22Chapter 2: Getting Startedwww.gateway.comStarting your notebookTo start your notebook:1 Open your notebook by pressing the latch on the front of your notebookand lifting the LCD panel.2 Press the power button located above the keyboard.The power button is preset to On/Off mode. However, you can also set itto function in Standby/Resume mode. For instructions on changing thepower button mode, see “Changing power settings” on page 163.3 If you are starting your notebook for the first time, follow the on-screeninstructions to set up your notebook.Tips & Tricks You can set up the optional fingerprint reader to preventunauthorized users from turning on your notebook. Formore information, see “Using the optional fingerprintreader” on page 36.Power button
