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...6 Using Your Computer guide 7 Online help 7 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Convertible Tablet PC 9 Front 10 Left 11 Right 12 Back 13 Bottom 15 Keyboard area 16 Identifying your model 18 Gateway model number 18 Gateway serial number 19 Internal wireless label 19 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 19 Finding...an Ethernet network 28 Starting your convertible tablet PC 29 Turning on the Power on Lid Lift feature 30 Waking up your convertible tablet PC 31 Turning off your convertible tablet PC 31 Restarting (rebooting) your convertible tablet PC 32 Status indicators 33 LED status...
...6 Using Your Computer guide 7 Online help 7 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Convertible Tablet PC 9 Front 10 Left 11 Right 12 Back 13 Bottom 15 Keyboard area 16 Identifying your model 18 Gateway model number 18 Gateway serial number 19 Internal wireless label 19 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 19 Finding...an Ethernet network 28 Starting your convertible tablet PC 29 Turning on the Power on Lid Lift feature 30 Waking up your convertible tablet PC 31 Turning off your convertible tablet PC 31 Restarting (rebooting) your convertible tablet PC 32 Status indicators 33 LED status...
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... buttons 41 Multi-function buttons 43 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 44 Using the display 47 Converting the display from notebook to tablet mode 48 Changing display orientation 49 Adjusting brightness 50 Using the pen 51 Storing and removing the pen 51 Adjusting the volume 53 Turning your ... 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
... buttons 41 Multi-function buttons 43 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 44 Using the display 47 Converting the display from notebook to tablet mode 48 Changing display orientation 49 Adjusting brightness 50 Using the pen 51 Storing and removing the pen 51 Adjusting the volume 53 Turning your ... 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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... television 75 Changing from one display to another 77 Connecting a video camera to your convertible tablet PC 78 6 Managing Power 79 Monitoring the battery charge 80 Recharging the battery 81 Recalibrating...power 85 Using alternate 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 ...113 Securing your port replicator 114 9 Maintaining Your Convertible Tablet PC 115 Caring for your convertible tablet PC 116 Display screen 117 Using the Pen 117 Replacing the ...
... television 75 Changing from one display to another 77 Connecting a video camera to your convertible tablet PC 78 6 Managing Power 79 Monitoring the battery charge 80 Recharging the battery 81 Recalibrating...power 85 Using alternate 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 ...113 Securing your port replicator 114 9 Maintaining Your Convertible Tablet PC 115 Caring for your convertible tablet PC 116 Display screen 117 Using the Pen 117 Replacing the ...
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... from viruses 121 Updating Windows 124 Restoring your system 125 Microsoft System Restore 125 Reinstalling programs and drivers 126 Restoring your convertible tablet PC to the original configuration . . .126 10 Troubleshooting 127 Safety guidelines 128 First steps 129 Troubleshooting 130 Audio 130 Battery 130 CD drives 130 Device ...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 153 Training 153 iv www...
... from viruses 121 Updating Windows 124 Restoring your system 125 Microsoft System Restore 125 Reinstalling programs and drivers 126 Restoring your convertible tablet PC to the original configuration . . .126 10 Troubleshooting 127 Safety guidelines 128 First steps 129 Troubleshooting 130 Audio 130 Battery 130 CD drives 130 Device ...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 153 Training 153 iv www...
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... are sure that you keep your convertible tablet PC in addition to provide an exceptional balance of services and support. Your new Gateway convertible tablet PC is designed to high-quality, brand-name components at Gateway. 2 www.gateway.com to manage the processor speed and ...power consumption for purchasing our convertible tablet PC! We sincerely hope that you will receive...
... are sure that you keep your convertible tablet PC in addition to provide an exceptional balance of services and support. Your new Gateway convertible tablet PC is designed to high-quality, brand-name components at Gateway. 2 www.gateway.com to manage the processor speed and ...power consumption for purchasing our convertible tablet PC! We sincerely hope that you will receive...
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Visit the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com. Gateway Web site Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is divided into seven major areas: ■ Support Home ■ Product Support ■ Downloads ■ Customer Service ■ Upgrade Center ■ Resources ■ Contact Us www.gateway.com 3 Using Support The Support site is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your convertible tablet PC.
Visit the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com. Gateway Web site Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is divided into seven major areas: ■ Support Home ■ Product Support ■ Downloads ■ Customer Service ■ Upgrade Center ■ Resources ■ Contact Us www.gateway.com 3 Using Support The Support site is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your convertible tablet PC.
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...Customer Service to your account and general information about your convertible tablet PC. By entering your serial number you manage your convertible tablet PC. Resources Tap or click Resources to access utilities to view a list of Gateway telephone numbers for both sales and support. Chapter 1: Getting Help...to walk through a step-by-step wizard to view and purchase upgrades for your convertible tablet PC, type your drivers. Tap or click Call Us to get a list of all Gateway notebooks. Downloads Tap or click Downloads to get the latest software updates for all the ...
...Customer Service to your account and general information about your convertible tablet PC. By entering your serial number you manage your convertible tablet PC. Resources Tap or click Resources to access utilities to view a list of Gateway telephone numbers for both sales and support. Chapter 1: Getting Help...to walk through a step-by-step wizard to view and purchase upgrades for your convertible tablet PC, type your drivers. Tap or click Call Us to get a list of all Gateway notebooks. Downloads Tap or click Downloads to get the latest software updates for all the ...
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To start Help and Support: ■ Tap or click Start, then tap or click Help and Support. Help and Support opens. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Help and Support Help and Support Your convertible tablet PC includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your Gateway convertible tablet PC. www.gateway.com 5 Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information by tapping or clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index.
To start Help and Support: ■ Tap or click Start, then tap or click Help and Support. Help and Support opens. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Help and Support Help and Support Your convertible tablet PC includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your Gateway convertible tablet PC. www.gateway.com 5 Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information by tapping or clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index.
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...the problem, tap or click on the Internet. Chapter 1: Getting Help Searching for a topic To search for problems and conflicts. BigFix monitors your convertible tablet PC for a topic in Help and Support, type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search box. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts ...BigFix. To start BigFix: ■ Tap or click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then tap or click BigFix. 6 www.gateway.com It automatically gathers information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to search for the type...
...the problem, tap or click on the Internet. Chapter 1: Getting Help Searching for a topic To search for problems and conflicts. BigFix monitors your convertible tablet PC for a topic in Help and Support, type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search box. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts ...BigFix. To start BigFix: ■ Tap or click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then tap or click BigFix. 6 www.gateway.com It automatically gathers information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to search for the type...
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Chapter 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Convertible Tablet PC • Identifying features • Locating your convertible tablet PC's model and serial number • Locating the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity • Locating the specifications for your convertible tablet PC • Purchasing accessories 9
Chapter 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Convertible Tablet PC • Identifying features • Locating your convertible tablet PC's model and serial number • Locating the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity • Locating the specifications for your convertible tablet PC • Purchasing accessories 9
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...cover and compare the logo to those listed in "Identifying drive types" on page 64. To order a different module, contact Gateway. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Convertible Tablet PC Front Modular bay LCD panel release latch Component Icon Modular bay LCD panel release latch Description Use this bay for a DVD... drive or combination DVD/CD-RW drive. Open the LCD panel by sliding the release latch. 10 www.gateway.com For more information, see "Changing modules" on page 66. Important: Your convertible tablet PC may have come with a DVD or combination DVD/CD-RW.
...cover and compare the logo to those listed in "Identifying drive types" on page 64. To order a different module, contact Gateway. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Convertible Tablet PC Front Modular bay LCD panel release latch Component Icon Modular bay LCD panel release latch Description Use this bay for a DVD... drive or combination DVD/CD-RW drive. Open the LCD panel by sliding the release latch. 10 www.gateway.com For more information, see "Changing modules" on page 66. Important: Your convertible tablet PC may have come with a DVD or combination DVD/CD-RW.
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Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. www.gateway.com 11 Plug a microphone into this jack. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 71. The memory card reader supports Memory ... slot slot Memory card reader IEEE 1394 port Power switch Microphone jack Headphone jack Speaker Component Kensington™ lock slot Icon Description Secure your convertible tablet PC to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this slot.
Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. www.gateway.com 11 Plug a microphone into this jack. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 71. The memory card reader supports Memory ... slot slot Memory card reader IEEE 1394 port Power switch Microphone jack Headphone jack Speaker Component Kensington™ lock slot Icon Description Secure your convertible tablet PC to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this slot.
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...are plugged into this guide, tap or click Start, All Programs, then tap or click Gateway Documentation. The built-in speakers are turned off . Slide to turn the power on your convertible tablet PC's display using the cordless pen. Provides audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are ... and input directly on your hard drive. You can also configure the power switch for Standby/Resume mode. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Convertible Tablet PC Component Headphone jack Power switch Speaker Icon Description Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack.
...are plugged into this guide, tap or click Start, All Programs, then tap or click Gateway Documentation. The built-in speakers are turned off . Slide to turn the power on your convertible tablet PC's display using the cordless pen. Provides audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are ... and input directly on your hard drive. You can also configure the power switch for Standby/Resume mode. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Convertible Tablet PC Component Headphone jack Power switch Speaker Icon Description Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack.
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...object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to the convertible tablet PC. For more information, see "Connecting the dial-up modem" on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. www.gateway.com 13 Do not use the convertible tablet PC on page 27. Component Modem jack Kensington™... lock slot Back Icon Description Plug a modem cable into these slots are blocked, the convertible tablet PC may overheat resulting in unexpected shutdown or...
...object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to the convertible tablet PC. For more information, see "Connecting the dial-up modem" on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. www.gateway.com 13 Do not use the convertible tablet PC on page 27. Component Modem jack Kensington™... lock slot Back Icon Description Plug a modem cable into these slots are blocked, the convertible tablet PC may overheat resulting in unexpected shutdown or...
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Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Convertible Tablet PC Component USB ports Icon Description Plug USB devices (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this connector. This ... end of the power status or when a drive is passed through this jack. Warning: Power is in use only with port replicators designed for your Gateway convertible tablet PC. Plug the AC adapter cable into these ports. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" on page 33. 14...
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Convertible Tablet PC Component USB ports Icon Description Plug USB devices (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this connector. This ... end of the power status or when a drive is passed through this jack. Warning: Power is in use only with port replicators designed for your Gateway convertible tablet PC. Plug the AC adapter cable into these ports. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" on page 33. 14...
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... kit" on page 91. Install a memory module into this bay. www.gateway.com 15 Insert a straightened paper clip into AC power. Provides power when the convertible tablet PC is located in this bay. For more information, see "Identifying your convertible tablet PC. The hard drive is not plugged into this hole to manually...
... kit" on page 91. Install a memory module into this bay. www.gateway.com 15 Insert a straightened paper clip into AC power. Provides power when the convertible tablet PC is located in this bay. For more information, see "Identifying your convertible tablet PC. The hard drive is not plugged into this hole to manually...
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...computer keyboard. Inform you of each button. For more information, see "Left" on page 11 and "Back" on page 44. 16 www.gateway.com For more information, see "LED status indicators" on page 41 for a description of the power status or when a drive is in... microphone is turned off while an external microphone is connected. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Convertible Tablet PC Keyboard area Tablet control buttons/ LCD panel status indicators Microphone Keyboard multi-function buttons/ status indicators Keyboard Touchpad Component Icon Microphone...
...computer keyboard. Inform you of each button. For more information, see "Left" on page 11 and "Back" on page 44. 16 www.gateway.com For more information, see "LED status indicators" on page 41 for a description of the power status or when a drive is in... microphone is turned off while an external microphone is connected. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Convertible Tablet PC Keyboard area Tablet control buttons/ LCD panel status indicators Microphone Keyboard multi-function buttons/ status indicators Keyboard Touchpad Component Icon Microphone...
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Gateway model number 18 www.gateway.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Convertible Tablet PC Identifying your convertible tablet PC model and its features. Gateway model number The label on the bottom of your convertible tablet PC contains information that identifies your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for informational purposes only. Gateway Customer Care will need this section are for assistance. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location.
Gateway model number 18 www.gateway.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Convertible Tablet PC Identifying your convertible tablet PC model and its features. Gateway model number The label on the bottom of your convertible tablet PC contains information that identifies your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for informational purposes only. Gateway Customer Care will need this section are for assistance. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location.
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... on a white sticker on the bottom or back of your convertible tablet PC includes the product key code for your operating system. www.gateway.com 19 The invoice also contains your convertible tablet PC. Internal wireless label A label similar to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. The Support site also has links to the...
... on a white sticker on the bottom or back of your convertible tablet PC includes the product key code for your operating system. www.gateway.com 19 The invoice also contains your convertible tablet PC. Internal wireless label A label similar to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. The Support site also has links to the...
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...additional ports and other expansion features not included with your convertible tablet PC. 20 www.gateway.com If your convertible tablet PC. Batteries and automobile/airplane power adapters If you run your convertible tablet PC on page 107 for accessories or supplies. When you travel... space for more information about using a port replicator with your programs are running more information. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Convertible Tablet PC Accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at one time. Memory Large programs, such as multimedia games or ...
...additional ports and other expansion features not included with your convertible tablet PC. 20 www.gateway.com If your convertible tablet PC. Batteries and automobile/airplane power adapters If you run your convertible tablet PC on page 107 for accessories or supplies. When you travel... space for more information about using a port replicator with your programs are running more information. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Convertible Tablet PC Accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at one time. Memory Large programs, such as multimedia games or ...