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... 104 8 Using the Optional Port Replicator 107 Front 108 Left 109 Back 110 Connecting to the port replicator 112 Attaching to the port replicator 112 Disconnecting from the port replicator 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 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...
... 104 8 Using the Optional Port Replicator 107 Front 108 Left 109 Back 110 Connecting to the port replicator 112 Attaching to the port replicator 112 Disconnecting from the port replicator 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 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...
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... use . Inform you of the cable can be plugged into this port. Warning: Power is passed through this port. This docking connection is in use only with port replicators designed for your Gateway convertible tablet PC. For more information, see "LED status indicators" ...on page 73. Plug the AC adapter cable into these ports. Connect the port replicator to this port. 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,...
... use . Inform you of the cable can be plugged into this port. Warning: Power is passed through this port. This docking connection is in use only with port replicators designed for your Gateway convertible tablet PC. For more information, see "LED status indicators" ...on page 73. Plug the AC adapter cable into these ports. Connect the port replicator to this port. 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,...
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... power adapters If you run your convertible tablet PC. 20 www.gateway.com Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you can swap batteries when necessary. See "Using the Optional Port Replicator" on page 107 for more information about using a port replicator with your convertible tablet PC on battery power for more memory. See...
... power adapters If you run your convertible tablet PC. 20 www.gateway.com Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you can swap batteries when necessary. See "Using the Optional Port Replicator" on page 107 for more information about using a port replicator with your convertible tablet PC on battery power for more memory. See...
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... www.gateway.com Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad. You do not need to shut down the convertible tablet PC to the convertible tablet PC or port replicator using a USB port...
... www.gateway.com Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad. You do not need to shut down the convertible tablet PC to the convertible tablet PC or port replicator using a USB port...
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Chapter 5: Using Drives and Ports Changing modules Your convertible tablet PC's modular bay supports different bay modules, such as a DVD or combination DVD/CD-RW drive. Modular bay lock screw Modular bay latch To change bay modules: 1 Make sure that the drive is empty. 2 Turn off your convertible tablet PC (do not place it in Standby or Hibernate mode). 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect your convertible tablet PC from the optional port replicator (see "Disconnecting from the port replicator" on page 113). 64 www.gateway.com
Chapter 5: Using Drives and Ports Changing modules Your convertible tablet PC's modular bay supports different bay modules, such as a DVD or combination DVD/CD-RW drive. Modular bay lock screw Modular bay latch To change bay modules: 1 Make sure that the drive is empty. 2 Turn off your convertible tablet PC (do not place it in Standby or Hibernate mode). 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect your convertible tablet PC from the optional port replicator (see "Disconnecting from the port replicator" on page 113). 64 www.gateway.com
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... tablet PC for giving presentations by pressing the eject button again. Your convertible tablet PC supports simultaneous LCD and CRT display. www.gateway.com 73 Viewing the display on your audience. Simultaneous display lets you control the presentation from your convertible tablet PC and at the...same time face your convertible tablet PC. For the location of the VGA port, see "Back" on page 13 and "Back" on page 110. 3 Turn on a projector or monitor 3 Eject the PC Card by connecting an external monitor or projector to your convertible tablet PC or optional port replicator.
... tablet PC for giving presentations by pressing the eject button again. Your convertible tablet PC supports simultaneous LCD and CRT display. www.gateway.com 73 Viewing the display on your audience. Simultaneous display lets you control the presentation from your convertible tablet PC and at the...same time face your convertible tablet PC. For the location of the VGA port, see "Back" on page 13 and "Back" on page 110. 3 Turn on a projector or monitor 3 Eject the PC Card by connecting an external monitor or projector to your convertible tablet PC or optional port replicator.
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... LCD panel, but will be scrambled by default, connect the television (or other end of headphones or external powered speakers, or connect your port replicator. Important To turn off , connect one end of a standard S-Video cable to the S-Video out jack on external video by copyright protection...or projector is not transmitted through the S-Video out jack. www.gateway.com 75 DVD playback to a VCR will not enter Standby mode. Viewing the display on a television The S-Video out jack on your optional port replicator lets you close the LCD panel, your convertible tablet PC display...
... LCD panel, but will be scrambled by default, connect the television (or other end of headphones or external powered speakers, or connect your port replicator. Important To turn off , connect one end of a standard S-Video cable to the S-Video out jack on external video by copyright protection...or projector is not transmitted through the S-Video out jack. www.gateway.com 75 DVD playback to a VCR will not enter Standby mode. Viewing the display on a television The S-Video out jack on your optional port replicator lets you close the LCD panel, your convertible tablet PC display...
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Battery latch Battery lock Battery Changing batteries To change the battery: 1 Disconnect your convertible tablet PC from the optional port replicator (see "Disconnecting from the port replicator" on page 113). 2 If your convertible tablet PC is on and is not plugged into an AC outlet, save your work and turn off your convertible tablet PC. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Turn your convertible tablet PC is on and is facing up. If your convertible tablet PC over so the bottom is connected to AC power, go to Step 3. -OR- www.gateway.com 83
Battery latch Battery lock Battery Changing batteries To change the battery: 1 Disconnect your convertible tablet PC from the optional port replicator (see "Disconnecting from the port replicator" on page 113). 2 If your convertible tablet PC is on and is not plugged into an AC outlet, save your work and turn off your convertible tablet PC. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Turn your convertible tablet PC is on and is facing up. If your convertible tablet PC over so the bottom is connected to AC power, go to Step 3. -OR- www.gateway.com 83
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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. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 90. 2 Turn off your convertible tablet ... the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices 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. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 90. 2 Turn off your convertible tablet ... the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices 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
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..., then turn your convertible tablet PC over. 15 Reattach the optional port replicator. 16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on your convertible tablet PC. 94 www.gateway.com Important Use only memory modules designed for the Gateway M275. 12 Gently push the module down until it into the...
..., then turn your convertible tablet PC over. 15 Reattach the optional port replicator. 16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on your convertible tablet PC. 94 www.gateway.com Important Use only memory modules designed for the Gateway M275. 12 Gently push the module down until it into the...
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... To open the keyboard compartment: 1 Follow the guidelines under the keyboard is facing up. 7 Remove the battery (see "Disconnecting from the port replicator" on page 113). 6 Turn your memory. Installing replacement memory under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 90. 2 Turn off your... 5 Disconnect your convertible tablet PC from the optional port replicator (see "Changing batteries" on page 82). 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 ...
... To open the keyboard compartment: 1 Follow the guidelines under the keyboard is facing up. 7 Remove the battery (see "Disconnecting from the port replicator" on page 113). 6 Turn your memory. Installing replacement memory under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 90. 2 Turn off your... 5 Disconnect your convertible tablet PC from the optional port replicator (see "Changing batteries" on page 82). 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 ...
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... so the bottom is facing up. 8 Replace the two keyboard screws. 9 Insert the battery, then turn your convertible tablet PC over. 10 Reattach the optional port replicator. 11 Connect the power adapter and modem and network cables, then turn on the bezel in several places to make sure it is not correctly... replaced, your convertible tablet PC could be flat all the way across. Warning If the bezel is correctly mounted. www.gateway.com 103 Adding or replacing memory 6 Press down on your convertible tablet PC.
... so the bottom is facing up. 8 Replace the two keyboard screws. 9 Insert the battery, then turn your convertible tablet PC over. 10 Reattach the optional port replicator. 11 Connect the power adapter and modem and network cables, then turn on the bezel in several places to make sure it is not correctly... replaced, your convertible tablet PC could be flat all the way across. Warning If the bezel is correctly mounted. www.gateway.com 103 Adding or replacing memory 6 Press down on your convertible tablet PC.
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... drive kit If you would like more information, see "Disconnecting from the optional port replicator (see "Backing up any data you can replace your hard drive. To access this guide, tap or click Start, All Programs, then tap or click Gateway Documentation. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 90...
... drive kit If you would like more information, see "Disconnecting from the optional port replicator (see "Backing up any data you can replace your hard drive. To access this guide, tap or click Start, All Programs, then tap or click Gateway Documentation. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 90...
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... that secure the hard drive to your convertible tablet PC. 18 Insert the battery, then turn your convertible tablet PC over. 19 Reconnect the optional port replicator. 20 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on your convertible tablet PC. 21 For instructions on installing Windows, your drivers...
... that secure the hard drive to your convertible tablet PC. 18 Insert the battery, then turn your convertible tablet PC over. 19 Reconnect the optional port replicator. 20 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on your convertible tablet PC. 21 For instructions on installing Windows, your drivers...
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Chapter 8 Using the Optional Port Replicator • Identifying features • Connecting and disconnecting the port replicator • Securing the port replicator with a locking cable 107
Chapter 8 Using the Optional Port Replicator • Identifying features • Connecting and disconnecting the port replicator • Securing the port replicator with a locking cable 107
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... tablet PC. 108 www.gateway.com This docking connection is passed through this ring and locking it to the slot on page 114. Lift the release latch to release your Gateway port replicator. Press the release latch to... attach the convertible tablet PC. Connect the convertible tablet PC to this port. Chapter 8: Using the Optional Port Replicator Front Kensington lock ring Docking port Docking release latch Component Icon Kensington™ lock ring Docking port Docking release latch Description Secure your port replicator...
... tablet PC. 108 www.gateway.com This docking connection is passed through this ring and locking it to the slot on page 114. Lift the release latch to release your Gateway port replicator. Press the release latch to... attach the convertible tablet PC. Connect the convertible tablet PC to this port. Chapter 8: Using the Optional Port Replicator Front Kensington lock ring Docking port Docking release latch Component Icon Kensington™ lock ring Docking port Docking release latch Description Secure your port replicator...
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...this connector. Chapter 8: Using the Optional Port Replicator Back S/PDIF digital audio jack S-Video USB out jack ports Power connector Microphone jack Headphone jack Parallel port Line in jack Serial Monitor port port Ethernet jack PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port Component Icon S/PDIF digital audio jack S-... scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into your convertible tablet PC speakers. www.gateway.com This jack is turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into these ports. The built-in speakers are turned off when headphones are plugged into this jack. ...
...this connector. Chapter 8: Using the Optional Port Replicator Back S/PDIF digital audio jack S-Video USB out jack ports Power connector Microphone jack Headphone jack Parallel port Line in jack Serial Monitor port port Ethernet jack PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port Component Icon S/PDIF digital audio jack S-... scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into your convertible tablet PC speakers. www.gateway.com This jack is turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into these ports. The built-in speakers are turned off when headphones are plugged into this jack. ...
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.... For more information, see "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to your port replicator may deactivate the built-in keyboard. Attaching a PS/2 keyboard to an Ethernet network" on page 28. www.gateway.com 111 Plug a 10/100/1000 Ethernet network cable into this port. Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this...
.... For more information, see "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to your port replicator may deactivate the built-in keyboard. Attaching a PS/2 keyboard to an Ethernet network" on page 28. www.gateway.com 111 Plug a 10/100/1000 Ethernet network cable into this port. Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this...
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.... 112 www.gateway.com This process must be completed for components to the port replicator. Important The convertible tablet PC may detect additional devices and add drivers after being attached to work correctly. Attaching to the port replicator To attach your convertible tablet PC to the port replicator: 1 Make sure...fully raised position. 2 Align the connector holes on the bottom of your convertible tablet PC with the docking posts on the port replicator. 3 Press down on the docking release latch until your convertible tablet PC is off, on, or in Standby mode. Chapter 8:...
.... 112 www.gateway.com This process must be completed for components to the port replicator. Important The convertible tablet PC may detect additional devices and add drivers after being attached to work correctly. Attaching to the port replicator To attach your convertible tablet PC to the port replicator: 1 Make sure...fully raised position. 2 Align the connector holes on the bottom of your convertible tablet PC with the docking posts on the port replicator. 3 Press down on the docking release latch until your convertible tablet PC is off, on, or in Standby mode. Chapter 8:...
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To separate your convertible tablet PC from the port replicator. 3 Lift your convertible tablet PC off of the port replicator. www.gateway.com 113 Your convertible tablet PC will move out and away from the port replicator: 1 If your convertible tablet PC is off, go to the port replicator Disconnecting from the port replicator You can separate your convertible tablet PC from...
To separate your convertible tablet PC from the port replicator. 3 Lift your convertible tablet PC off of the port replicator. www.gateway.com 113 Your convertible tablet PC will move out and away from the port replicator: 1 If your convertible tablet PC is off, go to the port replicator Disconnecting from the port replicator You can separate your convertible tablet PC from...