Gateway TM 5150 manual Using the EZ Pad Plus Touchpad

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Using the EZ Pad Plus Touchpad

Like a mouse, the EZ Pad Plus touchpad controls the cursor movements on the display. You can scroll, zoom, autoscroll, and pan using the rocker switch between the mouse buttons. Scrolling capabilities are available in some Windows applications, including Microsoft Office.

The EZ Pad Plus TouchPad provides you with fast and easy navigation in large documents, spreadsheets, e-mails, and on the Internet. The rocker switch, located between the mouse buttons, lets you scroll, zoom, autoscroll, and pan. Scrolling capabilities are available in some Windows applications, including Microsoft Office.

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To move the cursor, press a finger lightly against the touchpad, then slide it in the direction you want the cursor to move. Press the buttons or tap on the pad to select an object.

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Contents Contents Appendix C Contacting Gateway Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Description Keyboard and LCD PanelLCD Indicator Description System Status Indicators LEDsPort Icon Description BackLeft Side Right SideComponent Icon Description Bottom Getting Started Installing the battery pack Getting Started To install the battery packTo connect the AC adapter Connecting the AC powerGetting Started Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Using Your Key Action Using the keyboardKeyDescription Combination Function keysKeyDescription Combination Pad lock keys Special keysSetting up the composite video out port Using the video systemTo setup and connect the computer to a TV or VCR To change the display resolution for an external monitor Setting up an external computer monitorTo connect the computer to an external monitor Monitor icon appears in the status area of the taskbar Using the EZ Pad Plus Touchpad Mouse Action TouchPad Action Mouse and TouchPad action equivalentsChanging touchpad properties Mouse wheel and rocker switch equivalentsTo customize the Enhanced EZ Pad Using an external mouse or keyboard Adjusting the volume Using the audioTo adjust playback and recording volume levels To adjust volume controlsTo make an audio recording Making an Audio RecordingTo play back a recording in Media Player To insert a disc Using disc mediaTo play an audio CD Playing an audio discTo swap your drive modules Swapping drive modulesUsing Your Notebook Using the diskette disk drive externally To swap the hard disk drive Swapping hard disk drivesUsing Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Using Your Notebook To insert a PC Card Using PC CardsTo remove a PC Card To disable the IR port Using the IR portUsing the USB ports To scan a diskette Using McAfee VirusScanUpdating McAfee VirusScan Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Managing Power Use Charging the battery pack Using the batteryTo remove the battery pack Swapping the battery packUsing Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Battery Meter icon Monitoring the battery statusBuilt-in battery meter To use the Power Management Properties dialog box Managing powerWindows To create a power scheme Power schemesAlarm settings Again, then click OK Windows 95 and Windows NT Using Suspend mode in Windows 95 and Windows NTMaximizing the battery life Modifying the power button modeUsing Bios Setup Program To enter the Bios Setup utility Using the Bios Setup UtilityIntroduction Appendix a Using the Bios Setup Program Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook To use the Power menu Using the Power menuTo change the power button setting Power button switch settingsSolo Notebook Accessories Accessories Appendix B Solo Notebook Accessories Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Contacting Gateway Calling Gateway Contacting GatewayIndex BiosUsing Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Index VCR Index Regulatory Compliance Statements Disconnect power before servicing All Rights Reserved