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Gateway Notebook Series User Guide - Gateway LT27 | Generic User Guide - Page 2
© 2010 All Rights Reserved Gateway Notebook Series User Guide Original Issue: 07/2010 Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase - Gateway LT27 | Generic User Guide - Page 3
reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. CAUTION for plug as disconnecting device Observe the - Gateway LT27 | Generic User Guide - Page 4
short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. • The bottom surface, areas around product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, - Gateway LT27 | Generic User Guide - Page 5
covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. Guidelines for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. Do not use - Gateway LT27 | Generic User Guide - Page 6
. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Replace the battery with the same type as that which came bundled with your product. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Warning! Batteries may explode if not handled properly. Do not disassemble or - Gateway LT27 | Generic User Guide - Page 7
when using your laptop under the following conditions. These devices may include, but are not limited to: wireless lan (WLAN), Bluetooth and/or in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be your service provider. - Gateway LT27 | Generic User Guide - Page 8
atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Potentially explosive atmospheres include areas refueling points such as near gas pumps at service stations. Observe restrictions on the use of radio , dust or metal powders. Do not switch the notebook on when wireless phone use is prohibited or when - Gateway LT27 | Generic User Guide - Page 9
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Gateway is committed to offer products and services worldwide that help customers save money 30 minute of inactivity respectively. • Wake the computer from sleep mode by pushing the keyboard or moving the mouse. • Computers will save more than 80% energy at " - Gateway LT27 | Generic User Guide - Page 10
headaches after prolonged use. Users are also at risk muscles or shrugging your shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach • if you view , glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays - Gateway LT27 | Generic User Guide - Page 11
xi Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your eyes point downward when looking at the middle of the display. • Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. - Gateway LT27 | Generic User Guide - Page 12
you get started with setting up your computer. The Gateway Notebook Series User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in the Gateway product range. It covers basic topics such as Gateway Recovery Management, using the keyboard, audio, etc. Please understand that due to its nature - Gateway LT27 | Generic User Guide - Page 13
an extension cord. Also, the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating. Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn the power off - Gateway LT27 | Generic User Guide - Page 14
xiv before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Keep them away from children. • Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if possible. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off the computer and remove the - Gateway LT27 | Generic User Guide - Page 15
of your battery pack xiii Cleaning and servicing xiv Gateway Recovery Management 1 Gateway Recovery Management 1 Launching Gateway Recovery Management 2 Indicators 3 Touchpad 4 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) 4 Using a computer security lock 5 Using the keyboard 6 Lock - Gateway LT27 | Generic User Guide - Page 16
Battery-low warning 15 Taking your notebook PC with you 17 Disconnecting from the desktop 17 Serial Bus (USB) 24 BIOS utility 24 Boot sequence 24 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 24 Password 25 Power management 25 Troubleshooting 26 Troubleshooting tips 26 Error messages 26 - Gateway LT27 | Generic User Guide - Page 17
Canada - Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) LCD panel ergonomic specifications Index xvii 32 32 33 - Gateway LT27 | Generic User Guide - Page 18
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may vary. Gateway Recovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. Gateway Recovery Management Gateway Recovery Management allows you to restore or reinstall applications and drivers. Gateway Recovery Management provides you with: • Create Factory Default Disc - Gateway LT27 | Generic User Guide - Page 20
icon if you have created a desktop shortcut. 2 You can choose to restore the system from a factory default image or reinstall applications and drivers. 3 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process. Note: External optical disc drive required. Please see your retailer for more details. - Gateway LT27 | Generic User Guide - Page 21
the hard disk drive is active. 3G/Wireless LAN/ Bluetooth Indicates the status of 3G/Wireless LAN communication Blue light on Orange light on Not lit 3G on / Wi-Fi on 3G off / Wi-Fi on 3G off / Wi-Fi off/ 3G on / Wi-Fi off Bluetooth off 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery - Gateway LT27 | Generic User Guide - Page 22
cursor responds as you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) The following items show you how to use the touchpad with two-click buttons. 1 2 3 • Move your finger - Gateway LT27 | Generic User Guide - Page 23
scrolling is enabled on your touchpad. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a security lock. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table - Gateway LT27 | Generic User Guide - Page 24
, function and special keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Lock certain models. Scroll Lock + When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively - Gateway LT27 | Generic User Guide - Page 25
keyboard : Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes Break>: Display the System Properties dialog box < > + : Restore minimized windows to the desktop < > + : Cycle through - Gateway LT27 | Generic User Guide - Page 26
8 English Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Hotkey Icon + < - Gateway LT27 | Generic User Guide - Page 27
Launch Manager window panel. Click On to enable wireless/3G/Bluetooth connection. Click Off to disable connection. *Communication devices may press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ - Gateway LT27 | Generic User Guide - Page 28
the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. • If it is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in the external USB floppy drive? Remove or replace it with a system disk and press - Gateway LT27 | Generic User Guide - Page 29
If it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. The printer does not work. want to restore my computer to its original settings without recovery CDs. Note: D2D Recovery is only available in notebook models fitted with a hard drive. Note: - Gateway LT27 | Generic User Guide - Page 30
12 3 Refer to the onscreen instructions to perform system recovery. Important! This feature occupies 6 GB in a hidden partition on your hard disk. Requesting service Before you call Please have the following information available when you call Gateway for online service, and please be at your - Gateway LT27 | Generic User Guide - Page 31
use between charges. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning. The battery is recharged whenever you connect the computer to the AC adapter. Your computer supports charge-in-use - Gateway LT27 | Generic User Guide - Page 32
push until the battery locks in place. To remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery. 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay. Charging the battery To charge the battery, first make sure that it is correctly installed in the battery bay. Plug the AC adapter - Gateway LT27 | Generic User Guide - Page 33
the next day with a fully charged battery. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on the taskbar to see the battery's present charge level. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you get the - Gateway LT27 | Generic User Guide - Page 34
off the computer if you want to recharge the battery rapidly. An extra fully charged battery pack is available. 1. Save all necessary files. 2. Close all applications. 3. Shut down the operating system to turn off the computer. 4. Replace the battery pack. 5. Turn on the computer and resume work - Gateway LT27 | Generic User Guide - Page 35
English 17 Taking your notebook PC with you This section gives you tips and hints floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and - Gateway LT27 | Generic User Guide - Page 36
battery is not fully charged, you may want to bring the AC adapter with you to plug drive(s). Failure to remove the media can damage the drive screen. What to take with you Unless you have some items at home, take the following items with you: • AC adapter and power cord • The printed User's Guide - Gateway LT27 | Generic User Guide - Page 37
the screen for add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse charged. Airport security may require you to turn on your computer when carrying it into the gate area. What to take with you Take the following items with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver - Gateway LT27 | Generic User Guide - Page 38
. What to take with you Take the following items with you: • AC adapter • Power plugs that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer • Proof of purchase, in case you need to - Gateway LT27 | Generic User Guide - Page 39
a security notch and passwords. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a security lock. BIOS utility. Once set, you must enter this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. See "BIOS utility" on page 24. • User authorized service center. - Gateway LT27 | Generic User Guide - Page 40
utility at boot-up. • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again and press . • When the User Password is set and the password on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up - Gateway LT27 | Generic User Guide - Page 41
English 23 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you a complete mobile computing experience. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to the computer, - Gateway LT27 | Generic User Guide - Page 42
while the notebook PC logo is being displayed. Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the - Gateway LT27 | Generic User Guide - Page 43
set a password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Find Password on boot: and use more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. If no activity is detected - Gateway LT27 | Generic User Guide - Page 44
or an authorized service center. keyboard connected Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. If you still encounter problems after going - Gateway LT27 | Generic User Guide - Page 45
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energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is reception, which can be determined by turning the device off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the - Gateway LT27 | Generic User Guide - Page 47
users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby, Gateway, declares that this notebook Bluetooth - Gateway LT27 | Generic User Guide - Page 48
mouse set) • EN301 489-7 • EN301 489-17 • EN301 489-24 • Article 3.2 Spectrum Usages • EN300 440-2 (Applicable to non-bluetooth wireless keyboard mouse set) • EN300 328 • EN301 511 • EN301 893 (Applicable to 5 GHz high performance RLAN) • EN301 908-1 • EN301 908-2 List of applicable countries - Gateway LT27 | Generic User Guide - Page 49
limits. Nevertheless, the notebook PC series shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized as follows: 1 Users are requested to follow the RF safety instructions on wireless option devices that are included in the user's manual of each RF - Gateway LT27 | Generic User Guide - Page 50
band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated Viewing direction range class Screen tilt angle Design screen illuminance Reflection class Source D65 • Ordinary LCD: Class I • Protective or Gateway LCD: Class III Both • Yn • u'n • v'n Class II - Gateway LT27 | Generic User Guide - Page 51
xiii audio troubleshooting 10 B battery pack battery-low warning . . . . . 15 caring for xiii characteristics 13 charging 14 checking charge level . . . . 15 installing 14 low conditions 16 maximizing life 13 optimizing 15 removing 14 using the first time 13 BIOS utility 24 brightness - Gateway LT27 | Generic User Guide - Page 52
26 S scroll lock 6 security keylock 5, 21 passwords 21 speakers hotkey 8 troubleshooting 10 support information 12 T touchpad 4 hotkey 8 using 4 travel international flights 20 local trips 19 troubleshooting 26 tips 26 U universal serial bus 24 using a computer security lock
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