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Contents 1 Checking Out Your Gateway M275 1 Front 2 Left Side 3 Right 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 ...
Contents 1 Checking Out Your Gateway M275 1 Front 2 Left Side 3 Right 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 ...
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... 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 M275 173 Packing your convertible tablet PC 174 Traveling by air 174 Modem 175 Radio frequency wireless connections 175 Files 176 Security 176 iv
... 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 M275 173 Packing your convertible tablet PC 174 Traveling by air 174 Modem 175 Radio frequency wireless connections 175 Files 176 Security 176 iv
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Power 177 Additional tips 178 10 Customizing Your Gateway M275 179 Using the display 180 Changing display orientation 180 Adjusting brightness 180 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 182 Adjusting the color depth 182 Adjusting ... the buttons 190 Adjusting the Tablet PC Input Panel Settings 191 Changing the touchpad settings 192 Adding and modifying user accounts 194 11 Networking Your Gateway M275 197 Benefits of networking 198 Sharing a single Internet connection 198 Sharing drives 198 Sharing peripheral devices 199 Streaming audio and video files 199 Playing multi...
Power 177 Additional tips 178 10 Customizing Your Gateway M275 179 Using the display 180 Changing display orientation 180 Adjusting brightness 180 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 182 Adjusting the color depth 182 Adjusting ... the buttons 190 Adjusting the Tablet PC Input Panel Settings 191 Changing the touchpad settings 192 Adding and modifying user accounts 194 11 Networking Your Gateway M275 197 Benefits of networking 198 Sharing a single Internet connection 198 Sharing drives 198 Sharing peripheral devices 199 Streaming audio and video files 199 Playing multi...
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...scanner 217 Installing a USB printer or scanner 218 Installing a parallel port printer 218 Installing your old programs 219 13 Maintaining Your Gateway M275 221 Caring for your convertible tablet PC 222 Display screen 222 Pen 223 Replacing the pen point 224 Maintenance schedule 225 Protecting ...Cleaning the keyboard 238 Cleaning the convertible tablet PC screen 238 Cleaning the mouse 238 14 Restoring Software 241 Using the Gateway Windows XP Pro Tablet PC DVD 242 Reinstalling device drivers 243 Updating device drivers 245 Reinstalling programs 246 Reinstalling Windows 248 ...
...scanner 217 Installing a USB printer or scanner 218 Installing a parallel port printer 218 Installing your old programs 219 13 Maintaining Your Gateway M275 221 Caring for your convertible tablet PC 222 Display screen 222 Pen 223 Replacing the pen point 224 Maintenance schedule 225 Protecting ...Cleaning the keyboard 238 Cleaning the convertible tablet PC screen 238 Cleaning the mouse 238 14 Restoring Software 241 Using the Gateway Windows XP Pro Tablet PC DVD 242 Reinstalling device drivers 243 Updating device drivers 245 Reinstalling programs 246 Reinstalling Windows 248 ...
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... 255 Adding 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 Disconnecting from the...
... 255 Adding 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 Disconnecting from the...
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1 Checking Out Your Gateway M275 This chapter introduces you to locate the specifications for your convertible tablet PC ■ What accessories are available for your convertible tablet PC. Read this chapter to learn: ■ How to identify the features of your Gateway convertible tablet PC ■ How to locate your convertible tablet PC's model...
1 Checking Out Your Gateway M275 This chapter introduces you to locate the specifications for your convertible tablet PC ■ What accessories are available for your convertible tablet PC. Read this chapter to learn: ■ How to identify the features of your Gateway convertible tablet PC ■ How to locate your convertible tablet PC's model...
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... compare the logo to those listed in "Identifying drive types" on page 110. Open the LCD panel by pressing the release latch. 2 www.gateway.com For more information, see "Changing modules" on page 112. Important: Your convertible tablet PC may have come with a DVD or DVD/CD...-RW drive. To order a different module, contact Gateway. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M275 Front Modular bay LCD panel release latch Component Icon Modular bay LCD panel release latch Description Use this bay for a DVD drive or...
... compare the logo to those listed in "Identifying drive types" on page 110. Open the LCD panel by pressing the release latch. 2 www.gateway.com For more information, see "Changing modules" on page 112. Important: Your convertible tablet PC may have come with a DVD or DVD/CD...-RW drive. To order a different module, contact Gateway. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M275 Front Modular bay LCD panel release latch Component Icon Modular bay LCD panel release latch Description Use this bay for a DVD drive or...
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Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M275 Component Headphone jack Power switch Speaker Icon Description Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. The built-in speakers are turned off . You can ... switch mode, see "Changing power settings" on or off when speakers or headphones are not plugged into your convertible tablet PC or port replicator. 4 www.gateway.com Provides audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are plugged into this jack.
Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M275 Component Headphone jack Power switch Speaker Icon Description Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. The built-in speakers are turned off . You can ... switch mode, see "Changing power settings" on or off when speakers or headphones are not plugged into your convertible tablet PC or port replicator. 4 www.gateway.com Provides audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are plugged into this jack.
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Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M275 Back Ventilation fan USB port Monitor port Docking Ethernet Power Status.... Inform you of the power status or when a drive is in use only with port replicators designed for your Gateway convertible tablet PC. Warning! Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable into this jack. For more information, see "... ports. Power is certified to a wired Ethernet network" on page 48 and "Networking Your Gateway M275" on page 25. 6 www.gateway.com This docking connection is passed through this port. For more information, see "Connecting to UL 1950 for...
Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M275 Back Ventilation fan USB port Monitor port Docking Ethernet Power Status.... Inform you of the power status or when a drive is in use only with port replicators designed for your Gateway convertible tablet PC. Warning! Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable into this jack. For more information, see "... ports. Power is certified to a wired Ethernet network" on page 48 and "Networking Your Gateway M275" on page 25. 6 www.gateway.com This docking connection is passed through this port. For more information, see "Connecting to UL 1950 for...
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... of your keyboard, see "Using the keyboard" on page 25. Inform you of the power status or when a drive is connected. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M275 Keyboard area For information on using your microphone jack, see "Left Side" on page 3 and "Back" on page 274. The built-in microphone is turned...
... of your keyboard, see "Using the keyboard" on page 25. Inform you of the power status or when a drive is connected. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M275 Keyboard area For information on using your microphone jack, see "Left Side" on page 3 and "Back" on page 274. The built-in microphone is turned...
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Gateway model number 10 www.gateway.com Gateway Technical Support will need this section are for assistance. Gateway model number The label on the bottom of your convertible tablet PC contains information that identifies your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for informational purposes only. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M275 Identifying your convertible tablet PC model and its features. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location.
Gateway model number 10 www.gateway.com Gateway Technical Support will need this section are for assistance. Gateway model number The label on the bottom of your convertible tablet PC contains information that identifies your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for informational purposes only. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M275 Identifying your convertible tablet PC model and its features. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location.
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For more information about your convertible tablet PC, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's eSupport page at support.gateway.com. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M275 Finding your specifications For more information, see "Using eSupport" on page 55. 12 www.gateway.com The eSupport page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications.
For more information about your convertible tablet PC, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's eSupport page at support.gateway.com. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M275 Finding your specifications For more information, see "Using eSupport" on page 55. 12 www.gateway.com The eSupport page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications.
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...but they print much faster than laser printers. Laser printers and cartridges are printing large documents. 14 www.gateway.com Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M275 A port replicator also provides additional ports and other peripheral device" on page 271 for more information about ...attaching a printer to your convertible tablet PC. See "Using the Gateway M275 Port Replicator" on page 49 for more information about using a port replicator with your convertible tablet PC. See "Installing a ...
...but they print much faster than laser printers. Laser printers and cartridges are printing large documents. 14 www.gateway.com Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M275 A port replicator also provides additional ports and other peripheral device" on page 271 for more information about ...attaching a printer to your convertible tablet PC. See "Using the Gateway M275 Port Replicator" on page 49 for more information about using a port replicator with your convertible tablet PC. See "Installing a ...
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.... ■ Before you clean your convertible tablet PC, turn on your convertible tablet PC. For more information, see "Traveling With Your Gateway M275" on the cable itself. General tips ■ When setting up your convertible tablet PC for the moisture to your convertible tablet PC.... your convertible tablet PC, allow sufficient time for work, place it could slide around. For more information, see "Traveling With Your Gateway M275" on or within your convertible tablet PC. Chapter 2: Getting Started Safety instructions Certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk...
.... ■ Before you clean your convertible tablet PC, turn on your convertible tablet PC. For more information, see "Traveling With Your Gateway M275" on the cable itself. General tips ■ When setting up your convertible tablet PC for the moisture to your convertible tablet PC.... your convertible tablet PC, allow sufficient time for work, place it could slide around. For more information, see "Traveling With Your Gateway M275" on or within your convertible tablet PC. Chapter 2: Getting Started Safety instructions Certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk...
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...network cable into a network jack. Ask your convertible tablet PC. For information about installing a wireless Ethernet PC Card, see "Networking Your Gateway M275" on page 197. For information about connecting to a 10/100 wired Ethernet network. To connect to help you select the correct network... jack. 48 www.gateway.com Chapter 2: Getting Started Connecting to a wired Ethernet network Your convertible tablet PC has a network jack that you can use to...
...network cable into a network jack. Ask your convertible tablet PC. For information about installing a wireless Ethernet PC Card, see "Networking Your Gateway M275" on page 197. For information about connecting to a 10/100 wired Ethernet network. To connect to help you select the correct network... jack. 48 www.gateway.com Chapter 2: Getting Started Connecting to a wired Ethernet network Your convertible tablet PC has a network jack that you can use to...
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... time. Your convertible tablet PC or port replicator has one or more information about port locations, see "Checking Out Your Gateway M275" on page 1 and "Using the Gateway M275 Port Replicator" on page 197. After doing this, you install a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device, see "Using... the Internet" on page 79 and "Networking Your Gateway M275" on page 271. www.gateway.com 49 Type the keyword installing devices in the Search box , then click/tap the arrow. See the device documentation for ...
... time. Your convertible tablet PC or port replicator has one or more information about port locations, see "Checking Out Your Gateway M275" on page 1 and "Using the Gateway M275 Port Replicator" on page 197. After doing this, you install a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device, see "Using... the Internet" on page 79 and "Networking Your Gateway M275" on page 271. www.gateway.com 49 Type the keyword installing devices in the Search box , then click/tap the arrow. See the device documentation for ...
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... about playing audio and video using the S/PDIF digital audio jack, you want to your stereo receiver. 108 www.gateway.com Type the keyword Media Player in the Search box , then click/tap the arrow. Help and Support For more ...information, see "Using the Gateway M275 Port Replicator" on your convertible tablet PC, you must activate S/PDIF. To activate S/PDIF digital audio: 1 Plug one .../Tap the file you must use the S/PDIF function on page 271. Important To use the Gateway M275 port replicator.
... about playing audio and video using the S/PDIF digital audio jack, you want to your stereo receiver. 108 www.gateway.com Type the keyword Media Player in the Search box , then click/tap the arrow. Help and Support For more ...information, see "Using the Gateway M275 Port Replicator" on your convertible tablet PC, you must activate S/PDIF. To activate S/PDIF digital audio: 1 Plug one .../Tap the file you must use the S/PDIF function on page 271. Important To use the Gateway M275 port replicator.
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...battery promptly. Keep away from children. Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Battery latch Battery lock Battery www.gateway.com 159 If your convertible tablet PC is plugged into an AC outlet, you can change the battery while the convertible ...while changing the batteries. The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Replace only with a Gateway M275 battery (M275DAZ or equivalent). Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Changing batteries Changing batteries If your convertible...
...battery promptly. Keep away from children. Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Battery latch Battery lock Battery www.gateway.com 159 If your convertible tablet PC is plugged into an AC outlet, you can change the battery while the convertible ...while changing the batteries. The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Replace only with a Gateway M275 battery (M275DAZ or equivalent). Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Changing batteries Changing batteries If your convertible...
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Read this guide from loss and theft ■ Managing your convertible tablet PC more convenient and trouble-free. 9 Traveling With Your Gateway M275 These tips can make traveling with your convertible tablet PC's power efficiently Tips & Tricks You can download an electronic copy of this chapter to learn about: ■ Using the modem ■ Using your radio frequency wireless connections ■ Transferring files ■ Protecting your convertible tablet PC from support.gateway.com/support/manlib/. 173
Read this guide from loss and theft ■ Managing your convertible tablet PC more convenient and trouble-free. 9 Traveling With Your Gateway M275 These tips can make traveling with your convertible tablet PC's power efficiently Tips & Tricks You can download an electronic copy of this chapter to learn about: ■ Using the modem ■ Using your radio frequency wireless connections ■ Transferring files ■ Protecting your convertible tablet PC from support.gateway.com/support/manlib/. 173
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...tablet PC stable during travel . Do not pack it separate from sliding around in overhead bins and car trunks. Chapter 9: Traveling With Your Gateway M275 Packing your convertible tablet PC's pen holder during travel . Remember to pack those you to start your convertible tablet PC. ■ Have... and landing. ■ Do not check your convertible tablet PC as baggage. ■ Turn off " on page 5. ■ Pack the Gateway convertible tablet PC securely into the Gateway carrying case, and keep it in your convertible tablet PC ■ Remove all peripheral devices and cables.
...tablet PC stable during travel . Do not pack it separate from sliding around in overhead bins and car trunks. Chapter 9: Traveling With Your Gateway M275 Packing your convertible tablet PC's pen holder during travel . Remember to pack those you to start your convertible tablet PC. ■ Have... and landing. ■ Do not check your convertible tablet PC as baggage. ■ Turn off " on page 5. ■ Pack the Gateway convertible tablet PC securely into the Gateway carrying case, and keep it in your convertible tablet PC ■ Remove all peripheral devices and cables.