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... Side 5 Back 6 Bottom 7 Keyboard area 8 Identifying your model 10 Gateway model number 10 Gateway serial number 11 Internal wireless label 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 11 Finding your specifications 12 Accessories 13 2 Getting Started 15 Safety instructions 16 General tips 16 Using the battery 17 Using the AC adapter 17 Basic safety precautions...
... Side 5 Back 6 Bottom 7 Keyboard area 8 Identifying your model 10 Gateway model number 10 Gateway serial number 11 Internal wireless label 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 11 Finding your specifications 12 Accessories 13 2 Getting Started 15 Safety instructions 16 General tips 16 Using the battery 17 Using the AC adapter 17 Basic safety precautions...
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... another 153 8 Managing Power 155 Monitoring the battery charge 156 Recharging the battery 157 Recalibrating the battery 158 Changing batteries 159 Replacing the battery 160 Extending battery life 162 Conserving battery power 162 Using alternate power sources 163 Changing ...power modes 163 Changing power settings 165 Changing the power scheme 166 Changing alarm options 167 Changing advanced settings 168 Turning on the Power on Lid Lift feature 169 Activating and using Hibernate mode 170 9 Traveling With Your Gateway...
... another 153 8 Managing Power 155 Monitoring the battery charge 156 Recharging the battery 157 Recalibrating the battery 158 Changing batteries 159 Replacing the battery 160 Extending battery life 162 Conserving battery power 162 Using alternate power sources 163 Changing ...power modes 163 Changing power settings 165 Changing the power scheme 166 Changing alarm options 167 Changing advanced settings 168 Turning on the Power on Lid Lift feature 169 Activating and using Hibernate mode 170 9 Traveling With Your Gateway...
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... or replacing memory in the memory bay 256 Replacing memory under the keyboard 259 Replacing the hard drive kit 267 16 Using the Gateway M275 Port Replicator 271 Front 272 Left side 273 Back 274 Connecting to the port replicator 276 Attaching to the port replicator 276 ...replicator 277 Securing your port replicator 278 17 Troubleshooting 279 Safety guidelines 280 First steps 281 Software support tools 281 Troubleshooting 282 Audio 282 Battery 282 Device installation 282 Diskette drive (external 283 Display 284 DVD or DVD/CD-RW drives 285 File management 287 Hard drive 288...
... or replacing memory in the memory bay 256 Replacing memory under the keyboard 259 Replacing the hard drive kit 267 16 Using the Gateway M275 Port Replicator 271 Front 272 Left side 273 Back 274 Connecting to the port replicator 276 Attaching to the port replicator 276 ...replicator 277 Securing your port replicator 278 17 Troubleshooting 279 Safety guidelines 280 First steps 281 Software support tools 281 Troubleshooting 282 Audio 282 Battery 282 Device installation 282 Diskette drive (external 283 Display 284 DVD or DVD/CD-RW drives 285 File management 287 Hard drive 288...
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... System label Reset hole Memory bay cover Bottom Pen latch Battery latch Battery bay Hard drive bay Component System label Reset hole Memory bay cover Pen latch Battery latch Battery bay Hard drive bay Icon Description Includes the product model number. www.gateway.com 7 Insert a straightened paper clip into this hole to install a memory module...
... System label Reset hole Memory bay cover Bottom Pen latch Battery latch Battery bay Hard drive bay Component System label Reset hole Memory bay cover Pen latch Battery latch Battery bay Hard drive bay Icon Description Includes the product model number. www.gateway.com 7 Insert a straightened paper clip into this hole to install a memory module...
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...optional diskette drive" on page 255 for extended periods, you may want to buy an additional battery so you can swap batteries when necessary. See "Adding or replacing memory" on page 140. www.gateway.com 13 Memory Large programs, such as a keyboard, mouse, printer, monitor, or diskette... drive) to your convertible tablet PC. Peripheral devices You can save battery power by plugging your convertible tablet PC into an automobile...
...optional diskette drive" on page 255 for extended periods, you may want to buy an additional battery so you can swap batteries when necessary. See "Adding or replacing memory" on page 140. www.gateway.com 13 Memory Large programs, such as a keyboard, mouse, printer, monitor, or diskette... drive) to your convertible tablet PC. Peripheral devices You can save battery power by plugging your convertible tablet PC into an automobile...
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...To avoid damaging your convertible tablet PC, allow sufficient time for work, place it from its connector, not on page 173. 16 www.gateway.com As you move your convertible tablet PC between your convertible tablet PC and the mobile phone. ■ When you pull out the ...security machine, but we recommend that a distance of mobile phones can cause fire or electric shock by hand, be sure to have a charged battery available in overhead storage compartments where it evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. If you disconnect a cable, pull on its power source...
...To avoid damaging your convertible tablet PC, allow sufficient time for work, place it from its connector, not on page 173. 16 www.gateway.com As you move your convertible tablet PC between your convertible tablet PC and the mobile phone. ■ When you pull out the ...security machine, but we recommend that a distance of mobile phones can cause fire or electric shock by hand, be sure to have a charged battery available in overhead storage compartments where it evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. If you disconnect a cable, pull on its power source...
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...AC adapter ■ Place the adapter in a ventilated area, such as car keys) could short-circuit the battery terminals. They may result in the card's operation. www.gateway.com 17 Safety instructions ■ Do not drop your convertible tablet PC or subject it to charge the... from environmental hazards such as dirt, dust, food, liquids, temperature extremes, and overexposure to sunlight. ■ Replace only with a Gateway convertible tablet PC battery to the manufacturer's instructions. Be careful when you use . Do not cover the adapter with use the adapter while it is normal....
...AC adapter ■ Place the adapter in a ventilated area, such as car keys) could short-circuit the battery terminals. They may result in the card's operation. www.gateway.com 17 Safety instructions ■ Do not drop your convertible tablet PC or subject it to charge the... from environmental hazards such as dirt, dust, food, liquids, temperature extremes, and overexposure to sunlight. ■ Replace only with a Gateway convertible tablet PC battery to the manufacturer's instructions. Be careful when you use . Do not cover the adapter with use the adapter while it is normal....
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... of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your convertible tablet PC may be damaged. www.gateway.com 19 Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use the AC adapter right away to be much shorter than you partially charged. ... You should use your convertible tablet PC's battery. For more information, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may need to fully charge the battery. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Connecting the AC adapter Connecting the AC ...
... of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your convertible tablet PC may be damaged. www.gateway.com 19 Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use the AC adapter right away to be much shorter than you partially charged. ... You should use your convertible tablet PC's battery. For more information, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may need to fully charge the battery. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Connecting the AC adapter Connecting the AC ...
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... PC can cause serious injury or death. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Warning Do not attempt to AC power for the location of electricity coming into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "LED status indicators...
... PC can cause serious injury or death. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Warning Do not attempt to AC power for the location of electricity coming into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "LED status indicators...
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.... A window opens that lets you close a program that is not responding. As a part of your convertible tablet PC. 3 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2 Insert a straightened paper clip into the reset hole on again. For more than 10 seconds. When the checks... your convertible tablet PC does not respond to keyboard or touchpad input, you may have to close programs that are finished, Windows starts. 24 www.gateway.com To close unresponsive programs and restart your convertible tablet PC.
.... A window opens that lets you close a program that is not responding. As a part of your convertible tablet PC. 3 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2 Insert a straightened paper clip into the reset hole on again. For more than 10 seconds. When the checks... your convertible tablet PC does not respond to keyboard or touchpad input, you may have to close programs that are finished, Windows starts. 24 www.gateway.com To close unresponsive programs and restart your convertible tablet PC.
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The DVD or DVD/CD-RW drive is in use. www.gateway.com 25 Memory card reader Disc drive Battery charge Hard drive Power Indicator Hard drive Disc drive Icon Description The hard drive is in use. Status indicators Status indicators LED status indicators LED status indicators inform you when a drive is in use. Memory card reader The memory card reader is being used or indicate the power status of your convertible tablet PC.
The DVD or DVD/CD-RW drive is in use. www.gateway.com 25 Memory card reader Disc drive Battery charge Hard drive Power Indicator Hard drive Disc drive Icon Description The hard drive is in use. Status indicators Status indicators LED status indicators LED status indicators inform you when a drive is in use. Memory card reader The memory card reader is being used or indicate the power status of your convertible tablet PC.
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... lights up when your convertible tablet PC's power status. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - convertible tablet PC is off - battery is fully charged. ■ LED purple - convertible tablet PC is on - The LED shows your convertible tablet PC is connected to AC power... or the battery charge is very low. ■ LED solid red - battery is charging. ■ LED blinking red - battery is in Standby mode. ■ LED off . 26 www.gateway.com convertible tablet PC is malfunctioning. Chapter 2: Getting Started Indicator...
... lights up when your convertible tablet PC's power status. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - convertible tablet PC is off - battery is fully charged. ■ LED purple - convertible tablet PC is on - The LED shows your convertible tablet PC is connected to AC power... or the battery charge is very low. ■ LED solid red - battery is charging. ■ LED blinking red - battery is in Standby mode. ■ LED off . 26 www.gateway.com convertible tablet PC is malfunctioning. Chapter 2: Getting Started Indicator...
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... outside in bright sunlight. Turn on Pad Lock so you press the FN key and a system key at the same time. The box shows the battery charge level, the BIOS version, and whether the AC adapter is turned on page 210. Enter Standby mode. Turn the wireless Ethernet emitter on your... wireless Ethernet emitter on or off" on . 30 www.gateway.com Increase the LCD panel brightness above the normal brightest setting for 255 seconds. Use this feature in the upper-left corner of your convertible...
... outside in bright sunlight. Turn on Pad Lock so you press the FN key and a system key at the same time. The box shows the battery charge level, the BIOS version, and whether the AC adapter is turned on page 210. Enter Standby mode. Turn the wireless Ethernet emitter on your... wireless Ethernet emitter on or off" on . 30 www.gateway.com Increase the LCD panel brightness above the normal brightest setting for 255 seconds. Use this feature in the upper-left corner of your convertible...
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... seconds. Use this feature in bright sunlight. Press a third time to return the display to the normal brightness setting. Important: Using this feature will affect battery performance. Increase the LCD panel brightness above the normal brightest setting for domain authentication or logon screen. For more information, see "XtraBright/XtraDim" on page...
... seconds. Use this feature in bright sunlight. Press a third time to return the display to the normal brightness setting. Important: Using this feature will affect battery performance. Increase the LCD panel brightness above the normal brightest setting for domain authentication or logon screen. For more information, see "XtraBright/XtraDim" on page...
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Important If you prefer maximum brightness while on page 32. 38 www.gateway.com The pressure of your hand on the display surface while writing. For more information, see "Tablet control buttons" on battery power, use the XtraBright/XtraDim button. Chapter 2: Getting Started Using the display Your ...with the responsiveness of a fingertip. ■ Steady your hand or fingers will not affect any open programs. ■ Switching from AC to battery power dims the display slightly to your convertible tablet PC's pen. Your convertible tablet PC will not respond to a PDA pen or the ...
Important If you prefer maximum brightness while on page 32. 38 www.gateway.com The pressure of your hand on the display surface while writing. For more information, see "Tablet control buttons" on battery power, use the XtraBright/XtraDim button. Chapter 2: Getting Started Using the display Your ...with the responsiveness of a fingertip. ■ Steady your hand or fingers will not affect any open programs. ■ Switching from AC to battery power dims the display slightly to your convertible tablet PC's pen. Your convertible tablet PC will not respond to a PDA pen or the ...
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Read this chapter to learn how to get the most use out of the battery by conserving battery power and using alternate power sources ■ Change power-saving settings 155 8 Managing Power While your convertible tablet PC is running on battery power, you should manage power consumption to : ■ Check and recharge the battery ■ Recalibrate the battery ■ Change batteries ■ Extend the life of the battery.
Read this chapter to learn how to get the most use out of the battery by conserving battery power and using alternate power sources ■ Change power-saving settings 155 8 Managing Power While your convertible tablet PC is running on battery power, you should manage power consumption to : ■ Check and recharge the battery ■ Recalibrate the battery ■ Change batteries ■ Extend the life of the battery.
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...information. ■ Pressing FN+STATUS to AC power or the battery charge is malfunctioning. The Power Meter dialog box opens. battery is charging. ■ LED blinking red - battery charge is checked on page 158. 156 www.gateway.com For the location of the screen. The power status ...box shows the current power source, the battery charge level, and the power management mode...
...information. ■ Pressing FN+STATUS to AC power or the battery charge is malfunctioning. The Power Meter dialog box opens. battery is charging. ■ LED blinking red - battery charge is checked on page 158. 156 www.gateway.com For the location of the screen. The power status ...box shows the current power source, the battery charge level, and the power management mode...
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... and your convertible tablet PC is recharging, the battery charge indicator turns purple and the battery icon in the taskbar has a lightning bolt . www.gateway.com 157 Important If the power cord or battery icon does not appear on page 168 for more information. While the battery is connected to AC power. See "Changing advanced...
... and your convertible tablet PC is recharging, the battery charge indicator turns purple and the battery icon in the taskbar has a lightning bolt . www.gateway.com 157 Important If the power cord or battery icon does not appear on page 168 for more information. While the battery is connected to AC power. See "Changing advanced...
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... appears. 7 Press ESC. When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to recalibrate your battery. Chapter 8: Managing Power Recalibrating the battery If your convertible tablet PC unexpectedly goes into Standby mode while you are using it starts and you see a ...battery gauge. To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your convertible tablet PC. 2 As soon as it but the battery charge is interrupted, you the progress. If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Technical Support. 158 www.gateway...
... appears. 7 Press ESC. When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to recalibrate your battery. Chapter 8: Managing Power Recalibrating the battery If your convertible tablet PC unexpectedly goes into Standby mode while you are using it starts and you see a ...battery gauge. To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your convertible tablet PC. 2 As soon as it but the battery charge is interrupted, you the progress. If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Technical Support. 158 www.gateway...
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.... Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Replace only with a Gateway M275 battery (M275DAZ or equivalent). The battery used battery promptly. Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Battery latch Battery lock Battery www.gateway.com 159 Changing batteries Changing batteries If your convertible tablet PC is not plugged into an AC outlet, you must turn...
.... Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Replace only with a Gateway M275 battery (M275DAZ or equivalent). The battery used battery promptly. Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Battery latch Battery lock Battery www.gateway.com 159 Changing batteries Changing batteries If your convertible tablet PC is not plugged into an AC outlet, you must turn...