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www.gateway.com Stop the currently running DOS program. (This function is only 
available in some programs.)
Perform an action specified by the currently running program. 
(This function is only available in some programs.)
Move the cursor up one screen. (This function is only available 
in some programs.)
Decrease the brightness of the display.
Move the cursor down one screen. (This function is only available 
in some programs.)
Increase the brightness of the display.
Press and hold FN while 
pressing this system key...To . . .
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Internet button
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Internet button
You can set up the Internet button to open your Web browser or any other 
program you choose. For example, if you use America Online as your Internet 
provider, you may want America Online to open when you press the Internet 
button. If you have an always on Internet connection, you may want to run a 
Web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator when 
you press this button. For more information, see “Using the Internet” on 
page 81.
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The button has been pre-programmed to open Microsoft Internet Explorer. You 
can also use this button to run a program such a Microsoft Wordpad or 
Microsoft Paint.
Complete the following steps if you want the Internet button to run a program 
other than Microsoft Internet Explorer.
To reprogram the Gateway 200 Internet button:
1Double-click the Key Setting icon in the taskbar. The Key Setting dialog 
box opens.
2Click Browse. The Open dialog box opens.
3Browse for the program (such as aol.exe, netscp6.exe, or winword.exe) that 
you want to open when you push the Internet button. Click the program, 
then click 
Open.
4Click OK.
ImportantThe first time you run Microsoft Internet Explorer in 
Windows 2000, the Internet Connection Wizard opens. 
						

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Using the EZ Pad touchpad
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Using the EZ Pad touchpad
The EZ Pad™ consists of a touchpad and two buttons.
When you move your finger on the touchpad, the pointer (arrow) on the screen 
moves in the same direction.
Left touchpad 
buttonRight touchpad 
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You can use the EZ-Pad left and right buttons below the touchpad to select 
objects.
Using the touchpad
ImportantAttaching a PS/2 mouse to your notebook or docking 
station may turn off the touchpad.
To... Do this...
Move the pointer 
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.
Select an object 
on the screen.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.
Access a shortcut 
menu or find 
more information 
about an object 
on the screen.Position the pointer over the 
object. Quickly press and release 
the right button once. This action 
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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 touchpad settings” on page 183.
Move an object 
on the screen.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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Connecting the modem
Your notebook has a built-in 56K modem that you can use to connect to a 
standard telephone line.
To connect the modem:
1Insert one end of the modem cable into the modem jack on the left 
side of your notebook.
2Insert the other end of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack. The 
modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines.
3Start your notebook, then start your communications program.
CautionTo reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger 
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Connecting to a wired Ethernet network
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Connecting to a wired Ethernet 
network
Your notebook has a network jack that you can use to connect to a 10/100 wired 
Ethernet network.
To connect to a wired Ethernet network:
1Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack on the left 
side of your notebook.
-OR-
Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack on the back 
of the docking station.
ImportantYour notebook may be equipped with built-in wireless 
Ethernet or you may have a wireless Ethernet PC Card. 
For information about connecting to a wired or wireless 
Ethernet network, see “Networking Your Computer” on 
page 187. For information about installing a wireless 
Ethernet PC Card, see “Adding and removing a PC Card” 
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2Insert the other end of the network cable into a network jack. Ask your 
network administrator to help you select the correct network jack.
Broadband Internet connections
You can use your notebook’s Ethernet jack for more than just networking. Many 
broadband Internet connections, such as cable modems and DSL modems, 
connect to your notebook’s Ethernet jack. For more information, see “Using 
the Internet” on page 81 and “Networking Your Computer” on page 187.
Installing a printer, scanner, or 
other peripheral device
Your notebook has one or more of the following ports: IEEE 1394 (also known 
as Firewire® or i.Link®), Universal Serial Bus (USB), serial, and parallel. You use 
these ports to connect peripheral devices such as printers, scanners, and digital 
cameras to your computer. For more information about port locations, see 
“Checking Out Your Gateway 200” on page 1 and “Checking Out Your Gateway 
200 Docking Station” on page 17.
IEEE 1394 and USB ports support plug-and-play and hot swapping, which means 
that your computer will usually recognize such a device whenever you plug it 
into the appropriate port. When you use an IEEE 1394 or USB device for the 
first time, your computer will prompt you to install any software the device 
needs. After doing this, you can disconnect and reconnect the device at any 
time.
Parallel and serial port devices are not plug-and-play. See the device 
documentation for detailed information and installation instructions.
ImportantBefore you install a printer, scanner, or other peripheral 
device, see the device documentation and installation 
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Getting Help
This chapter tells you about additional information 
resources available to help you use your computer. Read this 
chapter to learn how to access:

HelpSpot™

Online help

Gateway Web site