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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, two buttons, and a rocker switch.
ImportantYour notebook was sent from Gateway with the touchpad 
turned on. For instructions on how to turn the touchpad on 
or off, see “Turning the touchpad or pointing device on or 
off” on page 184.
Left touchpad 
buttonRight touchpad 
button Rocker 
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When you move your finger on the touchpad, the pointer (arrow) on the screen 
moves in the same direction.
You can use the EZ-Pad left and right buttons below the touchpad to select 
objects. You can assign a function to the rocker switch between the touchpad 
buttons. This function can be to scroll up or down, maximize or minimize the 
active window, or open and close the Start menu. 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 and 
pointing device settings” on page 186.
Using the touchpad
ImportantAttaching a PS/2 mouse to your notebook or optional port 
replicator 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 
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www.gateway.com 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 is called 
right-clicking.
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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Using the optional EZ Point 
pointing device
ImportantYour notebook was sent from Gateway with the pointing 
device turned on. For instructions on how to turn the 
pointing device on or off, see “Turning the touchpad or 
pointing device on or off” on page 184.
Button Function
Pointing device■Move the pointer (arrow) on the screen or scroll a 
document on the screen (see Scroll).
■Single tap to select an item.■Double tap to open an item or start a program.■Tap and hold, then move the device to move an item.
Left
■Single click to select an item.■Double click to open an item or start a program.■Click and hold, then move the device to move an item.
Left button Right buttonScroll button Pointing
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Using the optional EZ Point pointing device
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For instructions on how to adjust the double-tap speed, pointer speed, 
right-hand or left-hand configuration, and other pointing device settings, see 
“Changing the touchpad and pointing device settings” on page 186.
Replacing the EZ Point pointing device cap
The cap on the pointing device is removable. If the cap becomes worn or 
damaged, remove the cap from the stick and replace it with one of the spares 
included with your notebook. If you need to purchase additional caps, visit the 
Accessory Store at accessories.gateway.com
.
Scroll Press this button to enter scroll mode, then move the 
pointing device back or forward to scroll through a 
document.
Right Access a shortcut menu or find more information about 
an object on the screen.
ImportantAttaching a PS/2 mouse to your notebook or optional port 
replicator may turn off the pointing device.
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Using the optional fingerprint 
reader
Your notebook may include the optional fingerprint reader that provides 
enhanced security and convenience. Features include:
■Secure logon to Windows and fast user switching between user accounts
■Password bank feature which records and replays passwords used in 
Windows and Web-based applications.
■A safe or folder for storing encrypted files that only a user with a matching 
fingerprint can access
■Boot level security that requires a fingerprint authentication before the 
system will boot to Windows
Running the TouchStrip Tutorial
Before using the fingerprint reader the first time, you should run the TouchStrip 
Tutorial which teaches you the correct method to use the fingerprint reader.
To run the TouchStrip Tutorial:
1Click Start, Protector Suite QL, then click TouchStrip Tutorial.
2Click Next to proceed through the tutorial. 
						

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Using the optional fingerprint reader
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Enrolling your fingerprints
Before you can use the features of the fingerprint reader, you must enroll your 
fingerprints so your notebook can identify you.
To enroll your fingerprints:
1Click Start, Protector Suite QL, then click Welcome.
2Click Enroll Now. The User Enrollment wizard opens.
3Type your Windows password, then click Next. The Enrollment Hints screen 
appears.
4If you want to run the TouchStrip Tutorial, leave the Run interactive tutorial 
checkbox selected, then click 
Next. The TouchStrip Tutorial runs. For more 
information, see “Running the TouchStrip Tutorial” on page 36. After you 
have completed the tutorial, the Enrollment screen appears.
-OR-
If you do not want to run the TouchStrip Tutorial, click to uncheck the 
Run interactive tutorial checkbox, then click Next. The Enrollment screen 
appears.
5Click the button above the finger you are enrolling. A new box appears 
with three empty circles in it.
6Swipe your finger. A sample will be created and is indicated by a fingerprint 
icon in one of the circles.
7Repeat Step 6 two more times.
Using the fingerprint reader features
For more information about the fingerprint reader and how to use its features, 
click 
Start, Protector Suite QL, then click Help.
Tips & TricksYou can enroll up to ten fingerprints for a single user 
account. You can enroll additional people’s fingerprints by 
creating additional user accounts. For more information, 
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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.
WarningTo 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 10/100/1000 
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.
2Insert the other end of the network cable into a network jack. Ask your 
network administrator to help you select the correct network jack.
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 Gateway 450” on 
page 191. For information about installing a wireless 
Ethernet PC Card, see “Adding and removing a PC Card” 
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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 73 and “Networking Your Gateway 450” on page 191.
Installing a printer, scanner, or 
other peripheral device
Your notebook or optional port replicator has one or more of the following 
ports: IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®), Universal Serial Bus (USB), 
serial, parallel, TV out, S/PDIF (digital audio). and S-Video (digital video). You 
use these ports to connect peripheral devices such as printers, scanners, and 
digital cameras to your notebook or port replicator. For more information about 
port locations, see “Checking Out Your Gateway 450” on page 1 and “Using 
the Gateway 450 Port Replicator” on page 243.
IEEE 1394 and USB ports support plug-and-play and hot swapping, which means 
that your notebook 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 notebook 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 
instructions.
Help and 
SupportFor more information about installing peripheral devices, 
click Start, then click Help and Support.
Type the keyword installing devices in the Search box 
, then click the arrow.