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www.gateway.com USB port 7 digital pen calibrating 118 care 87 locating 6, 10 ordering replacement 64 replacing point 87 troubleshooting 118 using 42, 45 digital video camera connecting 59, 60 IEEE 1394 port 7 directional keys 26 diskette troubleshooting 118 diskette drive troubleshooting 118 display adjusting brightness 44 brightness 44 changing orientation 44 maintaining 87 orientation 44 switching 27 troubleshooting 119 using 42 docking port 7 double-clicking 41, 45 double-tapping 45 dragging 42 drivers recovering 92 drives CD 54 changing modular drives 52 DVD 8, 9 DVD/CD-RW 8, 9, 54 DVD±RW 54 hard drive 10, 110 identifying drive types 54 installing and replacing 52 multi-format DVD±RW 54 replacing hard drive 110 troubleshooting 118, 120, 123 types 54 DSL modem 7, 19 troubleshooting 129 DVD cleaning 91 inserting 55 troubleshooting 120 DVD drive identifying 54 locating 8, 9, 52, 64 replacing drive module 52 troubleshooting 120 using 54 DVD/CD-RW drive See DVD drive DVD±RW drive See DVD drive E electrostatic discharge (ESD) 106 EmPower power adapter 73 ergonomics 14 Ethernet connecting 19 jack 7, 19 external monitor 7, 27 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 8 faxes troubleshooting 131 files opening 41 transferring 81 troubleshooting 122 fingerprint enrolling 36 fingerprint reader control center 38 locating 11 troubleshooting 122 155

Section	Page
Contents	3
About This Reference	9
About this guide	10
Accessing your online User Guide	10
Gateway contact information	11
Gateway model and serial number	11
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity	11
For more information	12
Checking Out Your Notebook	13
Front	14
Left	15
Right	16
Bottom	17
Keyboard area	18
Setting Up and Getting Started	21
Working safely and comfortably	22
Reducing eye strain	22
Setting up your computer desk and chair	23
Sitting at your convertible notebook	23
Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain	24
Connecting the AC adapter	24
Protecting from power source problems	26
Connecting the dial-up modem	26
Connecting to a broadband modem or network	27
Starting your convertible notebook	27
Waking up your convertible notebook	29
Turning off your convertible notebook	29
Restarting (rebooting) your convertible notebook	30
Using the status indicators	31
Using the keyboard	33
Key types	34
System key combinations	35
Using the tablet control buttons	38
Tablet control buttons for select models	38
Tablet control buttons for select models	39
Programming the Windows Journal button	40
Using the optional fingerprint reader	43
Running the TouchStrip Tutorial	43
Enrolling your fingerprints	44
Using the Fingerprint Control Center	46
Using the fingerprint reader features	47
Using the EZ Pad touchpad	48
Using the display	50
Converting from notebook to tablet mode	51
Changing display orientation	52
Adjusting brightness	52
Using the digital pen	53
Storing and removing the digital pen	53
Pen lost alarm	54
Adjusting the volume	55
Turning your wireless radio on or off	56
IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio	57
Bluetooth radio	57
Using Drives and Accessories	59
Changing modules	60
Using the CD or DVD drive	62
Identifying drive types	62
Using a CD or DVD	63
Using the memory card reader	63
Memory card types	64
Inserting a memory card	64
Using a memory card	64
Removing a memory card	64
Adding and removing a PC Card	65
Using an optional port replicator	66
Installing a printer or other peripheral device	66
Connecting a USB device	67
Connecting an IEEE 1394 device	67
Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television	68
Adjusting the display properties	69
Using the projector or monitor for a presentation	71
Ordering accessories	72
Managing Power	75
Monitoring the battery charge	76
Recharging the batteries	76
Changing batteries	77
Replacing the main battery	77
Installing the optional multibay battery	78
Recalibrating the batteries	79
Getting the most from your batteries	80
Maximizing battery performance	80
Conserving battery power	80
Using alternate power sources	81
Changing power modes	82
Using power saving modes	82
Changing convertible notebook power settings	83
Changing the power plan	84
Changing advanced settings	85
Traveling with Your Notebook	87
Packing your convertible notebook	88
Traveling by air	88
Dial-up modem	88
Radio frequency wireless connections	89
Files	89
Security	90
Power	91
Additional tips	92
Maintaining Your Notebook	93
Caring for your convertible notebook	94
Display screen	95
Digital pen	95
Cleaning your convertible notebook	96
Cleaning the exterior	96
Cleaning the keyboard	97
Cleaning the convertible notebook screen	97
Maintaining the batteries	97
Storing batteries	98
Cleaning CDs or DVDs	99
Recovering your system	99
Recovering pre-installed software and drivers	100
Preparing for software and device driver recovery	100
Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center	103
Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs	104
Using Microsoft System Restore	106
Manually creating a restore point	108
Recovering your system to its factory condition	109
Recovering your system using the Windows DVD	111
Upgrading Your Notebook	113
Preventing static electricity discharge	114
Adding or replacing memory modules	115
Replacing the hard drive kit	118
Troubleshooting	123
Safety guidelines	124
First steps	124
Troubleshooting	125
Audio	125
Batteries	125
CD drives	125
Digital pen	126
Diskette drive (external)	126
Display	127
DVD drives	128
Ethernet	130
File management	130
Fingerprint reader	130
Hard drive	131
Internet	132
Keyboard	133
Media Center	134
Memory	136
Memory card reader	137
Modem (cable or DSL)	137
Modem (dial-up)	137
Mouse	141
Networks (wired)	141
Networks (wireless)	143
Passwords	145
PC Cards	145
Pointing device	146
Power	146
Printer	146
Sound	148
Status indicators	148
Touchpad or pointing device	149
Video	149
Telephone support	149
Before calling Gateway Customer Care	149
Legal Information	151
Important safety information	152
Regulatory compliance statements	153
Wireless guidance	153
United States of America	154
Canada	157
Japan	158
Laser safety statement	159
EPA ENERGY STAR	159
Environmental information	159
Notices	160
A	161
B	161
C	161
D	162
E	163
F	163
G	164
H	164
I	164
J	164
K	164
L	165
M	165
N	166
O	166
P	166
R	167
S	167
T	168
U	169
V	169
W	169

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USB port

digital pen

calibrating

118

care

locating

ordering replacement

replacing point

troubleshooting

118

using

digital video camera

connecting

IEEE 1394 port

directional keys

diskette

troubleshooting

118

diskette drive

troubleshooting

118

display

adjusting brightness

brightness

changing orientation

maintaining

orientation

switching

troubleshooting

119

using

docking port

double-clicking

double-tapping

dragging

drivers

recovering

drives

changing modular drives

DVD

DVD/CD-RW

DVD±RW

hard drive

110

identifying drive types

installing and replacing

multi-format DVD±RW

replacing hard drive

110

troubleshooting

118

120

123

types

DSL modem

troubleshooting

129

DVD

cleaning

inserting

troubleshooting

120

DVD drive

identifying

locating

replacing drive module

troubleshooting

120

using

DVD/CD-RW drive

See

DVD drive

DVD±RW drive

See

DVD drive

electrostatic discharge (ESD)

106

EmPower power adapter

ergonomics

Ethernet

connecting

jack

external monitor

EZ Pad touchpad

See

touchpad

fan

faxes

troubleshooting

131

files

opening

transferring

troubleshooting

122

fingerprint

enrolling

fingerprint reader

control center

locating

troubleshooting

122