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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 tips 16 Using the battery 17 Using the AC adapter 17 Basic safety precautions 18 Connecting the AC adapter 19 Protecting from power...
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 tips 16 Using the battery 17 Using the AC adapter 17 Basic safety precautions 18 Connecting the AC adapter 19 Protecting from power...
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...on a projector or monitor 148 Viewing the display on a television 150 Changing from one display to 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 ... 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 M275 ...
...on a projector or monitor 148 Viewing the display on a television 150 Changing from one display to 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 ... 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 M275 ...
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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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... 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... 291 Memory 291 Memory card reader 292 Modem (dial-up 292 Mouse 296 Networks 297 Operating system 297 Passwords 298 PC Cards 298 Pen 298 Power 299 Printer 300 Sound 302 vii
... 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... 291 Memory 291 Memory card reader 292 Modem (dial-up 292 Mouse 296 Networks 297 Operating system 297 Passwords 298 PC Cards 298 Pen 298 Power 299 Printer 300 Sound 302 vii
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... into your convertible tablet PC or port replicator. 4 www.gateway.com You can also configure the power switch for Standby/Resume mode. For more information on configuring the power switch mode, see "Changing power settings" on or off when speakers or headphones are not plugged... into this jack. The built-in speakers are turned off . Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M275 Component Headphone jack Power switch Speaker Icon Description Plug...
... into your convertible tablet PC or port replicator. 4 www.gateway.com You can also configure the power switch for Standby/Resume mode. For more information on configuring the power switch mode, see "Changing power settings" on or off when speakers or headphones are not plugged... into this jack. The built-in speakers are turned off . Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M275 Component Headphone jack Power switch Speaker Icon Description Plug...
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... or when a drive 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 ports Monitor port Docking port Ethernet...
... or when a drive 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 ports Monitor port Docking port Ethernet...
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... Record audio through this microphone. Inform you of the power status or when a drive is connected. The built-in microphone is turned off while an external microphone is in use. For the location of each button. 8 www.gateway.com Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M275 Keyboard area For information on using your microphone jack...
... Record audio through this microphone. Inform you of the power status or when a drive is connected. The built-in microphone is turned off while an external microphone is in use. For the location of each button. 8 www.gateway.com Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M275 Keyboard area For information on using your microphone jack...
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...but never put your convertible tablet PC. You can interfere with very different humidity or temperature ranges, condensation may form on its power source, and remove the battery. As you disconnect a cable, pull on or within your convertible tablet PC between your convertible...time for work, place it evenly aligned to evaporate before you clean your convertible tablet PC. For more information, see "Traveling With Your Gateway M275" on page 173. ■ When traveling, do not check your convertible tablet PC. Also, before using your convertible tablet PC. ...
...but never put your convertible tablet PC. You can interfere with very different humidity or temperature ranges, condensation may form on its power source, and remove the battery. As you disconnect a cable, pull on or within your convertible tablet PC between your convertible...time for work, place it evenly aligned to evaporate before you clean your convertible tablet PC. For more information, see "Traveling With Your Gateway M275" on page 173. ■ When traveling, do not check your convertible tablet PC. Also, before using your convertible tablet PC. ...
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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 from support.gateway.com/support/manlib/. 173 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 more convenient and trouble-free.
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 from support.gateway.com/support/manlib/. 173 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 more convenient and trouble-free.
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Display screen ■ Use only your warranty. Chapter 13: Maintaining Your Gateway M275 Caring for your convertible tablet PC To extend the life of your convertible tablet PC: ■ Be careful not to bump or drop your convertible ... PC is on because data on the hard drive could be placed on top of the display. 222 www.gateway.com Magnetic fields can erase data on top of time, unplug AC power and remove the battery after discharging it partway. The case and LCD panel can become brittle and easy to...
Display screen ■ Use only your warranty. Chapter 13: Maintaining Your Gateway M275 Caring for your convertible tablet PC To extend the life of your convertible tablet PC: ■ Be careful not to bump or drop your convertible ... PC is on because data on the hard drive could be placed on top of the display. 222 www.gateway.com Magnetic fields can erase data on top of time, unplug AC power and remove the battery after discharging it partway. The case and LCD panel can become brittle and easy to...
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...of electric shock, do not insert any object into the vent holes of your workbench or other grounded object. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. ■ Remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your workbench ... (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Chapter 15: Upgrading Your Gateway M275 Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside your convertible tablet PC are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of your convertible tablet PC....
...of electric shock, do not insert any object into the vent holes of your workbench or other grounded object. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. ■ Remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your workbench ... (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Chapter 15: Upgrading Your Gateway M275 Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside your convertible tablet PC are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of your convertible tablet PC....
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Chapter 15: Upgrading Your Gateway M275 8 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 9 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it clicks in one direction. ... convertible tablet PC over. 13 Reattach the optional port replicator. 14 Connect the power adapter and modem and network cables, then turn on your convertible tablet PC. 258 www.gateway.com Important Use only memory modules designed for the Gateway M275. 10 Gently push the module down until it into the empty memory slot...
Chapter 15: Upgrading Your Gateway M275 8 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 9 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it clicks in one direction. ... convertible tablet PC over. 13 Reattach the optional port replicator. 14 Connect the power adapter and modem and network cables, then turn on your convertible tablet PC. 258 www.gateway.com Important Use only memory modules designed for the Gateway M275. 10 Gently push the module down until it into the empty memory slot...
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Chapter 15: Upgrading Your Gateway M275 11 Remove the bracket from the old drive. 12 Insert the new drive into the bracket so the screw holes line up. 13 Replace the ... to your convertible tablet PC. 16 Insert the batteries, then turn your convertible tablet PC over. 17 Reattach the optional port replicator. 18 Connect the power adapter and modem and network cables, then turn on your convertible tablet PC. 19 See "Reinstalling Windows" on page 248 for instructions on installing Windows...
Chapter 15: Upgrading Your Gateway M275 11 Remove the bracket from the old drive. 12 Insert the new drive into the bracket so the screw holes line up. 13 Replace the ... to your convertible tablet PC. 16 Insert the batteries, then turn your convertible tablet PC over. 17 Reattach the optional port replicator. 18 Connect the power adapter and modem and network cables, then turn on your convertible tablet PC. 19 See "Reinstalling Windows" on page 248 for instructions on installing Windows...
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... your convertible tablet PC. Power is certified to release your convertible tablet PC. 272 www.gateway.com This docking connection is passed through this port. Lift the release latch to UL 1950 for use only with convertible tablet PCs designed for your Gateway port replicator. Chapter 16: Using the Gateway M275 Port Replicator Front Kensington...
... your convertible tablet PC. Power is certified to release your convertible tablet PC. 272 www.gateway.com This docking connection is passed through this port. Lift the release latch to UL 1950 for use only with convertible tablet PCs designed for your Gateway port replicator. Chapter 16: Using the Gateway M275 Port Replicator Front Kensington...
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Chapter 16: Using the Gateway M275 Port Replicator Back S/PDIF digital audio jack S-Video USB out jack ports Power connector Microphone jack Headphone jack Line in speakers on page 150. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a television" on your convertible tablet PC's headphone jack. 274 www.gateway.com Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus...
Chapter 16: Using the Gateway M275 Port Replicator Back S/PDIF digital audio jack S-Video USB out jack ports Power connector Microphone jack Headphone jack Line in speakers on page 150. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a television" on your convertible tablet PC's headphone jack. 274 www.gateway.com Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus...