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Locking your computer
Locking your computer
You can install a Kensington™ cable lock to prevent the theft of your computer or its 
internal components. While the cable lock is installed, the computer’s back panel cannot 
be removed.
To lock your computer:
■Install a cable lock into the Kensington lock slot on the back of your computer.
Kensington 
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Adjusting the volume
You can use the volume controls to adjust the overall volume and the volume of specific 
sound devices in your computer.
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 multifunction or wireless 
keyboard. For more information, see “Using the keyboard” on page 27.
Tips & TricksFor instructions on how to adjust the volume in Windows, see 
“Adjusting the Volume” in 
Using Your Computer which has been 
included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, 
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Using the keyboard
Using the keyboard
Standard keyboard
This keyboard is the basic model of keyboard available with your computer. Your 
keyboard’s appearance may vary.
Press these keys... To...
Function keys Start program actions. Each program uses different function keys for 
different purposes. See the program documentation to find out more 
about the function key actions.
Navigation keys 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.
Indicators Show if your 
NUMLOCK, CAPSLOCK, or SCROLLLOCK keys are 
activated. Press the corresponding key to activate the function.
Windows keys Open the Windows Start menu. These keys can also be used in 
combination with other keys to open utilities like 
F(Search utility), 
R(Run utility), and E(Explorer utility).
Application key Access shortcut menus and help assistants in Windows.
Directional keys Move the cursor up, down, right, or left.
Numeric keypad Type numbers when the numeric keypad (
NUMLOCK) is turned on.
Function keys Navigation keys Indicators
Windows keys Application 
keyDirectional 
keysNumeric 
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Multifunction keyboard
This keyboard is the full-featured model available with your computer.
Press these 
keys...To . . .
Function  keys Start program actions. Each program uses different function keys for different 
purposes. See the program’s help to learn more about function key actions.
Navigation  keys 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.
Indicators Show if your 
NUMLOCK, CAPSLOCK, or SCROLLLOCK keys are 
activated. Press the corresponding key to activate the function.
Windows keys 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).
Application key Access shortcut menus and help assistants in Windows.
Directional keys Move the cursor up, down, right, or left.
Numeric keypad Type numbers when the numeric keypad (
NUMLOCK) is turned on.
Function keys Navigation keys Indicators
Windows keys Application 
keyDirectional 
keysNumeric 
keypad 
						

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Special-function buttons
Special-function buttonsIcons Press to...
Previous Return to the previous CD track or DVD chapter.
Play/Pause Start or pause the play of the CD or DVD.
Stop Stop the play of CD or DVD.
Next Move to the next CD track or DVD chapter.
Volume down Decrease the volume.
Volume up Increase the volume.
Mute Turn off all sound.
My Documents Open the My Documents folder. You can customize this 
button to open another program.
Help Open online help. You can customize this button to open 
another program.
E-mail Open your e-mail program. You can customize this 
button to open another program.
Previous
Next Stop
Play/Pause
Volume down
Vo l u m e  u pMuteHelp
My DocumentsInternet E-mailSearch 
						

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Wireless keyboard
This keyboard does not connect to your computer with cables. If a wireless keyboard came 
with your computer, use the instructions included in the box to set it up and use it.
Search Open online search. You can customize this button to 
open another program.
Internet Open your Web browser. You can customize this button 
to open another program.
Press these 
keys...To . . .
Function  keys Start program actions. Each program uses different function keys for different 
purposes. See the program’s help to learn more about function key actions.
Special-function 
buttonsPress these buttons to play your audio files and adjust the volume.
Navigation  keys 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.
Application key Access shortcut menus and help assistants in Windows.Special-function buttons
Icons Press to...
Function keys Navigation keysSpecial-function 
buttons
Application 
keyDirectional 
keysNumeric 
keypad 
						

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Using the mouse
Using the mouse
The mouse is a device that controls the pointer movement on the computer display.
As you move the mouse, the pointer (arrow) on the display moves in the same direction.
You can use the left and right buttons on the mouse to select objects on the display.
You can use the scroll wheel on the mouse to move through a document. This feature is 
not available in all programs.
Directional keys Move the cursor up, down, right, or left.
Numeric keypad Type numbers when the numeric keypad (
NUMLOCK) is turned on.
Press these 
keys...To . . .
Scroll wheel
Left button Right button 
						

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For instructions on how to clean the mouse, see “Cleaning the mouse” on page 65. To... Do this...
Move the pointer 
on the computer 
displayMove the mouse around on the mouse 
pad. If you run out of space on your 
mouse pad and need to move the pointer 
farther, pick up the mouse, set it down 
in the middle of the mouse pad, then 
continue moving the mouse.
Select an object on 
the computer 
displayPosition the pointer over the object. 
Quickly press and release the left mouse 
button once. This action is called 
clicking.
Start a program or 
open a file or folderPosition the pointer over the object. 
Quickly press and release the left mouse 
button twice. This action is called 
double-clicking.
Access a shortcut 
menu or find more 
information about 
an object on the 
computer display.Position the pointer over the object. 
Quickly press and release the right 
mouse button once. This action is called 
right-clicking.
Move an object on 
the computer 
display.Position the pointer over the object. 
Press the left mouse button and hold it 
down. Move (drag) the object to the 
appropriate part of the computer display. 
Release the button to drop the object 
where you want it.
Tips & TricksFor more information about how to adjust the double-click speed, 
pointer speed, right-hand or left-hand configuration, and other mouse 
settings, see “Changing the mouse or touchpad settings” in 
Using 
Your Computer 
which has been included on your hard drive. To 
access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway 
Documentation.
clickclick
click, 
  clickclick, 
  click
click
and drag
click
and drag
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Connecting the modem
Connecting the modem
Your computer may have the optional 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 back of your 
computer.
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 computer, then start your communications program.
Connecting to a wired Ethernet network
Your computer has a network jack that you can use to connect to wired Ethernet network. 
For information about setting up a wired or wireless Ethernet network, see “Networking 
Yo u r  C o m p u t e r ”  o n  p a g e 4 9.
To connect to a wired Ethernet network:
1Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack on the back of your 
computer.
2Insert the other end of the network cable into a network jack.
WarningTo reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger 
telecommunications line cord.
Tips & TricksYou can use your computer’s Ethernet jack for more than just 
networking. Many broadband Internet connections, such as cable 
modems and DSL modems, connect to your computer’s Ethernet 
jack. For more information, see “Using the Internet” in 
Using Your 
Computer 
which has been included on your hard drive. To access 
this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway 
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Computer display
You can adjust your computer display image by using external controls (located near the 
display itself) and software controls (accessible in Windows). For more information about 
software controls, see “Adjusting the screen and desktop settings” in Using Your Computer 
which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click
 Start, All Programs, 
then click 
Gateway Documentation.
External controls
The computer display features an on-screen display (OSD) that lets you adjust and save 
contrast, brightness, and other settings for the display. Your computer saves changes you 
make to the settings, even if you turn off the display.
ButtonsPress to...
Auto Automatically optimize the display’s settings.
Menu/Select View the OSD. Press again to select OSD options.
– and + OSD active: Move through menu screens and adjust OSD options.
OSD inactive: Adjust the brightness.
Exit/Source OSD active: Deselect a menu screen. Press again to exit the OSD.
OSD inactive: Switch to the external video source (if present).
EXIT 
SOURCE 
button MENU 
SELECT
button AUTO 
button– adjust 
button+ adjust
button