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CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Description Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Capacitive touch keys Press to access capacitive touch keys function. For more information, see "Using the capacitive touch keys" on page 35. Keyboard Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 28. Touchpad Provides all the functionality of a mouse. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 32. Status indicators Inform you when a drive is in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 26. Microphone Use to talk through when making Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) calls. Power button Press to turn the power on or off. You can also configure the power button for Sleep/Resume mode. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 64. Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive. For more information, see "Using a DVD drive" on page 45. Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active. For more information, see "Using a DVD drive" on page 45. 12

Section	Page
Contents	3
About This Reference	7
About this guide	8
Accessing your online User Guide	8
Gateway contact information	8
Contacting Gateway Customer Care	8
Gateway model and serial number	9
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity	9
For more information	9
Checking Out Your Notebook	11
Front	12
Left	12
Right	13
Back	15
Bottom	16
Keyboard area	17
Keyboard area for select models	17
LCD panel	19
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 notebook	23
Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain	24
Connecting the AC adapter	24
Protecting from power source problems	26
Connecting to a broadband modem or network	26
Connecting the optional dial-up modem	27
Starting your notebook	29
Waking up your notebook	30
Turning off your notebook	30
Restarting (rebooting) your notebook	31
Using the status indicators	32
Using the keyboard	34
Key types	35
System key combinations	36
Using the EZ Pad touchpad	38
Using the capacitive touch keys	41
Using the webcam	42
Adjusting the brightness	43
Adjusting the volume	44
Turning your wireless radio on or off	46
IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio	46
Disabling the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio	47
Bluetooth radio	47
Disabling the Bluetooth radio	47
Using Drives and Accessories	49
Using the DVD drive	50
Identifying drive types	50
Using a DVD drive	51
Using an eSATA (external SATA) hard drive	52
Using the memory card reader	53
Memory card types	53
Inserting a memory card	53
Using a memory card	54
Removing a memory card	54
Installing a printer or other peripheral device	54
Connecting a USB device	55
Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television	56
Adjusting the display properties	58
Using the projector or monitor for a presentation	59
Managing Power	61
Monitoring the battery charge	62
Recharging the battery	62
Changing batteries	63
Extending battery life	64
Maximizing battery performance	64
Conserving battery power	64
Using alternate power sources	66
Changing power modes	66
Using power saving modes	67
Changing notebook power settings	68
Changing the power plan	68
Changing advanced settings	70
Traveling with Your Notebook	73
Packing your notebook	74
Traveling by air	74
Dial-up modem	74
Radio frequency wireless connections	75
Security	76
Power	77
Additional tips	78
Maintaining Your Notebook	79
Caring for your notebook	80
Cleaning your notebook	80
Cleaning the exterior	81
Cleaning the keyboard	81
Cleaning the notebook screen	82
Maintaining the battery	82
Storing batteries	83
Cleaning CDs or DVDs	83
Recovering your system	84
Creating recovery discs	85
Recovering pre-installed software and drivers	87
Returning to a previous system condition	88
Returning your system to its factory condition	90
Recovering from within Windows Vista	90
Recovering from the hard drive during startup	91
Recovering from your recovery discs	92
Troubleshooting	93
Safety guidelines	94
First steps	94
Troubleshooting	95
Audio	95
Battery	95
CD drives	95
Diskette drive (external)	96
Display	97
DVD drives	98
Ethernet	99
File management	100
Hard drive	100
Internet	101
Keyboard	102
Media Center	103
Memory	106
Memory card reader	107
Modem (cable or DSL)	107
Modem (dial-up)	107
Mouse	111
Networks (wired)	112
Networks (wireless)	114
Passwords	116
Power	117
Printer	117
Sound	119
Status indicators	119
Touchpad	120
Video	120
Telephone support	120
Before calling Gateway Customer Care	120
Legal Information	123
Important safety information	124
Setting up your system	124
Care during use	125
Replacement parts and accessories	125
Regulatory compliance statements	125
Wireless guidance	125
United States of America	126
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15	127
Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15	127
FCC declaration of conformity	127
California Proposition 65 Warning	128
Mercury Warning	128
Telecommunications per Part 68 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR 47) (applicable to products fitted with USA modems)	128
Canada	129
Industry Canada (IC) Intentional emitter per RSS 210	129
Unintentional emitter per ICES-003	130
Telecommunications per Industry Canada CS-03 (for products fitted with an IC-compliant modem)	130
Japan	131
Japanese Modem Notice	131
Laser safety statement	131
Environmental information	131
Notices	133
All Rights Reserved	133
Trademark Acknowledgments	133
Macrovision statement	133
A	135
B	135
C	135
D	136
E	137
F	137
G	138
H	138
I	138
J	138
K	138
L	138
M	139
N	139
O	139
P	140
R	140
S	141
T	142
U	143
V	143
W	143