User Manual

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GD6000 User Guide
Getting Familiar With Your Computer
Auto Dim Feature
To save the battery power, the computer display automatically
dims when the computer is not attached to external power.
note You may still use the display brightness function keys
(FN+F6 and FN+F7) to adjust display brightness.
See Managing Power for more information on power manage-
ment features.
Simultaneous Display
The computer’s crisp display and multimedia capabilities are
great for viewing movies or giving presentations. If you prefer,
you can also connect an external monitor or LCD projector.
This computer supports simultaneous LCD and external dis-
play output via the external monitor port located on the back
edge of the computer. See Attaching an External Monitor or
Video Device for more information.
Feature When using an external monitor you can extend
your desktop. This allows you to open and view one program
on the external monitor while viewing a different program on
your laptop’s display.
Windows XP:
1. Right click on the desktop and select Properties to open the
Display Properties dialogue box.
2. Select the Settings tab.
3. Click on the “2” in the Monitors section.
4. Check “Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor”.
5. Select Apply and OK to save and exit.
6. Now you can drag the programs you want to view onto the
external monitor.
Windows Vista:
1. Right click on the desktop and select Personalize to open the
Display Properties dialogue box.
2. Select the Settings tab.
3. Click on the “2” in the Monitors section.
4. Check “Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor.”
5. Select Apply and OK to save and exit.
6. Now you can drag the programs you want to view onto the
external monitor.
Opening and Closing the Display
To open the display lid, slide the display lid latch to the right
and lift up the lid, then tilt it to a comfortable viewing position.
To close the display lid, fold it down gently until the display lid
latch clicks into place.
Caution To avoid damaging the display, do not slam it
when you close it. Also, do not place any object on top of the
computer when the display is closed.
Lid Switch
Your computer has a lid switch that automatically suspends
your computer when you close the display and resumes it
when you open the display.
To change the power management settings for the lid switch,
perform the following:
1. On the System Tray area of the Taskbar, right-click the Power
Saver
icon ( or ).
2. From the menu, select Configure Power Settings.
3. Select the Advanced button.
4. Select what you want to happen when you close the display lid:
 Do nothing
 Sleep
 Hibernate
5. Check the Wakeup box if you want the computer to resume
when you open the display lid.
Cursor Visibility
To improve the visibility of the mouse cursor, you should:

Enable the “Pointer Trails” feature to add trailing cursors

Use a slow or medium speed/sensitivity level
You can combine a higher level of acceleration with a slow
or medium speed/sensitivity level. This allows you to move
the mouse cursor quickly by increasing your finger pressure,
while still providing a finer degree of control when you apply
minimum pressure.
note You can change the speed of the mouse.
Windows XP: From the Start Button select Settings, Control
Panel, and then choose Mouse to make adjustments.
Windows Vista: Click on the Start Button, select Control Panel,
and under Hardware and Sound, choose Mouse.