Gateway Notebook, TA1, TNA-MPP800 Hardware Reference Manual
HARDWARE REFERENCE
Gateway Notebook
Contents
Chapter 1: About this reference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
About this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Accessing the online User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Gateway contact information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Gateway model and serial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
For more information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Convertible Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Identifying features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Keyboard area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting the AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Protecting from power source problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting the dial-up modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network . . . . . . . . 13
Starting your convertible notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Waking up your convertible notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Turning off your convertible notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Restarting (rebooting) your convertible notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Using the status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Key types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
System key combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Using the tablet control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Programming the Windows Journal button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Using the EZ Pad touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Using the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Converting the display from notebook to tablet mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Changing display orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Adjusting brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Using the pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Storing and removing the pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Pen lost alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Turning your wireless radio on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Changing modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Using the DVD drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Identifying drive types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Inserting a CD or DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Using the memory card reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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Memory card types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Inserting a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Using a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Removing a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Adding and removing a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Changing batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Installing a multibay battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Recalibrating the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Ordering accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Chapter 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Preventing static electricity discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Adding or replacing memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Replacing the hard drive kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Replacing the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Removing the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Installing the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Important safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Regulatory compliance statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Wireless guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
United States of America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Japan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Laser safety statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
EPA ENERGY STAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Environmental information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
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CHAPTER 1
About this reference
•About this guide
• Accessing the online User Guide
• Gateway contact information
• Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
•For more information
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About this guide
This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific
to your model of Gateway convertible notebook. For all other convertible
notebook information, see your online User Guide.
Accessing the online User Guide
In addition to this guide, the online User Guide has been included on your hard
drive. The User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to-read manual that includes
information on the following topics:
■ Help and technical support
■ Using and customizing Windows and other software
■ Controlling audio and video settings
■ Using the Internet
■ Protecting your files
■ Playing and recording media
■ Networking
■ Maintenance and troubleshooting
To access the online User Guide:
■ Tap or clic k Start, All Programs, then tap or click Gateway
Documentation.
Gateway contact information
Gateway model and serial number
The label shown in this section is for
informational purposes only. Label
information varies by model, features
Important
ordered, and location.
The label on the bottom of your convertible notebook contains information that
identifies your convertible notebook model and its features. Gateway Customer
Care will need this information if you call for assistance.
Online Support:
Tech Support Phone:
Hours:
Model:
S/No:
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Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the bottom of your
convertible notebook includes the product key code for your operating system.
For more information
For more information about your convertible notebook, visit Gateway’s Support
page at support.gateway.com
notebook’s label. The Support page also has links to additional Gateway
documentation and detailed specifications.
or the Web address shown on your convertible
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
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CHAPTER 2
Checking Out Your Convertible Notebook
•Identifying features
• Connecting the AC adapter
• Connecting the dial-up modem
• Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet
network
• Starting your convertible notebook
• Using the status indicators
•Using the keyboard
• Using the tablet control buttons
• Using the EZ Pad touchpad
• Using the display
•Using the pen
•Adjusting the volume
• Turning your wireless radio on or off
• Using the DVD drive
• Using the memory card reader
• Adding and removing a PC Card
• Changing batteries
• Recalibrating the battery
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Identifying features
Front
Pen
Speaker
LCD panel release latch
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Memory card reader
Speaker
Component Icon Description
Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not
LCD panel release latch Press to open the LCD panel.
Pen Write, tap, and input directly on your convertible notebook’s display
Microphone jack Plug a microphone into this jack.
Headphone jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. The built-in
Memory card reader Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or
plugged in.
using the cordless pen.
speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged
into this jack.
cellular telephone into the memory card reader. For more information,
see “Using the memory card reader” on page 31. The memory card
reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®,
MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™.
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Identifying features
Power connector
Monitor port
Docking port
Ethernet jack USB ports
IEEE 1394 port
PC Card slot
Component Icon Description
Power connector Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector.
Docking port Connect the port replicator to this port.
Monitor port Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port. For more information,
Ethernet jack Plug an Ethernet network cable into this jack. Plug the other end of the cable
USB ports Plug USB devices (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera,
IEEE 1394 port Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a digital
PC Card slot Insert one Type II PC Card into this slot. For more information, see “Adding and
Warni ng: Power is passed through this por t. This docking connection is certified
to UL 1950 for use only with port replicators designed for your Gateway
convertible notebook.
see “Viewing the display on a projector or monitor” in the online User Guide.
into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. For more
information, see “Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet
network” on page 13.
keyboard, or mouse) into these ports.
camcorder) into this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. For more information, see
“Connecting a video camera to your notebook” in the online User Guide.
removing a PC Card” on page 33.
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Right
Modular bay
Ventilation fan
Kensington lock slot
Modem jack
Component Icon Description
Modular bay Use this bay for a CD drive, DVD drive, combination DVD/CD-RW drive,
multi-format DVD±RW drive, or multibay battery. For more information, see
“Changing modules” on page 28.
To determine the type of drive in the modular bay, examine the drive tray’s
plastic cover and compare the logo to those li sted i n “Identifying drive types”
on page 30.
Important: To order a module other than the one that came with your
convertible notebook, contact Gateway.
Ventilation fan Helps cool internal components.
Warnin g: Do not work for long periods wi th the convertible notebook resting
on your lap. If the air vents are blocked, the convertible 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 convertible notebook may overheat resulting in unexpected
shutdown or permanent damage to the convertible notebook.
Caution: Provide adequate space around your convertible notebook so air
vents are not obstructed. Do not use the convertible notebook on a bed, sofa,
rug, or other similar surface.
Kensington™ lock slot Secure your convertible notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington
cable lock to this slot.
Modem jack Plug a modem cable into this jack . For more informatio n, see “Con necting the
dial-up modem” on page 12.
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Bottom
Memory
Modular
bay latch
Modular
bay
bay
Battery latch
Battery
Identifying features
Battery lock
Hard
drive
bay
System
label
Pen
Pen
latch
Component Icon Description
Battery Provides power when the convertible notebook is not plugged into AC power.
Battery latch Slide to release the battery. For more information, see “Changing batteries” on
Battery lock Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see “Changing batteries” on
Hard drive bay The hard drive is located in this bay. For more information, see “Replacing the hard
Pen latch Slide to release the pen.
Pen Write, tap, and input directly on your convertible notebook’s display using the
System label Includes the product model number. For more information, see “Gateway model
page 34.
page 34.
drive kit” on page 41.
cordless pen.
and serial number” on page 2.
Modular bay Use this bay for a CD drive, DVD drive, combination DVD/CD-RW drive,
Modular bay
latch
Memory bay Install a memory module into this bay. For more information, see “Adding or
multi-format DVD±RW drive, or multibay battery. For more information, see
“Changing modules” on page 28.
To determine the type of drive in the modular bay, examine the drive tray’s plastic
cover and compare the logo to those listed i n “Identifying drive types” on page 30.
Important: To order a module other than the one that came with your
convertible notebook, contact Gateway.
Slide to release the module. For more information, see “Changing modules” on
page 28.
replacing memory” on page 38.
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Keyboard area
Tablet control
buttons/Status
indicators
Microphone
Keyboard
Power
button
Power
button
lock
To uc h pa d
Component Icon Description
Tablet control
buttons
Status indicators Inform you of the power status or when a drive is in use. For more information,
Microphone Record audio through this microphone. The built-in microphone is turned off
Keyboard Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more
To uc h pa d Provides all the functionality of a mouse. For more information, see “Using the
Power button lock Locks the power button so the convertible notebook cannot be accidently turned
Power button Press to turn the power on or off. You can also configure the power button for
See “Using the tablet control buttons” on page 20 for a description of each
button.
see “Using the status indicators” on page 16.
while an external microphone is connected. For the location of your microphone
jack, see “Front” on page 6.
information, see “Using the keyboard” on page 17.
EZ Pad touchpad” on page 22.
off when using it in tablet mode.
Standby/Resume mode. For more information on configuring the power button
mode, see “Changing Power-Saving Settings” in the online User Guide.
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Connecting the AC adapter
Connecting the AC adapter
Do not attempt to disassemble the AC
adapter. The AC adapter has no
user-replaceable or user-serviceable
parts inside. The AC adapter has
dangerous voltages that can cause
serious injury or death. Contact Gateway
about returning defective AC adapters.
Caution
Warnin g
Make sure that you use the AC adapter
that came with your convertible
notebook or one of the same type
purchased from Gateway. Replace the
power cord if it becomes damaged. The
replacement cord must be of the same
type and voltage rating as the original
cord or your convertible notebook may
be damaged.
Important
If the battery charge indicator does not
turn blue after three hours, contact
Gateway Customer Care at
support.gateway.com
Important
If the battery is not fully charged before
you use your convertible notebook on
battery power for the first time, the
battery life may be much shorter than
you expect. If the battery life seems short
even after being charged for three hours,
the battery may need to be recalibrated.
For information on recalibrating the
battery, see “Recalibrating the battery”
on page 35.
You can run your convertible notebook using an AC adapter or your convertible
notebook’s battery. The battery was shipped to you partially charged. You
should use the AC adapter right away to fully charge the battery. Allow three
hours for the battery to fully charge.
To connect the AC adapter:
1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.
2 Connect the AC adapter to your convertible notebook’s power connector.
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3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns
on (see “Using the status indicators” on page 16 for the location of the
battery charge indicator). If the battery charge indicator does not turn on,
unplug the adapter from your convertible notebook, then plug it back in.
4 When you finish using your convertible notebook for the first time, turn
off your convertible notebook and leave your convertible notebook
connected to AC power until the battery charge indicator turns blue.
Protecting from power source problems
High voltages can enter your convertible
Warnin g
notebook through both the power cord
and the modem connection. To protect
your convertible notebook and avoid
electrical shock, use a surge protector. If
you have a telephone modem, use a
surge protector that has a modem jack. If
you have a cable modem, use a surge
protector that has an antenna/cable TV
jack. During an electrical storm, unplug
both the surge protector and the modem.
During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into your
convertible notebook can increase to levels far above normal levels and cause
data loss or system damage. Protect your convertible notebook and peripheral
devices by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges
and prevents them from reaching your convertible notebook.
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Connecting the dial-up modem
To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26
AWG or larger telecommunications line
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cord.
Your convertible notebook has a built-in 56K modem that you can use to
connect to a standard telephone line.
To connect the modem:
1 Insert one end of the modem cable into the modem jack on the right
side of your convertible notebook.
2 Insert the other end of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack. The
modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines.
3 Start your convertible notebook, then start your communications
program.
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Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network
Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet
network
Your convertible notebook has a network jack that you can use to connect to
a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network.
To connect to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network:
1 Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack on the left
side of your convertible notebook.
2 Insert the other end of the network cable into a cable modem, DSL
modem, or Ethernet network jack.
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Starting your convertible notebook
Do not work for long periods with the
Warnin g
convertible notebook resting on your lap.
If the air vents are blocked, the
convertible notebook may become hot
enough to harm your skin.
To start your convertible notebook:
1 Press the latch on the front of your convertible notebook, then lift the LCD
panel.
2 Press the power button located on the LCD panel.
Provide adequate space around your
convertible notebook so air vents are not
obstructed. Do not use the convertible
notebook on a bed, sofa, rug, or other
Caution
similar surface.
Important
If your convertible notebook does not
turn on, make sure the Power Button Lock
is in the unlocked position. For more
information, see “Keyboard area” on
page 10.
Tips & Tricks
For more information about changing
the power button mode, see “Changing
Power-Saving Settings” in the online User
Guide.
3 If you are starting your convertible notebook for the first time, follow the
on-screen instructions to set up your convertible notebook.
Waking up your convertible notebook
For more information about Standby
mode, see “Changing power modes” in
Tips & Tricks
the online User Guide.
When you have not used your convertible notebook for several minutes or if
you close the LCD panel without turning off your convertible notebook, it may
enter a power-saving mode called Standby. While in Standby, the power
indicator flashes. If your convertible notebook is in Standby mode, press the
power button to “wake” it up.
T urning off your convertible notebook
If for some reason you cannot use the
Important
Turn Off Computer option in Windows to
turn off your convertible notebook, press
and hold the power button for about five
If the Pen Lost Alarm is turned on, and you
turn off the convertible notebook without
returning the pen to the pen holder, you
will hear three beeps. This is to remind
information about the Pen Lost Alarm,
seconds, then release it.
Important
you to replace the pen. For more
see “Pen lost alarm” on page 26.
To turn off your convertible notebook:
1 Tap or c lick Start, then tap or click Turn Off Computer. The Turn Off
Computer dialog box opens.
2 Tap or c lick Turn Off. Windows shuts down and turns off your convertible
notebook.
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Restarting (rebooting) your convertible notebook
Restarting (rebooting) your convertible notebook
If your convertible notebook does not
turn off immediately, complete the
steps until the convertible notebook
1. Press and hold the power button for
about five seconds, then release it.
2. Unplug the power cord and re move the
battery for more than 10 seconds.
Important
following
turns off:
If your convertible notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or
mouse input, you may have to close programs that are not responding. If closing
unresponsive programs does not restore your convertible notebook to normal
operation, you may have to restart (reboot) your convertible notebook.
To close unresponsive programs and restart your convertible notebook:
1 Press the Windows Security button . The Windows Security dialog box
opens. For more information, see “Using the tablet control buttons” on
page 20.
-OR-
Press C
2 Tap or c lick Task Manager. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens.
3 Tap or click the program that is not responding.
4 Tap or c lick End Task.
5 Tap or c lick X in the top-right corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog
box.
6 If your convertible notebook does not respond, turn it off, wait ten
seconds, then turn it on again.
As a part of the regular startup process, a program to check the disk status
runs automatically. When the checks are finished, Windows starts.
TRL+ALT +DEL. The Windows Security dialog box opens.
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Using the status indicators
Status indicators inform you when a drive is being used or when a button has
been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. The status indicators are
located below the touchpad.
Wireless network
Drive
Num lock
Caps lock
Battery charge
Power
Indicator Icon Description
■
Wireless network
(optional)
Drive
Num lock
Caps lock
Battery charge The LED shows the battery activity and status.
LED on - Wireless network is turned on.
■
LED off - Wireless network is turned off.
■
LED blinking - The hard drive or DVD drive is in use.
■
LED off - The hard drive or DVD drive is not in use.
■
LED on - Numeric keypad is turned on.
■
LED off - Numeric keypad is turned off.
■
LED on - Caps lock is turned on.
■
LED off - Caps lock is turned off.
■
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.
This LED only lights up when your convertible
notebook is connected to AC power or the battery
charge is very low.
Power The LED shows your convertible notebook’s power
status.
■
LED on - convertible notebook is on.
■
LED blinking - convertible notebook is in Standby
mode.
■
LED off - convertible notebook is off.
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Using the keyboard
Using the keyboard
You can attach an external keyboard to
the convertible notebook or port
replicator using a USB port. You do not
need to shut down the convertible
notebook to connect a USB keyboard.
Tips & Tricks
Your convertible 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, function keys for specific system
operations, and the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad.
Function
keys/
System
keys
Numeric
keypa d
N key
F
Navigation
keys/
Vol ume
keys
Arrow
keys/LCD
brightness
keys
Key types
Win dows
key
Application
ke
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 ac tions in programs. For example,
System keys Press these colored keys in combination with the F
Numeric keypad Use these keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad is turned on. Press
FN key Press the FN key in combination with a colored system key to perform a specific
Windows key Press this key to open the Windows Start menu. This key can also be used in
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.
N key to perform specific
actions. For more information, see “System key combinations” on page18.
F
N+ to turn on the numeric keypad.
action.
combination with other keys to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run
utility), and E (Explorer utility).
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Key type Icon Description
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 ke y combinat ions
LCD bri ghtness
keys
Press these colored keys in combination with the F
brightness.
N key to control the screen
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.
Volume keys Press these colored keys in combination with the F
N key to increase or decrease
the volume or to turn off all sound.
When you press the FN key and a system key at the same time, your convertible
notebook performs the action identified by the text or icon on the key.
Press and hold FN, then
To...
press this system key...
Turn the optional wireless network on or off. For more information, see
“Wireless Networking” in your online User Guide.
Warni ng: 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 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, and IEEE 802.11a communication devices are
examples of devices that provide wireless communication.
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Enter Standby mode. Press the power button to leave Standby mode. For
more information, see “Changing Power-Saving Settings” in your online
User Guide.
Toggle the convertible notebook display in the following order:
■
The LCD
■
An external monitor or projector (a monitor or projector must be plugged into
the monitor port on your convertible notebook)
■
Both displays at the same time
For more information, se e “Vie wing the display on a projector or mon itor”
in the online User Guide.
Play or pause the CD or DVD.
Stop playing the CD or DVD.
Skip back one CD song or DVD track.
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