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Connecting the AC adapter
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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 far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. 
Protect your notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them to a surge 
protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from reaching your 
notebook.
WarningHigh voltages can enter your notebook through both the 
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Starting your notebook
To start your notebook:
1Open your notebook by pressing the latch on the front of your notebook 
and lifting the LCD panel.
2Press the power button located above the keyboard.
The power button is preset to On/Off mode. However, you can also set it 
to function in Standby/Resume mode. For instructions on changing the 
power button mode, see “Changing power settings” on page 163.
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Turning off your notebook
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Waking up your notebook
When you do not use your notebook for several minutes or if you close the 
LCD panel without turning your notebook off, it may enter a power-saving 
mode called Standby. While in Standby, the power indicator flashes.
If your notebook is in Standby mode, press the power button to “wake” it up. 
For more information on changing power-saving settings, see “Changing power 
settings” on page 163.
Turning off your notebook
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Restarting (rebooting) your 
notebook
If your notebook does not respond to keyboard or touchpad 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 and restart your notebook:
1Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. The Windows Security dialog box opens.
2Click Ta s k  M a n a g e r. The Windows Task...

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Status indicators
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Status indicators
Status indicators inform you when a drive is being used or when a button has 
been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used.
Indicator Icon Description
Module■Indicator Green - The module is in use.■Indicator Orange - The module is ready to swap.
Hard drive The hard drive is in use.
Caps Lock Caps Lock is turned on.
Scroll Lock Scroll Lock is turned on. For more information, see “System key 
combinations” on page 28.
Pad Lock Numeric keypad is...

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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 Pad Lock keys for the numeric keypad.
You can attach an external keyboard to the notebook using a USB or PS/2 port. 
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Using the 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 Icon Description
Function keys 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 
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System key combinations
When you press the FN key and a system key at the same time, your notebook 
performs the action identified by the colored text or icon on the key.
Press and hold F
N, then 
press this system key...To...
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 AC adapter is being used. Press the key 
combination again to close this box.
Toggle the...

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Using the keyboard
www.gateway.com 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 96.
Increase volume. For more information, see “Adjusting the 
volume” on page 96.
Decrease volume. For more information, see “Adjusting the 
volume” on page 96.
Press and hold FN, then 
press this system key...To...
Home
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Multi-function buttons
Press the multi-function buttons to open the programs associated with them.
Button Icon Press to...
E-mail Open your default e-mail program.
Internet Open your default Web browser.
Help Open online help.
My Computer Open the My Computer window.
E-mailInternetHelp
My Computer