Gateway LT10 Gateway Notebook Reference Guide - Page 3

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Chapter 1: About This Reference . . . . . . . . . . . 1

About this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Accessing your online User Guide

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Gateway contact information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Contacting Gateway Customer Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Gateway model and serial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity

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For more information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5

Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Left

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Right

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Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Bottom

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Keyboard area

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LCD panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 15

Working safely and comfortably

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Reducing eye strain

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Setting up your computer desk and chair . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Sitting at your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . .17

Connecting the AC adapter

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Protecting from power source problems

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Connecting to a broadband modem or network

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Starting your notebook

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Waking up 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Key types

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Contents

Section	Page
Contents	3
About This Reference	7
About this guide	8
Accessing your online User Guide	8
Gateway contact information	8
Contacting Gateway Customer Care	8
Gateway model and serial number	8
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity	9
For more information	9
Checking Out Your Notebook	11
Front	12
Left	13
Right	15
Back	16
Bottom	17
Keyboard area	18
Keyboard area for select models	18
LCD panel	19
Setting Up and Getting Started	21
Working safely and comfortably	22
Reducing eye strain	22
Setting up your computer desk and chair	23
Sitting at your notebook	23
Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain	23
Connecting the AC adapter	24
Protecting from power source problems	25
Connecting to a broadband modem or network	26
Starting your notebook	27
Waking up your notebook	28
Turning off your notebook	28
Restarting (rebooting) your notebook	29
Using the status indicators	30
Using the keyboard	32
Key types	33
System key combinations	34
Using the touchpad	35
Using the webcam	37
Adjusting the brightness	37
Adjusting the volume	37
Turning your wireless radio on or off	38
IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio	38
Disabling the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio	39
3G communication	39
Disabling the 3G communication	39
Using Drives and Accessories	41
Using the memory card reader	42
Memory card types	42
Inserting a memory card	42
Using a memory card	42
Removing a memory card	43
Installing a printer or other peripheral device	43
Connecting a USB device	44
Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television	44
Adjusting the display properties	45
Managing Power	47
Monitoring the battery charge	48
Recharging the battery	48
Changing batteries	49
Extending battery life	50
Maximizing battery performance	50
Conserving battery power	50
Using alternate power sources	51
Changing power modes	52
Using power saving modes	52
Changing notebook power settings	53
Changing the power plan	53
Traveling with Your Notebook	55
Packing your notebook	56
Traveling by air	56
Radio frequency wireless connections	56
Files	57
Security	58
Power	59
Additional tips	59
Maintaining Your Notebook	61
Caring for your notebook	62
Cleaning your notebook	62
Cleaning the exterior	63
Cleaning the keyboard	63
Cleaning the notebook screen	63
Maintaining the battery	64
Storing batteries	64
Recovering your system	65
Creating recovery discs	66
Recovering pre-installed software and drivers	68
Returning your system to its factory condition	69
Recovering from within Windows XP	69
Recovering from the hard drive during startup	70
Recovering from your recovery discs	71
Troubleshooting	73
Safety guidelines	74
First steps	74
Troubleshooting	75
Audio	75
Battery	75
Display	75
Ethernet	76
File management	77
Hard drive	77
Internet	78
Keyboard	79
Memory	80
Memory card reader	80
Modem (cable or DSL)	81
Mouse	81
Networks (wired)	81
Networks (wireless)	83
Passwords	85
Power	85
Printer	86
Sound	87
Touchpad	88
Video	88
Telephone support	89
Before calling Gateway Customer Care	89
Legal Information	91
Important safety information	92
Setting up your system	92
Care during use	92
Replacement parts and accessories	93
Regulatory compliance statements	93
Wireless guidance	93
United States of America	94
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15	94
Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15	95
FCC declaration of conformity	95
California Proposition 65 Warning	96
Mercury Warning	96
Telecommunications per Part 68 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR 47) (applicable to products fitted with USA modems)	96
Canada	97
Industry Canada (IC) Intentional emitter per RSS 210	97
Unintentional emitter per ICES-003	97
Telecommunications per Industry Canada CS-03 (for products fitted with an IC-compliant modem)	97
Japan	98
Japanese Modem Notice	98
Environmental information	99
Notices	100
All Rights Reserved	100
Trademark Acknowledgments	100

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