User manual GATEWAY M285-E

HARDWARE REFERENCE Gateway Notebook Contents Chapter 1: About this reference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 About this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessing the online User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gateway contact information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gateway model and serial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For more information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 2 2 3 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Convertible Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Identifying features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Keyboard area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Connecting the AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Protecting from power source problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Connecting the dial-up modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network . . . . . . . . 13 Starting your convertible notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Waking up your convertible notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Turning off your convertible notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Restarting (rebooting) your convertible notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Using the status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Using the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Key types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 System key combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Using the tablet control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Programming the Windows Journal button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Using the EZ Pad touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Using the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Converting the display from notebook to tablet mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Changing display orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Adjusting brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Using the pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Storing and removing the pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Pen lost alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Turning your wireless radio on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Changing modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Using the CD or DVD drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Identifying drive types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Inserting a CD or DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Using the memory card reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 i Contents www.gateway.com Memory card types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Inserting a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Using a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Removing a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Adding and removing a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Installing a printer, scanner, digital camera, or other peripheral device . . .36 Viewing the display on a projector or monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Connecting a video camera to your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Using an optional port replicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Changing batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Installing a multibay battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Recalibrating the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Ordering accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Chapter 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Preventing static electricity discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Adding or replacing memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Replacing the hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Replacing the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Removing the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Installing the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Wireless guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 United States of America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Japan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Laser safety statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 EPA ENERGY STAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 ii CHAPTER 1 About this reference · About this guide · Accessing the online User Guide · Gateway contact information · Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity · For more information 1 CHAPTER 1: About this reference www.gateway.com About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your model of Gateway convertible notebook. For all other convertible notebook information, see your online User Guide. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to this guide, the online User Guide has been included on your hard drive. The User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to-read manual that includes information on the following topics: Help and technical support Using and customizing Windows and other software Controlling audio and video settings Using the Internet Protecting your files Playing and recording media Networking Maintenance and troubleshooting To access the online User Guide: Tap or click Start, All Programs, then tap or click Gateway Documentation. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in this section is for informational purposes only. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. The label on the bottom of your convertible notebook contains information that identifies your convertible notebook model and its features. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for assistance. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: 2 www.gateway.com Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the bottom of your convertible notebook includes the product key code for your operating system. xxxx xxxx xxxx xxx xxxx For more information For more information about your convertible notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your convertible notebook's label. The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3 CHAPTER 1: About this reference www.gateway.com 4 CHAPTER 2 Checking Out Your Convertible Notebook · Identifying features · Connecting the AC adapter · Connecting the dial-up modem · Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network · Starting your convertible notebook · Using the status indicators · Using the keyboard · Using the tablet control buttons · Using the EZ Pad touchpad · Using the display · Using the pen · Adjusting the volume · Turning your wireless radio on or off · Using the CD or DVD drive · Using the memory card reader · Adding and removing a PC Card · Changing batteries · Recalibrating the battery 5 CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Convertible Notebook www.gateway.com Identifying features Front Speaker LCD panel release latch Speaker Pen Memory card reader Microphone jack Headphone jack Component Speakers LCD panel release latch Pen Microphone jack Headphone jack Icon Description Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in. Press to open the LCD panel. Write, tap, and input directly on your convertible notebook's display using the cordless pen. Plug a microphone into this jack. Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. The built-in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. 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 33. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCardTM, Secure DigitalTM, xD Picture Card, Mini Secure DigitalTM, and RS-MultiMediaCardTM. Memory card reader 6 www.gateway.com Identifying features Left Power connector Monitor port IEEE 1394 port PC Card slot Docking port Ethernet jack USB ports Component Power connector Docking port Icon Description Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector. Connect the port replicator to this port. Warning: Power is passed through this port. This docking connection is certified to UL 1950 for use only with port replicators designed for your Gateway convertible notebook. Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" on page 36. Plug an Ethernet network cable into this jack. Plug the other end of the cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. For more information, see "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network" on page 13. Plug USB devices (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. For more information, see "Connecting a video camera to your notebook" on page 37. Insert one Type II PC Card into this slot. For more information, see "Adding and removing a PC Card" on page 35. Monitor port Ethernet jack USB ports IEEE 1394 port PC Card slot 7 CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Convertible Notebook www.gateway.com Right Modular bay Ventilation fan Modem jack Kensington lock slot Component Modular bay Icon Description Use this bay for a CD drive, DVD drive, combination DVD/CD-RW drive, multi-format DVD±RW drive, or multibay battery. For more information, see "Changing modules" on page 30. To determine the type of drive in the modular bay, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in "Identifying drive types" on page 32. Important: To order a module other than the one that came with your convertible notebook, contact Gateway. Helps cool internal components. Warning: Do not work for long periods with the convertible notebook resting on your lap. If the air vents are blocked, the convertible notebook may become hot enough to harm your skin. Caution: Do not block or insert objects into these slots. If these slots are blocked, your convertible notebook may overheat resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to the convertible notebook. Caution: Provide adequate space around your convertible notebook so air vents are not obstructed. Do not use the convertible notebook on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Secure your convertible notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this slot. Plug a modem cable into this jack. For more information, see "Connecting the dial-up modem" on page 12. Ventilation fan KensingtonTM lock slot Modem jack 8 www.gateway.com Identifying features Bottom Battery latch Battery lock Battery Memory bay Modular bay latch Modular bay System label Hard drive bay Pen latch Pen Component Battery Battery latch Battery lock Hard drive bay Pen latch Pen System label Modular bay Icon Description Provides power when the convertible notebook is not plugged into AC power. Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 38. Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 38. The hard drive is located in this bay. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive" on page 47. Slide to release the pen. Write, tap, and input directly on your convertible notebook's display using the cordless pen. Includes the product model number. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 2. Use this bay for a CD drive, DVD drive, combination DVD/CD-RW drive, multi-format DVD±RW drive, or multibay battery. For more information, see "Changing modules" on page 30. To determine the type of drive in the modular bay, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in "Identifying drive types" on page 32. Important: To order a module other than the one that came with your convertible notebook, contact Gateway. 9 CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Convertible Notebook www.gateway.com Component Modular bay latch Memory bay Icon Description Slide to release the module. For more information, see "Changing modules" on page 30. Install a memory module into this bay. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 44. Keyboard area Tablet control buttons/Status indicators Microphone Power button Power button lock Keyboard Touchpad Component Tablet control buttons Status indicators Microphone Icon Description See "Using the tablet control buttons" on page 21 for a description of each button. Inform you of the power status or when a drive is in use. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 16. Record audio through this microphone. The built-in microphone is turned off while an external microphone is connected. For the location of your microphone jack, see "Front" on page 6. Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 17. Provides all the functionality of a mouse. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 23. Keyboard Touchpad 10 www.gateway.com Connecting the AC adapter Component Power button lock Power button Icon Description Locks the power button so the convertible notebook cannot be accidently turned off when using it in tablet mode. Press to turn the power on or off. You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in the online User Guide. Connecting the AC adapter 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. You can run your convertible notebook using an AC adapter or your convertible 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. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. Caution Make sure that you use the AC adapter that came with your convertible 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 convertible notebook may be damaged. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at www.gateway.com. 2 Connect the AC adapter to your convertible notebook's power connector. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use your convertible 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, the battery may need to be recalibrated. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on page 40. 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Using the status indicators" on page 16 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: 1 Unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it back in. 2 Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on and off. 4 When you finish using your convertible notebook for the first time, turn off your convertible notebook and leave your convertible notebook connected to AC power until the battery charge indicator turns blue. 11 CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Convertible Notebook www.gateway.com Protecting from power source problems Warning High voltages can enter your convertible notebook through both the power cord and the modem connection. To protect your convertible 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. During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into your convertible notebook can increase to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Protect your convertible notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from reaching your convertible notebook. Connecting the dial-up modem Warning To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. Your convertible notebook has a built-in 56K modem that you can use to connect to a standard telephone line. To connect the modem: 1 Insert one end of the modem cable into the modem jack on the right side of your convertible notebook. 2 Insert the other end of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack. The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines. 3 Start your convertible notebook, then start your communications program. 12 www.gateway.com Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network Your convertible notebook has a network jack that you can use to connect to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network. To connect to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network: 1 Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack on the left side of your convertible notebook. 2 Insert the other end of the network cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or Ethernet network jack. 13 CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Convertible Notebook www.gateway.com Starting your convertible notebook Warning Do not work for long periods with the convertible notebook resting on your lap. If the air vents are blocked, the convertible notebook may become hot enough to harm your skin. To start your convertible notebook: 1 Press the latch on the front of your convertible notebook, then lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located on the LCD panel. Caution Provide adequate space around your convertible notebook so air vents are not obstructed. Do not use the convertible notebook on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Important If your convertible notebook does not turn on, make sure the Power Button Lock is in the unlocked position. For more information, see "Keyboard area" on page 10. Tips & Tricks For more information about changing the power button mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in the online User Guide. 3 If you are starting your convertible notebook for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your convertible notebook. Waking up your convertible notebook Tips & Tricks For more information about Standby mode, see "Changing power modes" in the online User Guide. When you have not used your convertible notebook for several minutes or if you close the LCD panel without turning off your convertible notebook, it may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. While in Standby, the power indicator flashes. If your convertible notebook is in Standby mode, press the power button to "wake" it up. Turning off your convertible notebook Important If for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in Windows to turn off your convertible notebook, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it. To turn off your convertible notebook: 1 Tap or click Start, then tap or click Turn Off Computer. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Tap or click Turn Off. Windows shuts down and turns off your convertible Important If the Pen Lost Alarm is turned on, and you turn off the convertible notebook without returning the pen to the pen holder, you will hear three beeps. This is to remind you to replace the pen. For more information about the Pen Lost Alarm, see "Pen lost alarm" on page 28. notebook. 14 www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your convertible notebook Restarting (rebooting) your convertible notebook Important If your convertible notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the convertible 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. If your convertible notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, pen, or mouse input, you may have to close programs that are not responding. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your convertible notebook to normal operation, you may have to restart (reboot) your convertible notebook. To close unresponsive programs and restart your convertible notebook: 1 Press the Windows Security button . The Windows Security dialog box opens. For more information, see "Using the tablet control buttons" on page 21. -ORPress CTRL+ALT+DEL. The Windows Security dialog box opens. 2 Tap or click Task Manager. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Tap or click the program that is not responding. 4 Tap or click End Task. 5 Tap or click X in the top-right corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 6 If your convertible notebook does not respond, turn it off, wait ten seconds, then turn it on again. As a part of the regular startup process, a program to check the disk status runs automatically. When the checks are finished, Windows starts. 15 CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Convertible Notebook www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are on, you may need to press FN+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 Num lock Drive Caps lock Power Battery charge Indicator Wireless network (optional) Drive Icon Description LED on - Wireless network is turned on. LED off - Wireless network is turned off. LED blinking - The hard drive, CD drive, or DVD drive is in use. LED off - The hard drive, CD drive, or DVD drive is not in use. LED on - Numeric keypad is turned on. LED off - Numeric keypad is turned off. LED on - Caps lock is turned on. LED off - Caps lock is turned off. Num lock 1 Caps lock A Battery charge The LED shows the battery activity and status. LED blue - battery is fully charged. LED purple - battery is charging. LED blinking red - battery charge is very low. LED solid red - battery is malfunctioning. This LED only lights up when your convertible notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is very low. Power The LED shows your convertible notebook's power status. LED on - convertible notebook is on. LED blinking - convertible notebook is in Standby mode. LED off - convertible notebook is off. 16 www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Tips & Tricks You can attach an external keyboard to the convertible notebook or port replicator using a USB port. You do not need to shut down the convertible notebook to connect a USB keyboard. Your convertible 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/ Volume keys Arrow keys/LCD brightness keys FN key Windows key Application key 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 Function keys Icon Description 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 FN key to perform specific actions. For more information, see "System key combinations" on page 18. Use these keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad is turned on. Press FN+ 1 to turn on the numeric keypad. Press the FN key in combination with a colored system key to perform a specific action. System keys Numeric keypad FN key 17 CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Convertible Notebook www.gateway.com Key type Windows key Icon Description 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 (Explorer utility). 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. Press these colored keys in combination with the FN key to control the screen brightness. 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 these colored keys in combination with the FN key to increase or decrease the volume or to turn off all sound. Application key Arrow keys LCD brightness keys Navigation keys Volume keys System key combinations When you press the FN key and a system key at the same time, your convertible notebook performs the action identified by the text or icon on the key. Press and hold FN, then press this system key... To... Toggle the status indicators on or off. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 16. Turn the optional wireless network on or off. For more information, see "Wireless 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 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, and IEEE 802.11a communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. Enter Standby mode. Press the power button to leave Standby mode. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in your online User Guide. 18 www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Press and hold FN, then press this system key... To... Toggle the convertible notebook display in the following order: The LCD An external monitor or projector (a monitor or projector must be plugged into the monitor port on your convertible notebook) Both displays at the same time For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" on page 36. Display the power status box in the upper-left corner of your display. The box shows the battery charge level, the BIOS version, and whether the optional wireless network is being used. Press the key combination again to close this box. 6 Turn the optional Bluetooth feature 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. 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. F8 -+ Stop playing the CD or DVD. Skip back one CD song or DVD track. Skip ahead one CD song or DVD track. Turn on Num Lock so you can use the numeric keypad. Press this key combination again to turn off Num Lock. The Num Lock status indicator appears when this function is turned on. 19 CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Convertible Notebook www.gateway.com Press and hold FN, then press this system key... To... Increase the brightness of the display. Decrease the brightness of the display. Mute the sound. Press the key combination again to restore the sound. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 29. Increase volume. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 29. Decrease volume. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 29. 20 www.gateway.com Using the tablet control buttons Using the tablet control buttons Press the tablet control buttons to control the convertible notebook while it is in tablet mode. Screen rotation Windows security Windows Journal Mode Five-way switch Button Screen rotation Icon Press to... Rotate the display orientation. For more information, see "Changing display orientation" on page 26. Open the Windows Task Manager. This button is also is used for domain authentication or to open the logon screen. Opens Windows Journal. Select the mode for the five-way switch. Windows security Windows Journal Mode Five-way switch Mode 1 (Default mode) - controls scrolling in documents and in your Internet browser as follows: Up/Down - scrolling Right/Left - Forward/Back (browser) Center - Enter Mode 2 - controls audio and video as follows: Up/Down - brightness controls Right/Left - volume up and down Center - mute volume. 21 CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Convertible Notebook www.gateway.com Programming the Windows Journal button You can program the Windows Journal button to perform an action other than opening Windows Journal. To program the Windows Journal button: 1 Tap or click Start, then tap or click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, tap or click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Tap/Double-tap or click/double-click Tablet and Pen Settings. The Tablet and Pen Settings dialog box opens. 3 Tap or click the Tablet Buttons tab. 4 Tap or click Journal Button, then tap or click Change. The Change Tablet Button Actions dialog box opens. 5 Select an action, then, if applicable, select a program. 22 www.gateway.com Using the EZ Pad touchpad Using the EZ Pad touchpad Tips & Tricks 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 or touchpad settings" in the online User Guide. The EZ PadTM consists of a touchpad, two buttons, and a scroll zone. Touchpad Scroll zone Tips & Tricks You received your convertible 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 or touchpad settings" in the online User Guide. Right button Left 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. You can use the EZ-Pad left and right buttons below the touchpad to select objects. 23 CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Convertible Notebook www.gateway.com To... Move the pointer on the screen. Do this... 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. Position the pointer over the object. Press the left button twice in rapid succession. This action is called double-clicking. 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. Select an object on the screen. Start a program or open a file or folder. Access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object on the screen. Move an object on the screen. 24 www.gateway.com Using the display Using the display Your convertible notebook's screen combines the eye-soothing readability of a liquid-crystal display with the responsiveness of a pen controller. The screen provides a hard, smooth writing surface, minimizes glare, and increases readability. Unlike other touchscreens and PDAs, your convertible notebook's display responds only to your convertible notebook's pen. Your convertible notebook will not respond to a PDA stylus or the touch of a fingertip. Steady your hand on the display surface while writing. The pressure of your hand or fingers will not affect any open programs. Switching from AC to battery power dims the display slightly to save battery power. Converting the display from notebook to tablet mode Important Although you can use the pen to write on the screen when the convertible notebook is in notebook mode, for best results and maximum stability, only write on the screen while the convertible notebook is in tablet mode. You can convert the display from notebook to tablet mode with the convertible notebook turned on or off. To convert the display from notebook mode to tablet mode: 1 Open the LCD panel to the normal viewing position. 2 Locate the rotation direction arrow on the LCD panel hinge. Rotational arrow 3 Rotate the LCD panel in the direction of the rotational arrow until the back of the panel is facing you. The panel soft-locks into the final position. 25 CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Convertible Notebook www.gateway.com 4 Close the LCD panel onto the keyboard. There is a click when the LCD panel latch locks. 5 Slide the power button lock into the locked position to prevent the convertible notebook from being accidently turned off. Changing display orientation You can change the display orientation from the default, landscape (horizontal), to portrait (vertical) or secondary landscape (180 degrees from the default) using the Screen Rotation button. To change display orientation: Press the Screen Rotation button to step through display orientations. For more information, see "Using the tablet control buttons" on page 21. To change orientation properties: Double-tap or double-click the Tablet and Pen Settings icon taskbar, then tap or click the Display tab. in the Adjusting 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 18. 26 www.gateway.com Using the pen Using the pen Caution A finger-tap or PDA stylus has no effect on your convertible notebook's display, and ink pens and other pointed objects could damage the surface. Always use the pen that came with your convertible notebook. You can order extra pens from Gateway. Your convertible notebook's pen is the only device that can write, tap, and input directly on your convertible notebook's display. The pen can do everything a mouse does. Just think "tap" instead of "click". With a mouse: Point and click Double-click Click-and-drag Right-click With a pen: Point and tap Double-tap Tap-and-drag Button-tap (press the pen button while tapping or press and hold with the pen) Caution Do not strike the display too sharply. Although the display is durable, it can break. Storing and removing the pen To store the pen in your convertible notebook: 1 Locate the pen holder on the bottom of your convertible notebook. For more information, see "Bottom" on page 9. 2 Slide the pen into the holder until the pen clicks into place. To remove the pen from our convertible notebook: 1 Locate the pen latch on the bottom of your convertible notebook. For more information, see "Bottom" on page 9. 27 CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Convertible Notebook www.gateway.com 2 Slide the pen latch until the pen is released from the pen holder. Pen lost alarm Your convertible notebook can sound a series of three beeps if the pen is not in the pen holder when you turn the convertible notebook off or place it in either Standby or Hibernate mode. This feature is shipped from the factory turned off. To turn on the pen lost alarm: 1 As soon as your convertible notebook starts and you see a startup screen, press F2. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Advanced menu. 3 Highlight Pen Lost Alarm, then select Enabled by pressing the spacebar. 4 Open the Exit menu, then highlight Exit Saving Changes and press ENTER. 28 www.gateway.com Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the volume in Windows, see "Adjusting the Volume" in the online User Guide. You can use the volume control to adjust the overall volume of your convertible 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. -ORUse the five-way switch. For more information, see "Using the tablet control buttons" on page 21. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on the keyboard. For more information, see "System key combinations" on page 18. Turning your wireless 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. IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, and Bluetooth communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. Your Gateway convertible notebook may have a factory-installed wireless networking mini-PCI card. To turn the wireless radio on or off: Press FN + F2. The wireless status indicator turns on or off. For the location of the wireless status indicator, see "Using the status indicators" on page 16. 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 use or turning on the wireless device. To turn the Bluetooth radio on or off: Press FN + F6. Tips & Tricks For more information about using your convertible notebook on a wireless network, see "Wireless Networking" in the online User Guide.