User's Manual

CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com
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Starting your notebook
Warning
Do not work for long periods with the
notebook resting on your lap. If the air
vents are blocked, the notebook may
become hot enough to harm your skin.
Caution
Provide adequate space around your
notebook so air vents are not obstructed.
Do not use the notebook on a bed, sofa,
rug, or other similar surface.
Tips & Tricks
For more information about changing
the power button mode, see “Changing
Power-Saving Settings” in the online User
Guide.
To start your notebook:
1 Press the latch on the front of your notebook, then lift the LCD panel.
2 Press the power button located above the keyboard.
3 If you are starting your notebook for the first time, follow the on-screen
instructions to set up your notebook.
Waking up your notebook
Tips & Tricks
For more information about Standby
mode, see “Changing power modes” in
the online User Guide.
When you have not used your notebook for several minutes or if you close the
LCD panel without turning off your notebook, it may enter a power-saving
mode called Standby. While in Standby, the power indicator flashes. If your
notebook is in Standby mode, press the power button to “wake” it up.
Using CyberLink PowerCinema
Important
Your notebook must be turned off or in
Hibernate mode to use CyberLink
PowerCinema. For more information
about Hibernate mode, see “Changing
power modes” in the online User Guide.
By pressing the Live Launch button you can use CyberLink PowerCinema to
access the multimedia features of your notebook without running Windows XP.
To use CyberLink PowerCinema:
1 Slide the latch on the front of your notebook, then lift the LCD panel.
2 Press the Live Launch <get icon> button located above the keyboard.
For the location of the Live Launch button, see “Keyboard area” on
page 10. The notebook will turn on, and the CyberLink PowerCinema
window opens.
3 Use the touchpad or arrow keys to select a multimedia feature you want
to use, or select Help for a brief tutorial on using the program.