Setting Up and Getting Started. Gateway M-150XL, M-6752, M-6823, M-6318, M-6323, M-1615, M-6824, M-6315, M-150S, M-6816
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CHAPTER 3
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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Connecting the optional dial-up modem
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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 optional fingerprint reader
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Using the EZ Pad touchpad
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Using the optional multimedia panel
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Using the optional 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
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Working safely and comfortably
Before using your notebook, follow these general guidelines for setting up a safe and comfortable work area and avoiding discomfort and strain:
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Keep hands and arms parallel to the floor.
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Adjust the screen so it is perpendicular to your line of sight.
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Place your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest.
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Although notebooks are sometimes called “laptops,” do not use your notebook while it rests on your unprotected lap. Notebook operating temperatures can become quite high, increasing the risk of burns to your legs. Instead, use a laptop desk to protect your legs.
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Do not use the notebook on any soft, conforming surface, such as your lap, a blanket, carpet, or a sofa. Soft surfaces can block your notebook’s ventilation openings, leading to overheating, permanent damage to your notebook, and fire danger. Instead, place your notebook on a rigid, hard surface, and make sure that you keep the ventilation openings on the sides clear.
Warning
Do not use your notebook on a soft surface, such as your lap, a blanket, carpet, or a sofa. You must keep your notebook’s ventilation openings clear of obstructions, or your notebook may overheat, increasing the risk of fire and personal injury.
Reducing eye strain
Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the screen or shine directly into your eyes.
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Position the computer desk and screen so you can avoid glare on your screen and light shining directly into your eyes. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter.
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Use soft, indirect lighting in your work area. Do not use your notebook in a dark room.
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Avoid focusing your eyes on your screen for long periods of time. Every 10 or 15 minutes, look around the room, and try to focus on distant objects.
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Where feasible, keep your head vertical while looking at the screen. If you use an external keyboard, raise the notebook so the top of its screen is no higher than eye level.
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Setting up your computer desk and chair
When you are setting up your computer desk and chair, make sure that the desk is the appropriate height and the chair helps you maintain good posture.
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Select a flat surface for your computer desk.
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Adjust the height of the computer desk so your hands and arms are positioned parallel to the floor when you use the keyboard and touchpad. If the desk is not adjustable or is too tall, consider using an adjustable chair to control your arm’s height above the keyboard.
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Use an adjustable chair that is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed.
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Position your chair so the keyboard is at or slightly below the level of your elbow. This position lets your shoulders relax while you type.
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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 thighs.
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Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve of your spine. You can use a pillow or cushion to provide extra back support.
Sitting at your notebook
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Avoid bending, arching, or angling your wrists. Make sure that they are in a relaxed position when you type.
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Do not slouch forward or lean far back. Sit with your back straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you work.
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Take breaks to stand and stretch your legs.
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Avoid twisting your torso or neck.
Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain
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Vary your activities to avoid excessive repetition.
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Take breaks to change your position, stretch your muscles, and relieve your eyes.
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Find ways to break up the work day, and schedule a variety of tasks.
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Connecting the AC adapter
You can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your 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.
Warning
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
Make sure that you use the AC adapter that came with your 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 notebook may be damaged.
Important
If the battery is not fully charged before you use your 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, t he battery ma y need to be recalibrated. For information on recalibrating th e battery, see
“Recalibrating the battery” on page 68
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To connect the AC adapter:
1
Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.
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Connect the AC adapter to your notebook’s power connector.
3
Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery
charge indicator turns on (see “Front” on page 6
for the location of the battery charge indicator). If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until it turns on:
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Unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it back in.
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Press F
N
+F1 to toggle the status lights on and off.
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Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the
AC adapter.
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Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet.
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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 indicator turns blue.
Important
If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on the Customer
Care label. For more information, see “Gateway contact information” on page 2
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Protecting from power source problems
During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into your notebook can increase to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Protect your
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notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them to a
surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from reaching your notebook.
Warning
High voltages can enter your notebook through both the power cord and the modem connection. To protect your 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.
Connecting to a broadband modem or network
Your notebook has a network jack that you can use to connect to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network.
To connect to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired
Ethernet network:
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Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack on your notebook.
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Tip
When using a cable with a sleeve over the plug, pull the sleeve back to make sure that the plug locks into the jack.
2
Insert the other end of the network cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or Ethernet network jack.
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Connecting the optional dial-up modem
Your notebook may have a built-in 56K modem that you can use to connect to a standard telephone line.
Warning
To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger (for example, No.
24 AWG) UL-listed or CSA-certified telecommunication line cord for your dialup modem connection.
To connect the optional modem:
1
Insert one end of the modem cable into the modem jack on your notebook.
2
Insert the other end of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack.
Important
The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines.
Starting your notebook
Warning
Do not work with the notebook resting on your lap. If the air vents are blocked, the notebook may become hot enough to harm your skin.
Caution
Provide adequate space around your notebook so air vents are not obstructed. Do not use the notebook on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
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To start your notebook:
1
Lift the LCD panel.
2
Press the power button located above the keyboard.
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Tip
For more information about changing the power button mode, see
“Changing advanced settings” on page 74
.
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If you are starting your notebook for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to create your first user account.
4
Attach and turn on any peripheral devices, such as printers, scanners, and speakers.
Tip
For more information about connecting peripheral devices, see
“Installing a printer or other peripheral device” on page 58 .
Tip
See the documentation that came with each device for its setup instructions.
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To open the main menu, click (Start). From that menu, you can run programs and search for files. For more information on using Windows, see “Using
Windows” and “Customizing Windows” in your online
User Guide.
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Waking up your notebook
When you have not used your notebook for several minutes or if you close the LCD panel without turning off your notebook, it may enter a power-saving mode called Sleep. While in Sleep mode, the power indicator flashes. If your notebook is in Sleep mode, press the power button to “wake” it up.
Tip
For more information about Sleep mode, see
“Changing power modes” on page 71 .
Turning off your notebook
Putting your notebook into Sleep mode is the easiest way to power down your notebook. Although it does not turn your notebook completely off, it turns off or slows down most system operations to save power. Sleep mode saves your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you left them. Waking your notebook from 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 completely off. When you wake your notebook from Hibernate mode, however, the programs that were running when your notebook entered Hibernate mode are running just as you left them.
To put your notebook to sleep:
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Click (Start), then click (power). The notebook saves your session and partially shuts down to save power.
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Press F
N
+F3.
Tip
You can change the Sleep mode from the standard Sleep mode (default) to Hybrid Sleep. For more information about Sleep mode, see
“Changing power modes” on page 71
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To put your notebook into hibernation:
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Click click Hibernate. The notebook saves your session and shuts down to save power.
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To turn off your notebook:
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Click click Shut Down. The notebook turns off.
Important
If for some reason you cannot use the Shut Down option in
Windows to turn off your notebook, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it.
Restarting (rebooting) your notebook
If your 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 notebook to normal operation, you may have to restart
(reboot) your notebook.
To close unresponsive programs on your notebook:
1
Press C
TRL
+A
LT
+D
EL
.
2
Click Start Task Manager. The Windows 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:
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Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click Restart. The notebook turns off, then turns on again.
Important
If your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off:
1. Press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it.
2. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for more than 10 seconds.
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Using the status indicators
Important
If none of the indicators are on, you may need to press F
N
+F1 to toggle the status indicators on.
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
Hard drive
Indicator
Wireless network
Caps lock
Num lock
DVD drive
Hard drive
Caps lock
DVD drive
Num lock
Icon Description
A
■
■
LED on - Optional wireless IEEE
802.11 radio is turned on.
LED off - Optional wireless IEEE
802.11 radio is turned off.
■
■
LED on - Caps lock is turned on.
LED off - Caps lock is turned off.
1
■
■
LED on - Numeric keypad is turned on.
LED off - Numeric keypad is turned off.
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■
LED on - Drive is in use.
LED off - Drive is not in use.
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LED blinking - Hard drive is being accessed.
LED off - Hard drive is not being accessed.
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Using the keyboard
Your 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 keypad
Navigation keys
Windows key
F
N
key
Application key Arrow keys
Tip
You can attach an external keyboard to the notebook using a USB port. You do not need to shut down the notebook to connect a USB keyboard.
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Key types
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
Numeric keypad
Function keys
System keys
Navigation keys
F
N
key
Windows key
Application key
Arrow keys
Icon Description
Use these keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad is turned on. Press F
N
+
1
to turn on the numeric keypad.
Press these keys labeled F1 to F12 to perform actions in programs. For example, 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.
Press these colored keys in combination with the F
N
key to perform specific actions. For more
information, see “System key combinations” on page 28 .
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.
Press the F
N
key in combination with a colored system key to perform a specific action.
Press this key to open the Windows
Start menu. This key can also be used in combination with other keys to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and
E (Computer window).
Press this key for quick access to shortcut menus and help assistants in Windows.
Press these keys to move the cursor up, down, right, or left.
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System key combinations
When you press the F
N
key and a system key at the same time, your notebook performs the action identified by the text or icon on the key.
Press and hold
F
N
, then press this system key...
To...
Toggle the status indicators on or off. For more information, see
“Using the status indicators” on page 25 .
Turn the optional IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio on or off. For more information, see “Wireless Ethernet
Networking” in your online User Guide.
Warning: 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 802.11 communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication.
Important: The wireless network switch must be in the ON position for this button to
work. For more information, see “Left” on page 7 .
Enter Sleep mode or Hybrid Sleep mode.
Press the power button to leave Sleep mode.
For more information, see “Changing notebook power settings” on page 72 .
Toggle the notebook display in the following order:
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The LCD
■
An external monitor or projector (a monitor or projector must be plugged into the monitor port or HDMI port on your notebook)
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Both displays at the same time
For more information, see “Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television” on page 59 .
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Press and hold
F
N
, then press this system key...
To...
F8
-
+
6
Turn the optional Bluetooth radio on or off.
Warning: 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. Bluetooth communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication.
Important: The wireless network switch must be in the ON position for this button to work. For more information, see
Increase the LCD panel brightness above the normal brightest setting. Use this feature in bright lighting situations, such as outside in bright sunlight.
Press a second time to decrease the brightness below the normal lowest brightness setting. Use this feature in dim lighting situations.
Press a third time to return the display to the normal brightness setting.
Important: Using this feature will affect battery performance.
Play or pause the CD or DVD.
Stop playing the CD or DVD.
Skip back one CD track or DVD chapter.
Skip ahead one CD track or DVD chapter.
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Press and hold
F
N
, then press this system key...
To...
Increase the brightness of the display.
Decrease the brightness of the display.
Increase volume. For more information, see
“Adjusting the volume” on page 45 .
Decrease volume. For more information, see
“Adjusting the volume” on page 45 .
Mute the sound. Press the key combination again to restore the sound. For more information, see
“Adjusting the volume” on page 45 .
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Using the optional fingerprint reader
Your notebook may include a fingerprint reader that provides enhanced security and convenience. The fingerprint reader is located between the left and right touchpad buttons.
Features include:
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Secure logon to Windows and fast user switching between user accounts
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Password bank feature which records and replays passwords used in Windows and Web-based applications
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Launch an application based on which finger you swipe
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A safe or folder for storing encrypted files that only a user with a matching fingerprint can access
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Boot level security that requires a fingerprint authentication before the system will boot to Windows
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Scrolling so you can use the fingerprint reader in place of the touchpad
Running the TouchStrip Tutorial
Before using the fingerprint reader the first time, you should run the TouchStrip Tutorial which teaches you the correct method to use the fingerprint reader.
To run the TouchStrip Tutorial:
1
Click (Start),
All Programs
, Protector Suite QL, then click Fingerprint Tutorial.
2
Click Next to proceed through the tutorial.
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Enrolling your fingerprints
Before you can use the features of the fingerprint reader, you must enroll your fingerprints so your notebook can identify you.
To enroll your fingerprints:
1
Click (Start),
All Programs
, Protector Suite QL, then click User Enrollment. The Welcome screen opens.
2
Click Next. The Finish screen opens.
3
Select one of the following options, then click Next.
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Enrollment to the biometric device—Select this option to save your fingerprint to memory in the fingerprint reader. Use this option to prevent unauthorized use of your notebook even if the hard drive has been removed.
•
Enrollment to the hard disk—Select this option to save your fingerprint to the hard drive. If you plan to enroll more than 21 fingerprints, you must select this option.
The User Enrollment wizard opens.
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If you want to run the TouchStrip Tutorial, leave the Run
interactive tutorial check box selected, then click Next.
The TouchStrip Tutorial runs. After you have completed the tutorial, the Enrollment screen appears.
-OR-
If you do not want to run the TouchStrip Tutorial, click to uncheck the Run interactive tutorial check box, then click Next. The Enrollment screen appears.
5
Click the button above the finger you are enrolling. A new box appears with three empty circles in it.
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Swipe your finger. A sample will be created and is indicated by a fingerprint icon in one of the circles.
7
Repeat step 6 two more times, then click Next. The
Advanced Security screen appears.
8
Type a password in the Backup password box, type the same password in the Retype password box, then click
Next.
9
Click Finish.
Using the Fingerprint Control Center
The Fingerprint Control Center lets the administrator of the notebook control how the fingerprint reader is used. You can:
•
Add new fingerprints to the database
•
Edit or delete fingerprints from the database
•
Modify how fingerprints are used for logging onto the notebook
•
Modify how the fingerprint reader is used for scrolling
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To use the Fingerprint Control Center:
1
Click (Start),
All Programs
, Protector Suite QL, then click Control Center. The Fingerprint Control Center opens.
2
If you are logged into the notebook with administrator privileges, click Elevate administrative privileges for
user so you can make changes to the settings.
3
Click the yellow arrow in front of an option, then click the option or setting you want to change.
Using the password bank
The password bank stores registrations to your favorite secure
Web sites so that you can access them without having to re-enter your username and password each time you want to log into the site.
Tip
The password bank also works with many computer programs that require entering a username and password.
To create a registration for a Web site:
1
Go to the Web site using your Internet browser.
2
Log in using your username and password.
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3
Swipe your already enrolled finger over the sensor. The fingerprint reader menu opens.
4
Click Register.
5
Click on the dialog box or Web site sign in box.
To log on to a registered Web site:
1
Swipe your already enrolled finger over the sensor. The fingerprint reader menu opens.
2
Click Registered Sites, then click the Web site you want to log onto.
3
Your Internet browser opens and automatically logs you onto the Web site.
Using the fingerprint reader features
For more information about the fingerprint reader and how to use its features, click (Start),
All Programs
, Protector Suite
QL, then click Help.
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Using the EZ Pad touchpad
The EZ Pad™ consists of a touchpad, two buttons, and a scroll zone.
Scroll zone
Touchpad
Left button
Right button
When you move your finger on the touchpad, the pointer
(arrow) on the screen moves in the same direction. You can use the scroll zone to scroll through documents. Use of the scroll zone may vary from program to program.
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You can use the EZ-Pad left and right buttons below the touchpad to select objects.
Tip
You can attach a mouse to the notebook using a USB port. You 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 settings, see
“Changing the mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings” in your online User
Guide.
Tip
You may have received your notebook with the EZ Pad touchpad set to only accept clicking by using the touchpad buttons. You can change this feature to allow tapping on the touchpad to simulate clicking the left button. For more information, see “Changing the mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings” in your online User Guide.
To...
Move the pointer on the screen.
Do this...
Select an object on the screen.
Move your finger around on the touchpad. If you run out of space and need to move the pointer farther, lift your finger, move it to the middle of the touchpad, then continue moving your finger.
Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the left button once. This action is called clicking.
Start a program or open a file or folder.
Position the pointer over the object. Press the left button twice in rapid succession. This action is called
double-clicking.
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To...
Access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object on the screen.
Do this...
Move an object on the screen.
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Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the right button once. This action is called
right-clicking.
Position the pointer over the object. Press the left button and hold it down, then use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to the appropriate part of the screen.
Release the button to drop the object where you want it.
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Using the optional multimedia panel
Capacitive volume control
Windows Hotstart
Mute sound
Instant On Audio
Skip ahead
Instant On Video
Play/Pause
Stop
Skip back
Button Description
Windows Hotstart—Turns on the notebook (if turned off) and open Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or
Windows Vista Ultimate) or Windows Media Player (Windows
Vista Home Basic).
Important: You can use this button if the notebook is turned on, turned off, or in Sleep or Hibernate mode.
Important: You cannot use this button if you are logged on as a guest.
Instant on Audio—Opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home
Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or Windows Media
Player (Windows Vista Home Basic).
Instant on Video—Opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home
Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or the DVD player program (Windows Vista Home Basic).
Play or pause the CD or DVD.
Stop playing the CD or DVD.
Skip back one CD track or DVD chapter.
Skip ahead one CD track or DVD chapter.
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Button Description
Mute the sound. Press again to restore the sound. For more
information, see “Adjusting the volume” on page 45 .
Capacitive volume control—Swipe your finger on the volume sensor strip to change the volume. To increase volume, move from the – towards the +. To decrease volume, move from the + towards the –.
Tip:
■
■
You can start swiping at any point on the strip.
The duration of the swipe determines the amount of the
■
■ change.
At the end of this swipe, if you keep your finger on the strip, the volume control continues to change in the same direction.
Tapping on the strip does not change the volume.
Using the optional webcam
You can use the optional webcam with many of the available
Internet chat programs to add video and audio to your chat session. In addition, by using the software included with the webcam, you can take pictures or create video clips.
Webcam
Microphone
Status indicator
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To use the webcam:
1
Click (Start), All Programs, Camera Assistant
Software, then click Camera Assistant Software. The
Camera Assistant Toolbar opens.
-OR-
Right-click (Camera assistant software) on the taskbar, then click Show Toolbar. The Camera Assistant
Toolbar opens.
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Button
Start camera
Effects
Properties
Settings
Help
Icon Description
Turns on the camera and opens the preview screen.
Adds a decoration or border to your picture.
Modifies properties such as zoom, backlight compensation, brightness, and contrast.
Selects the position of the toolbar or modifies the picture, video, or audio settings.
Opens online help.
Important
If you do not see the toolbar, the Auto Hide setting may be turned on. Move your pointer around the outside of the screen until the toolbar appears.
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2
Click (Start camera). The Camera Assistant opens.
3
Click one of the following:
Button
Snapshot
Icon
Video recording
Description
Take a picture of what is currently in the preview screen.
Create a video recording.
Audio recording
Create an audio recording.
Functions
Resolution
Mute
Effects
Change a setting or access online help.
Change the size of the picture.
Turn audio capture on or off.
Add a decoration or border to your picture.
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Tip
For more information about using the webcam, click in the
Camera Assistant Toolbar or click (Functions), then click Help in the
Camera Assistant.
Tip
For more information about using the webcam while using an
Internet chat service, see the help for that service.
Adjusting the brightness
To adjust screen brightness:
•
Use the increase brightness and decrease brightness keys on the keyboard. For more information, see
“System key combinations” on page 28
.
-OR-
Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories
,
then click
Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility
Center window opens. Slide the Brightness control to the desired screen brightness.
Tip
For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see
“Using the Windows Mobility Center” in your online User Guide.
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Adjusting the volume
You can use the volume control to adjust the overall volume of your notebook.
To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls:
•
If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of the speakers.
-OR-
Use the mute and volume control buttons on the
keyboard. For more information, see “System key combinations” on page 28 .
-OR-
Use the mute button and capacitive volume control on the optional multimedia panel. For more information, see
“Using the optional multimedia panel” on page 40
.
-OR-
Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories
,
then click
Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility
Center window opens. Slide the Volume control to the desired volume level.
Tip
For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see
“Using the Windows Mobility Center” in your online User Guide.
To adjust the volume from Windows:
1
Click (
Volume
) on the taskbar. The volume control slider opens.
2
Click and drag the slider up to increase volume and down to decrease volume.
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3
To mute the volume, click (Mute). To restore volume, click it again.
4
To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. The Volume
Mixer dialog box opens, where you can click and drag sliders for individual devices.
Tip
Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of general volume (such as the volume used for music and game sounds).
5
Click
X
in the top-right corner of the window to close it.
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Turning your wireless radio on or off
Your Gateway notebook may have a factory-installed wireless radio.
Warning
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 802.11 and Bluetooth communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication.
Warning
In environments where the risk of interference to other devices or services is harmful or perceived as harmful, the option to use a wireless device may be restricted or eliminated. Airports, hospitals, and oxygen or flammable gas laden atmospheres are limited examples where use of wireless devices may be restricted or eliminated. When in environments where you are uncertain of the sanction to use wireless devices, ask the applicable authority for authorization prior to using or turning on the wireless device.
IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio
Your notebook has an IEEE 802.11 radio for accessing the
Internet through a wireless access point or communicating with other computers on a wireless Ethernet network.
To turn the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio on:
1
Enable the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio by sliding the wireless network switch to the ON position. For the
location of the wireless network switch, see “Left” on page 7
.
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2
If the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio does not turn on automatically, press F
N
+ F2. The wireless status indicator turns on. For the location of the wireless status indicator, see
“Using the status indicators” on page 25
.
-OR-
Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories
,
then click
Windows Mobility Center. When the Windows Mobility
Center window opens, click Turn wireless on.
To turn the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio off:
•
Press F
N
+ F2. The wireless status indicator turns off. For
the location of the wireless status indicator, see “Using the status indicators” on page 25
.
-OR-
Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories
,
then click
Windows Mobility Center. When the Windows Mobility
Center window opens, click Turn wireless off.
Tip
For more information about using your notebook on a wireless network, see “Wireless Ethernet Networking” in your online User Guide
Disabling the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio
You should disable the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio while traveling by airplane to prevent it from being accidently turned on while in flight.
To disable the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio:
•
Slide the wireless network switch to the OFF position to disable both IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth. For the location
of the wireless network switch, see “Left” on page 7 .
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Bluetooth radio
Your notebook may have a Bluetooth radio for communicating with another Bluetooth device, such as a printer, scanner, camera, MP3 player, headphone, keyboard, or mouse.
To turn the Bluetooth radio on:
1
Enable the Bluetooth radio by sliding the wireless network switch to the ON position. For the location of the
wireless network switch, see “Left” on page 7
.
2
If the Bluetooth radio does not turn on automatically, press F
N
+ F6.
To turn the Bluetooth radio off:
•
Press F
N
+ F6.
Tip
For more information about using your notebook on a Bluetooth Personal
Area Network, see “Bluetooth Networking” in your online User Guide
Help
For more information about Bluetooth, click Start, then click Help and
Support. Type the keyword Bluetooth in the Search Help box, then press
E
NTER
.
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Disabling the Bluetooth radio
You should disable the Bluetooth radio while traveling by airplane to prevent it from being accidently turned on while in flight.
To disable the Bluetooth radio:
•
Slide the wireless network switch to the OFF position to disable both IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth. For the location

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