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... Side 5 Back 6 Bottom 7 Keyboard area 8 Identifying your model 10 Gateway model number 10 Gateway serial number 11 Internal wireless label 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 11 Finding your specifications 12 Accessories 13 2 Getting Started 15 Safety instructions 16 General tips 16 Using the battery 17 Using the AC adapter 17 Basic safety precautions...
... Side 5 Back 6 Bottom 7 Keyboard area 8 Identifying your model 10 Gateway model number 10 Gateway serial number 11 Internal wireless label 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 11 Finding your specifications 12 Accessories 13 2 Getting Started 15 Safety instructions 16 General tips 16 Using the battery 17 Using the AC adapter 17 Basic safety precautions...
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... another 153 8 Managing Power 155 Monitoring the battery charge 156 Recharging the battery 157 Recalibrating the battery 158 Changing batteries 159 Replacing the battery 160 Extending battery life 162 Conserving battery power 162 Using alternate power sources 163 Changing ...power modes 163 Changing power settings 165 Changing the power scheme 166 Changing alarm options 167 Changing advanced settings 168 Turning on the Power on Lid Lift feature 169 Activating and using Hibernate mode 170 9 Traveling With Your Gateway...
... another 153 8 Managing Power 155 Monitoring the battery charge 156 Recharging the battery 157 Recalibrating the battery 158 Changing batteries 159 Replacing the battery 160 Extending battery life 162 Conserving battery power 162 Using alternate power sources 163 Changing ...power modes 163 Changing power settings 165 Changing the power scheme 166 Changing alarm options 167 Changing advanced settings 168 Turning on the Power on Lid Lift feature 169 Activating and using Hibernate mode 170 9 Traveling With Your Gateway...
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... or replacing memory in the memory bay 256 Replacing memory under the keyboard 259 Replacing the hard drive kit 267 16 Using the Gateway M275 Port Replicator 271 Front 272 Left side 273 Back 274 Connecting to the port replicator 276 Attaching to the port replicator 276 ...replicator 277 Securing your port replicator 278 17 Troubleshooting 279 Safety guidelines 280 First steps 281 Software support tools 281 Troubleshooting 282 Audio 282 Battery 282 Device installation 282 Diskette drive (external 283 Display 284 DVD or DVD/CD-RW drives 285 File management 287 Hard drive 288...
... or replacing memory in the memory bay 256 Replacing memory under the keyboard 259 Replacing the hard drive kit 267 16 Using the Gateway M275 Port Replicator 271 Front 272 Left side 273 Back 274 Connecting to the port replicator 276 Attaching to the port replicator 276 ...replicator 277 Securing your port replicator 278 17 Troubleshooting 279 Safety guidelines 280 First steps 281 Software support tools 281 Troubleshooting 282 Audio 282 Battery 282 Device installation 282 Diskette drive (external 283 Display 284 DVD or DVD/CD-RW drives 285 File management 287 Hard drive 288...
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... Hard drive bay Component System label Reset hole Memory bay cover Pen latch Battery latch Battery bay Hard drive bay Icon Description Includes the product model number. www.gateway.com 7 Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 10. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive...
... Hard drive bay Component System label Reset hole Memory bay cover Pen latch Battery latch Battery bay Hard drive bay Icon Description Includes the product model number. www.gateway.com 7 Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 10. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive...
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...more information. Drives Use a diskette drive or USB flash drive for more memory. Accessories Accessories Gateway offers accessories that can help you make the most of using an additional battery in -flight power receptacle. Peripheral devices You can attach devices (such as multimedia games or ...graphics programs, use a lot of those connections at accessories.gateway.com. To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at one time. See "Replacing the battery" on page 255 for storing files or transferring files to your convertible tablet PC on...
...more information. Drives Use a diskette drive or USB flash drive for more memory. Accessories Accessories Gateway offers accessories that can help you make the most of using an additional battery in -flight power receptacle. Peripheral devices You can attach devices (such as multimedia games or ...graphics programs, use a lot of those connections at accessories.gateway.com. To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at one time. See "Replacing the battery" on page 255 for storing files or transferring files to your convertible tablet PC on...
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...aligned to evaporate before you clean your convertible tablet PC as baggage. To avoid damaging your convertible tablet PC. If you have a charged battery available in overhead storage compartments where it on a level surface. ■ Before you connect a cable make sure both connectors are asked ... convertible tablet PC. Doing so can interfere with very different humidity or temperature ranges, condensation may form on page 173. 16 www.gateway.com Also, before using your convertible tablet PC. ■ When traveling, do not place your convertible tablet PC in case you ...
...aligned to evaporate before you clean your convertible tablet PC as baggage. To avoid damaging your convertible tablet PC. If you have a charged battery available in overhead storage compartments where it on a level surface. ■ Before you connect a cable make sure both connectors are asked ... convertible tablet PC. Doing so can interfere with very different humidity or temperature ranges, condensation may form on page 173. 16 www.gateway.com Also, before using your convertible tablet PC. ■ When traveling, do not place your convertible tablet PC in case you ...
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...from environmental hazards such as dirt, dust, food, liquids, temperature extremes, and overexposure to sunlight. ■ Replace only with a Gateway convertible tablet PC battery to avoid risk of fire or explosion. This is inside a carrying case. Be careful when you use it to run your convertible...; Some PC Cards can become hot with papers or other container where metal objects (such as car keys) could short-circuit the battery terminals. Excessive pressure or impact can cause damage to the manufacturer's instructions. Do not cover the adapter with prolonged use. Do not...
...from environmental hazards such as dirt, dust, food, liquids, temperature extremes, and overexposure to sunlight. ■ Replace only with a Gateway convertible tablet PC battery to avoid risk of fire or explosion. This is inside a carrying case. Be careful when you use it to run your convertible...; Some PC Cards can become hot with papers or other container where metal objects (such as car keys) could short-circuit the battery terminals. Excessive pressure or impact can cause damage to the manufacturer's instructions. Do not cover the adapter with prolonged use. Do not...
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... information, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for 24 hours, the battery may need to fully charge the battery. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you expect. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Warning Make sure that you...
... information, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for 24 hours, the battery may need to fully charge the battery. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you expect. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Warning Make sure that you...
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...the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Protect your convertible tablet PC. 20 www.gateway.com Warning Do not attempt to AC power for at least 24 hours. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC ...adapters. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can increase to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. If the battery charge indicator ...
...the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Protect your convertible tablet PC. 20 www.gateway.com Warning Do not attempt to AC power for at least 24 hours. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC ...adapters. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can increase to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. If the battery charge indicator ...
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... that is not responding. 2 Click/Tap the program that are finished, Windows starts. 24 www.gateway.com For more than 10 seconds. As a part of your convertible tablet PC. 3 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2 Insert a straightened paper clip into the reset hole...
... that is not responding. 2 Click/Tap the program that are finished, Windows starts. 24 www.gateway.com For more than 10 seconds. As a part of your convertible tablet PC. 3 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2 Insert a straightened paper clip into the reset hole...
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www.gateway.com 25 The DVD or DVD/CD-RW drive is in use . Memory card reader The memory card reader is in use . Memory card reader Disc drive Battery charge Hard drive Power Indicator Hard drive Disc drive Icon Description The hard drive is being used or indicate the power status of your convertible tablet PC. Status indicators Status indicators LED status indicators LED status indicators inform you when a drive is in use.
www.gateway.com 25 The DVD or DVD/CD-RW drive is in use . Memory card reader The memory card reader is in use . Memory card reader Disc drive Battery charge Hard drive Power Indicator Hard drive Disc drive Icon Description The hard drive is being used or indicate the power status of your convertible tablet PC. Status indicators Status indicators LED status indicators LED status indicators inform you when a drive is in use.
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... - The LED shows your convertible tablet PC is connected to AC power or the battery charge is on - battery is in Standby mode. ■ LED off . 26 www.gateway.com convertible tablet PC is malfunctioning. Chapter 2: Getting Started Indicator Icon Battery charge Power Description The LED shows the battery activity and status. ■ LED blue -
... - The LED shows your convertible tablet PC is connected to AC power or the battery charge is on - battery is in Standby mode. ■ LED off . 26 www.gateway.com convertible tablet PC is malfunctioning. Chapter 2: Getting Started Indicator Icon Battery charge Power Description The LED shows the battery activity and status. ■ LED blue -
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...dim lighting situations. Slide the power switch to the normal brightness setting. For more information, see "Changing power modes" on . 30 www.gateway.com Press this box. Press the key combination again to close this key combination again to decrease the brightness below the normal dimmest setting.... Press a second time to turn off " on the key. Turn on page 181. Press and hold FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Important: Using this system key... For more information, see "XtraBright/XtraDim" on Pad Lock so you press the FN key and a system...
...dim lighting situations. Slide the power switch to the normal brightness setting. For more information, see "Changing power modes" on . 30 www.gateway.com Press this box. Press the key combination again to close this key combination again to decrease the brightness below the normal dimmest setting.... Press a second time to turn off " on the key. Turn on page 181. Press and hold FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Important: Using this system key... For more information, see "XtraBright/XtraDim" on Pad Lock so you press the FN key and a system...
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www.gateway.com 33 Press a second time to the normal brightness setting. Use this feature in bright sunlight. Press a third time to return the display to decrease ... in dim lighting situations. Increase the LCD panel brightness above the normal brightest setting for domain authentication or logon screen. Use this feature will affect battery performance.
www.gateway.com 33 Press a second time to the normal brightness setting. Use this feature in bright sunlight. Press a third time to return the display to decrease ... in dim lighting situations. Increase the LCD panel brightness above the normal brightest setting for domain authentication or logon screen. Use this feature will affect battery performance.
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... tablet PC will not affect any open programs. ■ Switching from AC to battery power dims the display slightly to save battery power. For more information, see "Tablet control buttons" on battery power, use the XtraBright/XtraDim button. The pressure of a pen controller. Important If... you prefer maximum brightness while on page 32. 38 www.gateway.com Chapter 2: Getting Started Using the display Your convertible tablet PC's ...
... tablet PC will not affect any open programs. ■ Switching from AC to battery power dims the display slightly to save battery power. For more information, see "Tablet control buttons" on battery power, use the XtraBright/XtraDim button. The pressure of a pen controller. Important If... you prefer maximum brightness while on page 32. 38 www.gateway.com Chapter 2: Getting Started Using the display Your convertible tablet PC's ...
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8 Managing Power While your convertible tablet PC is running on battery power, you should manage power consumption to : ■ Check and recharge the battery ■ Recalibrate the battery ■ Change batteries ■ Extend the life of the battery. Read this chapter to learn how to get the most use out of the battery by conserving battery power and using alternate power sources ■ Change power-saving settings 155
8 Managing Power While your convertible tablet PC is running on battery power, you should manage power consumption to : ■ Check and recharge the battery ■ Recalibrate the battery ■ Change batteries ■ Extend the life of the battery. Read this chapter to learn how to get the most use out of the battery by conserving battery power and using alternate power sources ■ Change power-saving settings 155
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... Power Options Properties Advanced tab. The power status box shows the current power source, the battery charge level, and the power management mode. ■ Looking at the battery charge indicator: ■ LED blue - battery is charging. ■ LED blinking red - If the icon still does not appear,... box, which opens in the taskbar. When the battery charge gets low, change the battery or connect to AC power immediately to appear. battery charge is checked on page 158. 156 www.gateway.com Important If the power cord or battery icon does not appear on page 25. ■...
... Power Options Properties Advanced tab. The power status box shows the current power source, the battery charge level, and the power management mode. ■ Looking at the battery charge indicator: ■ LED blue - battery is charging. ■ LED blinking red - If the icon still does not appear,... box, which opens in the taskbar. When the battery charge gets low, change the battery or connect to AC power immediately to appear. battery charge is checked on page 158. 156 www.gateway.com Important If the power cord or battery icon does not appear on page 25. ■...
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...still does not appear, make sure that Always show hidden icons button. www.gateway.com 157 See "Changing advanced settings" on the Power Options Properties Advanced tab. Important If the power cord or battery icon does not appear on the taskbar, click/tap the show icon on... the taskbar is checked on page 168 for more information. Recharging the battery Recharging the battery The battery recharges while it is installed and your convertible tablet PC is recharging, the battery charge indicator turns purple and the battery icon in the taskbar has a lightning bolt . While the...
...still does not appear, make sure that Always show hidden icons button. www.gateway.com 157 See "Changing advanced settings" on the Power Options Properties Advanced tab. Important If the power cord or battery icon does not appear on the taskbar, click/tap the show icon on... the taskbar is checked on page 168 for more information. Recharging the battery Recharging the battery The battery recharges while it is installed and your convertible tablet PC is recharging, the battery charge indicator turns purple and the battery icon in the taskbar has a lightning bolt . While the...
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...screen, press F2. If recalibration is not low, you the progress. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Open the Advanced menu. 4 Highlight Battery Auto Learning, then select Enabled by pressing the spacebar. 5 Open the Exit menu, then highlight Exit Saving Changes and press ENTER. 6 ...Select Yes, then press ENTER. The entire process will take several hours. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Technical Support. 158 www.gateway.com Important Do not interrupt the...
...screen, press F2. If recalibration is not low, you the progress. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Open the Advanced menu. 4 Highlight Battery Auto Learning, then select Enabled by pressing the spacebar. 5 Open the Exit menu, then highlight Exit Saving Changes and press ENTER. 6 ...Select Yes, then press ENTER. The entire process will take several hours. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Technical Support. 158 www.gateway.com Important Do not interrupt the...
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Warning Danger of used battery promptly. The battery used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Replace only with a Gateway M275 battery (M275DAZ or equivalent). Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°...the convertible tablet PC off while changing the batteries. Discard used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Battery latch Battery lock Battery www.gateway.com 159 Changing batteries Changing batteries If your convertible tablet PC is turned on....
Warning Danger of used battery promptly. The battery used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Replace only with a Gateway M275 battery (M275DAZ or equivalent). Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°...the convertible tablet PC off while changing the batteries. Discard used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Battery latch Battery lock Battery www.gateway.com 159 Changing batteries Changing batteries If your convertible tablet PC is turned on....