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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 
power cord and the modem connection. Protect your 
notebook by using 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 
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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.
3If you are starting your notebook for the first time, follow the on-screen 
instructions to set up your notebook.
Tips & TricksYou can set up the optional fingerprint reader to prevent 
unauthorized users from turning on your notebook. For 
more information, see “Using the optional fingerprint 
reader” on page 36.
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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
To turn off your notebook:
1Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. The Turn Off Computer dialog box 
opens.
2Click Tu r n  O f f. Windows shuts down and turns off your notebook.
ImportantIf for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer 
option in Windows to turn off your notebook, press and 
hold the power button for about five seconds, then 
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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 Manager dialog box opens.
3Click the program that is not responding.
4Click End Task.
5Click X in the top-right corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog box.
6If your notebook does not respond, turn it off, wait ten seconds and 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.
ImportantIf your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete 
the following steps until the notebook turns off:
1 Press and hold the power button for about five seconds, 
then release it.
2 Insert a straightened paper clip into the reset hole on 
the bottom of your notebook.
3 Unplug the power cord and remove the main and 
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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 turned on. For more information, see “System 
key combinations” on page 28.
Hard drive
ModuleCaps Lock
Scroll Lock
Pad Lock
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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. 
You do not need to shut down the notebook to connect a USB keyboard. 
Attaching a PS/2 keyboard to your notebook or port replicator may turn off 
the built-in keyboard.
Function keys/System keys
Navigation keys/Volume keys
FN key Windows 
keyNumeric 
keypadApplication 
keyArrow keys/LCD 
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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 
function key actions. 
System keys Press these colored keys in combination with the 
FNkey to 
perform specific actions. For more information, see “System key 
combinations” on page 28.
Navigation keys 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.
Volume keys Press these colored keys in combination with the 
FNkey to 
increase or decrease the volume or to turn off all sound.
FN key Press the FNkey in combination with a colored system key (such 
as 
STANDBY, STATUS, or PAUSE) to perform a specific action.
Windows key 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).
Numeric keypad Use these keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad is 
turned on. Press 
FN+PADLOCK to turn on the numeric keypad.
Application key Press this key for quick access to shortcut menus and help 
assistants in Windows.
Arrow keys Press these keys to move the cursor up, down, right, or left.
LCD brightness 
keysPress these colored keys in combination with the 
FN key to 
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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 notebook display between the LCD, an external 
monitor or projector, or both displays at the same time. A monitor 
or projector must be plugged into the monitor port on your 
notebook. For more information, see “Viewing the display on a 
projector or monitor” on page 146.
Enter Standby mode. Press the power button to leave Standby 
mode. For more information, see “Changing power modes” on 
page 162.
Turn on Pad Lock so you can use the numeric keypad. Press this 
key combination again to turn off Pad Lock. The Pad Lock status 
indicator appears when this function is turned on.
Pause the text scrolling in a DOS screen. Press this key 
combination again to continue scrolling. The Scroll Lock status 
indicator appears when this function is turned on. (This function 
is only available in some programs.)
Pause execution of a DOS program. (This function is only 
available in some programs.)
Stop the currently running DOS program. (This function is only 
available in some programs.)
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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