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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:
1Slide the latch on the front of your notebook to the left, then lift the LCD 
panel.
2Press the power button located to the right of 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 152.
3If you are starting your notebook for the first time, follow...

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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 standby indicator lights.
If your notebook is in Standby mode, pressing the power button to “wake” it 
up. For more information on changing power-saving settings, see “Changing 
power settings” on page 152.
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. A window opens that lets you close a program that 
is not responding.
2Click the program...

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Status indicators
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Status indicators
Keyboard status indicators
Status indicators inform you of the status of the wireless Ethernet emitter, the 
current power status, when a drive is being used, and when a button has been 
pressed that affects how the keyboard is used.
Indicator Icon Description
Wireless 
EthernetThe wireless Ethernet emitter is turned on.
Power The LED shows your notebook’s power status.
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www.gateway.com Standby The notebook is in Standby or Hibernate mode.
Media activity The hard drive, DVD/CD-RW, or DVD-RW/CD-RW drive is in use.
Battery charge The battery is charging.
Caps Lock Caps Lock is turned on.
Pad Lock Numeric keypad is turned on. For more information, see “System 
key combinations” on page 30.
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LCD panel status indicators
Status indicators inform you of the current power status and the status of the 
wireless Ethernet emitter.
Indicator Icon Description
Wireless 
EthernetThe wireless Ethernet emitter is turned on.
Power The LED shows your notebook’s power status.
■LED on - notebook is on.■LED blinking - battery charge is very low.■LED off - notebook is off.
Standby The notebook is in Standby or Hibernate mode.
Standby Power
Wireless 
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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.
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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...
Enter Standby mode. Press the power button to leave Standby 
mode. For more information, see “Changing power modes” on 
page 151.
Toggle your notebook’s display between the LCD, an external 
monitor, or both displays at the same time. A...