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... Checking hard drive space 229 Using Disk Cleanup 230 Checking the hard drive for errors 231 Defragmenting the hard drive 233 Backing up files 235 Using the Scheduled Task Wizard 235 Cleaning your convertible tablet PC 237 Cleaning the exterior 237 Cleaning the keyboard 238 Cleaning the convertible tablet PC screen 238 Cleaning the mouse 238 14 Restoring Software 241 Using the Gateway Windows XP Pro Tablet PC DVD 242 Reinstalling device drivers 243 Updating device drivers...
... Checking hard drive space 229 Using Disk Cleanup 230 Checking the hard drive for errors 231 Defragmenting the hard drive 233 Backing up files 235 Using the Scheduled Task Wizard 235 Cleaning your convertible tablet PC 237 Cleaning the exterior 237 Cleaning the keyboard 238 Cleaning the convertible tablet PC screen 238 Cleaning the mouse 238 14 Restoring Software 241 Using the Gateway Windows XP Pro Tablet PC DVD 242 Reinstalling device drivers 243 Updating device drivers...
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... turned on page 30. Key type Icon Function keys System keys Navigation keys Volume keys FN key Windows key Numeric keypad Application key Description Press these colored keys in combination with the FN key to shortcut menus and help . Press these keys labeled F1 to F12 to turn off all sound. Press these keys to open the Windows Start menu. Using the keyboard Key types The keyboard has several different types of a document. See the program documentation to control the screen brightness. This key...
... turned on page 30. Key type Icon Function keys System keys Navigation keys Volume keys FN key Windows key Numeric keypad Application key Description Press these colored keys in combination with the FN key to shortcut menus and help . Press these keys labeled F1 to F12 to turn off all sound. Press these keys to open the Windows Start menu. Using the keyboard Key types The keyboard has several different types of a document. See the program documentation to control the screen brightness. This key...
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... changing your drivers. PC Tools Click/Tap PC Tools to access utilities to your convertible tablet PC. 56 www.gateway.com Click/Tap Support Home, then click/tap All Support Documents to the question you have. By entering your serial number, you get specific documents related to help you get drivers specific to locate your account address. Downloads Click/Tap Downloads, then click/tap My Downloads to access support for BIOS and driver upgrades. Account Info Click/Tap Account...
... changing your drivers. PC Tools Click/Tap PC Tools to access utilities to your convertible tablet PC. 56 www.gateway.com Click/Tap Support Home, then click/tap All Support Documents to the question you have. By entering your serial number, you get specific documents related to help you get drivers specific to locate your account address. Downloads Click/Tap Downloads, then click/tap My Downloads to access support for BIOS and driver upgrades. Account Info Click/Tap Account...
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... old e-mail program's online help . Newer devices, however, usually require your old printer or scanner To use the Internet Connection Wizard: 1 Click/Tap Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, then click/tap New Connection Wizard. The New Connection wizard opens. 2 Configure your old e-mail messages or address book to retrieve the e-mail messages. Type the keyword Internet connection in support for information on -screen instructions. This means you do...
... old e-mail program's online help . Newer devices, however, usually require your old printer or scanner To use the Internet Connection Wizard: 1 Click/Tap Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, then click/tap New Connection Wizard. The New Connection wizard opens. 2 Configure your old e-mail messages or address book to retrieve the e-mail messages. Type the keyword Internet connection in support for information on -screen instructions. This means you do...
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... Gateway Windows XP Pro Tablet PC DVD into the DVD or DVD/CD-RW drive. If the program starts automatically, go to Step 5. - The Run dialog box opens. 3 In the Open text box, type d:\runmenu.exe (where d is a problem with a device driver, reinstall the device drivers by the device manufacturer. www.gateway.com 243 Reinstalling device drivers Reinstalling device drivers Device drivers are programs that there is the drive letter of your original convertible tablet PC hardware...
... Gateway Windows XP Pro Tablet PC DVD into the DVD or DVD/CD-RW drive. If the program starts automatically, go to Step 5. - The Run dialog box opens. 3 In the Open text box, type d:\runmenu.exe (where d is a problem with a device driver, reinstall the device drivers by the device manufacturer. www.gateway.com 243 Reinstalling device drivers Reinstalling device drivers Device drivers are programs that there is the drive letter of your original convertible tablet PC hardware...
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...: Restoring Software 5 If this is the first time you have reinstalled your operating system, you are updating, you just reinstalled Windows, go to the next step. 2 Click/Tap Start, Control Panel, then click/tap Add or Remove Programs. 3 In the Currently Installed Programs list, click/tap the program you want to restart your convertible tablet PC, follow the installation instructions on each CD. The Connect window opens. 8 Install available updated device drivers...
...: Restoring Software 5 If this is the first time you have reinstalled your operating system, you are updating, you just reinstalled Windows, go to the next step. 2 Click/Tap Start, Control Panel, then click/tap Add or Remove Programs. 3 In the Currently Installed Programs list, click/tap the program you want to restart your convertible tablet PC, follow the installation instructions on each CD. The Connect window opens. 8 Install available updated device drivers...
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... an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. PC Doctor provides 85 professional diagnostic tests directly from your convertible tablet PC. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click/tap Start, then click/tap Help and Support. Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make...
... an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. PC Doctor provides 85 professional diagnostic tests directly from your convertible tablet PC. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click/tap Start, then click/tap Help and Support. Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make...
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.... Help and Support For more information, see a "Data error" message This may need to reinstall the operating system. 288 www.gateway.com For more information, see an "Insufficient disk space" error message ■ Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive. For more information, see a "General failure reading drive C" error message ■ If a diskette is in the Search box , then click/tap the arrow. To fix hard drive problems...
.... Help and Support For more information, see a "Data error" message This may need to reinstall the operating system. 288 www.gateway.com For more information, see an "Insufficient disk space" error message ■ Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive. For more information, see a "General failure reading drive C" error message ■ If a diskette is in the Search box , then click/tap the arrow. To fix hard drive problems...
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... (Web address) incorrectly, you do not have lost your Internet connection, or your modem. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. Chapter 17: Troubleshooting ■ Make sure that your account with your browser, then reconnect and open on page 292 Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click/tap Start...
... (Web address) incorrectly, you do not have lost your Internet connection, or your modem. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. Chapter 17: Troubleshooting ■ Make sure that your account with your browser, then reconnect and open on page 292 Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click/tap Start...
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... properties: 1 Click/Tap Start, then click/tap Control Panel. Also make sure that all messages are set appropriately. If your Control Panel is less than 6 feet (1.8 meters) long. ■ Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your convertible tablet PC is disabled before using the modem. Chapter 17: Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click/tap Start, then click/tap Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens.
... properties: 1 Click/Tap Start, then click/tap Control Panel. Also make sure that all messages are set appropriately. If your Control Panel is less than 6 feet (1.8 meters) long. ■ Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your convertible tablet PC is disabled before using the modem. Chapter 17: Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click/tap Start, then click/tap Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens.
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... and Other Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click/Tap/Double-tap the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click/tap the Modems tab. 4 Click/Tap your convertible tablet PC. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. The Control Panel window opens. If information about modem troubleshooting, click/tap Start, then click/tap Help and Support. If no data, or if you get an error such as port already open programs. 2 Click...
... and Other Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click/Tap/Double-tap the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click/tap the Modems tab. 4 Click/Tap your convertible tablet PC. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. The Control Panel window opens. If information about modem troubleshooting, click/tap Start, then click/tap Help and Support. If no data, or if you get an error such as port already open programs. 2 Click...
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Type the keyword network troubleshooting in has stopped responding but the cursor moves and other programs work ■ The program has crashed. The convertible tablet PC seems to be replaced. Run Disk Defragmenter to consolidate files and folders on page 233. Help and Support For more slowly than usual ■ The hard drive is unique. Press the Windows Security button on the convertible tablet PC's LCD panel to open the...
Type the keyword network troubleshooting in has stopped responding but the cursor moves and other programs work ■ The program has crashed. The convertible tablet PC seems to be replaced. Run Disk Defragmenter to consolidate files and folders on page 233. Help and Support For more slowly than usual ■ The hard drive is unique. Press the Windows Security button on the convertible tablet PC's LCD panel to open the...
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... "System key combinations" on page 30 or "Adjusting the volume" on page 30. ■ Make sure that the printer is turned up . See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory. For the location of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the Windows volume control is online. For more information, see "System key combinations" on page 102. 302 www.gateway.com
... "System key combinations" on page 30 or "Adjusting the volume" on page 30. ■ Make sure that the printer is turned up . See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory. For the location of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the Windows volume control is online. For more information, see "System key combinations" on page 102. 302 www.gateway.com
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memory 7, 255 memory card reader 110 module 2, 110, 285 BIOS Setup utility 158, 169, 177 break system key 31 brightness adjusting 30, 180, 181 system keys 28, 31 broadband Internet connection 49, 80, 198 browser Web 81, 83 browsing for files and folders 70 buttons programming 190 Screen Rotation 32 setting functions 289 Tablet Input Panel 32 Windows Security 24, 33, 297 XtraBright/XtraDim 30, 33, 181 button-tapping 41 C cable lock convertible tablet PC 3, 5, 272 port replicator...
memory 7, 255 memory card reader 110 module 2, 110, 285 BIOS Setup utility 158, 169, 177 break system key 31 brightness adjusting 30, 180, 181 system keys 28, 31 broadband Internet connection 49, 80, 198 browser Web 81, 83 browsing for files and folders 70 buttons programming 190 Screen Rotation 32 setting functions 289 Tablet Input Panel 32 Windows Security 24, 33, 297 XtraBright/XtraDim 30, 33, 181 button-tapping 41 C cable lock convertible tablet PC 3, 5, 272 port replicator...
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... (ESD) 254 e-mail address 86 button 34 checking for messages 87 program 81 sending 86 transferring settings from old computer 217 using 86 EmPower power adapter 163 Error-checking 231 eSupport finding specifications 12 using 55 Ethernet connecting 48 jack 6, 48, 275 turning wireless Ethernet on or off 210 wired network 200, 201 wireless network 200, 204 external audio jack 275 external monitor 6, 30, 275 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad 325
... (ESD) 254 e-mail address 86 button 34 checking for messages 87 program 81 sending 86 transferring settings from old computer 217 using 86 EmPower power adapter 163 Error-checking 231 eSupport finding specifications 12 using 55 Ethernet connecting 48 jack 6, 48, 275 turning wireless Ethernet on or off 210 wired network 200, 201 wireless network 200, 204 external audio jack 275 external monitor 6, 30, 275 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad 325
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... MIDI file 107 minimize button 63 model number 10, 176 modem cable 49, 80 connecting 47 connection speed 294 DSL 49, 80 international adapter 175 jack 5, 47 protecting from power surge 21 troubleshooting 292 using 81 modular bay latch 110 locating 2 lock screw 110 release latch 110 See also bays monitor adding an external 148 changing resolution 184 color quality 149 controls 182 display properties 148 port 6, 275 screen resolution 149 using screen...
... MIDI file 107 minimize button 63 model number 10, 176 modem cable 49, 80 connecting 47 connection speed 294 DSL 49, 80 international adapter 175 jack 5, 47 protecting from power surge 21 troubleshooting 292 using 81 modular bay latch 110 locating 2 lock screw 110 release latch 110 See also bays monitor adding an external 148 changing resolution 184 color quality 149 controls 182 display properties 148 port 6, 275 screen resolution 149 using screen...
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memory cards 142 MPEG file See MP3 file multi-function buttons 9, 34 multimedia adjusting volume 102 playing audio CD 114 playing DVD 124 recording audio 105 using diskette drive 140 using DVD drive 112 using Windows Media Player 107, 114, 124 multi-player game playing 199 music See audio music library building 121 changing settings 122 music tracks copying 133 MusicMatch building music library 121 changing library settings 122 creating MP3 files 118 creating music files 118 editing...
memory cards 142 MPEG file See MP3 file multi-function buttons 9, 34 multimedia adjusting volume 102 playing audio CD 114 playing DVD 124 recording audio 105 using diskette drive 140 using DVD drive 112 using Windows Media Player 107, 114, 124 multi-player game playing 199 music See audio music library building 121 changing settings 122 music tracks copying 133 MusicMatch building music library 121 changing library settings 122 creating MP3 files 118 creating music files 118 editing...
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... Bin deleting files and folders 68 emptying 69 recovering files and folders 68 using 60 re-dialing telephone 98 reinstalling drivers 243 peripheral devices 217 printer 217 programs 219, 246 scanner 217 software 219, 246 Windows 248 See also installing removing files and folders 60, 68, 69, 78, 230 renaming files and folders 78 replacing See installing reset hole location 7 using 24 resetting convertible tablet PC 24 resolution changing 184...
... Bin deleting files and folders 68 emptying 69 recovering files and folders 68 using 60 re-dialing telephone 98 reinstalling drivers 243 peripheral devices 217 printer 217 programs 219, 246 scanner 217 software 219, 246 Windows 248 See also installing removing files and folders 60, 68, 69, 78, 230 renaming files and folders 78 replacing See installing reset hole location 7 using 24 resetting convertible tablet PC 24 resolution changing 184...
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... 105 playing file 105 speakers built-in 4, 5 jack 4, 274 specifications 12 speech recognition 44, 46, 58 SpeedStep technology 165 Standby mode 23, 30, 163 system key 30 troubleshooting 300 Start button 60 Start menu 60 starting convertible tablet PC 22 programs 36, 60 startup password 176 static electricity 254 status indicators battery charge 26, 156 Caps Lock 27 diskette drive 141 drive activity 25 DVD drive 25 DVD/CD-RW drive 25 hard drive 25 location 6, 8, 9 memory card...
... 105 playing file 105 speakers built-in 4, 5 jack 4, 274 specifications 12 speech recognition 44, 46, 58 SpeedStep technology 165 Standby mode 23, 30, 163 system key 30 troubleshooting 300 Start button 60 Start menu 60 starting convertible tablet PC 22 programs 36, 60 startup password 176 static electricity 254 status indicators battery charge 26, 156 Caps Lock 27 diskette drive 141 drive activity 25 DVD drive 25 DVD/CD-RW drive 25 hard drive 25 location 6, 8, 9 memory card...
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... 277 updating device drivers 55 Norton AntiVirus 226 upgrading 251 USB flash drive 13 USB port 6, 49, 273, 274 user accounts adding 194 switching 194 V VGA port 6, 148 video capture 146 playing 107, 124 streaming 199 S-Video out jack 274 troubleshooting 303 video camera connecting 146 video file streaming 199 virus protecting against 226 removing with Norton AntiVirus 226 voice recognition 58 volume adjusting 31, 102 adjusting modem 296 controls 29, 102 muting 31, 102 system keys...
... 277 updating device drivers 55 Norton AntiVirus 226 upgrading 251 USB flash drive 13 USB port 6, 49, 273, 274 user accounts adding 194 switching 194 V VGA port 6, 148 video capture 146 playing 107, 124 streaming 199 S-Video out jack 274 troubleshooting 303 video camera connecting 146 video file streaming 199 virus protecting against 226 removing with Norton AntiVirus 226 voice recognition 58 volume adjusting 31, 102 adjusting modem 296 controls 29, 102 muting 31, 102 system keys...