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...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 ... 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 Using ...
...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 ... 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 Using ...
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... 39 Using the pen 41 Storing and removing the pen 41 Calibration 42 Gestures 43 Pen button 44 Tips 44 Tablet Input Panel (TIP 44 Using speech recognition 46 Connecting the modem 47 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network 48 Broadband Internet connections 49 Installing a printer, ... device 49 3 Getting Help 51 Help and Support 52 Searching for a topic 52 Do More With Gateway 53 Online help 54 Gateway Web site 55 Using eSupport 55 4 Windows Basics 57 About Windows XP tablet PC Edition 58 About the Windows environment 59 Using the desktop 60 Using the Start menu 60 Adding...
... 39 Using the pen 41 Storing and removing the pen 41 Calibration 42 Gestures 43 Pen button 44 Tips 44 Tablet Input Panel (TIP 44 Using speech recognition 46 Connecting the modem 47 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network 48 Broadband Internet connections 49 Installing a printer, ... device 49 3 Getting Help 51 Help and Support 52 Searching for a topic 52 Do More With Gateway 53 Online help 54 Gateway Web site 55 Using eSupport 55 4 Windows Basics 57 About Windows XP tablet PC Edition 58 About the Windows environment 59 Using the desktop 60 Using the Start menu 60 Adding...
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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 ...Equipment 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 ...Equipment 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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...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... Task Wizard 235 Cleaning your convertible tablet PC 237 Cleaning the exterior 237 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 ...
...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... Task Wizard 235 Cleaning your convertible tablet PC 237 Cleaning the exterior 237 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 ...
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... 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 and serial number ■ How to locate the Microsoft Certificate...
... 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 and serial number ■ How to locate the Microsoft Certificate...
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Important: Your convertible tablet PC may have come with a DVD or DVD/CD-RW drive. To order a different module, contact Gateway. Open the LCD panel by pressing the release latch. 2 www.gateway.com To determine the type of drive in the modular bay, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare ...the logo to those listed in "Identifying drive types" on page 110. 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 ...
Important: Your convertible tablet PC may have come with a DVD or DVD/CD-RW drive. To order a different module, contact Gateway. Open the LCD panel by pressing the release latch. 2 www.gateway.com To determine the type of drive in the modular bay, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare ...the logo to those listed in "Identifying drive types" on page 110. 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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... 1394 port Power switch Microphone jack Headphone jack Speaker Component Kensington™ lock slot PC Card slot Memory card reader IEEE 1394 port Microphone jack Icon Description Secure your built...see "Keyboard area" on page 146. For the location of your convertible tablet PC to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. Insert one Type II... PC Card into this jack. The built-in microphone, see "Adding and removing a PC Card" on page 142. Plug a microphone into this jack. For ...
... 1394 port Power switch Microphone jack Headphone jack Speaker Component Kensington™ lock slot PC Card slot Memory card reader IEEE 1394 port Microphone jack Icon Description Secure your built...see "Keyboard area" on page 146. For the location of your convertible tablet PC to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. Insert one Type II... PC Card into this jack. The built-in microphone, see "Adding and removing a PC Card" on page 142. Plug a microphone into this jack. For ...
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... "Changing power settings" on or off when speakers or headphones 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 not plugged into your convertible tablet PC or port replicator. 4 www...
... "Changing power settings" on or off when speakers or headphones 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 not plugged into your convertible tablet PC or port replicator. 4 www...
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... a Kensington cable lock to this jack. For more information, see "Connecting the modem" on your convertible tablet PC or port replicator. Provides audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged into this slot. www.gateway.com 5 Right Side Right Side Pen Speaker Component Pen Speaker Modem jack Kensington™ lock slot...
... a Kensington cable lock to this jack. For more information, see "Connecting the modem" on your convertible tablet PC or port replicator. Provides audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged into this slot. www.gateway.com 5 Right Side Right Side Pen Speaker Component Pen Speaker Modem jack Kensington™ lock slot...
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.... Power is in use only with port replicators designed for use . Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M275 Back Ventilation fan USB port Monitor port Docking Ethernet Power Status port jack connector indicators USB port... For more information, see "Connecting to a wired Ethernet network" on page 48 and "Networking Your Gateway M275" on page 25. 6 www.gateway.com This docking connection is certified to this connector. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such ...these slots. Connect the port replicator to UL 1950 for your Gateway convertible tablet PC. Warning!
.... Power is in use only with port replicators designed for use . Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M275 Back Ventilation fan USB port Monitor port Docking Ethernet Power Status port jack connector indicators USB port... For more information, see "Connecting to a wired Ethernet network" on page 48 and "Networking Your Gateway M275" on page 25. 6 www.gateway.com This docking connection is certified to this connector. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such ...these slots. Connect the port replicator to UL 1950 for your Gateway convertible tablet PC. Warning!
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For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 255. Open this bay. Insert the battery into this bay. www.gateway.com 7 For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 159. Insert a straightened paper clip into this cover to manually restart your model" on ... bay cover Pen latch Battery latch Battery bay Hard drive bay Icon Description Includes the product model number. For more information, see "Identifying your convertible tablet PC. Slide to release the battery.
For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 255. Open this bay. Insert the battery into this bay. www.gateway.com 7 For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 159. Insert a straightened paper clip into this cover to manually restart your model" on ... bay cover Pen latch Battery latch Battery bay Hard drive bay Icon Description Includes the product model number. For more information, see "Identifying your convertible tablet PC. Slide to release the battery.
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Gateway Technical Support will need this section are for assistance. Gateway model number 10 www.gateway.com 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 Technical Support will need this section are for assistance. Gateway model number 10 www.gateway.com 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.
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... of your convertible tablet PC. ■ Printed on the bottom or back of your convertible tablet PC includes the product key code for your convertible tablet PC contains a wireless communications device. Internal wireless label A label similar to the main system label. www.gateway.com 11 The invoice also contains your convertible tablet PC. Identifying your model Gateway serial number You...
... of your convertible tablet PC. ■ Printed on the bottom or back of your convertible tablet PC includes the product key code for your convertible tablet PC contains a wireless communications device. Internal wireless label A label similar to the main system label. www.gateway.com 11 The invoice also contains your convertible tablet PC. Identifying your model Gateway serial number You...
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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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... of memory. Drives Use a diskette drive or USB flash drive for storing files or transferring files to your convertible tablet PC. www.gateway.com 13 Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you make all the devices. See "Using the optional diskette drive" on battery ... when necessary. When you travel with your convertible tablet PC. Memory Large programs, such as a keyboard, mouse, printer, monitor, or diskette drive) to buy an additional battery so you make the most of those connections at accessories.gateway.com. See "Adding or replacing memory" on...
... of memory. Drives Use a diskette drive or USB flash drive for storing files or transferring files to your convertible tablet PC. www.gateway.com 13 Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you make all the devices. See "Using the optional diskette drive" on battery ... when necessary. When you travel with your convertible tablet PC. Memory Large programs, such as a keyboard, mouse, printer, monitor, or diskette drive) to buy an additional battery so you make the most of those connections at accessories.gateway.com. See "Adding or replacing memory" on...
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... can attach almost any type of 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. The most common types are slower than laser printers. ..."Installing a printer, scanner, or other expansion features not included with your convertible tablet PC. 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...
... can attach almost any type of 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. The most common types are slower than laser printers. ..."Installing a printer, scanner, or other expansion features not included with your convertible tablet PC. 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...
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Read this chapter to find out how to an Ethernet network ■ Install peripheral devices 15 2 Getting Started This chapter provides basic information about your convertible tablet PC ■ Identify the status indicators ■ Use the keyboard ■ Use the EZ Pad touchpad ■ Use the display ■ Use the pen ■ Connect the modem ■ Connect to : ■ Connect the AC adapter ■ Start and turn off your Gateway convertible tablet PC.
Read this chapter to find out how to an Ethernet network ■ Install peripheral devices 15 2 Getting Started This chapter provides basic information about your convertible tablet PC ■ Identify the status indicators ■ Use the keyboard ■ Use the EZ Pad touchpad ■ Use the display ■ Use the pen ■ Connect the modem ■ Connect to : ■ Connect the AC adapter ■ Start and turn off your Gateway convertible tablet PC.
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..., unplug it from its connector, not on page 173. 16 www.gateway.com For more information, see "Traveling With Your Gateway M275" on page 173. ■ When traveling, do not check your convertible tablet PC as baggage. For more information, see "Cleaning your convertible tablet PC" on page 237. ■ Do not push objects into air...
..., unplug it from its connector, not on page 173. 16 www.gateway.com For more information, see "Traveling With Your Gateway M275" on page 173. ■ When traveling, do not check your convertible tablet PC as baggage. For more information, see "Cleaning your convertible tablet PC" on page 237. ■ Do not push objects into air...
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.... They may result in heat damage. ■ Protect your convertible tablet PC, battery, and hard drive from the electrical outlet. ■ The bottom of your convertible tablet PC can become hot with a Gateway convertible tablet PC battery to avoid risk of fire or explosion. Do not dispose of... a PC Card can result in errors or instability in your pocket, purse, or other...
.... They may result in heat damage. ■ Protect your convertible tablet PC, battery, and hard drive from the electrical outlet. ■ The bottom of your convertible tablet PC can become hot with a Gateway convertible tablet PC battery to avoid risk of fire or explosion. Do not dispose of... a PC Card can result in errors or instability in your pocket, purse, or other...