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... 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 ... 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 ...
... 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 ... 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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... 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, scanner... 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...
... 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, scanner... 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...
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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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... 185 Changing the desktop 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 Internet connection...
... 185 Changing the desktop 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 Internet connection...
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...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 your convertible...Scheduled 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...
...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 your convertible...Scheduled 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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... Authenticity ■ How to the basic features of this guide from support.gateway.com/support/manlib/. 1 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 Tips & Tricks You can download an electronic copy of your...
... Authenticity ■ How to the basic features of this guide from support.gateway.com/support/manlib/. 1 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 Tips & Tricks You can download an electronic copy of your...
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... To order a different module, contact Gateway. 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. Important: Your convertible tablet PC may have come with a DVD or DVD/CD...-RW drive. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M275 Front Modular bay LCD panel release latch Component Icon Modular bay LCD panel release latch Description...
... To order a different module, contact Gateway. 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. Important: Your convertible tablet PC may have come with a DVD or DVD/CD...-RW drive. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M275 Front Modular bay LCD panel release latch Component Icon Modular bay LCD panel release latch Description...
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... or cellular telephone into this jack. For more information, see "Adding and removing a PC Card" on page 146. For the location of your convertible tablet PC to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this slot. For more information, see "Connecting a digital video camera" on page 252. ...For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 8. The built-in microphone, see "Keyboard area" on page 142. www.gateway.com 3 Insert one Type II PC Card into this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link...
... or cellular telephone into this jack. For more information, see "Adding and removing a PC Card" on page 146. For the location of your convertible tablet PC to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this slot. For more information, see "Connecting a digital video camera" on page 252. ...For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 8. The built-in microphone, see "Keyboard area" on page 142. www.gateway.com 3 Insert one Type II PC Card into this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link...
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...power 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 Slide to turn the power on page 165. 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 this ...
...power 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 Slide to turn the power on page 165. 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 this ...
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... Kensington lock slot Icon Description Write, tap, and input directly on page 47. Plug a modem cable into your convertible tablet PC to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this jack. For more information, see "Connecting the modem" on your ...convertible tablet PC's display using the cordless pen. Secure 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
... Kensington lock slot Icon Description Write, tap, and input directly on page 47. Plug a modem cable into your convertible tablet PC to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this jack. For more information, see "Connecting the modem" on your ...convertible tablet PC's display using the cordless pen. Secure 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
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...network cable into this connector. For more information, see "Connecting to UL 1950 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 Component Ventilation fan USB ...information, see "LED status indicators" on page 197. Warning! This docking connection is in use only with port replicators designed for your Gateway convertible tablet PC. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer,...
...network cable into this connector. For more information, see "Connecting to UL 1950 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 Component Ventilation fan USB ...information, see "LED status indicators" on page 197. Warning! This docking connection is in use only with port replicators designed for your Gateway convertible tablet PC. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer,...
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.... Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 267. www.gateway.com 7 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 10. For more information, see "Identifying your convertible tablet PC. Open this hole to install a memory module. Insert a straightened paper clip into this bay. Bottom...
.... Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 267. www.gateway.com 7 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 10. For more information, see "Identifying your convertible tablet PC. Open this hole to install a memory module. Insert a straightened paper clip into this bay. Bottom...
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... "LED status indicators" on page 28. 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 32 for a... description of each button. 8 www.gateway.com Microphone LCD panel multi-function buttons/status indicators Keyboard multi-function buttons/status indicators Keyboard Component Microphone LED status indicators Tablet control buttons Touchpad Icon Description Record audio through this microphone. For the ...
... "LED status indicators" on page 28. 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 32 for a... description of each button. 8 www.gateway.com Microphone LCD panel multi-function buttons/status indicators Keyboard multi-function buttons/status indicators Keyboard Component Microphone LED status indicators Tablet control buttons Touchpad Icon Description Record audio through this microphone. For the ...
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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 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. 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. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. 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. Gateway Technical Support will need this section are for assistance. Gateway model number 10 www.gateway.com
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... following indicates your customer ID number. The invoice also contains your convertible tablet PC contains a wireless communications device. www.gateway.com 11 Internal wireless label A label similar to the main system label. Identifying your model Gateway serial number You can locate the Gateway serial number: ■ Printed on a white sticker on the customer invoice...
... following indicates your customer ID number. The invoice also contains your convertible tablet PC contains a wireless communications device. www.gateway.com 11 Internal wireless label A label similar to the main system label. Identifying your model Gateway serial number You can locate the Gateway serial number: ■ Printed on a white sticker on the customer invoice...
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Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M275 Finding your convertible tablet PC, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's eSupport page at support.gateway.com. The eSupport page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. For more information about your specifications For more information, see "Using eSupport" on page 55. 12 www.gateway.com
Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M275 Finding your convertible tablet PC, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's eSupport page at support.gateway.com. The eSupport page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. For more information about your specifications For more information, see "Using eSupport" on page 55. 12 www.gateway.com
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...running more slowly than you think they should, try adding more memory. www.gateway.com 13 When you travel with your convertible tablet PC into an automobile cigarette lighter or an airplane in your convertible tablet PC, a port replicator lets you make all the devices. With an ... receptacle. Drives Use a diskette drive or USB flash drive for accessories or supplies. If your convertible tablet PC. See "Replacing the battery" on page 140. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you need additional space for storing files or transferring files to buy ...
...running more slowly than you think they should, try adding more memory. www.gateway.com 13 When you travel with your convertible tablet PC into an automobile cigarette lighter or an airplane in your convertible tablet PC, a port replicator lets you make all the devices. With an ... receptacle. Drives Use a diskette drive or USB flash drive for accessories or supplies. If your convertible tablet PC. See "Replacing the battery" on page 140. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you need additional space for storing files or transferring files to buy ...
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..., or other expansion features not included with your convertible tablet PC. Printers You can print pictures, banners, and greeting cards, as well as documents. Using an inkjet color printer, you are printing large documents. 14 www.gateway.com Laser printers are slower than inkjet printers when you... can attach almost any type of printer to your convertible tablet PC. The most common types are more expensive, but they print much...
..., or other expansion features not included with your convertible tablet PC. Printers You can print pictures, banners, and greeting cards, as well as documents. Using an inkjet color printer, you are printing large documents. 14 www.gateway.com Laser printers are slower than inkjet printers when you... can attach almost any type of printer to your convertible tablet PC. The most common types are more expensive, but they print much...
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Read this chapter to find out how to: ■ Connect the AC adapter ■ Start and turn off your Gateway convertible tablet PC. 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 an Ethernet network ■ Install peripheral devices 15
Read this chapter to find out how to: ■ Connect the AC adapter ■ Start and turn off your Gateway convertible tablet PC. 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 an Ethernet network ■ Install peripheral devices 15
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... checked by shorting out interior components. ■ When you move your convertible tablet PC between environments with the sound system. For more information, see "Traveling With Your Gateway M275" on page 173. ■ When traveling, do not check your convertible tablet PC. You can interfere with very different humidity or temperature ranges, condensation...
... checked by shorting out interior components. ■ When you move your convertible tablet PC between environments with the sound system. For more information, see "Traveling With Your Gateway M275" on page 173. ■ When traveling, do not check your convertible tablet PC. You can interfere with very different humidity or temperature ranges, condensation...