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Restarting (rebooting) 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. A window opens that lets you close a program that 
is not responding.
2Click the program that is not responding.
3Click End Task.
4If 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 your 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 battery for more 
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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
Hard drive The hard drive is in use.
Disc drive The CD or DVD drive is in use.
Diskette drive The diskette drive or the memory card reader is in use.
Caps Lock Caps Lock is turned on.
Hard driveDisc driveCaps lock
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www.gateway.com Pad Lock Numeric keypad is turned on. For more information, see “System 
key combinations” on page 26.
Scroll Lock Scroll Lock is turned on. For more information, see “System key 
combinations” on page 26.
Indicator Icon Description
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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 your notebook using a USB port. You 
do not need to shut down your notebook to connect a USB 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 26.
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 
STATUS, STANDBY, 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 your notebook’s display between the LCD, an external 
monitor, or both displays at the same time. A monitor must be 
plugged into the monitor port on your notebook.
Enter Standby mode. Press the power button to leave Standby 
mode. For more information, see “Changing power modes” on 
page 160.
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.)
Increase the brightness of the display. 
						

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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 78.
Increase volume. For more information, see “Adjusting the 
volume” on page 78.
Decrease volume. For more information, see “Adjusting the 
volume” on page 78.
Press and hold FN, then 
press this system key...To...
Home
PgUp
PgDn 
						

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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-mail
Internet
Help
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Using the audio controls
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Using the audio controls
The audio controls are located on the front of your notebook.
Component Icon Description
Back Skip back one song or track.
Play/Pause Start or pause playing.
Stop Stop playing.
Next Skip ahead one song or track.
Volume down Press to decrease the volume.
Volume up Press to increase the volume.
Mute Press the volume down and volume up buttons to mute the sound. 
Press the button combination again to restore the sound.
BackStop
Play/ 
Pause
Next
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Using the EZ Pad touchpad
The EZ Pad™ consists of a touchpad, two buttons, and a rocker switch.
Important The volume buttons control the volume level of the built-in 
speakers and headphones plugged into the headphone 
jack. The play/pause, back, next, and stop buttons may 
control multimedia programs such as Windows Media 
Player, Windows CD Player, MUSICMATCH, and the 
InterVideo DVD Player.
Left touchpad 
buttonRight touchpad 
button Rocker 
switchTouchpad