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4Click X in the top-right corner of the Windows Task 
Manager dialog box.
Using the 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. The status indicators are located to the right 
of the keyboard.Important
If 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. Unplug the power cord and remove the main and optional secondary 
batteries for more than 10 seconds.
ImportantIf none of the indicators are on, you may need to press FN+F1 to toggle 
the status indicators on.
IndicatorIconDescription
Wireless 
network■LED on - Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 
radio is turned on.
■LED off - Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 
radio is turned off.
Caps lock
■LED on - Caps lock is turned on.■LED off - Caps lock is turned off.
Num lock■LED on - Numeric keypad is turned on.■LED off - Numeric keypad is turned off.
Hard drive Caps lockNum lock
Wireless networkModule
A
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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 Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad.
Module■LED blue - Module is in use.■LED solid purple - Module is ready to 
swap.
■LED flashing purple - Module is not 
installed in the notebook.
Hard drive■LED blinking - Hard drive is being 
accessed.
■LED off - Hard drive is not being 
accessed.
TipYou can attach an external keyboard to the notebook or optional port 
replicator using a USB port. You do not need to shut down the notebook to 
connect a USB keyboard.
IndicatorIconDescription
Function keys/
System keys
Navigation 
keys
FN key
Windows key
Numeric keypad
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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 typeIconDescription
Function keysPress 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 F
Nkey to 
perform specific actions. For more 
information, see “System key 
combinations” on page 26.
Navigation keysPress 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.
F
N key Press the FNkey in combination 
with a colored system key to 
perform a specific action.
Windows keyPress 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 F
N+ to turn on 
the numeric keypad.
Application keyPress 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.
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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 text or 
icon on the key.
Press and hold FN, then press 
this system key...To...
Toggle the status indicators on or off. For 
more information, see “Using the status 
indicators” on page 23.
Turn the optional IEEE 802.11 wireless 
network radio on or off. For more 
information, see “Wireless Networking” in 
your online User Guide.
Warning: Radio frequency wireless 
communication can interfere with 
equipment on commercial aircraft. Current 
aviation regulations require wireless 
devices to be turned off while traveling in 
an airplane. IEEE 802.11 communication 
devices are examples of devices that 
provide wireless communication.
Important: The wireless network switch 
must be in the ON position for this button 
to work. For more information, see “Front” 
on page 6.
Enter Standby mode. Press the power 
button to leave Standby mode. For more 
information, see “Changing notebook 
power settings” on page 64.
Toggle the notebook display in the 
following order:
■The LCD■An external monitor or projector (a 
monitor or projector must be plugged 
into the monitor port on your notebook 
or optional port replicator or the DVI port 
on the optional port replicator)
■Both displays at the same time
For more information, see “Viewing the 
display on a projector or monitor” on 
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Turn the optional Bluetooth radio on or off.
Warning: Radio frequency wireless 
communication can interfere with 
equipment on commercial aircraft. Current 
aviation regulations require wireless 
devices to be turned off while traveling in 
an airplane. Bluetooth communication 
devices are examples of devices that 
provide wireless communication.
Important: The wireless network switch 
must be in the ON position for this button 
to work. For more information, see “Front” 
on page 6.
Increase the LCD panel brightness above 
the normal brightest setting. Use this 
feature in bright lighting situations, such as 
outside in bright sunlight.
Press a second time to decrease the 
brightness below the normal lowest 
brightness setting. Use this feature in dim 
lighting situations.
Press a third time to return the display to 
the normal brightness setting.
Important: Using this feature will affect 
battery performance.
Play or pause the CD or DVD.
Stop playing the CD or DVD.
Skip back one CD track or DVD chapter.
Skip ahead one CD track or DVD chapter.
Press and hold FN, then press 
this system key...To...
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Increase the brightness of the display.
Decrease the brightness of the display.
Increase volume. For more information, see 
“Adjusting the volume” on page 38.
Decrease volume. For more information, 
see “Adjusting the volume” on page 38.
Mute the sound. Press the key combination 
again to restore the sound. For more 
information, see “Adjusting the volume” on 
page 38.
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Programming the hotkey
By default, the hotkey, located above the keyboard (see 
“Keyboard area” on page 11), opens up the Control Panel. You 
can select a different program for the button to open.
To program the hotkey:  
1Click Start, All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway 
Hotkey Setup. The Keyboard Hotkey Setup dialog box 
opens.
2Click to uncheck the Default check box.
3Click Browse. The Open dialog box opens.
4Browse to the program you want to have the hotkey 
open, then click Open.
5Click Close. Tip
To have the hotkey open the Control Panel, click to select 
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Using the optional fingerprint 
reader
Your notebook may include a fingerprint reader that provides 
enhanced security and convenience. The fingerprint reader is 
located between the left and right touchpad buttons.
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
•Scrolling so you can use the fingerprint reader in place 
of the touchpad.
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, All Programs, Protector Suite QL, then click 
Fingerprint Tutorial.
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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, All Programs, Protector Suite QL, then click 
User Enrollment. The Welcome screen opens.
2Click Next. The Finish screen opens.
3Select one of the following options, then click Next.
•Enrollment to the biometric device—Select this 
option to save your fingerprint to memory in the 
fingerprint reader. Use this option to prevent 
unauthorized use of your notebook even if the hard 
drive has been removed.
•Enrollment to the hard disk—Select this option to 
save your fingerprint to the hard drive. If you plan 
to enroll more than 21 fingerprints, you must select 
this option.
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4If you want to run the TouchStrip Tutorial, leave the Run 
interactive tutorial check box selected, then click 
Next. The TouchStrip Tutorial runs. For more 
information, see “Running the TouchStrip Tutorial” on 
page 30. After you have completed the tutorial, the 
Enrollment screen appears.
-OR-
If you do not want to run the To uc hS tr i p  Tut o r i a l, click 
to uncheck the Run interactive tutorial check box, 
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.