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... Control Center 38 Using the fingerprint reader features 39 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 40 Using the display 42 Converting from notebook to tablet mode 43 Changing display orientation 44 Adjusting brightness 44 Using the digital pen 45 Storing and removing the digital pen 45 Pen lost ... card reader 55 Memory card types 56 Inserting a memory card 56 Using a memory card 56 Removing a memory card 56 Adding and removing a PC Card 57 Using an optional port replicator 58 Installing a printer or other peripheral device 58 Connecting a USB device 59 Connecting an IEEE 1394 device ...
... Control Center 38 Using the fingerprint reader features 39 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 40 Using the display 42 Converting from notebook to tablet mode 43 Changing display orientation 44 Adjusting brightness 44 Using the digital pen 45 Storing and removing the digital pen 45 Pen lost ... card reader 55 Memory card types 56 Inserting a memory card 56 Using a memory card 56 Removing a memory card 56 Adding and removing a PC Card 57 Using an optional port replicator 58 Installing a printer or other peripheral device 58 Connecting a USB device 59 Connecting an IEEE 1394 device ...
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... You can program the Windows Journal button to open another program or perform another task. Five-way switch ■ Mode 1 (Default mode) - The Tablet PC Settings dialog box opens. 32 Scrolling ■ Right/Left - Enter ■ Mode 2 - Volume up and down ■ Center - Mode Select ...), then click or tap Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click or tap Hardware and Sound. 3 Click or tap Tablet PC Settings. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Key type Icon Description Windows Journal Opens Windows Journal. Controls scrolling in documents and in ...
... You can program the Windows Journal button to open another program or perform another task. Five-way switch ■ Mode 1 (Default mode) - The Tablet PC Settings dialog box opens. 32 Scrolling ■ Right/Left - Enter ■ Mode 2 - Volume up and down ■ Center - Mode Select ...), then click or tap Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click or tap Hardware and Sound. 3 Click or tap Tablet PC Settings. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Key type Icon Description Windows Journal Opens Windows Journal. Controls scrolling in documents and in ...
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...can be placed in notebook mode, then close the LCD panel. Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to tablet mode" on page 106. 2 Turn off your Gateway convertible notebook. The modules are connected to the convertible notebook. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the ...convertible notebook and remove any PC cards. 107 www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your convertible notebook. 3 Make sure the LCD...
...can be placed in notebook mode, then close the LCD panel. Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to tablet mode" on page 106. 2 Turn off your Gateway convertible notebook. The modules are connected to the convertible notebook. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the ...convertible notebook and remove any PC cards. 107 www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your convertible notebook. 3 Make sure the LCD...
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If you would like more information, see "Converting from notebook to tablet mode" on page 43. 6 Disconnect from the optional port replicator. 7 Disconnect ...your online User Guide. 3 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 92. 2 Back up any PC cards. 110 CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the ...hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. For more hard drive capacity, you want to transfer to replace the hard drive kit.
If you would like more information, see "Converting from notebook to tablet mode" on page 43. 6 Disconnect from the optional port replicator. 7 Disconnect ...your online User Guide. 3 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 92. 2 Back up any PC cards. 110 CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the ...hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. For more hard drive capacity, you want to transfer to replace the hard drive kit.
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...; Delete unnecessary files on the diskette. • Try a different diskette. Occasionally diskettes are IBM-compatible. You see "Using Tablet PC" in your convertible notebook. If errors are flawed and cannot be read by Gateway for errors" in the online User Guide. Occasionally diskettes are detected and corrected, try again. • Not all diskettes...; Shut down (unprotected). • The diskette may be read by the diskette drive. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Digital pen The convertible notebook does not respond to other tablet pens or plastic pens.
...; Delete unnecessary files on the diskette. • Try a different diskette. Occasionally diskettes are IBM-compatible. You see "Using Tablet PC" in your convertible notebook. If errors are flawed and cannot be read by Gateway for errors" in the online User Guide. Occasionally diskettes are detected and corrected, try again. • Not all diskettes...; Shut down (unprotected). • The diskette may be read by the diskette drive. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Digital pen The convertible notebook does not respond to other tablet pens or plastic pens.
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...Using Your Computer guide 7 Online help 7 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Convertible Tablet PC 9 Front 10 Left 11 Right 12 Back 13 Bottom 15 Keyboard area 16 Identifying your model 18 Gateway model number 18 Gateway serial number 19 Internal wireless label 19 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity ... an Ethernet network 28 Starting your convertible tablet PC 29 Turning on the Power on Lid Lift feature 30 Waking up your convertible tablet PC 31 Turning off your convertible tablet PC 31 Restarting (rebooting) your convertible tablet PC 32 Status indicators 33 LED status indicators...
...Using Your Computer guide 7 Online help 7 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Convertible Tablet PC 9 Front 10 Left 11 Right 12 Back 13 Bottom 15 Keyboard area 16 Identifying your model 18 Gateway model number 18 Gateway serial number 19 Internal wireless label 19 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity ... an Ethernet network 28 Starting your convertible tablet PC 29 Turning on the Power on Lid Lift feature 30 Waking up your convertible tablet PC 31 Turning off your convertible tablet PC 31 Restarting (rebooting) your convertible tablet PC 32 Status indicators 33 LED status indicators...
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... 43 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 44 Using the display 47 Converting the display from notebook to tablet mode 48 Changing display orientation 49 Adjusting brightness 50 Using the pen 51 Storing and removing the pen...XP Tablet PC 2005 55 Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 56 Using Tablet PC extensions 57 Calibration 57 Gestures 57 Pen button 58 Tips 58 Tablet Input Panel (TIP 59 Using speech recognition 60 Adjusting tablet and pen settings 61 Programming the buttons 61 Adjusting the Tablet PC Input...a memory card 69 Using a memory card 70 Removing a memory card 70 ii www.gateway.com
... 43 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 44 Using the display 47 Converting the display from notebook to tablet mode 48 Changing display orientation 49 Adjusting brightness 50 Using the pen 51 Storing and removing the pen...XP Tablet PC 2005 55 Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 56 Using Tablet PC extensions 57 Calibration 57 Gestures 57 Pen button 58 Tips 58 Tablet Input Panel (TIP 59 Using speech recognition 60 Adjusting tablet and pen settings 61 Programming the buttons 61 Adjusting the Tablet PC Input...a memory card 69 Using a memory card 70 Removing a memory card 70 ii www.gateway.com
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... battery life 85 Conserving battery power 85 Using alternate power sources 86 Changing power modes 86 7 Upgrading Your Convertible Tablet PC 89 Preventing static electricity discharge 90 Adding or replacing memory 91 Adding or replacing memory in the memory bay 92 ... Maintaining Your Convertible Tablet PC 115 Caring for your convertible tablet PC 116 Display screen 117 Using the Pen 117 Replacing the pen point 118 Cleaning your convertible tablet PC 119 Cleaning the exterior 119 Cleaning the keyboard 120 Cleaning the convertible tablet PC screen 120 www.gateway.com iii
... battery life 85 Conserving battery power 85 Using alternate power sources 86 Changing power modes 86 7 Upgrading Your Convertible Tablet PC 89 Preventing static electricity discharge 90 Adding or replacing memory 91 Adding or replacing memory in the memory bay 92 ... Maintaining Your Convertible Tablet PC 115 Caring for your convertible tablet PC 116 Display screen 117 Using the Pen 117 Replacing the pen point 118 Cleaning your convertible tablet PC 119 Cleaning the exterior 119 Cleaning the keyboard 120 Cleaning the convertible tablet PC screen 120 www.gateway.com iii
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... viruses 121 Updating Windows 124 Restoring your system 125 Microsoft System Restore 125 Reinstalling programs and drivers 126 Restoring your convertible tablet PC to the original configuration . . .126 10 Troubleshooting 127 Safety guidelines 128 First steps 129 Troubleshooting 130 Audio 130 Battery ...or DSL 140 Modem (dial-up 140 Mouse 144 Networks 144 Passwords 145 PC Cards 145 Pen 146 Power 146 Printer 147 Sound 149 Touchpad 149 Video 150 Telephone support 151 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 151 Telephone numbers 152 Self-help 153 Tutoring 153 Training 153...
... viruses 121 Updating Windows 124 Restoring your system 125 Microsoft System Restore 125 Reinstalling programs and drivers 126 Restoring your convertible tablet PC to the original configuration . . .126 10 Troubleshooting 127 Safety guidelines 128 First steps 129 Troubleshooting 130 Audio 130 Battery ...or DSL 140 Modem (dial-up 140 Mouse 144 Networks 144 Passwords 145 PC Cards 145 Pen 146 Power 146 Printer 147 Sound 149 Touchpad 149 Video 150 Telephone support 151 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 151 Telephone numbers 152 Self-help 153 Tutoring 153 Training 153...
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... performance and portability. If you are sure that you will provide you with fast, considerate service. Each and every Gateway convertible tablet PC uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to provide an exceptional balance of us at...to manage the processor speed and power consumption for years to help you again, from your new Gateway convertible tablet PC for a greater battery life experience. Your convertible tablet PC uses the latest chipset and mobile processor technologies to our customers - Please read this guide carefully ...
... performance and portability. If you are sure that you will provide you with fast, considerate service. Each and every Gateway convertible tablet PC uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to provide an exceptional balance of us at...to manage the processor speed and power consumption for years to help you again, from your new Gateway convertible tablet PC for a greater battery life experience. Your convertible tablet PC uses the latest chipset and mobile processor technologies to our customers - Please read this guide carefully ...
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Using Support The Support site is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your convertible tablet PC. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com. Gateway Web site Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is divided into seven major areas: ■ Support Home ■ Product Support ■ Downloads ■ Customer Service ■ Upgrade Center ■ Resources ■ Contact Us www.gateway.com 3
Using Support The Support site is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your convertible tablet PC. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com. Gateway Web site Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is divided into seven major areas: ■ Support Home ■ Product Support ■ Downloads ■ Customer Service ■ Upgrade Center ■ Resources ■ Contact Us www.gateway.com 3
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To view support documents for your convertible tablet PC, type your convertible tablet PC. For more information, see "Telephone support" on page 151. 4 www.gateway.com Chapter 1: Getting Help Support Home Tap or click Support Home. Product Support Tap or click Product Support to your serial ... information about warranties and special offers. Contact Us Tap or click Contact Us to access links to view information about your convertible tablet PC. Tap or click the arrow button to open the Select Your Computer Product box, then tap or click Notebook Computers to locate your...
To view support documents for your convertible tablet PC, type your convertible tablet PC. For more information, see "Telephone support" on page 151. 4 www.gateway.com Chapter 1: Getting Help Support Home Tap or click Support Home. Product Support Tap or click Product Support to your serial ... information about warranties and special offers. Contact Us Tap or click Contact Us to access links to view information about your convertible tablet PC. Tap or click the arrow button to open the Select Your Computer Product box, then tap or click Notebook Computers to locate your...
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To start Help and Support: ■ Tap or click Start, then tap or click Help and Support. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. www.gateway.com 5 Help and Support Help and Support Your convertible tablet PC includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your Gateway convertible tablet PC. Help and Support opens. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information by tapping or clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index.
To start Help and Support: ■ Tap or click Start, then tap or click Help and Support. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. www.gateway.com 5 Help and Support Help and Support Your convertible tablet PC includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your Gateway convertible tablet PC. Help and Support opens. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information by tapping or clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index.
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...each search, you entered in the Search box. ■ Microsoft Knowledge Base - These topics are relevant to your convertible tablet PC for problems and conflicts. BigFix Your convertible tablet PC may include BigFix. To fix the problem, tap or click on that icon to search for and access these topics. ...To start BigFix: ■ Tap or click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then tap or click BigFix. 6 www.gateway.com These topics are...
...each search, you entered in the Search box. ■ Microsoft Knowledge Base - These topics are relevant to your convertible tablet PC for problems and conflicts. BigFix Your convertible tablet PC may include BigFix. To fix the problem, tap or click on that icon to search for and access these topics. ...To start BigFix: ■ Tap or click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then tap or click BigFix. 6 www.gateway.com These topics are...
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Chapter 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Convertible Tablet PC • Identifying features • Locating your convertible tablet PC's model and serial number • Locating the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity • Locating the specifications for your convertible tablet PC • Purchasing accessories 9
Chapter 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Convertible Tablet PC • Identifying features • Locating your convertible tablet PC's model and serial number • Locating the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity • Locating the specifications for your convertible tablet PC • Purchasing accessories 9
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... combination DVD/CD-RW. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Convertible Tablet PC Front Modular bay LCD panel release latch Component Icon Modular bay LCD panel release latch Description Use this bay for a DVD drive or combination DVD/CD-RW drive. To order a different module, contact Gateway. Open the LCD panel by sliding the release...
... combination DVD/CD-RW. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Convertible Tablet PC Front Modular bay LCD panel release latch Component Icon Modular bay LCD panel release latch Description Use this bay for a DVD drive or combination DVD/CD-RW drive. To order a different module, contact Gateway. Open the LCD panel by sliding the release...
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... Memory card reader IEEE 1394 port Power switch Microphone jack Headphone jack Speaker Component Kensington™ lock slot Icon Description Secure your convertible tablet PC to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. For more information, see "Using the memory... card reader" on page 71. www.gateway.com 11 Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into this slot. Plug a microphone into the ...
... Memory card reader IEEE 1394 port Power switch Microphone jack Headphone jack Speaker Component Kensington™ lock slot Icon Description Secure your convertible tablet PC to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. For more information, see "Using the memory... card reader" on page 71. www.gateway.com 11 Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into this slot. Plug a microphone into the ...
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To access this jack. You can also configure the power switch for Standby/Resume mode. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Convertible Tablet PC Component Headphone jack Power switch Speaker Icon Description Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Provides audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are ...
To access this jack. You can also configure the power switch for Standby/Resume mode. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Convertible Tablet PC Component Headphone jack Power switch Speaker Icon Description Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Provides audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are ...
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...object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to harm your lap. If the air vents are not obstructed. Do not use the convertible tablet PC on page 27. www.gateway.com 13 For more information, see "Connecting the dial-up modem" on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Caution...: Do not block or insert objects into this slot. If these slots. Caution: Provide adequate space around your convertible tablet PC may become hot ...
...object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to harm your lap. If the air vents are not obstructed. Do not use the convertible tablet PC on page 27. www.gateway.com 13 For more information, see "Connecting the dial-up modem" on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Caution...: Do not block or insert objects into this slot. If these slots. Caution: Provide adequate space around your convertible tablet PC may become hot ...
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.... For more information, see "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to UL 1950 for use . Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Convertible Tablet PC Component USB ports Icon Description Plug USB devices (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse...) into this connector. This docking connection is in use only with port replicators designed for your Gateway convertible tablet PC. Monitor port Docking port Ethernet jack Power connector Status indicators Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into a cable modem, DSL...
.... For more information, see "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to UL 1950 for use . Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Convertible Tablet PC Component USB ports Icon Description Plug USB devices (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse...) into this connector. This docking connection is in use only with port replicators designed for your Gateway convertible tablet PC. Monitor port Docking port Ethernet jack Power connector Status indicators Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into a cable modem, DSL...