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Gateway Notebook Series User Guide

Original Issue: 07/2010

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Page 3: ...all power cords from the power supplies CAUTION for Accessibility Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as pos...

Page 4: ...ventilation openings and AC adapter may get hot To avoid injury ensure they do not come in contact with your skin or body Your device and its enhancements may contain small parts Keep them out of the...

Page 5: ...wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when the power cord or plug is damaged cut or frayed liquid was spilled into the product the product was exposed to rain or water the pr...

Page 6: ...s might happen for example when you carry a spare battery in your pocket or purse Short circuiting the terminals may damage the battery or the connecting object The capacity and lifetime of the batter...

Page 7: ...earing aid Do not place credit cards or other magnetic storage media near the device because information stored on them may be erased Medical devices Operation of any radio transmitting equipment incl...

Page 8: ...our device before boarding an aircraft The use of wireless teledevices in an aircraft may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft disrupt the wireless telephone network and may be illegal Potent...

Page 9: ...stomers products with the ENERGY STAR mark What is ENERGY STAR Products that are ENERGY STAR qualified use less energy and prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelin...

Page 10: ...omfortable computer use Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor using a footrest or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort Observ...

Page 11: ...display visor such as a piece of cardboard extended from the display s top front edge Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle Avoid looking at bright light sources such as open windo...

Page 12: ...ore productive please refer to the Gateway System User Guide which contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities data recovery expansion options and troubleshooting In addition it...

Page 13: ...computer to heavy shock or vibration Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt Never place objects on top of the computer Do not slam the computer display when you close it Never place the computer o...

Page 14: ...nd servicing When cleaning the computer follow these steps 1 Turn off the computer and remove the battery pack 2 Disconnect the AC adapter 3 Use a soft moist cloth Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaner...

Page 15: ...king care of your battery pack xiii Cleaning and servicing xiv Gateway Recovery Management 1 Gateway Recovery Management 1 Launching Gateway Recovery Management 2 Indicators 3 Touchpad 4 Touchpad basi...

Page 16: ...puter 20 Preparing the computer 20 What to take with you 20 Special considerations 20 Securing your computer 21 Using a computer security lock 21 Using passwords 21 Entering passwords 22 Setting passw...

Page 17: ...xvii Canada Low power license exempt radio communication devices RSS 210 32 LCD panel ergonomic specifications 32 Index 33...

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Page 19: ...may vary Gateway Recovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly reliably and completely Gateway Recovery Management Gateway Recovery Management allows you to restore or reinstall application...

Page 20: ...group in the Start menu or by double clicking the icon if you have created a desktop shortcut 2 You can choose to restore the system from a factory default image or reinstall applications and drivers...

Page 21: ...s battery status HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active 3G Wireless LAN Bluetooth Indicates the status of 3G Wireless LAN communication Blue light on Orange light on Not lit 3G on Wi Fi on...

Page 22: ...touchpad to perform selection and execution functions These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button Function Le...

Page 23: ...ertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your touchpad It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington compat...

Page 24: ...an external keypad Note Fn F11 only for certain models Scroll Lock Fn F12 When Scroll Lock is on the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively Scroll Lock...

Page 25: ...ork domain M Minimizes all windows R Open the Run dialog box T Cycle through programs on the taskbar U Open Ease of Access Center X Open Windows Mobility Center Break Display the System Properties dia...

Page 26: ...es Communication devices may vary by configuration Fn F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode Fn F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen external monitor if connected and...

Page 27: ...u can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper center of your keyboard The Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor 2 Hold Alt Gr and then press the 5 key at the upper cent...

Page 28: ...rs on the screen The computer s power management system automatically blanks the screen to save power Press any key to turn the display back on If pressing a key does not turn the display back on thre...

Page 29: ...dels fitted with a hard drive Note If your system is the multilingual version the operating system and language you choose when you first turn on the system will be the only option for future recovery...

Page 30: ...online service and please be at your computer when you call With your support we can reduce the amount of time a call takes and help solve your problems efficiently If there are error messages or bee...

Page 31: ...ll other batteries your computer s battery will degrade over time This means that the battery s performance will diminish with time and use To maxi mize your battery s life you are advised to adhere t...

Page 32: ...more you use the battery the faster it will reach the end of its effective life A standard computer battery has a life span of about 300 charges Installing and removing the battery pack Important Befo...

Page 33: ...charge recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency You are advised to follow the suggestions set out below Purchase an extra battery pack Use AC power whenever possible reserving battery for o...

Page 34: ...3 Resume work Turn off the computer if you want to recharge the battery rapidly An extra fully charged battery pack is available 1 Save all necessary files 2 Close all applications 3 Shut down the ope...

Page 35: ...o secure the computer Moving around When you are just moving within short distances for example from your office desk to a meeting room Preparing the computer Before moving the computer close and latc...

Page 36: ...n the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode Press Fn F4 or close the display cover whenever you are not actively using the computer To resume open the display if closed then press and release...

Page 37: ...re between outside and room temperature Setting up a home office If you frequently work on your computer at home you may want to purchase a second AC adapter for use at home With a second AC adapter y...

Page 38: ...lugs that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling Spare fully charged battery packs Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Proof of purchase in case you...

Page 39: ...puter from unauthorized access Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for your computer and data Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS utility O...

Page 40: ...s Enter When the User Password is set and the password on boot parameter is enabled a prompt appears at boot up Type the User Password and press Enter to use the computer If you enter the password inc...

Page 41: ...ld with a desktop PC For instructions on how to connect different external devices to the computer read the following section Built in network feature The built in network feature allows you to connec...

Page 42: ...ounter configuration problems you may need to run it To activate the BIOS utility press F2 during the POST while the notebook PC logo is being displayed Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the B...

Page 43: ...activity involving one or more of the following devices keyboard mouse hard disk peripherals connected to the computer and video memory If no activity is detected for a period of time called an inacti...

Page 44: ...action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center CMOS checksum error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Disk boot failure Insert a system bootable disk int...

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Page 46: ...the device and receiver Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help...

Page 47: ...ent The LCD unit is produced with high precision manufacturing techniques Nevertheless some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots This has no effect on the recorded image and...

Page 48: ...able to 5 GHz high performance RLAN EN301 908 1 EN301 908 2 List of applicable countries EU member states as of May 2004 are Belgium Denmark Germany Greece Spain France Ireland Italy Luxembourg the Ne...

Page 49: ...th FCC RF exposure compliance requirements a separation distance of at least 20 cm 8 inches must be maintained between the antenna for the integrated wireless LAN Mini PCI Card built in to the screen...

Page 50: ...intended to be operated indoors and installation outdoors is subject to licensing LCD panel ergonomic specifications Design viewing distance 500 mm Design inclination angle 0 0 Design azimuth angle 90...

Page 51: ...aning xiv disconnecting 17 indicators 3 keyboards 6 moving around 17 security 21 setting up a home office 19 taking home 18 traveling internationally 20 traveling on local trips 19 troubleshooting 26...

Page 52: ...21 passwords 21 speakers hotkey 8 troubleshooting 10 support information 12 T touchpad 4 hotkey 8 using 4 travel international flights 20 local trips 19 troubleshooting 26 tips 26 U universal serial...

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