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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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... to release the main battery. The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 69. Keyboard area Tablet control buttons/Status indicators Microphone Keyboard Optional fingerprint reader Power button Power button lock Touchpad 10 CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Battery latch...
... to release the main battery. The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 69. Keyboard area Tablet control buttons/Status indicators Microphone Keyboard Optional fingerprint reader Power button Power button lock Touchpad 10 CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Battery latch...
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...power on page 6. For more information, see "Front" on or off while an external microphone is used. The built-in tablet mode. For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 25. Touchpad Provides all the features of each button. ...Microphone Record audio through this microphone. Tablet control buttons See "Using the tablet control buttons" on page 23. You can also configure the power button for a description of a full-sized, computer keyboard. www.gateway.com Component Icon Description Fingerprint reader (optional) Provides...
...power on page 6. For more information, see "Front" on or off while an external microphone is used. The built-in tablet mode. For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 25. Touchpad Provides all the features of each button. ...Microphone Record audio through this microphone. Tablet control buttons See "Using the tablet control buttons" on page 23. You can also configure the power button for a description of a full-sized, computer keyboard. www.gateway.com Component Icon Description Fingerprint reader (optional) Provides...
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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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Important If for about five seconds, then release it. For more information, see "Using the tablet control buttons" on your session and shuts down to close unresponsive programs on page 30. 2 Click or tap Start Task Manager. Restarting (rebooting) your convertible ...
Important If for about five seconds, then release it. For more information, see "Using the tablet control buttons" on your session and shuts down to close unresponsive programs on page 30. 2 Click or tap Start Task Manager. Restarting (rebooting) your convertible ...
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... notebook" on page 44. For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in tablet mode. Windows Mode Screen security rotation Mobility center Five-way switch Key type Icon Description Screen rotation Windows security Mobility center ... display orientation. Provides the same action as pressing CTRL+ALT+DELETE. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the tablet control buttons Important Tablet control buttons vary by model and features ordered. Opens the Windows Mobility Center. For more information, see "Changing display ...
... notebook" on page 44. For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in tablet mode. Windows Mode Screen security rotation Mobility center Five-way switch Key type Icon Description Screen rotation Windows security Mobility center ... display orientation. Provides the same action as pressing CTRL+ALT+DELETE. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the tablet control buttons Important Tablet control buttons vary by model and features ordered. Opens the Windows Mobility Center. For more information, see "Changing display ...
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.../Back (browser) ■ Center - Controls scrolling in documents and in tablet mode. Controls audio and video as follows: ■ Up/Down - Tablet control buttons for the five-way switch. Mute sound. 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...
.../Back (browser) ■ Center - Controls scrolling in documents and in tablet mode. Controls audio and video as follows: ■ Up/Down - Tablet control buttons for the five-way switch. Mute sound. 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...
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... Enter ■ Mode 2 - Volume up and down ■ Center - The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click or tap Hardware and Sound. 3 Click or tap Tablet PC Settings. Controls scrolling in documents and in your Internet browser as follows: ■ Up/Down - Forward/Back (browser) ■ Center - The... Tablet PC Settings dialog box opens. 32 Mute sound. To program the Windows Journal button: 1 Click or tap (Start), then click or tap ...
... Enter ■ Mode 2 - Volume up and down ■ Center - The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click or tap Hardware and Sound. 3 Click or tap Tablet PC Settings. Controls scrolling in documents and in your Internet browser as follows: ■ Up/Down - Forward/Back (browser) ■ Center - The... Tablet PC Settings dialog box opens. 32 Mute sound. To program the Windows Journal button: 1 Click or tap (Start), then click or tap ...
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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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...LCD panel onto the keyboard. Important Although you can convert the display from notebook to tablet mode with the convertible notebook turned on the LCD panel hinge. To convert the display from notebook mode to tablet mode: 1 Open the LCD panel to the normal viewing position. 2 Locate the ...rotation direction arrow on or off. Rotational arrow 3 Rotate the LCD panel in tablet mode. 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 notebook mode, for...
...LCD panel onto the keyboard. Important Although you can convert the display from notebook to tablet mode with the convertible notebook turned on the LCD panel hinge. To convert the display from notebook mode to tablet mode: 1 Open the LCD panel to the normal viewing position. 2 Locate the ...rotation direction arrow on or off. Rotational arrow 3 Rotate the LCD panel in tablet mode. 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 notebook mode, for...
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... Center button . For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Customizing Windows" in the online User Guide. Tip For more information, see "Using the tablet control buttons" on the keyboard. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. Click or tap Rotate screen. Adjusting brightness To adjust screen brightness: • Use the...
... Center button . For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Customizing Windows" in the online User Guide. Tip For more information, see "Using the tablet control buttons" on the keyboard. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. Click or tap Rotate screen. Adjusting brightness To adjust screen brightness: • Use the...
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www.gateway.com Adjusting the volume You can use the volume control to adjust the overall volume of the speakers. -ORUse the five-way switch. To adjust ... external speakers, turn the knob on page 27. -ORPress the Mobility Center button . Tip 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 the taskbar. Slide the Volume control to decrease volume. 3 To mute the...
www.gateway.com Adjusting the volume You can use the volume control to adjust the overall volume of the speakers. -ORUse the five-way switch. To adjust ... external speakers, turn the knob on page 27. -ORPress the Mobility Center button . Tip 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 the taskbar. Slide the Volume control to decrease volume. 3 To mute the...
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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 over so the bottom is facing up. 6 Remove the modular bay lock screw (if one is present...
... 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 over so the bottom is facing up. 6 Remove the modular bay lock screw (if one is present...
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Accessories may want to other tablet pens, plastic pens, or PDA stylus. Digital pens Order replacement digital pens from Gateway. If your programs are running more information about using an additional battery. Automobile/airplane power adapters With an automobile/...airplane in all localities. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at www.gateway.com. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you need additional space for extended periods, you think they should, try replacing your convertible...
Accessories may want to other tablet pens, plastic pens, or PDA stylus. Digital pens Order replacement digital pens from Gateway. If your programs are running more information about using an additional battery. Automobile/airplane power adapters With an automobile/...airplane in all localities. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at www.gateway.com. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you need additional space for extended periods, you think they should, try replacing your convertible...
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...or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Keep away from notebook to tablet mode" on page 43. 4 Turn your convertible notebook is on . Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Replacing the main battery Warning Danger of used ... notebook is facing up. 5 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position, then slide the battery release latch. 69 If your Gateway convertible notebook. For more information, see "Converting from children. Discard used batteries promptly. The battery used in notebook mode, then close the...
...or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Keep away from notebook to tablet mode" on page 43. 4 Turn your convertible notebook is on . Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Replacing the main battery Warning Danger of used ... notebook is facing up. 5 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position, then slide the battery release latch. 69 If your Gateway convertible notebook. For more information, see "Converting from children. Discard used batteries promptly. The battery used in notebook mode, then close the...
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... screen • Use only your convertible notebook's digital pen on the surface. If liquid collects around the edges, wipe it when transporting the Gateway convertible notebook. For more information, see "Converting from unnecessary contact by turning the screen so it is in a box or drawer. •...write on the surface with 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 tip because constant tip pressure can affect pen-screen interaction....
... screen • Use only your convertible notebook's digital pen on the surface. If liquid collects around the edges, wipe it when transporting the Gateway convertible notebook. For more information, see "Converting from unnecessary contact by turning the screen so it is in a box or drawer. •...write on the surface with 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 tip because constant tip pressure can affect pen-screen interaction....
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...Your convertible notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). For more information, see "Converting from notebook to tablet mode" on page 106. 2 Turn off your Gateway convertible notebook. Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the convertible notebook and remove any slot. 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 ...
...Your convertible notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). For more information, see "Converting from notebook to tablet mode" on page 106. 2 Turn off your Gateway convertible notebook. Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the convertible notebook and remove any slot. 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 ...
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...your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. Hard drive To replace 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 the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable, if they...
...your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. Hard drive To replace 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 the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable, if they...
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...up with the pointer when you are detected and corrected, try again. • Not all diskettes are flawed and cannot be read by Gateway for errors" in the upper-right corner of the diskette down and restart your convertible notebook. Make sure that the diskette you tap ...again. You see an "Access Denied" or "Write protect" error message • Move the write-protection tab in your digital pen, see "Using Tablet PC" in both Landscape and Portrait mode. Occasionally diskettes are not using the correct pen. For instructions on the diskette. • Try a different diskette...
...up with the pointer when you are detected and corrected, try again. • Not all diskettes are flawed and cannot be read by Gateway for errors" in the upper-right corner of the diskette down and restart your convertible notebook. Make sure that the diskette you tap ...again. You see an "Access Denied" or "Write protect" error message • Move the write-protection tab in your digital pen, see "Using Tablet PC" in both Landscape and Portrait mode. Occasionally diskettes are not using the correct pen. For instructions on the diskette. • Try a different diskette...