro l b utto ns o n the

keyboard. For more informat ion, see “System key

combinations” on page28.

-ORUse the mute button and capacitive volume control on

the optional multimedia panel. For more information, see “Using the optional multimedia panel” on page40.

-ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories

Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. S lide the Volume control to the

desired volume level.

, then clic k

Tip

For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see

“Using the Windows Mobility Center” in your online User Guid e.

To adjust the volume from Windows:

1 Click (Volume) on the taskbar. The volume control

slider opens.

2 Click and drag the slider up to increase v olume and down

to de creas e vo lu me.

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3 To mu te the volu me, click (Mute). To restore volu me,

click it again.

4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. The Volume

Mixer dialog box opens, where you can click and drag

sliders for individual devices.

Tip

Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of general volume (such as the volume used for music and game sounds).

5 Click X in the top -ri g ht co rne r o f the wi nd ow to clo se i t.

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T ur ning your w ireles s radio on or off

Your Gateway notebook may have a f a ctory-installed wi reless radio.

Warning

Radio f r equency wir ele ss c ommunica tion can int erf er e wit h e quipment on commercial aircraft. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane. IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication.

Warning

In environments where the risk of interfer ence to oth er devices or services is harmful or perceived as harmful, the option to use a wireless device may be restricted or eliminated. Airports, hospitals, and oxygen or flammable gas laden atmospheres are limited examples where use of wireless devices may be restricted or eliminated. When in environments where you are uncertain of the sanction to use wireless devices, ask the applicable authority for authorization prior to using or turning on the wireless device.

IEEE 802 .11 wirele ss ne twork radi o

Your notebook has an IEEE 802.11 radio for accessing the Internet throu gh a wirel ess access point or com munic atin g with other computers on a wireless Ethernet network.

To turn the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio on:

1 Enable the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio by sliding the

wirel ess n etwo rk swi tch b ackwa rd to the ON pos it ion . For the location of the wireles s network swit ch, see “Left”

on page 7.

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2 If the wirel ess IEEE 802.11 radio does no t turn on

automatical ly, press F indicator turns on. F or the locati on of the w irele ss st atus indicator, see “Using the status indicators” on page25.

-ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories

Windows Mobility Center . When the Windows Mobility Center window opens, click Turn wireless on.

To turn the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio off:

N + F2. The wire less sta tus

, then clic k

• Press FN + F2 . The wireless status indicator turns off. For

the locati on of the wireless stat us indic ator, see “Using

the status indicators” on page25.

-ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories

Windows Mobility Center . When the Windows Mobility Center window opens, click Turn wireless off.

Tip

For more information about using your notebook on a wireless network,

see “Wireless Ethernet Networking” in your online User G ui de

, then clic k

Disabling the wireless IEEE 802. 11 radio

You should disable the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio while trav eling b y airplane t o pre vent it f rom be ing accid ently turn ed on while in flight.

To disable the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio:

• Slide the wireless network switch forward to the OFF

position to disable both IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth. For the location of the wir eles s network s wit ch, s ee “Left” on

page 7.

Bluet ooth rad io

Y our notebook ma y ha v e a Bluet ooth r adio f or communicating with another Bluetooth device, such as a printer, scanner, camera, MP3 player, headph one, keyboard, or mouse.

To turn the B luetoot h radi o on:

1 Enable the Bluetooth radio by sliding the wireless

netwo rk switch b ack ward to th e O N po sit io n. F or the location of the wireless network switch, see “Left” on

page 7.

2 If the Bluetooth radio does not turn on automatically,

press FN + F6.

To turn the Blu etooth ra dio off:

• Press FN + F6.

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Tip

For more information about u sing y ou r not ebo ok on a Bluetooth Personal Area Network, see “Bluetooth Networking” in your online User Guid e

Help

For more information about Bluetooth, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword Bluetooth in the Search Help box, then press E

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Disabling the Bluetooth radio

You should disable the Bluetooth radio while traveling by airplane to prevent it from being accidently turned on while in flight.

To disable the Bluetooth radio:

• Slide the wireless network switch forward to the OFF

position to disable both IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth. For the location of the wireless network switch, see“Left” on

page 7.

CHAPTER4

Using Driv es and Accessories

• Using the DVD drive

• Using the memory card reader

• Adding and remov ing an Expre ss Card

• Installing a printer or ot her peripheral de vic e

• View ing the displa y on a projec tor, monitor,

or tele vision

• Ordering acce ssor ies

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Using t he DVD dri ve

You can use your notebook to enjoy a wide variety of multimedia features.

Identifying driv e types

Y our Gatew ay notebook may contain one of the follow ing drive types. Look on the front of the drive for one or more of the following logos:

If your drive has this logo...

ROM/R/RW

This is your drive type...

DVD drive

Combination DVD/CD-RW drive

Multi-format double layer DVD±RW drive

Use your drive for...

Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, and accessing data. You cannot use this drive to create CDs or DVDs.

Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording music and data to recordable CDs. You cannot use this drive to create DVDs.

Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, recording music and data to CD-R or CD-RW discs, and recording video and data to DVD-R, DVD+ R , DV D - RW, DV D + RW, o r double layer DVD+R or DVD-R discs. Note: To use the double layer capability of the double layer recordable DVD drive, the blank DVDs y ou purcha se must state Double Layer , Du al Layer, or DL. Using other types of blank media will result in less capacity.

HD DVD drive

Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs and HD-DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to CDs , DV D- RA M , DV D- R, DVD-RW, and HD-DVD discs.

Using a DVD drive

Important

Prerecorded DVD discs and DVD drives contain regional codes that help control DVD title exports and help reduce illegal disc distribution. To be able to play a prerecorded DVD, the disc’s regional code and your DVD drive’s regional code must match.

The regional code on your DVD drive is determined by your notebook’s delivery address. The regional code for the United States and Canada is 1. The regional code for Mexic o is 4. Y our D VD driv e’s r egional c ode must mat c h the r egional code of the disc. The regional code for the disc is on the disc, disc documentation, or packaging.

Important

When you place a single-sided disc in the tray or slot, make sure that the label side is facing up. If the disc has two playable sides, place the disc so the name of the side you want to play is facing up.

Tip

For information about cleaning a CD or DVD, see “Cleaning CDs or DVDs”

on page 87.

Using a tray-load DVD dri ve

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Manual eject ho le

Eject b utto n

To insert a CD or DVD:

1 Press the eje ct but ton o n th e DV D d rive. Afte r th e t ray

opens slightly, pull the disc tray completely open.

2 Place the disc in the tray with the label facing up, then

press down carefully on the disc until it snaps into place.

3 Push the tray in until it is closed.

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To remove a CD or DVD:

1 Press the eje ct but ton o n th e DV D d rive. Afte r th e t ray

opens slightly, pull the disc tray completely open.

2 Carefully lift on th e edges of the disc unt il it s naps off

of the spindle.

3 Push the tray in until it is closed.

Tip

Your notebook must be turned on to remove CDs and DVDs using this method. If you do not want to turn on your notebook, manually eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole.

Using a slot-load DV D drive

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Eject b u tton

Manual eject hole

To insert a CD or DVD:

1 Place the disc in the slot with the label facing up.

2 Gently push the disc into the notebook until the

mechanism draws it in.

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To remove a CD or DVD:

• Press the eject button on the DVD drive. The drive

mechanism pushes the CD or DVD out of the notebook.

Tip

Using t he memory card reader

You can use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to your notebook. You can also use the memory card reader to transfer data between your notebook and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone.

Memory card types

The memory card reader supports Memor y Stick®, Mem ory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, Mini Secure Digital™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and xD-Picture 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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Inserting a memory card

To insert a memory card:

• Insert the memory card into the memory card slot with

the label facing up and the arrow on the label pointing towards the no teb oo k.

Using a memory card

To access a file on a mem ory card:

1 Click (Start), then click Computer. 2 Double-click the drive letter (for example, the E: drive),

then double-click the file name.

Remo v ing a memory car d

Important

Do n ot us e t he rem ove h ard wa re i co n i n the t as kb ar to re move th e memory c ard. I f you use th e remove ha rdware ico n, your noteboo k may not recognize your memory card reader until you restart your notebook.

To remove a memory card:

1 Push the memory card into the notebook. The memory

card pops out slightly.

2 Pull the memory card out of the notebook.

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Adding and remo ving an Expre ss Card

Your notebook has an Express Card slot. This slot accepts one T ype 54 Express Car d. Y ou do not need to restar t your notebook when changing most cards because your notebook supports hot-swapping. Hot-swapping means that you can insert an Express Card while your notebook is running. If your Express Card does not work after hot-swapping, see the Express Card manufacturer’s documentation for further information.

To insert an ExpressCard:

• Push t he card fir mly int o the Expr essCard slot, label-side

up, until the outer edge of the card is flush with the side of your notebook.

To remove an Express Card:

1 Turn off your no tebo ok , th en g o to 5.

-ORDouble-click the remove hardware icon in the

taskbar. The Safely Remove Hardware dialog box opens.

Important

If the re move hardware icon does not appear on the task ba r, click

the show hidden icons button.

2 Click the ExpressCard name, then click Stop. The Stop a

Hardware device dialog box opens.

3 Click the ExpressCard name, then clickOK. The Safe to

Remov e Ha rdw are dialog box opens.

4 Click OK. 5 Pull the Express Card out of your notebook.

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Installing a print er or other peripher al dev ice

Your notebook has one or more of the following ports: Universal Serial Bus (USB) and HDMI (digital audio/video). You use these por ts to connect peripheral devices such as printers, scanners, and digital cameras to your notebook.

Important

Before you install a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device, see the device documentation and installation instructions.

USB ports support plug-and-play and hot swapping, which means that your not ebook will u sual ly r ecogni ze such a de vic e whenever you plug it into the appropriate port. When you us e a USB device for the first time, your notebook will prompt y ou to ins t a l l a ny soft wa r e th e d evic e ne e d s . Afte r do i n g t hi s , you can disconnect and reconnect the device at any time.

Help

For more information about installing peripheral devices, click Start, th en click Help and Support. Type the keyword installing devices in the Search

Help box, then press E

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Connec ting a USB de v ice

Your notebook has USB ports for connecting devices such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse.

Important

USB devices may have special installation instructions. See your USB device’s installation guide.

Important

For more information about using the USB port on your device, see your device’s documentation.

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To connect yo ur USB device to your notebook:

1 Connect one end of the USB cable to your device. 2 Connect the other end of the cable to a U SB port on

your notebook.

Vie wing t he display on a projec tor, monit or, or t elev ision

You can use your notebook for giving presentations by connecting an external monitor, projector, or television to your monitor (VGA) or optional HDMI port. Your notebook supports simultaneous LCD and external display. Simultan eous display lets you control a pre sentation from y our notebook at the same tim e as you fa ce yo ur au d ie nc e.

To use a projector, monitor, or television:

1 Turn off your notebook. 2 If you are using the VGA port, connec t one end of the VGA

cab le to the mo ni tor, pr oje ctor, or tel evisi on .

-ORIf you are using the HDMI port, connect one end of the

HDMI cable to the monitor, projector, or television.

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3 Plug the o ther end of the VGA cabl e in to th e mon itor

port on your notebook.

-ORPlug the other end of the HDMI cable into the optional

HDMI port on your notebook.

4 Turn on your notebook. 5 Plug the projector’s, monitor’s, or television’s power cord

into an ACpower source and turn it on. Windows recognizes the new hardware and the New

Display Detected dialog box opens.

6 Select the options for the projector, monitor, or

television, then click OK.

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7 Press FN+F4 to switch between viewing the display o n

the LCD panel, viewing the display on the projector, monitor, or television, and viewing the display on both the LCD panel and the projector, monitor, or television.

Important

If a monitor, projector, or television is connected and you close the LCD panel, your notebook may turn off the LCD panel, but will not enter Sleep mode.

Adjusting the displa y propertie s

If th e i ma ge on the pro jec tor, mon ito r, or te levi sio n d oes no t appear correctly, or if you want to use the display as an extension of your notebook desktop, you should adjust the display properties.

To adjust the display properties on a projector, monitor,

or television:

1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click

Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center wi ndow ope ns.

Tip

For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see “Using the Windows Mobility Center” in your online User Guid e.

2 Click (Change display settings). The Display

Settings dialog box opens.

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3 Click monitor 2. 4 Adjust properties such as Resolution or Colors if

necessary.

5 To use the monitor, projector, or television as a “mirror”

(duplicate) of the notebook display (both displays have the same content), click to deselect the check box for Extend my Wi ndows des ktop onto this mon itor.

6 To use the monitor, projector, or television as an

extension of yo ur desktop (increasing the size of your Windows desktop), click to select the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. Y ou can click and drag the “2” monitor icon to position it the same way t he phy sical monitor is arranged on y our desk.

7 Click OK.

Using the p rojec tor or m onitor f or a presentation

You can configure your notebook so the settings are correct each time you give a presentation.

To use a p rojec tor, moni tor, or televis ion for a

presentation:

1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click

Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center window opens.

Tip

For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see

“Using the Windows Mobility Center” in your online User Guid e.

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2 Click (Change presentation settings). The

Presentatio n Settings dialog box opens.

3 Adjust properties such a s Turn of f screen saver and Set

the volume to i f necessary.

4 Click OK. 5 Click Turn on to turn on the presentation settings. W hen

you are finished giving the presentation, click Tur n o f f to ret urn to you r sta nd ard no teb ook sett in gs.

Ordering acce ssor ies

T o order acces sories, visit www.gateway.com. Accessories ma y not be available in all localities.

Automobile/airplane power adapters

With an automo bile/a irplan e power ad apter, you can save battery p ower by plugging your notebook into an automob ile cigarette lighter or an airplane in-flight power receptacle.

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Batteries

If you run your notebook on battery power for extended periods, you may w ant t o buy an additional batt ery so y ou can swap batteries when necessary. See “Changing batteries” on

page 67 for more information about using an additional

battery.

Carrying cases

Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you need additional space for accessories or supplies.

Hard drives

If you want to increase your internal storage space, try replacing your existing hard drive with a larger drive. See

“Replacing the hard drive kit” on page 107 for m o re

information.

Memory

Large programs , such as mu ltimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of memory. If your programs are running more slowly than you think they should, try adding more memory. See “Adding or replacing memory mod ules” on

page 103 for m o re i nf or m at i on .

Printers

You can attach almost any type of printer to your notebook. The most common types are inkjet and laser printers, which print in color or black and white.

Inkjet printers and cartridges are relatively inexpensive, but they are slower than laser prin ters. Using a n inkjet color printer, you can print pictures, banners, and greeting cards, as well as documents.

Laser prin ters an d cart ridges are more expen sive, but they print much f a st er t han in kje t pr inters. Laser printers are better than inkjet printers when you are printing large documents.

USB flash drive

Use a USB flash drive for storing files or transferring files to another computer.

CHAPTER5

Managing P ower

• Monitoring t he batt ery charge

• Recharging the battery

• Recalibrating the battery

• Extending bat tery lif e

• Changing not ebook power set tings

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Monitor ing the bat tery charge

Your new Gateway notebook is designed to provide an exceptional balance of performance and portability. Your notebook uses the latest chipset and mobile processor technologies to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a greater battery life experience. This design provides you with maximum performance when plugged into AC powe r b al an ce d wi th o pt im ized b atte ry li fe wh en on batte ry powe r.

Closely monitor the battery charge. When the battery charge gets low, change the battery or conn ect to ACp ower immediately to prevent losing any unsaved work. To monitor the battery charge:

• Move the mouse pointer over the power cord icon

or battery icon in the taskbar. A message appears showing the remaining battery time and the current power plan.

• Wait fo r a Low B atte ry warn in g m essag e to ap pe ar.

• Look at the battery charge status indicator.

If your battery charge indicator displays what looks like an inaccurate charge, you may need to recalibrate the battery.

Tip

For more information about the battery charge status indicator,

see “Front” on page6.

Tip

For more information about recalibrating the battery, see

“Recalibrating the battery” on page68.

Re charging t he batt ery

The battery recharges while it is installed and your notebook is co nne cted to AC power. Whil e the batte ry recha rges , the batte ry cha rge in di cato r t urn s on.

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Changing bat t eries

Warning

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your Gateway notebook. Discard used batteries according to local hazardous material regulations.

The batteries used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Do not disa s semb le, heat abov e 212°F (100°C), or incinerat e. Dispose of used batteries promptly. Keep away from children.

Caution

If your notebook is connected to AC power you can change the battery while the notebook is turned on. If your notebook it is not plugged into an AC outlet, you must turn the notebook off while changing the battery.

To replace the battery:

1 If your notebook is on and is connected to AC powe r, go

to 2.

-ORIf your notebook is on and is not plugged into an AC

outlet, save your work and turn off the notebook.

2 Turn your no teb oo k over so the bo ttom is facin g u p. 3 Slide the batt ery lock t o the unloc ke d position, th en slide

the b atte ry rel ease l atch.

4 Sli de the ba tter y o ut of t he no tebo ok .

5 Slide a rechar ged batt ery into the not ebook until it sn aps

into place.

6 Slide the battery lock to the locked position.

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7 Turn your notebook over. 8 Open the LCD panel.

Re calibrating the batt ery

Important

Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. If recalibration is

interrupted, you must start the process over again.

If your notebook unexpect edly goes into Sleep mode while y ou are using it but the battery charge is not low, you may need to rec ali bra te yo ur ba tter y. You sho ul d a lso rec al ib rate the batte ry pe rio dic al ly to ma int ai n th e a ccu rac y of th e ba tter y gauge.

Important

Select models have the Bat t ery Auto L earning utility pro grammed into th e BIOS. If your notebook does not have this utility in BIOS, use the non-BIOS procedure.

To recalibrate the battery using BIOS:

1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook starts and you see a startup

screen, press F2. The BIOS Setup utility opens.

3 Open the Advanced menu. 4 Highlight Battery Auto Learning, then sele ct Enabled

by pressing the spacebar.

5 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes,

then press ENTER.

6 Select Yes, then press ENTER.

The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you the progress. The entire process takes several hours.

When the rec alibr at ion ha s f inished , the me ss ag e “Pre ss [Esc] key to exit” appears.

7 Press ESC. The battery charge indicator now displays an

accur ate b atte ry cha rge.

To recalibrate the battery without using BIOS:

1 Connect your notebook to AC power and let the battery

charg e c omp lete ly.

2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook.

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3 Comp lete ly d isch arg e th e b atte ry. 4 After the battery is completely drained, reconnect your

notebook to AC power.

5 Charg e t he ba tter y co mp le tely u nt il the ba tter y s ta tus

indicator turns blue.

Important

If, after completing this procedure, the battery charge indicator still does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on the Customer Care label. For more information, see “Gateway contact

information” on page2.

Ext ending batt ery life

Maximizing bat tery perf or mance

T o get maximum perf ormance fr om your notebook bat tery , we recommend that you initially condition (fully charge and discharge) your new battery a few times during the first seve ral w eeks of us e, to le t it reac h its maximum r ated capac ity .

Over the long term, use the battery at least once a month, even if it was k ept in a cool, dry place f or stor age , but av oid fr equent full discharges because this puts additional strain on the battery . Se v eral par tial dischar ges w ith f requent rec harge s are better for a lithium-ion battery than one complete discharge, and recharging a partiall y charged lithium-ion bat tery does not cause harm because there is no memory.

Conserv ing batt ery pow er

To conse rve pow er w hi le u sin g th e b atte ry to p ower you r notebook:

• Turn off wireless networking and Bluetooth.

• Dim the display as low as is comfortab le.

• Disconnect all exte rnal devices, like USB devices.

• Remove Express Cards when you do not need them.

Many Express Cards use a small amount of power while inserted, even if they are not being used.

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• Select the Powe r s av er power plan to get maximum

power savings.

Tip

For more information about using power plans, see “Changing

notebook power settings” on page72.

• Close t he LCD panel to turn off t he display while you are

not using your notebook. The display stays off until you open the panel again.

• Use Hibernate mode for maximum power savings while

your notebook is not in use.

• Use th e no teb oo k to uch pa d in ste ad of an extern al

mouse.

• Decrease or mute spea ker volume.

• Turn off all scheduled tasks.

• Turn off auto-save features in Microsoft Office and other

applications.

• Copy programs from CDs or DVDs to the hard drive so

you do not use battery power by running optical drives.

• Use the DVD drive only when necessary. This drive uses

a large amount of power.

• Rechar ge the ba tter y o ften , t ake a n ext ra ba tter y, and

fully recharge the batteries b efore traveling. For more information, see “Re char gin g the ba tter y” on pa ge 66.

Tip

For more information about traveling with your notebook, see

“Traveling with Your Notebook” on page77.

Using alt ern ate po wer s ource s

To extend battery life, use alternate power sources whenever possible.

• If traveling intern ation all y, take electrical a dapters. Sav e

the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. If you plan on taking your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector.

• If you will have access to an EmPower™ in-flight power

receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. Save the battery for time s w hen you cannot u se a pow er adapt er.

• To find ACpower outlets in airports, look for them next

to support pillars, in large ar ea s such a s boar ding gat e s, and under banks of telephones.

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Changing pow er modes

Y ou can use the following pow er modes to lengthen the life of your n oteb oo k’s ba ttery:

• Sleep - while your not ebook is in Sleep mode , it s wi tc he s

to a low power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn off.

• Hibernate - (also called save to disk) writes all current

memory (RAM) information to the hard drive, then turns your notebook completely off. The next time you turn on your notebook, it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open when you activated Hibernate mode.

• Hybrid Sleep - while your notebook is in Hybrid Sleep

mode, it switches to a low power state whe re devices, such as the display and drives, turn off similar to Sleep mode. The notebook also writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive similar to Hibernate mode. If your notebook experiences a power outage while in Hybrid Slee p mode, the no tebook reads th e memory information from th e hard dri v e and opens the programs and documents that were open when you activated Hybrid Sleep mode. If the notebook does not experience a power outage while in Hybrid Sleep mode, it restar ts using the inf orm ation in c urren t memory , thu s reducing startup time. You must turn on Hybrid Sleep mode to use it. For more information, see “Changing

advanced settings” on page74.

Using po wer sav ing mode s

Always save your work before using Sleep mode. In Sleep mode, your notebook reduces or turns off the power to most devices except memory. However, the informati on in memory is not saved to the hard drive. If power is interrupted, the information is lost .

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When in Hibernate mode, your notebook saves all memory information to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off.

If your notebook is...

On Enter Sleep or

On Enter Hibernate

In Sleep, Hybrid Sleep, or Hibernate mode

...and you want to...

Hybrid Sleep mode

mode

Exit Sleep, H ybrid Sleep, or Hibernate mode

...then

Press FN+F3.

Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click Hibernate.

Press the power button.

Changing not ebook pow er settings

Y ou can ch ange the func tion of y our not ebook ’ s pow er but ton, Sleep system k ey , and pow er -sav ing timers by changing power settings on your notebook.

You can customize power settings from the Windows Mobility Center by selecting power plans and adjusting advanced power settings.

Changing the po wer plan

Power plans (groups of power settings) let you change power saving options such as when the display or hard drive is automatically turned off. You can select one of the defined power plans or create a custom power plan.

Three power plans are pre-defined for you:

• Balanced - This is the default pow er plan which balances

performance and battery life.

• Power saver - This power plan sacrifices performance in

orde r to ex ten d b a tter y li fe. U se thi s pl a n i f you wi ll b e away from ACpower outlets for an extended period of time. Your programs may run slower than you are accustomed to under the other two power plans.

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• High performance - T his power plan sacrif ices bat tery lif e

in order to gain performance. Use this plan if you need additional computing power for your program. Your battery may not last as long as you are accustomed to under the other two power plans.

To change the power plan:

1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click

Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center wi ndow ope ns.

2 Click (Change power settings). The Select a power

plan window opens.

3 Select the power plan you want to use.

- OR Click Change plan settings, modify the power plan you

selected, then click Save changes.

Help

For more information about c hanging t he power plan, clic k Start,

then cl ick Help and Support. Type the keyword power plan in the

Search Help box, then press E

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Changing adv anced se ttings

Advanced power settings let you assign differe nt pow er s aving modes to the power button and Sleep sy stem ke y . You can also select which power saving mode is activated when you close the LCD panel.

To change advanced power management settings:

1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click

Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center window opens.

2 Click (Change power settings). The Select a p ow e r

plan window opens.

3 Click a setting on the left side of the scr een that you want

to change. The t op t hree se ttings are not t ied to a pow er plan. The bottom three settings modify the currently selected power pla n.

Help

For more information about changing the power management settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword power management in the Search Help box, then press E

To turn on Hybrid Sleep mode:

NTER.

1 On the Select a power plan window, click Change plan

settings for the plan you ar e using. The Change settings

for the plan window ope ns.

2 Click Change advanced power settings. The Power

Options dialog box opens.

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3 Click the + in front of Sleep, then click the + in front of

Allow hybrid slee p.

4 Chan ge th e val ues to On for On battery and Plugged

in.

Help

For more information about hybrid sleep, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword hybrid in the Search Hel p bo x, then press E

NTER.

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CHAPTER6

T ra veling with Your Not ebook

• Packing y our notebook

• T ra veling by air

• Dial-up modem

• Radio f requency wir eless connec tions

• Files

• Security

• Power

• Additional tips

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Pa cking your not ebook

• Remove all discs, express cards, peripheral devices, and

cables. Remember to pack those you will need while traveling.

• Pack your notebook securely into a briefcase or

hand-carried luggage, and keep it separate from toiletries, liquids, and food. Do not pack it in checked luggage.

• Keep your notebook stable during travel. Secure it to

prevent it from sliding around in overhead bins and car trunks.

T r av eling b y air

• Do not check your notebook as luggage.

• Charge the ba ttery in case airport security asks you to

start your notebook.

• Have your not ebook hand-inspected or sent through the

X-ray scanner, but never carry it through the metal detector.

• Turn off you notebook for takeoff and landing.

• Turn off all wireless devices whi le in the aircraft.

Dial-up modem

• Take a telephone cord to connect the modem to

telephone jack s. If y ou are tr a v eling int er nation ally, take telephone jack adapters or an acoustic handset coupler.

• Take a telephone line protector.

• Take a telephone line tester to check for unsafe lines,

especially if you are traveling internationally.

• Take remote access information with you so you can

connect to your ISP while outside of your usual calling area. A list of country dialing codes may be especially useful if you are traveling internationally.

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Radio f requency w ireles s connections

Important

If your notebook came equipped with an internal embedded wireless device, see “Legal Information” on page141 for general wireless regulatory guidelines.

• Every country has different restrictions on the use of

wireless devices. If your notebook is equipped with a wireless device, check with the local radio approval authorities prior to your trip for any restrictions on the use of a wireless device in the destination country.

• Wireless communication can interfere with equipment

on commercial aircraft. Current aviation regulations require wi reless de vices to be turne d off while tra veling in an airplane. IEEE802. 11 and Bluetooth communication devices are examples of devices which use wireless to communicate.

Tip

For more info rmation about turning y our wir eless dev ice on or of f ,

see “Turning your wireless radio on or off” on page47.

Files

• Copy your w orking fi le s from your desktop computer to

you r no te bo ok befo re you tra vel .

• If you need to access your desktop computer files from

your notebook while traveling, set up your desktop computer for remote access. Contact your network admini strator for mo re informat ion ab out rem ote access.

• Take extra recordable media for transferring files

between computers and backing up files.

Security

• Get a locking cable for your notebook so yo u ca n attach

• Always keep your notebook with you while waiting in

• Write down your notebook model number and serial

• Whoever sits next to you or behind you can see your

• Use a startup password to restrict access to your

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a cable lock and leave your not ebook in your hot el room whil e you are away.

airports, train stations, or bus terminals. Be ready to claim your notebook as soon as it passes through the X-ray ma chi ne in s ecuri ty che ckp oi nts .

number (located on the bottom of your notebook) in case of theft or loss, and keep the information in a safe place. Also, tape your business card or an address label to your notebook and accessories.

notebook display. Avoid working with confidential files until you can be sure of privacy.

notebook. The startup password is set using the BIOS utility.

Caution

Use a password that you can remember, but that is difficult for someone else to guess. The pas sword f eature is v ery secur e , with no ea sy way to recover a forgotten password. If you forget your password, you must return your notebook to Gateway for service.

To create a startup password:

1 Restart your notebook. As soon as you see a startup

screen, press F2. The BIOS Setup utility opens.

2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor

Password, then press E

instructions. You must set the supervisor password in order to set the user (startup) password.

Important

You must enter the Supervisor Password each time you use

the BIOS Setup utility.

NTER and follow the

3 Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and

follow the instructions. This is the password you need to en ter at s ta rtu p.

Important

You must ent er the User Pa ssword each time you turn on your notebook if it was turned off or put in hibernate mode. You do not need to enter the User Password if your notebook was put in Sleep mode.

4 Highlight Password on boot, then press ENTER.

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5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving

Changes, then press E

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7 When you start your computer, you are prompted to

enter the user password you set in 3.

• Rev ie w t he inf or mation in “Pr ot ec ting y our not eb ook” in

your online User Guide.

• Take your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. If

you are traveling internationally, take power plug adapters.

• T ake a portable surge prot ector to pr otect y our notebook

from po wer su rge s.

• T o ge t the best performance f rom your notebook, a void

using the battery whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use the most efficient power management settings. For information on conserving battery power, using alternate power sources, and moni tori ng th e ba tter y cha rge, se e “Managing Power”

on page 65.

Additional tips

• If you plan to use several USB peripheral devices, take a

portable USB hub to provide additional USB ports.

• Take a network cable if you need to connect to a

network. Some hotels prov ide Interne t connectiv ity only through their networks.

• If your notebook has been exposed to cold

tempe rat ur es, let it warm to ro om temp er atu re befo re turning it on.

• Carry proof of ownership or a merchandise passport

when traveling internationally.

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• Consult your insurance company and credit card

company to learn about emergency travel assistance if your notebook is lost or damaged.

• Take your recovery discs in case you need to install an

additional driver or software.

Tip

You c an crea te a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the

Gateway Recovery Center.

CHAPTER7

Maintaining Y our Not ebook

• Caring f or your not ebook

• Cleaning y our notebook

• Maintaining the battery

• Cleaning CDs or DV Ds

• Reco veri ng your s yst em

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Caring f or y our notebook

To extend the life of your notebook:

• Be careful not to bump or drop your notebook, and do

not put any objects on top of it. The case, although strong, is not made to support extra weight.

• When transporting your notebook, we recommend that

you put it in a carrying case.

• Keep your notebook away from magnetic fields.

Magnetic fields can erase data on hard drives.

• Never turn off your notebook when the drive indicator

is on because data on the hard drive could be lost or corrupted.

• Avoid subjecting y our notebook to extr eme temperature

changes. The case (and LCD panel) can become brittle and easy to break in cold temperatures and can melt or warp i n h ig h tem pe rat ures . D ama ge du e to eith er extreme is not covered by your warranty. As a general rule, your notebook is safest at temperatures that are comfortable for you.

• Keep all liquids away from your notebook. When spilled

onto notebook components, almost an y liquid can result in expensive repairs that are not covered under a standard warranty.

• Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. Dust and dirt

can clog the in tern al m ech an ism s a nd can le ad to permanent damage to the notebook.

• Do not block the ventilation fan slots. If these slots are

blocked, your notebook may overheat resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to the notebook.

• When storing your notebook for an extended period of

time, unplug ACpower and remove the battery after discharging them partway.

Cleaning y our not ebook

Keeping your notebook clean and the vents free from dust helps keep your notebook performing at its best. You may want to g athe r thes e ite ms an d p ut toge the r a no tebo ok cleaning kit:

• A soft, lint-free cloth

• An aerosol can of air that has a narrow, straw-like

extension

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• Cotton swabs

• A DVD drive cleaning kit

Cleaning t he ex terior

Warning

When you shut down your notebook, the power turns off, but some

electrical current still flows t hrough your notebook. To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable from the wal l o ut le ts a n d rem ove the ba ttery.

Always turn off your notebook and other peripherals before cleaning any components. Also, remove the battery before cleaning any components.

Use a damp, lint-free cloth to clean your notebook and other parts of your sy stem. Do not u se household abra siv e or solv ent cleaners because they can damage the finish on components.

Y our not ebook is cooled by air c ir c ulated through the vents on the case, so keep the vents free of dust. With your notebook turned off and unplugged, brush the dust aw ay fr om the vents with a damp cloth. Be careful not to drip any water into the vents. Do not attempt to clean dust from the inside of your notebook with the exce ption of the memo ry b ay.

Tip

You may want to occasionally open the memory bay door and remove

dust and lint using an aerosol can of air.

Cleaning t he ke y board

Y ou should clean the ke yboard occa sionally b y using an aerosol can of air with a narrow, straw-like extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys.

If you spill liquid on the keyboard, turn off your notebook and turn the notebook upside down. Let the liquid drain, then let the key board dry before trying to use it again. If the key board does not work afte r it dries, you may need to replace it. A replacement keyboard may not be covered by your warranty.

Cleaning t he notebook s cr een

Caution

A notebook LCD screen is made of specially coated glass and can be

scratched or damaged by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners.

Use a soft clot h and wat er to clean the L CD sc reen. Squirt a little water on the c l ot h (never directly on the screen), and wipe the screen with the cl oth.

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Maintaining the bat tery

The life span of a notebook battery is about 1.5 to 3 years, under normal conditions. As the battery begins to die, you will have to re char ge th e ba ttery mor e freq uen tly b eca use it cannot hold a full charge.

Do no t ex pose the b atter y to high he at o r free zin g temperatures. Hot batteries discharge very quickly, and cold ones cannot create as much power. Short battery life is more likel y to be ca us ed by heat than b y charg e/disc har ge patterns. Keep your lithium-ion battery cool. Avoid a hot car, for example.

Charge often, but do not try to fully discharge the battery frequently. This only adds strain. Several partial discharges (regular use), with frequent recharges, are better for lithium-ion than on e total di scharge. Recharging a partially charged lithium-ion battery does not cause any har m beca use it has no “memory.”

Batteri es w ith fuel gauge s (not ebooks) should be calibrat ed b y applying a deliberate full discharge once every 30 charges. Running the battery down in the equipment does this. If ignored, the fuel gauge becomes increasingly les s accurate and in some cases will cut off the device prematurely.

Using the right charger is important. By now you probably know that each kind of batt ery has its own t echnology, its own rate of charge, and so on. Charging lithium batteries correctly is o ne way to e xtend th eir li fe an d to avoi d da ma ge.

Stori ng batt eries

Do not charge up the battery, then store it away. A stored battery should be used every three to four weeks. Let the battery fully discharge, then recharge to 40% if you plan to store it again. If you store a battery for longer than three to four weeks, the battery could fully discharge because the battery circuitry itself consumes power.

If you have a spare lithium-ion batt ery , use one ex clusi vel y and keep the other cool by placing it in the refrigerator. Make sure that it is wrapped protec tivel y and that nothing will be dropped on it. Do not freeze the battery.

Do not use old batteries. Avoid purchasing spare lithium-ion batte r i es and stori ng th e m fo r late r u s e. Do n ot buy ol d stock, even if it is sold at clearance prices. While it makes sense to have 2 or 3 extra bat ter ies, so that you al wa ys ha ve a fr esh one charged up and ready to go, if you buy batteries and store them for years, they may not wor k when you decid e to use them.

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Consider removing the battery from your notebook when running on fixed power. H owever, remember that when you have re mo ved th e b atte r y from you r n o teb oo k whi l e u si ng it with an electrical outlet, the automatic battery charger no longer keeps the battery charged.

Caution

When the batte ry is in the notebook and the notebook is running on AC

power, the battery constantly charges, eve n though it has a full charge. This reduces the life of the battery. If the battery is fully charged and you want to run on AC power, remove the battery.

Cleaning CDs or D VDs

Wipe from the center to the edge, not around in a circle, using a product made especially for the purpose.

Re cov ering y our sy stem

You can solve most notebook problems by following the information in “Troubleshooting” on page 113 or in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of the notebook’s software (also called recovering or restoring your system) . Gateway provides everything you need to recover your system under most conditions.

Caution

To prepare your notebook for additional system recovery options, you

should create a set of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. For instructions, see “Preparing for software and device driver recovery” on page89.

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• If only one or two items of software or hardware have

stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see “Recovering pre-installed software and

drivers” on page88. For instructions on reinstalling

software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that product’s documentation or support Web site.

• If re-installing software or drivers does not help, then the

problem may be solved by returning your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly. For instructions, see “Using Micr osoft S yst em Rest ore” on

page 9 5.

• If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to

return your sy st em t o f act ory condition, see “R ecovering

your system to its factory condition” on page98.

If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for system recovery may be to reinstall Windows from the WindowsDVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that you created.

• To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see

“Recovering your system using the Windows DVD” on page 99.

• To re-install your pre-installed software and device

drivers using re covery di scs, see “Recovering

pre-installed softwar e and drivers using recovery discs” on page 93.

Reco ver ing pre-installed sof tw are and dri ve rs

You can perform a partial recovery by recovering the software and device dri v ers that wer e pre-installed at the fa ct ory . If y ou need to recover software that did not come pre-installed on your system, you need to follow that software’s installation instructions.

You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from a set of recovery discs (you must create the discs) or by using Gateway Recovery Center.

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Preparing for sof tware and dev ice driver rec overy

Y ou can usually r ecover y our pre-installed softwar e and driv ers from your hard drive. However, if you ever re-install Windows from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need to recover your pre-installed software and drivers using a set of software and driver recovery discs. Because these discs do not come with your not ebook, y ou should cr eat e y our o w n se t.

Caution

Although you may not be expecting to need recovery discs, we

recommend that you prepare for any eventuality and create a set of recovery discs while you have the opportunity.

Important

Yo ur not ebook ma y ha ve sh ipped wi th a Drivers and Appli cations Recover y

disc. If this is the case, you may want to create an additional set of discs in case the originals are lost or damaged.

You should create a set of discs for recovering your pre-installed software and device drivers, in case you need to use them later f or a comple te s yst em reco very . (Your notebook must have a recordable disc drive to perform this procedure.)

To create discs for recovering pre-installed software

and drivers:

1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery

Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. The

Gateway Recovery Center opens.

2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then

click Next. The What would you like to do? dialog box opens.

3 Click Create system recovery discs, then click Next.

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4 Insert a blank, recordable disc into the recordable disc

drive, then click Next. If an AutoPlay dialog box opens, click the x in the upper-right corner to close it.

A dialog box opens that tells you the number of blank discs you need to create a full set of recovery discs.

5 If you hav e enou gh blank d isc s of th e spec ifie d type , clic k

I have enough discs, then click Next. If you do not ha ve enough discs, choose a different disc type, or click Cancel.

The disc recording begins. Label the discs as they are completed.

Important

Use a permanent marker to label each disc “Software and Driver Recov ery , ” along wi th a s hort desc ript ion of whi ch n ot ebook th e discs a re for. If you are recording multiple discs, as you remove each disc from the drive, use the marker to label each disc 1 of x, 2 of x, 3ofx, and so on.

Tip

After a recovery disc is created, your notebook names the disc Recovery13 for disc 1 of a 3-disc set , Recovery23 for disc 2, and soon.

6 If multiple discs are required, insert the additional blank

discs when prompted.

7 When the process is finished, the Congratulations!

wind ow o pe ns.

8 Click Finish. 9 Remove your final disc, then label all of the discs and

store them in a safe place.

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Reco vering pre-installed software and dr ivers using Gate way R eco very C enter

To recover specific drivers and software:

1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery

Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. The

Gateway Recovery Center opens.

Important

If you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option, y ou must recov e r y our sof tw a r e and dri vers using sof tw are and driver recovery discs you have created. For instructions, see

“Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs” on page93.

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2 To recover software that was pre-installe d, click

Programs, then click Application recovery.

- OR To recover device drivers that were pre-installed, click

Hardware, then click Device driver recovery.

3 Click the software or driver you want to recover, then

click Next.

Gateway M-67 Quick Reference Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

About This R eference

About this guide

Acces sing your online Us er Guide

Gate wa y contac t infor mation

Gate w ay mo del and ser ial number

Micr osof t Cer tificate of Authenticity

For more information

Checking Out Y our Not ebook

Front

Left

Right

Back

Bottom

Keyboard area

L CD panel

Setting Up and Getting Star ted

Wo rking safel y and comfortably

Reduc ing e y e strain

Setting up your comp uter de sk and chair

Sitting a t your not ebook

Av oiding discomf or t and injury fr om r epetitiv e strain

Connec ting the A C adapter

Prot ecting f rom power source pr oblems

Connec ting to a br oadband modem or netw ork

Connec ting the optional dial-up modem

Starting y our notebook

Waking up y our not ebook

T ur ning off y our notebook

Re starting (rebooting) y our notebook

Using t he status indicators

Using t he ke yboar d

Key types

Sy st em k ey com binations

Using t he optional fingerpr int reader

Running t he T ouchStr ip T uto rial

Enrolling y our fingerpr ints

Using the F ingerprint C ontrol Cent er

Using the pas sword bank

Using t he finger print rea der f eatures

Using t he EZ Pad t ouchpad

Using t he optional multimedia panel

Using t he optional webcam

Adjusting th e brightness

Adjusting the v olume

T ur ning your w ireles s radio on or off

IEEE 802 .11 wirele ss ne twork radi o

Disabling the wireless IEEE 802. 11 radio

Bluet ooth rad io

Disabling the Bluetooth radio

Using Driv es and Accessories

Using t he DVD dri ve

Identifying driv e types

Using a DVD drive

Using a tray-load DVD dri ve

Using a slot-load DV D drive

Using t he memory card reader

Memory card types

Inserting a memory card

Using a memory card

Remo v ing a memory car d

Adding and remo ving an Expre ss Card

Installing a print er or other peripher al dev ice

Connec ting a USB de v ice

Vie wing t he display on a projec tor, monit or, or t elev ision

Adjusting the displa y propertie s

Using the p rojec tor or m onitor f or a presentation

Ordering acce ssor ies

Managing P ower

Monitor ing the bat tery charge

Re charging t he batt ery

Changing bat t eries

Re calibrating the batt ery

Ext ending batt ery life

Maximizing bat tery perf or mance

Conserv ing batt ery pow er