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... 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 19 Accessories 20 3 Getting Started 23 Installing the battery 24 Connecting the AC adapter 24 ...
... 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 19 Accessories 20 3 Getting Started 23 Installing the battery 24 Connecting the AC adapter 24 ...
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... 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 the battery 81 Changing batteries 82 Extending battery life 85 Conserving battery power 85 Using alternate power sources 86 Changing power modes 86 7 Upgrading Your Convertible Tablet PC 89 Preventing... 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
... 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 the battery 81 Changing batteries 82 Extending battery life 85 Conserving battery power 85 Using alternate power sources 86 Changing power modes 86 7 Upgrading Your Convertible Tablet PC 89 Preventing... 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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... 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 installation 130 Display 131 DVD drives 132 File management 135 Hard drive 136 Internet 137 Keyboard 138 Memory 139 Memory... 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...
... 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 installation 130 Display 131 DVD drives 132 File management 135 Hard drive 136 Internet 137 Keyboard 138 Memory 139 Memory... 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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... tablet PC is designed to high-quality, brand-name components at Gateway. 2 www.gateway.com Gateway stands behind our value proposition to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a greater battery life experience. to provide best-of-class service and support in good operating ...prices. If you ever have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. Thank you will provide you for years to help you with maximum performance when plugged into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on battery power. Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you with fast, considerate...
... tablet PC is designed to high-quality, brand-name components at Gateway. 2 www.gateway.com Gateway stands behind our value proposition to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a greater battery life experience. to provide best-of-class service and support in good operating ...prices. If you ever have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. Thank you will provide you for years to help you with maximum performance when plugged into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on battery power. Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you with fast, considerate...
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... memory" on page 104. Bottom System label Reset hole Memory bay Bottom Pen latch Battery latch Battery Hard drive bay Component Icon System label Reset hole Memory bay Pen latch Battery latch Battery Hard drive bay Description Includes the product model number. Insert a straightened paper clip into.... For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 91. Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 18. www.gateway.com 15 Install a memory module into this bay. The hard drive is not plugged into this hole...
... memory" on page 104. Bottom System label Reset hole Memory bay Bottom Pen latch Battery latch Battery Hard drive bay Component Icon System label Reset hole Memory bay Pen latch Battery latch Battery Hard drive bay Description Includes the product model number. Insert a straightened paper clip into.... For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 91. Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 18. www.gateway.com 15 Install a memory module into this bay. The hard drive is not plugged into this hole...
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... Port replicators Although you can attach devices directly to buy an additional battery so you think they should, try adding more information about using an additional battery. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Convertible Tablet PC Accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at...With an automobile/airplane power adapter, you make all the devices. If your convertible tablet PC. 20 www.gateway.com See "Changing batteries" on battery power for more information about using a port replicator with your convertible tablet PC into an automobile cigarette lighter ...
... Port replicators Although you can attach devices directly to buy an additional battery so you think they should, try adding more information about using an additional battery. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Convertible Tablet PC Accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at...With an automobile/airplane power adapter, you make all the devices. If your convertible tablet PC. 20 www.gateway.com See "Changing batteries" on battery power for more information about using a port replicator with your convertible tablet PC into an automobile cigarette lighter ...
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Chapter 3 Getting Started • Installing the battery • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network • Turning your convertible tablet PC on and off • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard, buttons, and the EZ Pad touchpad • Using the display and pen • Adjusting the volume • Connecting to a wireless network 23
Chapter 3 Getting Started • Installing the battery • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network • Turning your convertible tablet PC on and off • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard, buttons, and the EZ Pad touchpad • Using the display and pen • Adjusting the volume • Connecting to a wireless network 23
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...You should use your convertible tablet PC's battery. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for three hours, the battery may be recalibrated. The battery was shipped to be much shorter than you... partially charged. Connecting the AC adapter You can run your convertible tablet PC using an AC adapter or your convertible tablet PC on page 81. 24 www.gateway...
...You should use your convertible tablet PC's battery. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for three hours, the battery may be recalibrated. The battery was shipped to be much shorter than you... partially charged. Connecting the AC adapter You can run your convertible tablet PC using an AC adapter or your convertible tablet PC on page 81. 24 www.gateway...
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... not turn off your convertible tablet PC and leave your convertible tablet PC. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Warning High voltages can cause serious injury or death. If the battery charge indicator does not turn on page 33 for the first time, turn blue after... finish using your convertible tablet PC through both the surge protector and the modem. 26 www.gateway.com The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Status indicators" on , unplug the adapter from reaching your convertible...
... not turn off your convertible tablet PC and leave your convertible tablet PC. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Warning High voltages can cause serious injury or death. If the battery charge indicator does not turn on page 33 for the first time, turn blue after... finish using your convertible tablet PC through both the surge protector and the modem. 26 www.gateway.com The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Status indicators" on , unplug the adapter from reaching your convertible...
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... www.gateway.com The Windows Security dialog box opens. Important If your convertible tablet PC does not turn it . 2 Insert a straightened paper clip into the reset hole on the bottom of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 6 If your convertible tablet PC. 3 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for more...
... www.gateway.com The Windows Security dialog box opens. Important If your convertible tablet PC does not turn it . 2 Insert a straightened paper clip into the reset hole on the bottom of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 6 If your convertible tablet PC. 3 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for more...
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When the checks are finished, Windows starts. Memory card reader Disc drive Battery charge Hard drive Power www.gateway.com 33 Status indicators LED status indicators LED status indicators inform you when a drive is being used or indicate the power status of the regular startup process, a program to check the disk status runs automatically. Status indicators As a part of your convertible tablet PC.
When the checks are finished, Windows starts. Memory card reader Disc drive Battery charge Hard drive Power www.gateway.com 33 Status indicators LED status indicators LED status indicators inform you when a drive is being used or indicate the power status of the regular startup process, a program to check the disk status runs automatically. Status indicators As a part of your convertible tablet PC.
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... blinking - convertible tablet PC is off - battery is malfunctioning. battery is charging. ■ LED blinking red - The LED shows the battery activity and status. ■ LED blue - convertible tablet PC is in Standby mode. ■ LED off . 34 www.gateway.com Disc drive The DVD or DVD/CD-...RW drive is on - battery charge is in use . convertible tablet PC ...
... blinking - convertible tablet PC is off - battery is malfunctioning. battery is charging. ■ LED blinking red - The LED shows the battery activity and status. ■ LED blue - convertible tablet PC is in Standby mode. ■ LED off . 34 www.gateway.com Disc drive The DVD or DVD/CD-...RW drive is on - battery charge is in use . convertible tablet PC ...
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... of your hard drive. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be plugged into the monitor port on your display. The box shows the battery charge level, the BIOS version, and whether the AC adapter is being used. Press the key combination again to leave Standby mode. Slide... the power switch to close this guide, tap or click Start, All Programs, then tap or click Gateway Documentation. To access this box. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on the key. Press and hold FN, then press ...
... of your hard drive. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be plugged into the monitor port on your display. The box shows the battery charge level, the BIOS version, and whether the AC adapter is being used. Press the key combination again to leave Standby mode. Slide... the power switch to close this guide, tap or click Start, All Programs, then tap or click Gateway Documentation. To access this box. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on the key. Press and hold FN, then press ...
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... to continue scrolling. For more information, see "Adjusting brightness" on Pad Lock so you can use the numeric keypad. www.gateway.com 39 Press this key combination again to turn off Pad Lock. This key combination overrides the XtraBright/XtraDim setting. Using the... to return the display to decrease the brightness below the normal dimmest setting. Press and hold FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Use this function is only available in bright sunlight. Important: Using this system key... For more information, see "XtraBright/XtraDim"...
... to continue scrolling. For more information, see "Adjusting brightness" on Pad Lock so you can use the numeric keypad. www.gateway.com 39 Press this key combination again to turn off Pad Lock. This key combination overrides the XtraBright/XtraDim setting. Using the... to return the display to decrease the brightness below the normal dimmest setting. Press and hold FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Use this function is only available in bright sunlight. Important: Using this system key... For more information, see "XtraBright/XtraDim"...
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... 50. Also is used for 255 seconds. Press a second time to the normal brightness setting. Open the Windows Task Manager. Use this feature will affect battery performance. Press a third time to return the display to decrease the brightness below the normal dimmest setting. Chapter 3: Getting Started Button Icon XtraBright/XtraDim Windows... situations. Use this feature in bright sunlight. Increase the LCD panel brightness above the normal brightest setting for domain authentication or logon screen. 42 www.gateway.com
... 50. Also is used for 255 seconds. Press a second time to the normal brightness setting. Open the Windows Task Manager. Use this feature will affect battery performance. Press a third time to return the display to decrease the brightness below the normal dimmest setting. Chapter 3: Getting Started Button Icon XtraBright/XtraDim Windows... situations. Use this feature in bright sunlight. Increase the LCD panel brightness above the normal brightest setting for domain authentication or logon screen. 42 www.gateway.com
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...you prefer maximum brightness while on page 41. The pressure of a pen controller. For more information, see "Tablet control buttons" on battery power, use the XtraBright/XtraDim button. Using the display Using the display Your convertible tablet PC's screen combines the eye-soothing readability ...or the touch of a fingertip. ■ Steady your convertible tablet PC's pen. www.gateway.com 47 Your convertible tablet PC will not affect any open programs. ■ Switching from AC to battery power dims the display slightly to your hand on the display surface while writing. The ...
...you prefer maximum brightness while on page 41. The pressure of a pen controller. For more information, see "Tablet control buttons" on battery power, use the XtraBright/XtraDim button. Using the display Using the display Your convertible tablet PC's screen combines the eye-soothing readability ...or the touch of a fingertip. ■ Steady your convertible tablet PC's pen. www.gateway.com 47 Your convertible tablet PC will not affect any open programs. ■ Switching from AC to battery power dims the display slightly to your hand on the display surface while writing. The ...
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Chapter 6 Managing Power • Checking and recharging the battery • Recalibrating the battery • Changing batteries • Extending the life of the battery 79
Chapter 6 Managing Power • Checking and recharging the battery • Recalibrating the battery • Changing batteries • Extending the life of the battery 79
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... to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a Low Battery warning message to appear. 80 www.gateway.com This design provides you with maximum performance when plugged into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on the taskbar, tap or click the show icon..." in the upper-left corner of performance and portability. The Power Meter dialog box opens. Chapter 6: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway convertible tablet PC is designed to provide an exceptional balance of the screen. To access this guide, tap or click Start, ...
... to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a Low Battery warning message to appear. 80 www.gateway.com This design provides you with maximum performance when plugged into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on the taskbar, tap or click the show icon..." in the upper-left corner of performance and portability. The Power Meter dialog box opens. Chapter 6: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway convertible tablet PC is designed to provide an exceptional balance of the screen. To access this guide, tap or click Start, ...
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... which has been included on the Advance tab in the Power Options Properties dialog box. www.gateway.com 81 For more information, see a startup screen, press F2. Recalibrating the battery If your convertible tablet PC unexpectedly goes into Standby mode while you are using it is installed... appear on the taskbar, tap or click the show icon on the taskbar is checked on your battery. To access this guide, tap or click Start, All Programs, then tap or click Gateway Documentation. For more information, see "Changing notebook power settings" in the taskbar has a lightning bolt...
... which has been included on the Advance tab in the Power Options Properties dialog box. www.gateway.com 81 For more information, see a startup screen, press F2. Recalibrating the battery If your convertible tablet PC unexpectedly goes into Standby mode while you are using it is installed... appear on the taskbar, tap or click the show icon on the taskbar is checked on your battery. To access this guide, tap or click Start, All Programs, then tap or click Gateway Documentation. For more information, see "Changing notebook power settings" in the taskbar has a lightning bolt...
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... recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. Keep away from children. 82 www.gateway.com If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care. If your convertible tablet PC is incorrectly replaced. The...
... recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. Keep away from children. 82 www.gateway.com If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care. If your convertible tablet PC is incorrectly replaced. The...