Gateway p-78 Service Manual

MG1

SERVICEGUIDE

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© 2008 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway, Gateway Country, the Gateway stylized logo, and the black-and-white spot design are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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Contents

Chapter 1: System specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 System block diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Hardware specifications and configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Hard Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Optical drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Video subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Pointing device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Memory card reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 ExpressCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Wired LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Buttons/Indicators/Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Fingerprint reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Fans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Power savings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Notebook product tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Keyboard area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 LCD panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Using the status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Using the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Using the optional fingerprint reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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Using the EZ Pad touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	30
Using the optional multimedia panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	32
Using the optional webcam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	33

Chapter 2: System utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Navigating the BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 BIOS Setup Utility screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

BIOS flash utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Removing a password lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Removing a HDD password lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Removing a Supervisor password lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Chapter 3: Replacing notebook components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Preventing static electricity discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Preparing your work space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Tools required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Preparing the notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Removing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Adding or replacing memory modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Replacing the main cooling assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Replacing the processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Replacing the CMOS battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Replacing the hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Replacing the DVD drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Replacing the keyboard cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Replacing the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Replacing the inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Replacing the webcam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Replacing the lid latches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Replacing the LCD assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Replacing the LCD panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Replacing the LCD panel hinges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Replacing the LCD assembly lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 Replacing the palm rest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 Replacing the touchpad board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 Replacing the touchpad button board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112 Replacing the fingerprint reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 Replacing the Bluetooth module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118 Replacing the modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 Replacing the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Replacing the system board and VGA cooling assembly . . . . . . . . . . . .128

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Replacing the modem jack/USB board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Replacing the fan(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Chapter 4: Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Diagnosing problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 System test procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Testing the optical drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Testing the keyboard or auxiliary input device . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Testing the memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Testing the power system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Testing the touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Power-On Self-Test (POST) error message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Index of error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 No-beep error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Phoenix BIOS beep codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Symptom-to-FRU error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 ExpressCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Power management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Keyboard and touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Intermittent problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Undetermined problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Chapter 5: Connector locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

System board top connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 System board bottom connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Chapter 6: FRU (Field-Replaceable Unit) list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Exploded diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Notebook chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Notebook LCD panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 FRU list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Appendix A: Model definition and configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

Appendix B: Test compatible components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

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Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176

Appendix C: Online support information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

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System specifications

•Preface

•Features

•System block diagram

•Hardware specifications and configurations

•Notebook product tour

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CHAPTER 1: System specifications

Preface

Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual:

Indicates a potential for personal injury.

Caution

Indicates a potential loss of data or damage to equipment.

Important

Indicates information that is important to know for the proper completion of a procedure, choice of an option, or completing a task.

General information

Before using this information and the product it supports, read the following general information.

This service guide provides you with all technical information relating to the basic configuration decided for Acer’s global product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional office may

decided to extend the functionality of a machine (such as add-on cards, modems, or extra memory capabilities). These localized features not

guide. In such cases, contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details.

When ordering FRU parts: Check the most up-to-date information available on your regional web or channel. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it may not be noted in this printed service guide.

Acer-authorized Service Providers: Your Acer office may have a different part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed service guide. You use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.

Features

Platform

•® Merom or Pentium processor (1.46GHz to 2.80GHz or above) with

800/667/533 MHz FSB.

Core Logic: Intel GM45/GL40 Northbridge, Intel ICH9M/ICH9ME Southbridge Intel®, Realtek, Marvell, or Foxconn IEEE1394 a/b/g/n

System Memory

•Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support

Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two SO-DIMM modules

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Display and graphics

•17" WUXGA/WSXGA TFT LCD display panel VGA Memory:

XXX

VGA Controller:

XXX

Dual independent display support 16.7 million colors

MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability (acceleration) <Please verify> MPEG-2/DVD decoding (for selected models) <Please verify>

WMV9 (VC-1) support (acceleration) <Please verify>

WMV9 (VC-1) and H.264 (AVC) decoding (for selected models) <Please verify>

HDMI™ (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) support

Storage subsystem

•Industry standard 2.5” 60–120GB 9.5mm height hard disk drive Optical drive options:

Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive

DVD/CD-RW combo drive

5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital™ (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick® (MS), Memory Stick PRO™ (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card™ (xD)

Input devices

•103-key keyboard, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel

•Twelve function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys

•Touchpad pointing device

•Media keys on optional multimedia panel

Audio

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Communication

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• 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) LAN: 10/100 Ethernet

Modem: 56K ITU V.92 ready Fax/Modem

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I/O Ports and devices

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•Modem (RJ11) (optional)

•Ethernet (RJ45)

•IEEE1394

•eSATA

•Headphone/SPDIF Audio Out

•Microphone in

•DC in jack for AC adapter ExpressCard™/54 slot Fingerprint reader (optional)

5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD) HDMI™ port with HDCP support (optional)

Kensington lock slot

Environment

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•Operating: 32 °F to 90 °F (0 °C to 35 °C) Non-operating: -4 °F to 140 °F (-20 °C to 60 °C)

Humidity (non-condensing):

Operating: 10% to 90%

Non-operating: 5% to 95%

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System block diagram

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Hardware specifications and configurations

CPU

Item	Specification
CPU type	Intel Merom Core Duo and Merom-Lite
Core logic	Intel GM45/GL40 + ICH9M/ICH9ME
CPU package	Socket-P, µFCPGA
CPU core voltage	<Please provide>

Controllers

Item	Controller
Core logic	Intel GM45/GL40/PM45 + ICH9M/ICH9ME
VGA	■	Intel Crestline-GM
	■	Nvidia NV8E-GT/NB9E-GT
LAN	■	RealTek RTL8111C-GR
	■	Marvell 88E8057
USB 2.0	<Please provide>
Super I/O controller	<Please provide>
Modem	Agere Delphi AM5 (MDC 1.5 form factor)
Bluetooth	<Please provide>
Wireless 802.11	■	Foxconn T60H928
	■	Intel WiFi Link 5100
	■	Intel Golan
	■	Intel Kedron
	■	Marvell WN6500M
	■	Marvell WN6300M
	■	Realtek RTL8187
ExpressCard	<Please provide>
Memory Card Reader	RTS5158
Audio Codec	■	Conexant CX2056-15Z
	■	SigmaTel STAC9205

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BIOS

Item	Specification
BIOS vendor	Phoenix
BIOS Version	■	9C.XX
	■	94.XX
BIOS ROM type	<Please provide>
BIOS ROM size	<Please provide>
BIOS package	<Please provide>
Supported protocols	<Please Verify>
	■	ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0 compliance
	■	PCI 2.2 or later
	■	System/HDD Password Security Control
	■	INT 13H Extensions
	■	PnP BIOS 1.0a
	■	SMBIOS 2.4 or later
	■	BIOS Boot Specification
	■	Simple Boot Flag 1.0
	■	Boot Block
	■	PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification
	■	USB Specification 1.1/2.0
	■	IEEE 1394 1.0
	■	USB/1394 CD-ROM Boot Up support
	■	PC Card Standard 1995 (PCMCIA 3.0 Compliant Device)
	■	IrDA 1.0
	■	Support HD audio
	■	WfM 2.0, PXE 2.1
	■	Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) 2.1
	■	Boot Integrity Service Application Program Interface (BIS) 1.0
	■	PC2002/2005 compliant
	■	Intel Enhanced Speedstep Technology
	■	ASF 2.0
	■	TPM v1.2
	■	AHCI support
	■	iAMT 4.0 or later (for Intel platform)
BIOS password control	Manually set Supervisor and User passwords.

Memory

Item	Specification
Cache controller	<Please provide>
Cache size	<Please provide>
Item	Specification
Memory controller	Built-in
Memory size	0 MB (no on-board memory)
SO-DIMM socket number	2 sockets

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Item	Specification
Supports memory size per	■	2 GB per SO-DIMM
socket	■	4 GB per SO-DIMM
Supports maximum	■	4 GB
memory size	■	8 GB
Supports SO-DIMM type	■	DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM
	■	DDR 3 Synchronous DRAM
Supports SO-DIMM Speed	■	533/667MHz DDR 2
	■	800/1066MHz DDR 3
Supports SO-DIMM	<Please provide>
voltage
Supports SO-DIMM	200-pin SO-DIMM
package
Memory module	You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above
combinations	specifications.

Hard Disk Drive

Information not available at time of printing

Optical drive

Information not available at time of printing

LCD

Information not available at time of printing

Inverter

Information not available at time of printing

Video subsystem

Item	Specification
Chipset	■	Intel Crestline-GM GMZ X3100
	■	Intel GM45
	■	Nvidia NB8E-GT
	■	Nvidia NB9E-GT
Memory size	■	Intel shared memory
	■	Nvidia 512MB or 1GB

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Item	Specification
Features	<Please Verify>
	■	Unified Shader Architecture
	■	Support Microsoft® DirectX® 10 Shader Model 4
	■	Geometry Instancing 2.0
	■	SGI OpenGL® 2.0 optimizations and support
	■	Adaptive PCI Express interface
	■	High efficiency integrated adaptable and programmable video processor (VP2)
	■	Integrated Bit Stream Processor (BSP)
	■	NVIDIA PureVideo/Pure Video HD technology
	■	Industry video codec standard hardware acceleration
	■	Advanced Spatial Temporal De-Interlacing
	■	Vibrant Color Temperature Correction
	■	LCD Overdrive
	■	High-Quality Real-Time video recording
	■	Best quality 10-bit display pipeline
	■	NVIDIA nView Multi Display Technology
	■	SmartDimmer Technology
	■	Integrated HDMI support
	■	Support for integrated HDCP
	■	NVIDIA Digital Vibrance Control Technology
	■	Integrate HDTV encoder
	■	Dual 400MHz RAMDACs
Core voltage	<Please provide>
Keyboard
Item	Specification
Keyboard controller	Winbond 8763
Total number of keypads	1032-key
Windows logo key	Yes
Internal & external	Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly
keyboard work
simultaneously
Pointing device
Item	Specification
Type	Synaptics 372 Touchpad
Buttons	Left/Right
Scrolling	Scroll zone on right side of touchpad

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Memory card reader
Item	Specification
Controller	RTS5158
Cards supported	Support 5-in-1 card reader (MMC, MS, MS-pro, SD, and xD)
Compliancy	<Please Verify>
	■	Complies to SDIO Host Interface Specification Rev 1.0
	■	Supports MMC, MMCplus, SD Memory, and SDIO cards
	■	SDIO Version 1.10 compliant with High-Speed Mode
	■	SD Host Interface Specification v1.0
	■	SD Host Interface Specification v2.0
	■	SD HC (High Capacity SD memory card)
	■	Supports SD memory card, with CPRM security
	■	Complies to MultiMediaCard™ Version 4.0
	■	Supports Memory Stick™ and MS PRO media cards
	■	Supports xD-Picture™ card and SmartMedia™ cards
ExpressCard
Item	Specification
Controller	<Please provide>
Supports card type	Type 54
Number of slots	One
Access location	Right panel
Audio
Item	Specification
Audio Controller	SigmaTel STAC9205
	Conexant CX2056-15Z
Audio onboard or optional	Built-in
Mono or Stereo	Stereo
Resolution	■	Ten DAC channels support 16/20/24-bit PCM format for 7.1 sound playback, plus 2
		channels of independent stereo sound output (multiple streaming) through the front
		panel output
	■	Two stereo ADCs support 16/20/24-bit PCM format, one for stereo microphone, one for
		legacy mixer recording
Compatibility	■	HD Audio
Sampling rate	■	All DACs supports 44.1/48/96/192 kHz sample rate
	■	All ADCs support 44.1/48/96 kHz sample rate
	■	Two independent 16/20/24-bit S/PDIF-OUT converters support 44.1/48/96/192 kHz
		sample rate, one for nominal digital audio, the other one for digital audio output to HDMI
		transmitter
Internal microphone	With optional webcam

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Item	Specification
Internal speaker/quantity	2 speakers (1.5 W per channel)
Features	■	97 dB SNR DACs & 90 dB SNR ADCs
	■	Enable VoIP function
	■	Subwoofer support
Wired LAN
Item	Specification
LAN chipset	RealTek RTL8111C-GR
	Marvell 88E8057
Supports LAN protocol	10/100 Mbps
LAN connector type	RJ45
LAN connector location	Left side
Features	■	Integrated 10/10 BASE-T transceiver
	■	PCIe v1.1 compliant
	■	Wake on LAN support meeting ACPI requirements
Bluetooth
Item	Specification
Chipset	<Please provide>
Data throughput	2.1 Mbit/s
Protocol	Bluetooth 2.0
Interface	USB (board level)
Connector type	Wireless via Bluetooth protocols
Wireless LAN
Item	Specification
Chipset	■	Foxconn T60H928
	■	Intel WiFi Link 5100
	■	Intel Golan
	■	Intel Kedron
	■	Marvell WN6500M
	■	Marvell WN6300M
	■	Realtek RTL8187
Data throughput	11~54 Mbps, up to 270 Mbps for Draft-N

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Item	Specification
Protocol	■	IEEE 802.11a
	■	IEEE 802.11b
	■	IEEE 802.11g
	■	IEEE 802.11 Draft-N
Interface	PCI bus (mini PCI socket for wireless module)
Modem
Item	Specification
Chipset	Agere Delphi AM5
Form factor	MDC 1.5 form factor
Protocol	■	ITU-T V.92, V.90 data mode with auto-fallback to, V.34, V.32terbo, and V.32bis.
	■	V.42 LAPM and MNP 2-4 error correction.
	■	V.44, V.42bis, and MNP 5 data compression.
	■	Send and receive rates up to 14400 bps, support ITU-T V.17, V.29, V.27ter, and V.21 Ch2 fax.
	■	TIA/EIA 602 Standard for AT command set, and Fax TIA/EIA 578 Class 1 command set.
Interface	RJ11
USB
Item	Specification
Chipset	<Please provide>
USB compliancy level	2.0
OHCI	USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 host controller
Number of USB ports	3
Location	■	One on the left side
	■	Two on the right side
Serial port function	Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup
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Buttons/Indicators/Ports
Item	Specification
Buttons	■	Media control buttons and capacitive volume control on media panel
	■	Power button
	■	Windows Hotstart (select models only)
	■	Wireless on/off switch
Indicators	■	Wireless on/off
	■	Caps Lock
	■	Num Lock
	■	Hard drive activity
	■	Optical drive activity
	■	Power
	■	Battery charge
Ports	■	USB (three)
	■	External display (VGA) port
	■	Modem (RJ11) (optional)
	■	Ethernet (RJ45)
	■	IEEE1394
	■	eSATA
	■	Headphone/SPDIF Audio Out
	■	Microphone in
	■	DC in jack for AC adapter
	■	ExpressCard™/54 slot
	■	Fingerprint reader (optional)
	■	5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD)
	■	HDMI™ port with HDCP support (optional)

Fingerprint reader

Item	Specification
Model	UPEK TCS4BB
Interface	8-bit parallel, SPI
Resolution	High-definition 192 × 4 pixel array
Technology	CMOS active capacitive pixel-sensing
Power	3.3V
Software	Protector Suite QL

Camera

Item	Specification
Model	Chicony CNF6141
Interface	USB 2.0
Resolution	1.3 M pixels (1280 x 1024)
Signal to noise ratio	42 dB

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Item	Specification
Sensor	CMOS 1/4
Power	5 V
Built-in microphone	Yes
LED	On/Off
Software	Gateway Camera Assistant

Fans

CPU Temperature	Fan Speed (rpm)	Acoustic Level (dBA)
<Please provide>	<Please provide>	<Please provide>

Throttling 50%: % is controlled by operating system. Temperature point is 95°C

OS shut down at 100°C; H/W shut down at 105°C

Battery

Item	Specification
Vendor	■	Dyna
	■	Sanyo
	■	Simplo
Battery Type	Li-ion
Pack capacity	5772mAH—8658mAH
Number of battery cell	6 or 9
Package configuration	■	3 cells in series, 2 series in parallel
	■	3 cells in series, 3 series in parallel
Normal voltage	11.1V
Charge voltage	12.6V (max)

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Power supply
Item	Specification
Vendor	■	Delta
	■	Hipro
Input rating	90V AC to 264V AC, 47Hz to 63Hz
Maximum input AC	1.5A (max)
current
Output rating	19V DC, 4.74A to 6.32A, 90W to 120W
Power savings
ACPI mode	Power Management
Mech. Off (G3)	All devices in the notebook are turned off completely.
Soft Off (G2/S5)	OS initiated shutdown. All devices in the notebook are turned off completely.
Working (G0/S0)	Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be power managed in this state.
Suspend to RAM (S3)	■	CPU set power down
	■	VGA suspend
	■	PCMCIA suspend
	■	Audio power down
	■	Hard drive power down
	■	Optical drive power down
	■	Super I/O low power mode
Save to Disk (S4)	Also called Hibernation mode. System saves all system states and data onto the disc prior
	to powering off the whole system.

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Notebook product tour

Important

Case color may vary from that shown in the pictures.

Front

Power indicator				Wireless network switch
			LCD panel release latch
Battery charge indicator

Component	Icon		Description
Power indicator			■	LED on - Notebook is on.
			■	LED blinking - Notebook is in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode.
			■	LED off - Notebook is off.

Battery charge indicator

■LED blue - Battery is fully charged.

■LED purple - Battery is charging.

■LED blinking red - Battery charge is very low.

■LED solid red - Battery is malfunctioning.

Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is very low.

LCD panel release	Press to open the LCD panel.
latch
Wireless network	Turn the optional IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio and
switch	optional Bluetooth radio on or off.
	Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can
	interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft. Current
	aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off
	while traveling in an airplane. IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth
	communication devices are examples of devices that provide
	wireless communication.

Left

	Kensington lock slot
					Ventilation fan
	USB ports							DVD drive
	Component				Icon			Description
	Kensington™							Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington
	lock slot							cable lock to this slot.
	USB ports							Plug USB devices (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer,
								scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports.

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Component	Icon	Description
Ventilation fan		Helps cool internal components.
		Warning: Do not work with the notebook resting on your lap.
		If the air vents are blocked, the notebook may become hot
		enough to harm your skin.
		Caution: Do not block or insert objects into these slots. If these
		slots are blocked, your notebook may overheat resulting in
		unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to the notebook.
		Caution: Provide adequate space around your notebook so air
		vents are not obstructed. Do not use the notebook on a bed,
		sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
DVD drive		Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive.

Right

Memory card reader

IEEE 1394 port

Express Card slot				Ethernet jack				Monitor port
Headphone jack							eSATA	jack
			USB port
					HDMI out jack
	Microphone jack

Component	Icon					Description
Memory card						Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA,
reader						or cellular telephone into the memory card reader. The
						memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick
						Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™,
						RS-MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, and xD-Picture Card™
						cards.
IEEE 1394 port						Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device
(optional)						(such as a digital camcorder or MP3 player) into this optional
						4-pin IEEE 1394 port.
Express Card slot						Insert one Type 54 Express Card into this slot.
Headphone jack						Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. The
						built-in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones
						are plugged into this jack.
Microphone jack						Plug a microphone into this jack. The built-in microphone is
						turned off while an external microphone is connected.
USB port						Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer,
						scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port.
Ethernet jack						Plug an Ethernet network cable into this jack. Plug the other
						end of the cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an
						Ethernet network jack.
HDMI out jack	HDMI					Plug an HDMI device, such as a high definition television, into
(optional)						this optional jack.

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Component	Icon	Description
eSATA jack	eSATA	Connect an external SATA hard drive to this optional jack.
(optional)
Monitor port		Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port.

Back

Ventilation fan		Power connector
		Modem jack

Component	Icon								Description
Ventilation fan									Helps cool internal components.
									Warning: Do not work with the notebook resting on your lap.
									If the air vents are blocked, the notebook may become hot
									enough to harm your skin.
									Caution: Do not block or insert objects into these slots. If these
									slots are blocked, your notebook may overheat resulting in
									unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to the notebook.
									Caution: Provide adequate space around your notebook so air
									vents are not obstructed. Do not use the notebook on a bed,
									sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
Power connector									Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector.
Modem jack									Plug a dial-up modem cable into this optional jack.
(optional)

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Bottom

Battery latch	Battery
		Battery lock

Online Support:

Tech Support Phone:

Hours:

Model:

S/No:

Customer care label

Memory bay

Hard drive bay

Component

Icon

Description

Memory bay

Memory modules are located in this bay.

Battery latch

Slide to release the battery.

Battery

Provides power when the notebook is not plugged into AC power.

Battery lock

Slide to unlock the battery.

Customer Care

Includes the Customer Care contact information.

label

Hard drive bay

The hard drive(s) is (are) located in this bay.

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Keyboard area

Power button

Multimedia panel

Speaker

Speaker

Keyboard

		Status indicators							Touchpad
						Fingerprint			reader
Component		Icon				Description
Keyboard						Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer keyboard.
Speakers						Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers
						are not plugged in.
Power button						Press to turn the power on or off. You can also configure the
						power button for Sleep/Resume mode.
Multimedia panel						Use to control playback of CDs and DVDs. The panel includes a
(optional)						capacitive (touch) volume control.
Touchpad						Provides all the functionality of a mouse.
Fingerprint reader						Provides enhanced security.
(optional)
Status indicators						Inform you when a drive is in use or when a button has been
						pressed that affects how the keyboard is used.

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LCD panel

Optional webcam

Optional microphone Optional webcam status indicator

Component	Description
Microphone (optional)	Use to talk through when making Voice over Internet
	Protocol (VoIP) calls.
	Important: The optional microphone is only available
	when purchased with the optional webcam.
Webcam (optional)	Use to let others see who they are communicating with
	when making VoIP calls.
Webcam status indicator (optional)	Turns on when the webcam is turned on.

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Using the 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 pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. The status indicators are located below the touchpad.

Wireless network
							Hard drive
						DVD
		Caps lock					drive
				Num		lock

Indicator	Icon		Description
Wireless network			■	LED on - Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned on.
			■	LED off - Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned off.
Caps lock			■	LED on - Caps lock is turned on.
		A	■	LED off - Caps lock is turned off.
Num lock			■	LED on - Numeric keypad is turned on.
		1	■	LED off - Numeric keypad is turned off.
DVD drive			■	LED on - Drive is in use.
			■	LED off - Drive is not in use.
Hard drive			■	LED blinking - Hard drive is being accessed.
			■	LED off - Hard drive is not being accessed.

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Using the keyboard

Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows and function keys for specific system operations.

Function keys/ System keys

Navigation keys

Numeric keypad

	FN key	Application	Arrow keys
	Windows key
		key

Key types

The keyboard has several different types of keys. Some keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other actions when pressed in combination with another key.

Key type	Icon			Description
Function keys				Press these keys labeled F1 to F12 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.
System keys				Press these colored keys in combination with the FN key to
				perform specific actions.
Navigation keys				Press these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a line,
				to the end of a line, up the page, down the page, to the
				beginning of a document, or to the end of a document.
Numeric keypad				Use these keys to type numbers.
FN key				Press the FN key in combination with a colored system key to
				perform a specific action.
Windows key				Press this key to open the Windows 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).
Application key				Press this key for quick access to shortcut menus and help
				assistants in Windows.
Arrow keys				Press these keys to move the cursor up, down, right, or left.

System key combinations

When you press 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.

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Press and hold FN, To...

then press this

system key...

Toggle the status indicators on or off.

Turn the optional IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio on or off. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane.

IEEE 802.11 communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication.

Important: The wireless network switch must be in the ON position for this button to work.

Enter Sleep mode or Hybrid Sleep mode. Press the power button to leave

Sleep mode.

Toggle the notebook display in the following order:

■	The LCD
■	An external monitor or projector (a monitor or projector must be
	plugged into the monitor port or HDMI port on your notebook)
■	Both displays at the same time

Turn the optional Bluetooth radio on or off.

6 Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane. Bluetooth communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication.

Important: The wireless network switch must be in the ON position for this button to work.

	F8	Increase the LCD panel brightness above the normal brightest setting.
		Use this feature in bright lighting situations, such as outside 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.

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Press and hold FN, To...

then press this

system key...

Skip ahead one CD track or DVD chapter.

Increase the brightness of the display.

Decrease the brightness of the display.

Increase volume.

Decrease volume.

Mute the sound. Press the key combination again to restore the sound.

Using the optional fingerprint 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.

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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

•A safe or folder for storing encrypted files that only a user with a matching fingerprint can access

•Boot level security that requires a fingerprint authentication before the system will boot to Windows

•Scrolling so you can use the fingerprint reader in place of the touchpad

Running the TouchStrip Tutorial

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

To run the TouchStrip Tutorial:

1Click (Start), All Programs, Protector Suite QL, then click Fingerprint Tutorial.

2Click Next to proceed through the tutorial.

Enrolling your fingerprints

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:

1Click (Start), All Programs, Protector Suite QL, then click User Enrollment. The Welcome screen opens.

2Click Next. The Finish screen opens.

3Select one of the following options, then click Next.

•Enrollment to the biometric device—Select this option to save your fingerprint to memory in the fingerprint reader. Use this option to prevent unauthorized use of your notebook even if the hard drive has been removed.

•Enrollment to the hard disk—Select this option to save your fingerprint to the hard drive. If you plan to enroll more than 21 fingerprints, you must select this option.

The User Enrollment wizard opens.

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4If you want to run the TouchStrip Tutorial, 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.

-OR-

If you do not want to run the TouchStrip Tutorial, click to uncheck the Run interactive tutorial check box, then click Next. The Enrollment screen appears.

5Click the button above the finger you are enrolling. A new box appears with three empty circles in it.

6Swipe your finger. A sample will be created and is indicated by a fingerprint icon in one of the circles.

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7Repeat step Step 6 two more times, then click Next. The Advanced Security screen appears.

8Type a password in the Backup password box, type the same password in the

Retype password box, then click Next.

9Click Finish.

Using the Fingerprint Control Center

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

To use the Fingerprint Control Center:

1Click (Start), All Programs, Protector Suite QL, then click Control Center. The

Fingerprint Control Center opens.

2If you are logged into the notebook with administrator privileges, click Elevate administrative privileges for user so you can make changes to the settings.

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3Click the yellow arrow in front of an option, then click the option or setting you want to change.

Using the password bank

The password bank stores registrations to your favorite secure 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:

1Go to the Web site using your Internet browser.

2Log in using your user name and password.

3Swipe your already enrolled finger over the sensor. The fingerprint reader menu opens.

4Click Register.

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

To log on to a registered Web site:

1Swipe your already enrolled finger over the sensor. The fingerprint reader menu opens.

2Click Registered Sites, then click the Web site you want to log onto.

3Your Internet browser opens and automatically logs you onto the Web site.

Using the fingerprint reader features

For more information about the fingerprint reader and how to use its features, click (Start), All Programs, Protector Suite QL, then click Help.

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Using the EZ Pad touchpad

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

Scroll zone

Touchpad

Left button

Right button

When you move your finger on the touchpad, the pointer (arrow) on the screen moves in the same direction. You can use the scroll zone to scroll through documents. Use of the scroll zone may vary from program to program.

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

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To...	Do this...
Move the	Move your finger around on
pointer on the	the touchpad. If you run out of
screen.	space and need to move the
	pointer farther, lift your finger,
	move it to the middle of the
	touchpad, then continue
	moving your finger.
Select an object	Position the pointer over the
on the screen.	object. Quickly press and
	release the left button once.
	This action is called clicking.

Start a program or open a file or folder.

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

Access a	Position the pointer over the
shortcut menu	object. Quickly press and
or find more	release the right button once.
information	This action is called
about an object	right-clicking.
on the screen.

Move an object	Position the pointer over the
on the screen.	object. Press the left button and
	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 want it.

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Using the optional multimedia panel

Capacitive volume control

Windows Hotstart

Mute sound

Instant On Audio

Skip ahead

Instant On Video

Skip back

Play/Pause

Stop

Button Description

Windows Hotstart—Turns on the notebook (if turned off) and opens 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 are logged on as a guest.

Instant on Audio—Opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows

Vista Ultimate) or Windows Media Player (Windows Vista Home Basic).

Instant on Video—Opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows

Vista Ultimate) or the DVD player program (Windows Vista Home Basic).

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.

Mute the sound. Press again to restore the sound.

Capacitive volume control—Swipe your finger on the volume sensor strip to change the volume. To increase volume, move 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 volume control continues to change in the same direction.

■Tapping on the strip does not change the volume.

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Using the 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 use the webcam:

1Click (Start), All Programs, Camera Assistant Software, then click Camera Assistant Software. The Camera Assistant Toolbar opens.

-OR-

Right-click (Camera assistant software) on the taskbar, then click Show Toolbar. The Camera Assistant Toolbar opens.

Button		Icon		Description
Start camera				Turns on the camera and opens the preview screen.
Effects				Adds a decoration or border to your picture.
Properties				Modifies properties such as zoom, backlight compensation,
				brightness, and contrast.
Settings				Selects the position of the toolbar or modifies the picture,
				video, or audio settings.
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.

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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 currently in the
						preview screen.
		Video recording				Create a video recording.
		Audio recording				Create an audio recording.
		Functions				Change a setting or access online help.
		Resolution				Change the size of the picture.
		Mute				Turn audio capture on or off.
		Effects				Add a decoration or border to your picture.

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System utilities

•BIOS Setup Utility

•BIOS flash utility

•Removing a password lock

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BIOS Setup Utility

The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into the notebook’s BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). The notebook was shipped already properly configured and optimized. However, if the user encounters configuration problems, you may need to run Setup.

Important

Also see Chapter 4 “Troubleshooting” on page 143.

To run the BIOS Setup Utility:

1Turn on the notebook. You will see Press <F2> to enter Setup at the bottom of the screen.

2Press F2. The BIOS Setup Utility opens.

Navigating the BIOS Setup Utility

There are six menu options in the BIOS Setup Utility: Information, Main, Advanced, Intel, Security, Boot, and Exit.

To use the BIOS Setup Utility:

•To choose a menu, use the left ← and right → arrow keys.

•To choose an item, use the up ↑ and down ↓ arrow keys.

•To change the value of a parameter, press F5 or F6.

•A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press ENTER to expand this item.

•Press ESC while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu.

•In any menu, you can load default settings by pressing F9. You can also press F10 to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

Important

You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys for a particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Read this information carefully when making changes to parameter values. System information differs by model.

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BIOS Setup Utility screens

Important

The screens shown in this section are for informational purposes only. Screen information varies by model, features ordered, and location.

Main screen

The Main screen allows the user to set the system time and date as well as view a summary of your notebook hardware information.

Parameter	Description
System Time	Sets the system time. The hours are displayed in a 24-hour format.
System Date	Sets the system date.
System BIOS Version	Shows the version of the system BIOS.
CPU Type	Shows the type of CPU installed in the notebook.
CPU Speed	Shows the speed of the CPU installed in the notebook.
Total Memory	Shows the total memory in the notebook.
Slot 1 Memory	Shows the memory in slot 1.
Slot 2 Memory	Shows the memory in slot 2.

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Advanced screen

The Advanced screen allows the user to configure advanced notebook features.

The table below describes the parameters found on this screen.

Parameter	Description	Format/Option
Legacy USB Support	Specifies if the USB devices	Option: Enabled or Disabled
	work under MS-DOS or CMOS
	SETUP.
Extreme CPU Speed	Specifies to speed of a
	GExtreme CPU.
SATA Mode	Specifies the SATA controller	Option: IDE, AHCI, or RAID
	mode.
Quiet Boot	Determines if the Summary	Option: Enabled or Disabled
	Screen is disabled or enabled.
	Enabled: The Gateway logo is
	displayed, and the Summary
	Screen is not displayed.
	Disabled: The Gateway logo is
	not displayed and the
	Summary Screen is displayed.

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Security screen

The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your notebook from unauthorized use.

Important

Refer to “Removing a password lock” on page 49 if you need to know how to remove a Hard Drive or BIOS Password.

The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.

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Parameter	Description	Option
Supervisor Password Is	Shows the setting of the	Clear or Set
	Supervisor password
User Password Is	Shows the setting of the User	Clear or Set
	password.
Set Supervisor Password	Press Enter to set the
	supervisor password. When
	set, this password protects
	the BIOS Setup Utility from
	unauthorized access. The user
	cannot enter the Setup Utility
	without entering this
	password.
Set User Password	Press Enter to set the user
	password. When a user
	password is set, this password
	protects the BIOS Setup Utility
	from unauthorized changes.
	The user can enter the Setup
	Utility only and does not have
	the right to change the value
	of any parameters.
	If Password on Boot is
	enabled, the user must enter
	the user password each time
	the notebook is turned on or
	wakes from Sleep.

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Parameter	Description	Option
Fixed disk boot sector	Write protects the boot sector	Normal or Write Protect
	on the hard drive to protect
	against viruses.
Password on Boot	Defines whether a password	Disabled or Enabled
	is required or not while the
	events defined in this group
	happened. The sub-options
	all require the Supervisor
	password for changes and
	should be grayed out if the
	User password was used to
	enter the Setup Utility.

Caution

When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don’t forget your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook to your dealer to reset it.

Setting a Password

Important

You must set a Supervisor password before you can set a User password.

To set the Supervisor password:

1Press ↑ or ↓ to highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER. The Set Supervisor Password box opens.

2Type a password in the Enter New Password field. The password length cannot exceed eight alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9). The password is not case sensitive.

3Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field.

Caution

Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen.

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4Press ENTER. After setting the password, the value of Supervisor Password changes to Set.

5Optional: you can enable the Password on Boot parameter.

6When you are done, press F10 to save your password and exit the BIOS Setup Utility or you can proceed to setting the User password.

To set the User password:

1Press ↑ or ↓ to highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER. The Set User Password box opens.

2Type a password in the Enter New Password field. The password length cannot exceed eight alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9). The password is not case sensitive.

3Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field.

Caution

Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen.

4Press ENTER. After setting the password, the value of User Password changes to Set.

5When you are done, press F10 to save your password and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

Removing a Password

To remove a password:

1Press ↑ or ↓ to highlight Set Supervisor Password or Set User Password, then press ENTER. The Set Supervisor Password or Set User Password box opens.

2Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field, then press ENTER.

3Press ENTER twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. After removing the password, the value of

Supervisor Password changes to Clear.

4When you are done, press F10 to save your password and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

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Changing a Password

To change a password:

1Press ↑ or ↓ to highlight Set Supervisor Password or Set User Password, then press ENTER. The Set Supervisor Password or Set User Password box opens.

2 Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field, then press ENTER.

Important

If you enter an incorrect current password, the screen displays the following.

Press ENTER, then re-enter the current password.

3 Type a password in the Enter New Password field.

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