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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...Connecting the AC adapter 19 Protecting from power source problems 20 Starting your convertible tablet PC 22 Waking up your convertible tablet PC 23 Turning off your convertible tablet PC 23 Restarting (rebooting) your convertible tablet PC 24 Status indicators 25 LED status indicators 25 Keyboard status indicators 27 ...
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...Connecting the AC adapter 19 Protecting from power source problems 20 Starting your convertible tablet PC 22 Waking up your convertible tablet PC 23 Turning off your convertible tablet PC 23 Restarting (rebooting) your convertible tablet PC 24 Status indicators 25 LED status indicators 25 Keyboard status indicators 27 ...
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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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...background 186 Selecting a screen saver 188 Adjusting tablet and pen settings 189 Programming 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... you need for a peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network 209 For more information 209 Using your convertible tablet PC on a network 210 Installing and configuring your convertible tablet PC for Ethernet networking 210 Turning your wireless Ethernet emitter on or off 210 v
...background 186 Selecting a screen saver 188 Adjusting tablet and pen settings 189 Programming 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... you need for a peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network 209 For more information 209 Using your convertible tablet PC on a network 210 Installing and configuring your convertible tablet PC for Ethernet networking 210 Turning your wireless Ethernet emitter on or off 210 v
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... 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 your convertible tablet PC from viruses 226 Managing hard drive space 229 Checking hard drive space 229 Using Disk...
... 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 your convertible tablet PC from viruses 226 Managing hard drive space 229 Checking hard drive space 229 Using Disk...
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... Out Your Gateway M275 This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your convertible tablet PC Tips & Tricks You can download an electronic copy of Authenticity ■ How to locate the Microsoft Certificate of this chapter to learn: ■ How to identify the features of your Gateway convertible tablet PC ■ How to locate your convertible tablet PC's model and serial...
... Out Your Gateway M275 This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your convertible tablet PC Tips & Tricks You can download an electronic copy of Authenticity ■ How to locate the Microsoft Certificate of this chapter to learn: ■ How to identify the features of your Gateway convertible tablet PC ■ How to locate your convertible tablet PC's model and serial...
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... "Identifying drive types" on page 110. To order a different module, contact Gateway. Important: Your convertible tablet PC may have come with a DVD or DVD/CD-RW drive. Open the LCD panel by pressing the release latch. 2 www.gateway.com Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M275 Front Modular bay LCD panel release latch Component Icon Modular bay LCD...
... "Identifying drive types" on page 110. To order a different module, contact Gateway. Important: Your convertible tablet PC may have come with a DVD or DVD/CD-RW drive. Open the LCD panel by pressing the release latch. 2 www.gateway.com Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M275 Front Modular bay LCD panel release latch Component Icon Modular bay LCD...
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.... You can also configure the power switch for Standby/Resume mode. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M275 Component Headphone jack Power switch Speaker Icon Description Plug amplified speakers or headphones into your convertible tablet PC or port replicator. 4 www.gateway.com Provides audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged into this jack. For...
.... You can also configure the power switch for Standby/Resume mode. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M275 Component Headphone jack Power switch Speaker Icon Description Plug amplified speakers or headphones into your convertible tablet PC or port replicator. 4 www.gateway.com Provides audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged into this jack. For...
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..., camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. Power is certified to a wired Ethernet network" on page 48 and "Networking Your Gateway M275" on page 25. 6 www.gateway.com Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M275 Back Ventilation fan USB port Monitor port Docking Ethernet Power Status port jack connector indicators USB port Component Ventilation fan USB... "Connecting to UL 1950 for use . Inform you of the power status or when a drive is in use only with port replicators designed for your Gateway convertible tablet PC.
..., camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. Power is certified to a wired Ethernet network" on page 48 and "Networking Your Gateway M275" on page 25. 6 www.gateway.com Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M275 Back Ventilation fan USB port Monitor port Docking Ethernet Power Status port jack connector indicators USB port Component Ventilation fan USB... "Connecting to UL 1950 for use . Inform you of the power status or when a drive is in use only with port replicators designed for your Gateway convertible tablet PC.
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Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M275 Identifying your convertible tablet PC model and its features. 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. 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.
Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M275 Identifying your convertible tablet PC model and its features. 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. 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.
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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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... print in color or black and white. Laser printers are better than inkjet printers when you can attach almost any type of printer to your convertible tablet PC. 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...
... print in color or black and white. Laser printers are better than inkjet printers when you can attach almost any type of printer to your convertible tablet PC. 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...
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... your convertible tablet PC. If you have your convertible tablet PC checked by shorting out interior components. ■ When you clean your convertible tablet PC as baggage. For more information, see "Traveling With Your Gateway M275" on your convertible tablet PC. For more information, see "Traveling With Your Gateway M275" on the cable itself. Doing so can put your convertible tablet PC through a metal detector. To avoid damaging your convertible tablet PC...
... your convertible tablet PC. If you have your convertible tablet PC checked by shorting out interior components. ■ When you clean your convertible tablet PC as baggage. For more information, see "Traveling With Your Gateway M275" on your convertible tablet PC. For more information, see "Traveling With Your Gateway M275" on the cable itself. Doing so can put your convertible tablet PC through a metal detector. To avoid damaging your convertible tablet PC...
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Ask your convertible tablet PC. For information about installing a wireless Ethernet PC Card, see "Networking Your Gateway M275" on page 252. For information about connecting 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 connect to a wired Ethernet...
Ask your convertible tablet PC. For information about installing a wireless Ethernet PC Card, see "Networking Your Gateway M275" on page 252. For information about connecting 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 connect to a wired Ethernet...
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... at any software the device needs. Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device, see "Using the Internet" on page 79 and "Networking Your Gateway M275" on page 271. When you use your convertible tablet PC will usually recognize such a device whenever you can use an IEEE 1394 or USB device for the first time, your...
... at any software the device needs. Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device, see "Using the Internet" on page 79 and "Networking Your Gateway M275" on page 271. When you use your convertible tablet PC will usually recognize such a device whenever you can use an IEEE 1394 or USB device for the first time, your...
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... more information, see "Using the Gateway M275 Port Replicator" on page 271. For more information about playing audio and video using the S/PDIF digital audio jack, you must activate S/PDIF. Chapter 7: Using Multimedia 3 Click/Tap the file you want to your convertible tablet PC on a stereo system using the Windows...the Search box , then click/tap the arrow. To activate S/PDIF digital audio: 1 Plug one end of the Toslink cable into your convertible tablet PC, you must use the S/PDIF function on the back of your port replicator. 2 Plug the other end of the Toslink cable into the...
... more information, see "Using the Gateway M275 Port Replicator" on page 271. For more information about playing audio and video using the S/PDIF digital audio jack, you must activate S/PDIF. Chapter 7: Using Multimedia 3 Click/Tap the file you want to your convertible tablet PC on a stereo system using the Windows...the Search box , then click/tap the arrow. To activate S/PDIF digital audio: 1 Plug one end of the Toslink cable into your convertible tablet PC, you must use the S/PDIF function on the back of your port replicator. 2 Plug the other end of the Toslink cable into the...
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... burn hazard if mishandled. Replace only with a Gateway M275 battery (M275DAZ or equivalent). The battery used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. 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 tablet PC is turned on. Dispose of explosion if...
... burn hazard if mishandled. Replace only with a Gateway M275 battery (M275DAZ or equivalent). The battery used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. 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 tablet PC is turned on. Dispose of explosion if...
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9 Traveling With Your Gateway M275 These tips 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 more convenient and trouble-free. Read this guide from loss and theft ■ Managing your convertible tablet PC's power efficiently Tips & Tricks You can make traveling with your convertible tablet PC from support.gateway.com/support/manlib/. 173
9 Traveling With Your Gateway M275 These tips 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 more convenient and trouble-free. Read this guide from loss and theft ■ Managing your convertible tablet PC's power efficiently Tips & Tricks You can make traveling with your convertible tablet PC from support.gateway.com/support/manlib/. 173
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... while the aircraft is moving. For more information, see "Turning your convertible tablet PC ■ Remove all peripheral devices and cables. Chapter 9: Traveling With Your Gateway M275 Packing your wireless Ethernet emitter on or off" on page 5. ■ Pack the Gateway convertible tablet PC securely into the Gateway carrying case, and keep it separate from sliding around in overhead bins...
... while the aircraft is moving. For more information, see "Turning your convertible tablet PC ■ Remove all peripheral devices and cables. Chapter 9: Traveling With Your Gateway M275 Packing your wireless Ethernet emitter on or off" on page 5. ■ Pack the Gateway convertible tablet PC securely into the Gateway carrying case, and keep it separate from sliding around in overhead bins...
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... Support for remote access. Chapter 9: Traveling With Your Gateway M275 Files ■ Copy your working with no easy way to recover a forgotten password. Also, tape your business card or an address label to your convertible tablet PC and accessories. ■ Whoever sits next to you or behind...■ Always keep your network administrator for more information about remote access. ■ Take extra recordable media for someone else to Gateway for your convertible tablet PC so you can see "Identifying your model" on page 10) in case of privacy. ■ Use a startup password to ...
... Support for remote access. Chapter 9: Traveling With Your Gateway M275 Files ■ Copy your working with no easy way to recover a forgotten password. Also, tape your business card or an address label to your convertible tablet PC and accessories. ■ Whoever sits next to you or behind...■ Always keep your network administrator for more information about remote access. ■ Take extra recordable media for someone else to Gateway for your convertible tablet PC so you can see "Identifying your model" on page 10) in case of privacy. ■ Use a startup password to ...
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... your insurance company and credit card company to learn about emergency travel assistance if your convertible tablet PC is lost or damaged. ■ Take your Gateway Windows XP Pro Tablet PC DVD in case you need to a network. Chapter 9: Traveling With Your Gateway M275 Additional tips ■ If you plan to use several USB peripheral devices, take a portable...
... your insurance company and credit card company to learn about emergency travel assistance if your convertible tablet PC is lost or damaged. ■ Take your Gateway Windows XP Pro Tablet PC DVD in case you need to a network. Chapter 9: Traveling With Your Gateway M275 Additional tips ■ If you plan to use several USB peripheral devices, take a portable...