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.... Controls scrolling in documents and in your Internet browser as follows: ■ Up/Down - Volume up and down ■ Center - Scrolling ■ Right/Left - The Tablet PC Settings dialog box opens. 32 Forward/Back (browser) ■ Center - Brightness controls ■ Right/Left - Enter ■ Mode 2 - Programming the Windows Journal button You can... button: 1 Click or tap (Start), then click or tap Control Panel. 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 - Volume up and down ■ Center - Scrolling ■ Right/Left - The Tablet PC Settings dialog box opens. 32 Forward/Back (browser) ■ Center - Brightness controls ■ Right/Left - Enter ■ Mode 2 - Programming the Windows Journal button You can... button: 1 Click or tap (Start), then click or tap Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click or tap Hardware and Sound. 3 Click or tap Tablet PC Settings.
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...convertible notebook does not respond to other tablet pens or plastic pens. Diskette drive (external) The diskette drive is not recognized • Shut down (unprotected). • The diskette may be read by Gateway for errors" in both Landscape and ...Portrait mode. Make sure that the diskette you tap the screen • The digital pen and display need recalibrating in your convertible notebook. If errors are not using the diskette again. Delete unnecessary files on recalibrating your convertible notebook. You see "Using Tablet PC...
...convertible notebook does not respond to other tablet pens or plastic pens. Diskette drive (external) The diskette drive is not recognized • Shut down (unprotected). • The diskette may be read by Gateway for errors" in both Landscape and ...Portrait mode. Make sure that the diskette you tap the screen • The digital pen and display need recalibrating in your convertible notebook. If errors are not using the diskette again. Delete unnecessary files on recalibrating your convertible notebook. You see "Using Tablet PC...
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... Support 5 Searching for a topic 6 BigFix 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 your specifications...
... Support 5 Searching for a topic 6 BigFix 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 your specifications...
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... or off 54 4 Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 55 Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 56 Using Tablet PC extensions 57 Calibration 57 Gestures 57 Pen button 58 Tips 58 Tablet Input Panel (TIP 59 Using speech recognition 60 Adjusting tablet and pen settings 61 Programming the buttons 61 Adjusting the Tablet PC Input Panel Settings 62 5 Using Drives... 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
... or off 54 4 Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 55 Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 56 Using Tablet PC extensions 57 Calibration 57 Gestures 57 Pen button 58 Tips 58 Tablet Input Panel (TIP 59 Using speech recognition 60 Adjusting tablet and pen settings 61 Programming the buttons 61 Adjusting the Tablet PC Input Panel Settings 62 5 Using Drives... 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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... battery life 85 Conserving battery 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 replacing memory in the memory bay 92 ... Maintaining Your Convertible Tablet PC 115 Caring for your convertible tablet PC 116 Display screen 117 Using the Pen 117 Replacing the 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
... battery life 85 Conserving battery 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 replacing memory in the memory bay 92 ... Maintaining Your Convertible Tablet PC 115 Caring for your convertible tablet PC 116 Display screen 117 Using the Pen 117 Replacing the 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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... 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 ...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 153 Training 153...
... 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 ...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 153 Training 153...
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... satisfaction and enjoyment from all of -class service and support in good operating condition. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to manage the processor speed and power consumption for purchasing our convertible tablet PC! Each and every Gateway convertible tablet PC uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to familiarize...
... satisfaction and enjoyment from all of -class service and support in good operating condition. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to manage the processor speed and power consumption for purchasing our convertible tablet PC! Each and every Gateway convertible tablet PC uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to familiarize...
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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. 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 Visit the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com.
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. 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 Visit the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com.
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... Center Tap or click Upgrade Center to your drivers. For more information, see "Telephone support" on page 151. 4 www.gateway.com Product Support Tap or click Product Support to locate your convertible tablet PC. Contact Us Tap or click Contact Us to access links to view information about warranties and special offers. Tap...
... Center Tap or click Upgrade Center to your drivers. For more information, see "Telephone support" on page 151. 4 www.gateway.com Product Support Tap or click Product Support to locate your convertible tablet PC. Contact Us Tap or click Contact Us to access links to view information about warranties and special offers. Tap...
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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 you quickly discover and use the many features of help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. www.gateway.com 5 Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help information by tapping or clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. Help and Support Help and Support Your convertible tablet PC includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your Gateway convertible tablet PC.
To start Help and Support: ■ Tap or click Start, then tap or click Help and Support. Help and Support opens. You can find help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. www.gateway.com 5 Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help information by tapping or clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. Help and Support Help and Support Your convertible tablet PC includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your Gateway convertible tablet PC.
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... arrow button. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you receive the following search result types: ■ Suggested Topics - BigFix Your convertible tablet PC may include BigFix. These topics are located in Help and Support and contain the words you want to your convertible...the Search Results list. To start BigFix: ■ Tap or click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then tap or click BigFix. 6 www.gateway.com For each search, you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. BigFix monitors your search topic. ■ Full-text Search Matches - Chapter 1: Getting Help...
... arrow button. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you receive the following search result types: ■ Suggested Topics - BigFix Your convertible tablet PC may include BigFix. These topics are located in Help and Support and contain the words you want to your convertible...the Search Results list. To start BigFix: ■ Tap or click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then tap or click BigFix. 6 www.gateway.com For each search, you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. BigFix monitors your search topic. ■ Full-text Search Matches - Chapter 1: Getting Help...
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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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... 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 Important: Your convertible tablet PC may have come with a DVD or combination DVD/CD-RW. For more information, see "Changing modules" on page 66.
... 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 Important: Your convertible tablet PC may have come with a DVD or combination DVD/CD-RW. For more information, see "Changing modules" on page 66.
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...® or i.Link®) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. Plug a microphone into this jack. www.gateway.com 11 Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into this slot. For more information, see "Using the...Component Kensington™ lock slot Icon Description Secure your convertible tablet PC to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this slot. PC Card slot Memory card reader IEEE 1394 port Microphone jack Insert one Type II PC Card into the memory card reader. For more information, ...
...® or i.Link®) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. Plug a microphone into this jack. www.gateway.com 11 Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into this slot. For more information, see "Using the...Component Kensington™ lock slot Icon Description Secure your convertible tablet PC to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this slot. PC Card slot Memory card reader IEEE 1394 port Microphone jack Insert one Type II PC Card into the memory card reader. For more information, ...
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...Using Your Computer which has been included on your convertible tablet PC's display using the cordless pen. For more information on configuring the power switch mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in . 12 www.gateway.com Provides audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are... not plugged in speakers are turned off . 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. Right Pen Speaker Modem...
...Using Your Computer which has been included on your convertible tablet PC's display using the cordless pen. For more information on configuring the power switch mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in . 12 www.gateway.com Provides audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are... not plugged in speakers are turned off . 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. Right Pen Speaker Modem...
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... more information, see "Connecting the dial-up modem" on your skin. If these slots. www.gateway.com 13 Warning: Do not work for long periods with the convertible tablet PC resting on page 27. Do not use the convertible tablet PC on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Component Modem jack Kensington™ lock...
... more information, see "Connecting the dial-up modem" on your skin. If these slots. www.gateway.com 13 Warning: Do not work for long periods with the convertible tablet PC resting on page 27. Do not use the convertible tablet PC on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Component Modem jack Kensington™ lock...
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...For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" on page 33. 14 www.gateway.com The other end of the power status or when a drive is in use only with port replicators ..." on page 28. Inform you of the cable can be plugged into these ports. 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,... to a cable or DSL modem or to UL 1950 for your Gateway convertible tablet PC. This docking connection is passed through this port.
...For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" on page 33. 14 www.gateway.com The other end of the power status or when a drive is in use only with port replicators ..." on page 28. Inform you of the cable can be plugged into these ports. 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,... to a cable or DSL modem or to UL 1950 for your Gateway convertible tablet PC. This docking connection is passed through this port.
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... The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. www.gateway.com 15 Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 104. Provides power when the convertible tablet PC is located in this bay. For more information, see ..."Identifying your convertible tablet PC. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 18. Bottom System label Reset hole Memory...
... The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. www.gateway.com 15 Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 104. Provides power when the convertible tablet PC is located in this bay. For more information, see ..."Identifying your convertible tablet PC. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 18. Bottom System label Reset hole Memory...
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...and "Back" on page 33. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 36. 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...The built-in use. Inform you of each button. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 44. 16 www.gateway.com See "Tablet control buttons" on page 41 for a description of the power status or when a drive is in microphone is turned off while an...
...and "Back" on page 33. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 36. 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...The built-in use. Inform you of each button. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 44. 16 www.gateway.com See "Tablet control buttons" on page 41 for a description of the power status or when a drive is in microphone is turned off while an...
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Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Convertible Tablet PC Identifying your convertible tablet PC model and its features. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Gateway Customer Care will need this section are for assistance. Gateway model number 18 www.gateway.com 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.
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Convertible Tablet PC Identifying your convertible tablet PC model and its features. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Gateway Customer Care will need this section are for assistance. Gateway model number 18 www.gateway.com 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.