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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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Write, tap, and input directly on page 110. 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 For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" ...
Write, tap, and input directly on page 110. 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 For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" ...
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...audio through this microphone. You can also configure the power button for a description of a full-sized, computer keyboard. Tablet control buttons See "Using the tablet control buttons" on page 40. 11 Status indicators Inform you when a drive is in microphone is turned off while... a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is connected. Touchpad Provides all the features of each button. www.gateway.com Component Icon Description Fingerprint reader (optional) Provides enhanced security. Power button lock Locks the power button so the convertible notebook...
...audio through this microphone. You can also configure the power button for a description of a full-sized, computer keyboard. Tablet control buttons See "Using the tablet control buttons" on page 40. 11 Status indicators Inform you when a drive is in microphone is turned off while... a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is connected. Touchpad Provides all the features of each button. www.gateway.com Component Icon Description Fingerprint reader (optional) Provides enhanced security. Power button lock Locks the power button so the convertible notebook...
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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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... tap the arrow next to the lock icon, then click or tap Hibernate. To turn off your convertible notebook. For more information, see "Using the tablet control buttons" on your convertible notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. -ORPress the Windows Security button or . If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your convertible...
... tap the arrow next to the lock icon, then click or tap Hibernate. To turn off your convertible notebook. For more information, see "Using the tablet control buttons" on your convertible notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. -ORPress the Windows Security button or . If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your convertible...
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...same action as pressing CTRL+ALT+DELETE. For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in tablet mode. For more information, see "Changing display orientation" on page 22. For more information, see "Restarting (rebooting) your online...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. Tablet control buttons for select models Press the tablet control buttons to control the convertible notebook while it is in your ...
...same action as pressing CTRL+ALT+DELETE. For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in tablet mode. For more information, see "Changing display orientation" on page 22. For more information, see "Restarting (rebooting) your online...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. Tablet control buttons for select models Press the tablet control buttons to control the convertible notebook while it is in your ...
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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. Scrolling ■ Right/...For more information, see "Changing display orientation" on page 22. 31 Enter ■ Mode 2 - Tablet control buttons for the five-way switch. Brightness controls ■ Right/Left - Controls scrolling in documents and in tablet mode. Forward/Back (browser) ■ Center - Windows Mode Screen security rotation Windows Journal Five-way ...
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. Scrolling ■ Right/...For more information, see "Changing display orientation" on page 22. 31 Enter ■ Mode 2 - Tablet control buttons for the five-way switch. Brightness controls ■ Right/Left - Controls scrolling in documents and in tablet mode. Forward/Back (browser) ■ Center - Windows Mode Screen security rotation Windows Journal Five-way ...
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...Default mode) - Enter ■ Mode 2 - Mute sound. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click or tap Hardware and Sound. 3 Click or tap Tablet PC Settings. For more information, see "Programming the Windows Journal button" on page 32. Scrolling ■ Right/Left - Forward/Back (browser) ■ Center...down ■ Center - CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Key type Icon Description Windows Journal Opens Windows Journal. The Tablet PC Settings dialog box opens. 32 You can program the Windows Journal button to open another program or perform another task. ...
...Default mode) - Enter ■ Mode 2 - Mute sound. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click or tap Hardware and Sound. 3 Click or tap Tablet PC Settings. For more information, see "Programming the Windows Journal button" on page 32. Scrolling ■ Right/Left - Forward/Back (browser) ■ Center...down ■ Center - CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Key type Icon Description Windows Journal Opens Windows Journal. The Tablet PC Settings dialog box opens. 32 You can program the Windows Journal button to open another program or perform another task. ...
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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. The Tablet Button Actions dialog box closes. 8 Click or tap OK. 34
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... panel in the direction of the rotational arrow until the back of the panel is in tablet mode. 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...maximum stability, only write on the screen while the convertible notebook is facing you can convert the display from notebook mode to tablet mode: 1 Open the LCD panel to tablet mode with the convertible notebook turned on the LCD panel hinge. To convert the display from notebook to the normal viewing ...
... panel in the direction of the rotational arrow until the back of the panel is in tablet mode. 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...maximum stability, only write on the screen while the convertible notebook is facing you can convert the display from notebook mode to tablet mode: 1 Open the LCD panel to tablet mode with the convertible notebook turned on the LCD panel hinge. To convert the display from notebook to the normal viewing ...
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..., see "Customizing Windows" in the online User Guide. Click or tap Rotate screen. Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the tablet control buttons" on page 27. -ORPress the Mobility Center button . For more information, see "Customizing Windows" in the online User Guide. 44 Slide the Brightness...
..., see "Customizing Windows" in the online User Guide. Click or tap Rotate screen. Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the tablet control buttons" on page 27. -ORPress the Mobility Center button . For more information, see "Customizing Windows" in the online User Guide. 44 Slide the Brightness...
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... "Using the tablet control buttons" on page 30. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on the taskbar. Slide the Volume control to the volume level you are using hardware controls: • If you want. To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click or tap (Volume) on the keyboard. www.gateway.com Adjusting...
... "Using the tablet control buttons" on page 30. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on the taskbar. Slide the Volume control to the volume level you are using hardware controls: • If you want. To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click or tap (Volume) on the keyboard. www.gateway.com Adjusting...
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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 present), then slide and hold...
... 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 present), then slide and hold...
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...Adding or replacing memory modules" on battery power for more slowly than you can swap batteries when necessary. Accessories may want to other tablet pens, plastic pens, or PDA stylus. Batteries If you run your programs are running more information. 64 See "Changing modules" on...;RW drive, or a multibay battery. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at www.gateway.com. See "Changing batteries" on page 69 for accessories or supplies. Automobile/airplane power adapters With an automobile/airplane power adapter, you...
...Adding or replacing memory modules" on battery power for more slowly than you can swap batteries when necessary. Accessories may want to other tablet pens, plastic pens, or PDA stylus. Batteries If you run your programs are running more information. 64 See "Changing modules" on...;RW drive, or a multibay battery. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at www.gateway.com. See "Changing batteries" on page 69 for accessories or supplies. Automobile/airplane power adapters With an automobile/airplane power adapter, you...
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...sure the LCD panel is facing up. 5 Slide the battery lock to Step 3. -ORIf your convertible notebook is on page 43. 4 Turn your Gateway convertible notebook. Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. If your convertible notebook is on and is connected to AC power or has a charged.... The battery used in notebook mode, then close the LCD panel. For more information, see "Converting from children. Keep away from notebook to tablet mode" on , is not plugged into an AC outlet, you must turn off while changing the battery. Do not disassemble, heat above 212...
...sure the LCD panel is facing up. 5 Slide the battery lock to Step 3. -ORIf your convertible notebook is on page 43. 4 Turn your Gateway convertible notebook. Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. If your convertible notebook is on and is connected to AC power or has a charged.... The battery used in notebook mode, then close the LCD panel. For more information, see "Converting from children. Keep away from notebook to tablet mode" on , is not plugged into an AC outlet, you must turn off while changing the battery. Do not disassemble, heat above 212...
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...electronics in it, so it should be exposed to or immersed in use. If liquid collects around the edges, wipe it when transporting the Gateway convertible notebook. Do not write on the surface with your convertible notebook to wipe away dust and fingerprints. For more information, see "Converting from... notebook's pen holder when not in liquids. 87 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 liquids directly on the...
...electronics in it, so it should be exposed to or immersed in use. If liquid collects around the edges, wipe it when transporting the Gateway convertible notebook. Do not write on the surface with your convertible notebook to wipe away dust and fingerprints. For more information, see "Converting from... notebook's pen holder when not in liquids. 87 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 liquids directly on the...
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...-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). The modules are connected to the convertible notebook. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. 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... cards. 107 Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 43. 4 Disconnect from notebook to tablet mode" on page 106. 2 Turn off your Gateway convertible notebook.
...-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). The modules are connected to the convertible notebook. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. 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... cards. 107 Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 43. 4 Disconnect from notebook to tablet mode" on page 106. 2 Turn off your Gateway convertible notebook.
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... Notebook Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the new hard drive. For 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 are connected to the.... 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 Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center.
... Notebook Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the new hard drive. For 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 are connected to the.... 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 Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center.
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...8226; Try a different diskette. You see a "Disk is not recognized • Shut down (unprotected). • The diskette may be read by Gateway for errors" in the online User Guide. If errors are flawed and cannot be full. For instructions on the diskette. • Try a different...Move the write-protection tab in both Landscape and Portrait mode. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Digital pen The convertible notebook does not respond to other tablet pens or plastic pens. Diskette drive (external) The diskette drive is full" error message • Delete unnecessary files on running Error...
...8226; Try a different diskette. You see a "Disk is not recognized • Shut down (unprotected). • The diskette may be read by Gateway for errors" in the online User Guide. If errors are flawed and cannot be full. For instructions on the diskette. • Try a different...Move the write-protection tab in both Landscape and Portrait mode. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Digital pen The convertible notebook does not respond to other tablet pens or plastic pens. Diskette drive (external) The diskette drive is full" error message • Delete unnecessary files on running Error...