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... Using the DVD drive 66 Identifying drive types 66 Inserting a CD or DVD 67 Playing a CD 68 Playing a DVD 68 Creating CDs 68 Using the memory card reader 69 Memory card types 69 Inserting a memory card 69 Using a memory card 70 Removing a memory card 70 ii www.gateway.com
... Using the DVD drive 66 Identifying drive types 66 Inserting a CD or DVD 67 Playing a CD 68 Playing a DVD 68 Creating CDs 68 Using the memory card reader 69 Memory card types 69 Inserting a memory card 69 Using a memory card 70 Removing a memory card 70 ii www.gateway.com
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... 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 Replacing memory under the keyboard 95 Replacing the hard drive kit 104 8 Using the Optional Port Replicator 107 Front 108 Left 109... 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
... 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 Replacing memory under the keyboard 95 Replacing the hard drive kit 104 8 Using the Optional Port Replicator 107 Front 108 Left 109... 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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... 130 Battery 130 CD drives 130 Device installation 130 Display 131 DVD drives 132 File management 135 Hard drive 136 Internet 137 Keyboard 138 Memory 139 Memory card reader 139 Modem (cable 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...
... 130 Battery 130 CD drives 130 Device installation 130 Display 131 DVD drives 132 File management 135 Hard drive 136 Internet 137 Keyboard 138 Memory 139 Memory card reader 139 Modem (cable 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...
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...such as a digital camcorder) into this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into this slot. www.gateway.com 11 Plug a microphone into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Adding and removing a PC Card" ...on page 69. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 71. Left Left ...
...such as a digital camcorder) into this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into this slot. www.gateway.com 11 Plug a microphone into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Adding and removing a PC Card" ...on page 69. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 71. Left Left ...
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...Battery latch Battery Hard drive bay Component Icon System label Reset hole Memory bay Pen latch Battery latch Battery Hard drive bay Description Includes the product model number. Slide to release the pen. www.gateway.com 15 Insert a straightened paper clip into this bay. For more... information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 104. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on...
...Battery latch Battery Hard drive bay Component Icon System label Reset hole Memory bay Pen latch Battery latch Battery Hard drive bay Description Includes the product model number. Slide to release the pen. www.gateway.com 15 Insert a straightened paper clip into this bay. For more... information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 104. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on...
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...convertible tablet PC. Finding your specifications For more information, see "Gateway Web site" on the bottom of Authenticity label found on page 3. Internal wireless label A label similar to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. The Support site also has links to... the following indicates your convertible tablet PC, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support site at support.gateway.com. For more information about...
...convertible tablet PC. Finding your specifications For more information, see "Gateway Web site" on the bottom of Authenticity label found on page 3. Internal wireless label A label similar to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. The Support site also has links to... the following indicates your convertible tablet PC, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support site at support.gateway.com. For more information about...
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...Although you can save battery power by plugging your convertible tablet PC, you run your convertible tablet PC. See "Adding or replacing memory" on page 91 for more information about using a port replicator with your convertible tablet PC, a port replicator lets you travel with... battery power for extended periods, you need additional space for more information about using an additional battery. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Convertible Tablet PC Accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at one time. See "Changing batteries" on page 107 for ...
...Although you can save battery power by plugging your convertible tablet PC, you run your convertible tablet PC. See "Adding or replacing memory" on page 91 for more information about using a port replicator with your convertible tablet PC, a port replicator lets you travel with... battery power for extended periods, you need additional space for more information about using an additional battery. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Convertible Tablet PC Accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at one time. See "Changing batteries" on page 107 for ...
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Memory card reader Disc drive Battery charge Hard drive Power www.gateway.com 33 When the checks are finished, Windows starts. Status indicators As a part of your convertible tablet PC. Status indicators LED status indicators LED status indicators inform you when a drive is being used or indicate the power status of the regular startup process, a program to check the disk status runs automatically.
Memory card reader Disc drive Battery charge Hard drive Power www.gateway.com 33 When the checks are finished, Windows starts. Status indicators As a part of your convertible tablet PC. Status indicators LED status indicators LED status indicators inform you when a drive is being used or indicate the power status of the regular startup process, a program to check the disk status runs automatically.
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...; LED blinking red - Disc drive The DVD or DVD/CD-RW drive is in Standby mode. ■ LED off . 34 www.gateway.com Memory card reader Battery charge Power The memory card reader is in use . battery is very low. The LED shows your convertible tablet PC is connected to AC power or...
...; LED blinking red - Disc drive The DVD or DVD/CD-RW drive is in Standby mode. ■ LED off . 34 www.gateway.com Memory card reader Battery charge Power The memory card reader is in use . battery is very low. The LED shows your convertible tablet PC is connected to AC power or...
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... Programs, then tap or click Gateway Documentation. Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™. Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: ■ Insert the memory card into the memory card slot with the label facing... up and the arrow on your hard drive. Using the memory card reader You can also use memory cards to transfer pictures from ...
... Programs, then tap or click Gateway Documentation. Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™. Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: ■ Insert the memory card into the memory card slot with the label facing... up and the arrow on your hard drive. Using the memory card reader You can also use memory cards to transfer pictures from ...
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... Important Insert the SmartMedia card with the label facing down. If you restart your memory card reader until you use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to remove the memory card. Removing a memory card Important Do not use the remove hardware icon, your convertible tablet PC may ...not recognize your convertible tablet PC. 70 www.gateway.com Using a memory card To access a file on a memory card: 1 Tap or click Start, then tap or click My Computer. 2 Double-tap or double-click the drive letter...
... Important Insert the SmartMedia card with the label facing down. If you restart your memory card reader until you use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to remove the memory card. Removing a memory card Important Do not use the remove hardware icon, your convertible tablet PC may ...not recognize your convertible tablet PC. 70 www.gateway.com Using a memory card To access a file on a memory card: 1 Tap or click Start, then tap or click My Computer. 2 Double-tap or double-click the drive letter...
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... most cards because your convertible tablet PC is running. Adding and removing a PC Card To remove a memory card: 1 Push the memory card into the memory card slot. www.gateway.com 71 The memory card pops out slightly. 2 Pull the memory card out of the convertible tablet PC. 3 Insert the protector into the convertible tablet PC. Hot...
... most cards because your convertible tablet PC is running. Adding and removing a PC Card To remove a memory card: 1 Push the memory card into the memory card slot. www.gateway.com 71 The memory card pops out slightly. 2 Pull the memory card out of the convertible tablet PC. 3 Insert the protector into the convertible tablet PC. Hot...
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...mode ...and you activated Hibernate mode. However, the information in Hibernate mode, your convertible tablet PC saves all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive. www.gateway.com 87 Press the power button. Extending battery life ■ Hibernate - (also called save your work before using ...Standby mode. If your convertible tablet PC is lost. When in memory is not saved to the hard drive, then ...
...mode ...and you activated Hibernate mode. However, the information in Hibernate mode, your convertible tablet PC saves all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive. www.gateway.com 87 Press the power button. Extending battery life ■ Hibernate - (also called save your work before using ...Standby mode. If your convertible tablet PC is lost. When in memory is not saved to the hard drive, then ...
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Chapter 7 Upgrading Your Convertible Tablet PC • Adding and replacing memory • Replacing the hard drive 89
Chapter 7 Upgrading Your Convertible Tablet PC • Adding and replacing memory • Replacing the hard drive 89
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Before installing memory or replacing the hard drive, follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (...modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. Chapter 7: Upgrading Your Convertible Tablet PC Preventing static electricity discharge Important Before installing memory or replacing the hard drive, you are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam.... ■ Touch a bare metal surface on the outside of your workbench or other grounded object. 90 www.gateway.com
Before installing memory or replacing the hard drive, follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (...modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. Chapter 7: Upgrading Your Convertible Tablet PC Preventing static electricity discharge Important Before installing memory or replacing the hard drive, you are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam.... ■ Touch a bare metal surface on the outside of your workbench or other grounded object. 90 www.gateway.com
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... tablet PC, see "Replacing memory under the keyboard" on page 92. Both SO-DIMMs can be upgraded. The modules are located in the slot. www.gateway.com 91 Adding or replacing memory Adding or replacing memory Your convertible tablet PC uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small... Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). For instructions on upgrading the SO-DIMM located on the ...
... tablet PC, see "Replacing memory under the keyboard" on page 92. Both SO-DIMMs can be upgraded. The modules are located in the slot. www.gateway.com 91 Adding or replacing memory Adding or replacing memory Your convertible tablet PC uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small... Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). For instructions on upgrading the SO-DIMM located on the ...
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... add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 90. 2 Turn off your convertible tablet PC. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and ... remove any PC cards. 5 Disconnect your convertible tablet PC from the optional port replicator (see "Disconnecting from the port replicator" on page 113). 92 www.gateway.com Chapter 7: Upgrading Your Convertible Tablet PC Adding or replacing memory in the memory bay Important Use only memory modules designed for the Gateway M275.
... add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 90. 2 Turn off your convertible tablet PC. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and ... remove any PC cards. 5 Disconnect your convertible tablet PC from the optional port replicator (see "Disconnecting from the port replicator" on page 113). 92 www.gateway.com Chapter 7: Upgrading Your Convertible Tablet PC Adding or replacing memory in the memory bay Important Use only memory modules designed for the Gateway M275.
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www.gateway.com 93 Screws 9 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on page 82). 8 Loosen the two memory bay cover screws, then remove the memory bay cover. Adding or replacing memory 6 Turn your convertible tablet PC over so the bottom is facing up. 7 Remove the battery (see "Changing batteries" on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward.
www.gateway.com 93 Screws 9 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on page 82). 8 Loosen the two memory bay cover screws, then remove the memory bay cover. Adding or replacing memory 6 Turn your convertible tablet PC over so the bottom is facing up. 7 Remove the battery (see "Changing batteries" on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward.
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... the module lines up with the tab in one direction. Important Use only memory modules designed for the Gateway M275. 12 Gently push the module down until it into the empty memory slot. Chapter 7: Upgrading Your Convertible Tablet PC 10 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 11 Hold the new or replacement module...
... the module lines up with the tab in one direction. Important Use only memory modules designed for the Gateway M275. 12 Gently push the module down until it into the empty memory slot. Chapter 7: Upgrading Your Convertible Tablet PC 10 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 11 Hold the new or replacement module...
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.... 5 Disconnect your convertible tablet PC from the optional port replicator (see "Changing batteries" on page 113). 6 Turn your memory. Adding or replacing memory Replacing memory under the keyboard Important Use only memory modules designed for the Gateway M275 for upgrading your convertible tablet PC over so the bottom is a process consisting of three procedures that must...
.... 5 Disconnect your convertible tablet PC from the optional port replicator (see "Changing batteries" on page 113). 6 Turn your memory. Adding or replacing memory Replacing memory under the keyboard Important Use only memory modules designed for the Gateway M275 for upgrading your convertible tablet PC over so the bottom is a process consisting of three procedures that must...