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CHAPTER

3

15

Setting Up and Getting Started

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Working safely and comfortably

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Connecting the AC adapter

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Connecting to a broadband modem or 
network

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Starting your notebook

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Turning off your notebook

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Restarting (rebooting) your notebook

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Using the status indicators

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Using the keyboard

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Using the touchpad

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Using the webcam

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Adjusting the brightness

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Adjusting the volume

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Turning your wireless radio on or off

Содержание LT 1000

Страница 1: ...NOTEBOOK REFERENCEGUIDE...

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Страница 3: ...D panel 13 Chapter 3 Setting Up and Getting Started 15 Working safely and comfortably 16 Reducing eye strain 16 Setting up your computer desk and chair 17 Sitting at your notebook 17 Avoiding discomfo...

Страница 4: ...printer or other peripheral device 37 Connecting a USB device 38 Viewing the display on a projector monitor or television 38 Adjusting the display properties 39 Chapter 5 Managing Power 41 Monitoring...

Страница 5: ...es 58 Recovering your system 59 Creating recovery discs 60 Recovering pre installed software and drivers 62 Returning your system to its factory condition 63 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting 67 Safety guidel...

Страница 6: ...Contents iv Sound 82 Touchpad 82 Video 83 Telephone support 83 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 83 Appendix A Legal Information 85...

Страница 7: ...CHAPTER1 1 About This Reference About this guide Accessing your online User Guide Gateway contact information Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity For more information...

Страница 8: ...he following topics Help and technical support Using and customizing Windows and other software Using the Internet Protecting your files Playing and recording media Networking To access your online Us...

Страница 9: ...For more information For more information about your notebook visit Gateway s Support page at www gateway com or the Web address shown on your notebook s label The Support page also has links to addit...

Страница 10: ...CHAPTER 1 About This Reference 4...

Страница 11: ...CHAPTER2 5 Checking Out Your Notebook Front Left Right Back Bottom Keyboard area LCD panel...

Страница 12: ...For more information see Turning your wireless radio on or off on page 32 Warning Radio frequency wireless communicationcaninterferewithequipment on commercialaircraft Currentaviationregulations requi...

Страница 13: ...kin 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 a...

Страница 14: ...der Insert a memory card from a digital camera MP3 player PDA or cellular telephone into the memory card reader For more information see Using the memory card reader on page 36 The memory card reader...

Страница 15: ...mory card from a digital camera MP3 player PDA or cellular telephone into the memory card reader For more information see Using the memory card reader on page 36 The memory card reader supports Memory...

Страница 16: ...CHAPTER 2 Checking Out Your Notebook 10 Back Component Icon Description Battery Provides power when the notebook is not plugged into AC power Battery...

Страница 17: ...ng batteries on page 43 Battery Provides power when the notebook is not plugged into AC power Battery lock Slide to unlock the battery For more information see Changing batteries on page 43 Speakers P...

Страница 18: ...he features of a full sized computer keyboard For more information see Using the keyboard on page 26 Power button Power indicator Press to turn the power onor off You can also configure the power butt...

Страница 19: ...Important The optional microphone is only available when purchased with the optional webcam Webcam Use to let others see who they are communicating with when making VoIP calls For more information see...

Страница 20: ...CHAPTER 2 Checking Out Your Notebook 14...

Страница 21: ...er Connecting to a broadband modem or network Starting your notebook Turning off your notebook Restarting rebooting your notebook Using the status indicators Using the keyboard Using the touchpad Usin...

Страница 22: ...book on a rigid hard surface and make sure that you keep the ventilation openings on the sides clear Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the screen or shine di...

Страница 23: ...r shoulders relax while you type Adjust the chair height adjust the forward tilt of the seat or use a footrest to distribute your weight evenly on the chair and relieve pressure on the back of your th...

Страница 24: ...es that can cause serious injury or death Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters Caution Make sure that you use the AC adapter that came with your notebook or one of the same type purch...

Страница 25: ...g the power cord into a different wall outlet 4 When you finish using your notebook for the first time turn off your notebook and leave your notebook connected to AC power until the battery charge ind...

Страница 26: ...to the network jack on your notebook 2 Insert the other end of the network cable into a cable modem DSL modem or Ethernet network jack Warning High voltages can enter your notebook through both the po...

Страница 27: ...can run programs and search for files For more information on using Windows see Using Windows and Customizing Windows in your online User Guide Warning Do not work with the notebook resting on your l...

Страница 28: ...rom a Sleep state is much faster than turning on your notebook after it has been turned completely off Hibernate mode is an alternative to Sleep mode In Hibernate mode your notebook is turned complete...

Страница 29: ...s Task Manager dialog box opens 3 Click the program that is not responding 4 Click End Task 5 Click X in the top right corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog box To restart your notebook Click Star...

Страница 30: ...green Battery is fully charged LED amber Battery is charging LED blinking amber with 1 second interval Battery charge is very low LED solid amber with 2 second interval Battery is malfunctioning Impo...

Страница 31: ...LED on Wireless IEEE 802 11 radio is turned on LED off Wireless IEEE 802 11 radio is turned off 3G communication network LED on Optional wireless 3G communication radio is turned on LED off Optional...

Страница 32: ...ned alternate functions including shortcut keys for Windows function keys for specific system operations and the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad Tip You can attach an external keyboard to the not...

Страница 33: ...y actions System keys Press these colored keys in combination with the FN key to perform specific actions For more information see System key combinations on page 28 Navigation keys Press these keys t...

Страница 34: ...leep mode Press the power button to leave Sleep mode For more information see Changing notebook power settings on page 47 Fn F5 Toggle the notebook display in the following order The LCD An external m...

Страница 35: ...ons Fn Decrease the brightness of the display Fn Increase volume For more information see Adjusting the volume on page 31 Fn Decrease volume For more information see Adjusting the volume on page 31 Pr...

Страница 36: ...do not need to shut down the notebook to connect a USB mouse Tip For instructions on how to adjust the double click speed pointer speed right hand or left hand configuration and other touchpad setting...

Страница 37: ...htness Use the increase brightness and decrease brightness keys on the keyboard For more information see System key combinations on page 28 Adjusting the volume You can use the volume control to adjus...

Страница 38: ...rent aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane IEEE 802 11 and 3G communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication...

Страница 39: ...e IEEE 802 11 For the location of the wireless network switch see Front on page 6 3G communication Your notebook may have a 3G communication to access the internet To turn the 3G communication on Enab...

Страница 40: ...Setting Up and Getting Started 34 To disable the 3G communication Slide the wireless network switch to left again to disable 3G communication For the location of the wireless network switch see Front...

Страница 41: ...CHAPTER4 35 Using Drives and Accessories Using the memory card reader Installing a printer or other peripheral device Viewing the display on a projector monitor or television...

Страница 42: ...types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro MultiMediaCard Secure Digital Mini Secure Digital and RS MultiMediaCard Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card Insert the...

Страница 43: ...ly recognize such a device whenever you plug it into the appropriate port When you use a USB device for the first time your notebook will prompt you to install any software the device needs After doin...

Страница 44: ...he display on a projector monitor or television You can use your notebook for giving presentations by connecting an external monitor projector or television to your monitor VGA port Your notebook supp...

Страница 45: ...Select the options for the projector monitor or television then click OK 7 Press FN F5 to switch between viewing the display on the LCD panel viewing the display on the projector monitor or television...

Страница 46: ...5 To use the monitor projector or television as a mirror duplicate of the notebook display both displays have the same content click to deselect the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this...

Страница 47: ...CHAPTER5 41 Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Recharging the battery Extending battery life Extending battery life Changing notebook power settings...

Страница 48: ...vent losing any unsaved work To monitor the battery charge Move the mouse pointer over the power cord icon or battery icon in the taskbar A message appears showing the remaining battery time and the c...

Страница 49: ...battery lock to the locked position 7 Turn your notebook over Warning Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced ReplaceonlywithabatteryspecificallymanufacturedforyourGatewaynotebook Disc...

Страница 50: ...al partial discharges with frequent recharges are better for a lithium ion battery than one complete discharge and recharging a partially charged lithium ion battery does not cause harm because there...

Страница 51: ...tteries before traveling For more information see Recharging the battery on page 42 Using alternate power sources To extend battery life use alternate power sources whenever possible If traveling inte...

Страница 52: ...ent memory RAM information to the hard drive similar to Hibernate mode If your notebook experiences a power outage while in Hybrid Sleep mode the notebook reads the memory information from the hard dr...

Страница 53: ...life Use this plan if you will be away from AC power outlets for an extended period of time Your programs may run slower than you are accustomed to under the other two power plans Highperformance Thi...

Страница 54: ...e arrow button to open the Power Schemes list then click the power scheme you want OR Set the timers then click Save As and type a name for the scheme 4 Click OK Help For more information about changi...

Страница 55: ...CHAPTER6 49 Traveling with Your Notebook Packing your notebook Traveling by air Radio frequency wireless connections Files Security Power Additional tips...

Страница 56: ...it from sliding around in overhead bins and car trunks Traveling by air Do not check your notebook as luggage Charge the battery in case airport security asks you to start your notebook Have your not...

Страница 57: ...le traveling in an airplane IEEE 802 11 and 3G communication devices are examples of devices which use wireless to communicate Files Copy your working files from your desktop computer to your notebook...

Страница 58: ...g the BIOS utility To create a startup password 1 Restart your notebook As soon as you see a startup screen press F2 The BIOS Setup utility opens 2 Open the Security menu highlight Set Supervisor Pass...

Страница 59: ...rom your notebook avoid using the battery whenever possible monitor the battery charge and use the most efficient power management settings For information on conserving battery power using alternate...

Страница 60: ...dit card company to learn about emergency travel assistance if your notebook is lost or damaged Take your recovery discs in case you need to install an additional driver or software Tip You can create...

Страница 61: ...CHAPTER7 55 Maintaining Your Notebook Caring for your notebook Cleaning your notebook Maintaining the battery Recovering your system...

Страница 62: ...ty As a general rule your notebook is safest at temperatures that are comfortable for you Keep all liquids away from your notebook When spilled onto notebook components almost any liquid can result in...

Страница 63: ...like extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys If you spill liquid on the keyboard turn off your notebook and turn the notebook upside down Let the liquid drain then let the keyboard dr...

Страница 64: ...becomes increasingly less accurate and in some cases will cut off the device prematurely Using the right charger is important By now you probably know that each kind of battery has its own technology...

Страница 65: ...oblem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers To recover software and drivers that were pre installed at the factory see Recovering pre installed software and drivers on page...

Страница 66: ...Programs Gateway then clickGateway Recovery Management Gateway Recovery Management opens 2 To create recovery discs for the hard drive s entire original contents including Windows XP and all factory l...

Страница 67: ...dicated in the Burn to list then click Next The first disc begins recording and you can watch its progress on the screen When the disc finishes recording the drive ejects it 4 Remove the disc from the...

Страница 68: ...re s installation instructions New device drivers If you need to recover device drivers that did not come pre installed on your computer follow the instructions provided with the device To recover you...

Страница 69: ...ng from within Windows XP on page 63 If you cannot run Windows XP and your original hard drive is still working see Recovering from the hard drive during startup on page 64 If you cannot run Windows X...

Страница 70: ...g files to your hard drive This process may take a while but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you its progress When the recovery has finished a dialog box prompts you to restart your compute...

Страница 71: ...uter 2 During startup press F8 to open the boot menu The boot menu is where you can select which device to start from such as the hard drive or an optical disc 3 Use your arrow keys to select CDROM DV...

Страница 72: ...CHAPTER 7 Maintaining Your Notebook 66...

Страница 73: ...CHAPTER8 67 Troubleshooting Safety guidelines First steps Troubleshooting Telephone support...

Страница 74: ...you have problems with your notebook try these things first Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to your notebook and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power Make sure that...

Страница 75: ...llation procedures you performed and make sure that you followed each instruction If an error occurs in a program see the program s printed documentation or the online help Troubleshooting Troubleshoo...

Страница 76: ...nt in the TFT technology used in active matrix LCD screens Gateway s inspection standards keep these to a minimum If you feel these pixels are unacceptably numerous or dense on your display contact Ga...

Страница 77: ...lt of a defective area on the hard drive To fix hard drive problems run the Error checking program For instructions on fixing hard drive problems see Checking the hard drive for errors in your online...

Страница 78: ...e sure that your account with your Internet service provider ISP is set up correctly Contact your ISP technical support for help You see an Unable to locate host message and are unable to browse the I...

Страница 79: ...ccount with your Internet service provider ISP is set up correctly Contact your ISP for technical support Keyboard A keyboard character keeps repeating or you see a Keyboard stuck or Key failure error...

Страница 80: ...ng or replacing memory modules on page 103 Use the Memory Diagnostics Tool to help determine if a memory module is failing To check the memory 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel...

Страница 81: ...ou know is working to make sure that the mouse port works The external mouse works erratically Clean the mouse Some mouse pad patterns confuse optical mice Try the mouse on a different surface Network...

Страница 82: ...network is running slower than you expect check the speed of each Ethernet component For best results all Ethernet components should be standard Ethernet 10 Mbps Fast Ethernet 100 Mbps or 10 100 Mbps...

Страница 83: ...ected by the distance between your wireless network devices by radio interference and by interference from natural obstructions such as walls ceilings floors and doors If your wireless network is runn...

Страница 84: ...t the network Your wireless network is listed as a preferred network but it has an x on it An x means your preferred network is not currently available or you are not currently in range to connect Int...

Страница 85: ...ir Call Gateway Customer Care for instructions Power Your notebook is not working on AC power Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected correctly to your notebook For instructions on connectin...

Страница 86: ...inter is online Many printers have an online offline button that you may need to press Make sure that the power cable is plugged into an AC power source The printer is on but will not print Check the...

Страница 87: ...right click the name of the printer you want to use then click Use Printer Online to set the printer to work online Wait until files have been printed before sending additional files to the printer If...

Страница 88: ...e Changing mouse touchpad or pointing device settings in your online User Guide The notebook is not responding when you click or tap on the touchpad Turn on the touchpad For instructions on how to adj...

Страница 89: ...sources If you have how to questions about using a program see Online Help Printed documentation The Microsoft Windows documentation The software publisher s Web site See the troubleshooting section o...

Страница 90: ...CHAPTER 9 Troubleshooting 84...

Страница 91: ...APPENDIXA 85 Legal Information Important safety information Regulatory compliance statements Environmental information Notices...

Страница 92: ...th this notebook make sure that the total ampere rating on the products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating If your notebook is fitted with a TV Tuner cabl...

Страница 93: ...commercial aircraft Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane IEEE 802 11 also known as wireless Ethernet or WiFi wireless Internet and Blue...

Страница 94: ...s is prohibited Some circumstances require restrictions on wireless devices United States of America FederalCommunicationsCommission FCC Intentional emitterperFCCPart 15 Lowpower Radio transmitter typ...

Страница 95: ...ion reception However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interferencetoradio andtelevisionreception whichcanbedetermined b...

Страница 96: ...facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operation of this equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary mo...

Страница 97: ...from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of Industry Canada Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux app...

Страница 98: ...e power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas The Ringer Equivalence Number REN...

Страница 99: ...to your local or regional waste collection administration for recycling In some cases your end of life product may be traded in for credit towards the purchase of new Gateway equipment Call Gateway to...

Страница 100: ...ility of such damages In the interest of continued product development Gateway reserves the right to make improvements in this manual and the products it describes at any time without notices or oblig...

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