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Adjusting the brightness
To adjust screen brightness:  
Use the increase brightness and decrease brightness 
keys on the keyboard. For more information, see “System 
key combinations” on page 26.
-OR-
Click  (Start), All Programs, Accessories
, then click 
Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility 
Center window opens. Slide the Brightness control to 
the desired screen brightness.
Adjusting the volume
You can use the volume control to adjust the overall volume 
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To adjust the overall volume level using hardware 
controls:  
If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the 
front of the speakers.
-OR-
Use the mute and volume control buttons on the 
keyboard. For more information, see “System key 
combinations” on page 26.
-OR-
Use the mute button and capacitive volume control on 
the optional multimedia panel. For more information, 
see “Using the optional multimedia panel” on page 38.
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Click  (Start), All...

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4To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. The Volume 
Mixer dialog box opens, where you can click and drag 
sliders for individual devices.
5Click X in the top-right corner of the window to close it.
Turning your wireless radio on 
or off
Your Gateway notebook may have a factory-installed wireless 
radio.Tip
Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds 
volume independently of general volume (such as the volume used for 
music and game sounds).
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IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio
Your notebook may have an IEEE 802.11 radio for accessing the 
Internet through a wireless access point or communicating 
with other computers on a wireless Ethernet network.
To turn the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio on:  
1Enable the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio by sliding the 
wireless network switch to the ON position. For the 
location of the wireless network switch, see “Front” on 
page 6.
2Press FN + F2. The wireless status...

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Disabling the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio
You should disable the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio while 
traveling by airplane to prevent it from being accidently turned 
on while in flight.
To disable the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio:  
Slide the wireless network switch to the OFF position to 
disable both IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth. For the location 
of the wireless network switch, see “Front” on page 6.
Bluetooth radio
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To turn the Bluetooth radio off:  
Press FN + F6.
Disabling the Bluetooth radio
You should disable the Bluetooth radio while traveling by 
airplane to prevent it from being accidently turned on while in 
flight.
To disable the Bluetooth radio:  
Slide the wireless network switch to the OFF position to 
disable both IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth. For the location 
of the wireless network switch, see“Front” on page 6. Tip
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Using Drives and Accessories
Using the DVD drive
Setting up an optional RAID
Using the memory card reader
Using an Express Card
Installing a printer or other peripheral device
Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, 
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Using the DVD drive
You can use your notebook to enjoy a wide variety of 
multimedia features.
Identifying drive types
Your Gateway notebook may contain one of the following drive 
types. Look on the front of the drive for one or more of the 
following logos:
If your drive has this 
logo...This is your drive 
type...Use your drive for...
DVD driveInstalling programs, playing 
audio CDs, playing DVDs, and 
accessing data. You cannot 
use this drive to create CDs...

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Using a DVD drive
Using a tray-load DVD drive
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To insert a CD or DVD:  
1Press the eject button on the CD or DVD drive. After the 
tray opens slightly, pull the disc tray completely open.
2Place the disc in the tray with the label facing up, then 
press down carefully on the disc until it snaps into place.
3Push the tray in until it is closed.
To remove a CD or DVD:  
1Press the eject button on the CD or DVD drive. After the 
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3Push the tray in until it is closed.
Setting up an optional RAID
About RAID
RAID (Redundant Array of Inexpensive/ Independent Disks) lets 
your notebook use multiple hard drives more efficiently. Your 
notebook supports RAID 0 and RAID .1.
RAID 0 for performance
RAID 0 lets your notebook see multiple hard drives as a single 
drive. This type of RAID can increase file access speeds, which 
is important if you work with video editing, sound editing, and...