Starting Your Notebook; Waking Up Your Notebook - Gateway MX6960 Reference Manual

CHAPTER 3: Using Your Gateway Notebook

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
notebook power
settings" on page 53.

Waking up your notebook

Tips & Tricks
For more information
about Standby mode,
see "Changing
notebook power
settings" on page 53.
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To start your notebook:
Slide the latch on the front of your
1
notebook, then lift the LCD panel.
Press the power button located above the
2
keyboard.
If you are starting your notebook for the
3
first time, follow the on-screen instructions
to set up your notebook.
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.