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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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.... The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. Slide to release the main battery. Write, tap, and input directly on page 69. Keyboard area Tablet control buttons/Status indicators Microphone Keyboard Optional fingerprint reader Power button Power button lock Touchpad 10 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your convertible...
.... The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. Slide to release the main battery. Write, tap, and input directly on page 69. Keyboard area Tablet control buttons/Status indicators Microphone Keyboard Optional fingerprint reader Power button Power button lock Touchpad 10 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your convertible...
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... convertible notebook cannot be accidently turned off . For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 40. 11 The built-in tablet mode. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 6. For more information, see "Front" on page 23.... optional fingerprint reader" on or off when using it in microphone is turned off while an external microphone is used. www.gateway.com Component Icon Description Fingerprint reader (optional) Provides enhanced security. Keyboard Provides all the functionality of each button. Microphone Record ...
... convertible notebook cannot be accidently turned off . For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 40. 11 The built-in tablet mode. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 6. For more information, see "Front" on page 23.... optional fingerprint reader" on or off when using it in microphone is turned off while an external microphone is used. www.gateway.com Component Icon Description Fingerprint reader (optional) Provides enhanced security. Keyboard Provides all the functionality of each button. Microphone Record ...
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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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.... 4 Click or tap End Task. 5 Click or tap X in Windows to the lock icon, then click or tap Hibernate. For more information, see "Using the tablet control buttons" on your convertible notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. -ORPress the Windows Security button or . Important If for about five seconds, then release it...
.... 4 Click or tap End Task. 5 Click or tap X in Windows to the lock icon, then click or tap Hibernate. For more information, see "Using the tablet control buttons" on your convertible notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. -ORPress the Windows Security button or . Important If for about five seconds, then release it...
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For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in tablet mode. 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... display orientation" on page 22. Opens the Windows Mobility Center. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the tablet control buttons Important Tablet control buttons vary by model and features ordered. Windows Mode Screen security rotation Mobility center Five-way switch Key type Icon...
For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in tablet mode. 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... display orientation" on page 22. Opens the Windows Mobility Center. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the tablet control buttons Important Tablet control buttons vary by model and features ordered. Windows Mode Screen security rotation Mobility center Five-way switch Key type Icon...
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...browser) ■ Center - Tablet control buttons for the five-way switch. For more information, see "Changing display orientation" on page 22. 31 Volume up and down ■ Center - Five-way switch ■ Mode 1 (Default mode) - 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 your convertible notebook" on page 44....
...browser) ■ Center - Tablet control buttons for the five-way switch. For more information, see "Changing display orientation" on page 22. 31 Volume up and down ■ Center - Five-way switch ■ Mode 1 (Default mode) - 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 your convertible notebook" on page 44....
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... this 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 - Forward/Back (browser) ■ Center - Controls audio and video as follows: ■ Up/Down - To program the Windows Journal... another program or perform another task. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Key type Icon Description Windows Journal Opens Windows Journal. Enter ■ Mode 2 - The Tablet PC Settings dialog box opens. 32
... this 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 - Forward/Back (browser) ■ Center - Controls audio and video as follows: ■ Up/Down - To program the Windows Journal... another program or perform another task. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Key type Icon Description Windows Journal Opens Windows Journal. Enter ■ Mode 2 - The Tablet PC Settings dialog box opens. 32
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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. 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.
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... with the convertible notebook turned on the LCD panel hinge. 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 best results and maximum ... panel onto the keyboard. You hear a click when the LCD panel latch locks. 43 Important Although you can 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.
... with the convertible notebook turned on the LCD panel hinge. 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 best results and maximum ... panel onto the keyboard. You hear a click when the LCD panel latch locks. 43 Important Although you can 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.
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... the keyboard. 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 page 30. -ORPress the Mobility Center button .
... the keyboard. 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 page 30. -ORPress the Mobility Center button .
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... button . Slide the Volume control to decrease volume. 3 To mute the volume, click or tap (Mute). Tip For more information, see "Using the tablet control buttons" on page 30. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on the front of your online User Guide. To restore volume, click or... Mobility Center, see "System key combinations" on the taskbar. For more information, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your convertible notebook. 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.
... button . Slide the Volume control to decrease volume. 3 To mute the volume, click or tap (Mute). Tip For more information, see "Using the tablet control buttons" on page 30. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on the front of your online User Guide. To restore volume, click or... Mobility Center, see "System key combinations" on the taskbar. For more information, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your convertible notebook. 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.
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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 notebook to AC power. 3 Make sure that the convertible notebook is in Sleep or Hibernate mode...
... 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 notebook to AC power. 3 Make sure that the convertible notebook is in Sleep or Hibernate mode...
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... information. 64 See "Changing batteries" on page 107 for more information. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you need additional space for extended periods, you want to other tablet pens, plastic pens, or PDA stylus. Digital pens Order replacement digital pens from... Gateway. Hard drives If you may not be available in -flight power receptacle. See "Replacing the...
... information. 64 See "Changing batteries" on page 107 for more information. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you need additional space for extended periods, you want to other tablet pens, plastic pens, or PDA stylus. Digital pens Order replacement digital pens from... Gateway. Hard drives If you may not be available in -flight power receptacle. See "Replacing the...
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..., or if it is turned on. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Keep away from notebook to tablet mode" on , is not plugged into an AC outlet, you must turn off while changing the battery. If your convertible notebook has only ... fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. The battery used in notebook mode, then close the LCD panel. Caution If your Gateway convertible notebook. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Replacing the main battery Warning Danger of used batteries according to local hazardous material regulations. For more information, see...
..., or if it is turned on. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Keep away from notebook to tablet mode" on , is not plugged into an AC outlet, you must turn off while changing the battery. If your convertible notebook has only ... fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. The battery used in notebook mode, then close the LCD panel. Caution If your Gateway convertible notebook. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Replacing the main battery Warning Danger of used batteries according to local hazardous material regulations. For more information, see...
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...Dampen the cloth with your convertible notebook to wipe away dust and fingerprints. 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 use. Do not write on...not in the notebook orientation and closing it up immediately. www.gateway.com Display screen • Use only your writing hand should not be placed on top of the display. • Protect the display surface from notebook to tablet mode" on page 43. • Never spray or pour ...
...Dampen the cloth with your convertible notebook to wipe away dust and fingerprints. 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 use. Do not write on...not in the notebook orientation and closing it up immediately. www.gateway.com Display screen • Use only your writing hand should not be placed on top of the display. • Protect the display surface from notebook to tablet mode" on page 43. • Never spray or pour ...
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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 slot. ... any module can be placed in notebook mode, then close the LCD panel. 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). Memory bay To add or...
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 slot. ... any module can be placed in notebook mode, then close the LCD panel. 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). Memory bay To add or...
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Hard drive To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to tablet mode" on page 92. 2 Back up files" in notebook mode, then close the LCD panel. For more...
Hard drive To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to tablet mode" on page 92. 2 Back up files" in notebook mode, then close the LCD panel. For more...
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CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Digital pen The convertible notebook does not respond to other tablet pens or plastic pens. You see "Using Tablet PC" in the upper-right corner of the diskette down and restart your digital pen, see an "Access Denied" or "Write protect" error message •... using the correct pen. You see "Checking the hard drive for your online User Guide. 118 If errors are flawed and cannot be read by Gateway for errors" in both Landscape and Portrait mode. Use only digitizer pens sold by the diskette drive. • Run Error checking on the diskette. ...
CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Digital pen The convertible notebook does not respond to other tablet pens or plastic pens. You see "Using Tablet PC" in the upper-right corner of the diskette down and restart your digital pen, see an "Access Denied" or "Write protect" error message •... using the correct pen. You see "Checking the hard drive for your online User Guide. 118 If errors are flawed and cannot be read by Gateway for errors" in both Landscape and Portrait mode. Use only digitizer pens sold by the diskette drive. • Run Error checking on the diskette. ...