Gateway Laptop Laptop User Manual


 
CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started
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Using the keyboard
Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the
same as a desktop computer keyboard. Many of the keys have
been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for
Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and
the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad.
Module
LED blue - Module is in use.
LED solid purple - Module is ready to
swap.
LED flashing purple - Module is not
installed in the notebook.
Hard drive
LED blinking - Hard drive is being
accessed.
LED off - Hard drive is not being
accessed.
Tip
You can attach an external keyboard to the notebook or optional port
replicator using a USB port. You do not need to shut down the notebook to
connect a USB keyboard.
Indicator Icon Description
Function keys/
System keys
Navigation
keys
FN
key
Windows key
Numeric keypad
Application key
Arrow keys