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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 4 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 8 Bottom 9 Keyboard area 10 Chapter 3: Setting ... 21 Restarting (rebooting) your convertible notebook 22 Using the status indicators 23 Using the keyboard 25 Key types 26 System key combinations 27 Using the tablet control buttons 30 i
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 4 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 8 Bottom 9 Keyboard area 10 Chapter 3: Setting ... 21 Restarting (rebooting) your convertible notebook 22 Using the status indicators 23 Using the keyboard 25 Key types 26 System key combinations 27 Using the tablet control buttons 30 i
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... the Fingerprint 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 alarm 46...
... the Fingerprint 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 alarm 46...
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For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 69. Keyboard area Tablet control buttons/Status indicators Microphone Keyboard Optional fingerprint reader Power button Power button lock Touchpad 10 Provides power when the convertible notebook is located in ...
For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 69. Keyboard area Tablet control buttons/Status indicators Microphone Keyboard Optional fingerprint reader Power button Power button lock Touchpad 10 Provides power when the convertible notebook is located in ...
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... on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the status indicators" on page 6. Status indicators Inform you when a drive is in tablet mode. You can also configure the power button for a description of a mouse. Power button lock Locks the power button so the convertible... 11 Keyboard Provides all the functionality of each button. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 25. www.gateway.com Component Icon Description Fingerprint reader (optional) Provides enhanced security. Power button Press to turn the power on page 35. For more information...
... on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the status indicators" on page 6. Status indicators Inform you when a drive is in tablet mode. You can also configure the power button for a description of a mouse. Power button lock Locks the power button so the convertible... 11 Keyboard Provides all the functionality of each button. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 25. www.gateway.com Component Icon Description Fingerprint reader (optional) Provides enhanced security. Power button Press to turn the power on page 35. For more information...
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... notebook • Turning off your convertible notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your convertible notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard • Using the tablet control buttons • Using the optional fingerprint reader • Using the EZ Pad touchpad • Using the display • Using the digital pen • Adjusting...
... notebook • Turning off your convertible notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your convertible notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard • Using the tablet control buttons • Using the optional fingerprint reader • Using the EZ Pad touchpad • Using the display • Using the digital pen • Adjusting...
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... it. The convertible notebook turns off your convertible notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. -ORPress the Windows Security button or . For more information, see "Using the tablet control buttons" on your convertible notebook: • Click or tap (Start), click or tap the arrow next to the lock icon, then click or tap...
... it. The convertible notebook turns off your convertible notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. -ORPress the Windows Security button or . For more information, see "Using the tablet control buttons" on your convertible notebook: • Click or tap (Start), click or tap the arrow next to the lock icon, then click or tap...
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...the display orientation. For more information, see "Restarting (rebooting) your online User Guide. 30 CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the tablet control buttons Important Tablet control buttons vary by model and features ordered. Provides the same action as pressing CTRL+ALT+DELETE.... Tablet control buttons for select models Press the tablet control buttons to control the convertible notebook while it is in your convertible notebook" on page 44. For more information about the...
...the display orientation. For more information, see "Restarting (rebooting) your online User Guide. 30 CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the tablet control buttons Important Tablet control buttons vary by model and features ordered. Provides the same action as pressing CTRL+ALT+DELETE.... Tablet control buttons for select models Press the tablet control buttons to control the convertible notebook while it is in your convertible notebook" on page 44. For more information about the...
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www.gateway.com Key type Mode Icon Description Select the mode for select models Press the tablet control buttons to control the convertible notebook while it is in your convertible notebook" on page 44. Five-way switch ■ Mode 1 (Default mode) - Enter ...; Up/Down - Volume up and down ■ Center - Mute sound. Provides the same action as follows: ■ Up/Down - Controls scrolling in documents and in tablet mode. Forward/Back (browser) ■ Center - Scrolling ■ Right/Left - Controls audio and video as pressing CTRL+ALT+DELETE...
www.gateway.com Key type Mode Icon Description Select the mode for select models Press the tablet control buttons to control the convertible notebook while it is in your convertible notebook" on page 44. Five-way switch ■ Mode 1 (Default mode) - Enter ...; Up/Down - Volume up and down ■ Center - Mute sound. Provides the same action as follows: ■ Up/Down - Controls scrolling in documents and in tablet mode. Forward/Back (browser) ■ Center - Scrolling ■ Right/Left - Controls audio and video as pressing CTRL+ALT+DELETE...
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...button to perform an action other than opening Windows Journal. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click or tap Hardware and Sound. 3 Click or tap Tablet PC Settings. Scrolling ■ Right/Left - Enter ■ Mode 2 - Mute sound. You can program the Windows Journal button to open another ...), then click or tap Control Panel. Mode Select the mode for the five-way switch. Volume up and down ■ Center - The Tablet PC Settings dialog box opens. 32 For more information, see "Programming the Windows Journal button" on page 32. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting...
...button to perform an action other than opening Windows Journal. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click or tap Hardware and Sound. 3 Click or tap Tablet PC Settings. Scrolling ■ Right/Left - Enter ■ Mode 2 - Mute sound. You can program the Windows Journal button to open another ...), then click or tap Control Panel. Mode Select the mode for the five-way switch. Volume up and down ■ Center - The Tablet PC Settings dialog box opens. 32 For more information, see "Programming the Windows Journal button" on page 32. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting...
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The Tablet Button Actions dialog box closes. 8 Click or tap OK. 34 The Tablet Button Actions dialog box opens. 6 Click or tap the arrow button to open the Press or Press and Hold list, select an action, then, if applicable, select a program. 7 Click or tap OK. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 5 Click or tap Journal Button, then click or tap Change.
The Tablet Button Actions dialog box closes. 8 Click or tap OK. 34 The Tablet Button Actions dialog box opens. 6 Click or tap the arrow button to open the Press or Press and Hold list, select an action, then, if applicable, select a program. 7 Click or tap OK. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 5 Click or tap Journal Button, then click or tap Change.
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... maximum stability, only write on the screen while the convertible notebook is facing you. You hear a click when the LCD panel latch locks. 43 www.gateway.com Converting from notebook to tablet mode You can use the digital pen to write on the screen when the convertible notebook is in...
... maximum stability, only write on the screen while the convertible notebook is facing you. You hear a click when the LCD panel latch locks. 43 www.gateway.com Converting from notebook to tablet mode You can use the digital pen to write on the screen when the convertible notebook is in...
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... display orientations. Tip For more information, see "Customizing Windows" in the online User Guide. For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the tablet control buttons" on the keyboard. Click or tap Rotate screen. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. Adjusting brightness To adjust screen brightness: • Use the...
... display orientations. Tip For more information, see "Customizing Windows" in the online User Guide. For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the tablet control buttons" on the keyboard. Click or tap Rotate screen. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. Adjusting brightness To adjust screen brightness: • Use the...
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... tap and drag the slider up to increase volume and down to adjust the overall volume of the speakers. -ORUse the five-way switch. www.gateway.com Adjusting the volume You can use the volume control to decrease volume. 3 To mute the volume, click or tap (Mute). For more information, ... Windows: 1 Click or tap (Volume) on the front of your online User Guide. For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the tablet control buttons" on page 30. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on page 27. -ORPress the Mobility Center button . Slide the Volume control to...
... tap and drag the slider up to increase volume and down to adjust the overall volume of the speakers. -ORUse the five-way switch. www.gateway.com Adjusting the volume You can use the volume control to decrease volume. 3 To mute the volume, click or tap (Mute). For more information, ... Windows: 1 Click or tap (Volume) on the front of your online User Guide. For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the tablet control buttons" on page 30. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on page 27. -ORPress the Mobility Center button . Slide the Volume control to...
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... you are removing a drive, make sure that there is no disc in it does not have a charged main battery and is not directly connected to tablet mode" on page 43. 4 Disconnect your convertible notebook from the optional port replicator. 5 Turn your convertible notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 6 Remove...
... you are removing a drive, make sure that there is no disc in it does not have a charged main battery and is not directly connected to tablet mode" on page 43. 4 Disconnect your convertible notebook from the optional port replicator. 5 Turn your convertible notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 6 Remove...
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...multibay battery so you can save battery power by plugging your existing hard drive with a larger drive. Accessories may want to other tablet pens, plastic pens, or PDA stylus. See "Changing batteries" on page 69 for more information about using an additional battery. ...convertible notebook does not respond to increase your internal storage space, try adding more information. Digital pens Order replacement digital pens from Gateway. If your convertible notebook on page 52 for accessories or supplies. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories Ordering accessories To order accessories...
...multibay battery so you can save battery power by plugging your existing hard drive with a larger drive. Accessories may want to other tablet pens, plastic pens, or PDA stylus. See "Changing batteries" on page 69 for more information about using an additional battery. ...convertible notebook does not respond to increase your internal storage space, try adding more information. Digital pens Order replacement digital pens from Gateway. If your convertible notebook on page 52 for accessories or supplies. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories Ordering accessories To order accessories...
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... is on . Discard used batteries promptly. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Keep away from notebook to tablet mode" on page 43. 4 Turn your work and turn the convertible notebook off the convertible notebook. 3 Make sure the LCD panel is turned...has only a main battery and it has a charged multibay battery installed, you must turn off while changing the battery. Caution If your Gateway convertible notebook. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your convertible notebook is connected to AC power, or if it is not ...
... is on . Discard used batteries promptly. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Keep away from notebook to tablet mode" on page 43. 4 Turn your work and turn the convertible notebook off the convertible notebook. 3 Make sure the LCD panel is turned...has only a main battery and it has a charged multibay battery installed, you must turn off while changing the battery. Caution If your Gateway convertible notebook. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your convertible notebook is connected to AC power, or if it is not ...
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...pencil. • Nothing heavier than your writing hand should be placed on top of the display. • Protect the display surface from notebook to tablet mode" on page 43. • Never spray or pour liquids directly on the surface. For more information, see "Bottom" on page 9. ...• Store extra digital pens horizontally in a box or drawer. • Digital pens should not be stored vertically on the display. www.gateway.com Display screen • Use only your convertible notebook's digital pen on the tip because constant tip pressure can affect pen-screen interaction. •...
...pencil. • Nothing heavier than your writing hand should be placed on top of the display. • Protect the display surface from notebook to tablet mode" on page 43. • Never spray or pour liquids directly on the surface. For more information, see "Bottom" on page 9. ...• Store extra digital pens horizontally in a box or drawer. • Digital pens should not be stored vertically on the display. www.gateway.com Display screen • Use only your convertible notebook's digital pen on the tip because constant tip pressure can affect pen-screen interaction. •...
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www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your convertible notebook. 3 Make sure the LCD panel is in any PC ... You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the convertible notebook and remove any slot. For more information, see "Converting from notebook to tablet mode" on page 106. 2 Turn off your Gateway convertible notebook. Your convertible notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). The modules are connected to...
www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your convertible notebook. 3 Make sure the LCD panel is in any PC ... You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the convertible notebook and remove any slot. For more information, see "Converting from notebook to tablet mode" on page 106. 2 Turn off your Gateway convertible notebook. Your convertible notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). The modules are connected to...
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... notebook mode, then close the LCD panel. For more information, see "Backing up any PC cards. 110 For more information, see "Converting from notebook to tablet mode" on page 106. 4 Turn off your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. Hard drive To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications...
... notebook mode, then close the LCD panel. For more information, see "Backing up any PC cards. 110 For more information, see "Converting from notebook to tablet mode" on page 106. 4 Turn off your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. Hard drive To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications...
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...read by the diskette drive. If errors are detected and corrected, try again. • Not all diskettes are IBM-compatible. You see "Using Tablet PC" in your convertible notebook. You see "Checking the hard drive for your digital pen, see an "Access Denied" or "Write protect"...The diskette may be full. Occasionally diskettes are flawed and cannot be read by Gateway for errors" in the online User Guide. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Digital pen The convertible notebook does not respond to other tablet pens or plastic pens. Make sure that the diskette you tap the screen ...
...read by the diskette drive. If errors are detected and corrected, try again. • Not all diskettes are IBM-compatible. You see "Using Tablet PC" in your convertible notebook. You see "Checking the hard drive for your digital pen, see an "Access Denied" or "Write protect"...The diskette may be full. Occasionally diskettes are flawed and cannot be read by Gateway for errors" in the online User Guide. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Digital pen The convertible notebook does not respond to other tablet pens or plastic pens. Make sure that the diskette you tap the screen ...