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...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...an Ethernet network 28 Starting your convertible tablet PC 29 Turning on the Power on Lid Lift feature 30 Waking up your convertible tablet PC 31 Turning off your convertible tablet PC 31 Restarting (rebooting) your convertible tablet PC 32 Status indicators 33 LED status...
...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...an Ethernet network 28 Starting your convertible tablet PC 29 Turning on the Power on Lid Lift feature 30 Waking up your convertible tablet PC 31 Turning off your convertible tablet PC 31 Restarting (rebooting) your convertible tablet PC 32 Status indicators 33 LED status...
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... buttons 41 Multi-function buttons 43 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 44 Using the display 47 Converting the display from notebook to tablet mode 48 Changing display orientation 49 Adjusting brightness 50 Using the pen 51 Storing and removing the pen 51 Adjusting the volume 53 Turning your ... 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
... buttons 41 Multi-function buttons 43 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 44 Using the display 47 Converting the display from notebook to tablet mode 48 Changing display orientation 49 Adjusting brightness 50 Using the pen 51 Storing and removing the pen 51 Adjusting the volume 53 Turning your ... 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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... television 75 Changing from one 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...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 ...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 ...
... television 75 Changing from one 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...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 ...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 ...
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... from 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 130 CD drives 130 Device ...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 iv www...
... from 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 130 CD drives 130 Device ...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 iv www...
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...good operating condition. Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you for a greater battery life experience. Each and every Gateway convertible tablet PC uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to high-quality, brand-name components at... Gateway. 2 www.gateway.com Gateway stands behind our value proposition to provide an exceptional balance of performance and portability. Thank you again, from your new Gateway convertible tablet PC for years to familiarize yourself with the best...
...good operating condition. Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you for a greater battery life experience. Each and every Gateway convertible tablet PC uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to high-quality, brand-name components at... Gateway. 2 www.gateway.com Gateway stands behind our value proposition to provide an exceptional balance of performance and portability. Thank you again, from your new Gateway convertible tablet PC for years to familiarize yourself with the best...
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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. 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
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...-step wizard to view a list of Gateway telephone numbers for all the products that Gateway supports. Product Support Tap or click Product Support to locate your serial number you manage your account and general information about your convertible tablet PC. Customer Service Tap or click Customer... Service to help you get drivers specific to get a list of all Gateway notebooks. Resources Tap or click Resources to access utilities to view ...
...-step wizard to view a list of Gateway telephone numbers for all the products that Gateway supports. Product Support Tap or click Product Support to locate your serial number you manage your account and general information about your convertible tablet PC. Customer Service Tap or click Customer... Service to help you get drivers specific to get a list of all Gateway notebooks. Resources Tap or click Resources to access utilities to view ...
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To start Help and Support: ■ Tap or click Start, then tap or click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 5 Help and Support opens. 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. You can find help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. 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. www.gateway.com 5 Help and Support opens. 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. You can find help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. 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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... Search box. ■ Microsoft Knowledge Base - You must be connected to the Internet to search for problems and conflicts. BigFix monitors your convertible tablet PC for and access these topics. To start BigFix: ■ Tap or click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then tap or ...click BigFix. 6 www.gateway.com These topics are located in Help and Support and contain the words you entered in the Search Results list. It automatically gathers information ...
... Search box. ■ Microsoft Knowledge Base - You must be connected to the Internet to search for problems and conflicts. BigFix monitors your convertible tablet PC for and access these topics. To start BigFix: ■ Tap or click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then tap or ...click BigFix. 6 www.gateway.com These topics are located in Help and Support and contain the words you entered in the Search Results list. It automatically gathers information ...
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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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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. 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. To order a different module, contact Gateway. For more information, see "...
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. 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. To order a different module, contact Gateway. For more information, see "...
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... Memory card reader IEEE 1394 port Power switch Microphone jack Headphone jack Speaker Component Kensington™ lock slot Icon Description Secure your convertible tablet PC to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. For more information, see "Using the... memory card reader" on page 71. www.gateway.com 11 Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into this slot. Plug a microphone into the memory...
... Memory card reader IEEE 1394 port Power switch Microphone jack Headphone jack Speaker Component Kensington™ lock slot Icon Description Secure your convertible tablet PC to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. For more information, see "Using the... memory card reader" on page 71. www.gateway.com 11 Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into this slot. Plug a microphone into the memory...
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...drive. Right Pen Speaker Modem jack Kensington lock slot Component Pen Speaker Icon Description Write, tap, and input directly on your convertible tablet PC's display using the cordless pen. Slide to turn the power on or off when speakers or headphones are turned off ...., tap or click Start, All Programs, then tap or click Gateway Documentation. To access this jack. You can also configure the power switch for Standby/Resume mode. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Convertible Tablet PC Component Headphone jack Power switch Speaker Icon Description Plug amplified speakers...
...drive. Right Pen Speaker Modem jack Kensington lock slot Component Pen Speaker Icon Description Write, tap, and input directly on your convertible tablet PC's display using the cordless pen. Slide to turn the power on or off when speakers or headphones are turned off ...., tap or click Start, All Programs, then tap or click Gateway Documentation. To access this jack. You can also configure the power switch for Standby/Resume mode. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Convertible Tablet PC Component Headphone jack Power switch Speaker Icon Description Plug amplified speakers...
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... cable lock to the convertible tablet PC. Caution: Provide adequate space around your convertible tablet PC so air vents are blocked, the convertible tablet PC may become hot enough to harm your convertible tablet PC may overheat resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to this jack. www.gateway.com 13 Component Modem jack Kensington...
... cable lock to the convertible tablet PC. Caution: Provide adequate space around your convertible tablet PC so air vents are blocked, the convertible tablet PC may become hot enough to harm your convertible tablet PC may overheat resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to this jack. www.gateway.com 13 Component Modem jack Kensington...
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...see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" on page 33. 14 www.gateway.com Connect the port replicator to this jack. This docking connection is passed through this... into this port. Warning: Power is certified to an Ethernet network" on page 28. 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...a drive is in use only with port replicators designed for your Gateway convertible tablet PC. Inform you of the cable can be plugged into these ports.
...see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" on page 33. 14 www.gateway.com Connect the port replicator to this jack. This docking connection is passed through this... into this port. Warning: Power is certified to an Ethernet network" on page 28. 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...a drive is in use only with port replicators designed for your Gateway convertible tablet PC. Inform you of the cable can be plugged into these ports.
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..., see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 91. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 104. Provides power when the convertible tablet PC is located in this bay. The hard drive is not plugged into this hole to manually restart your model" on page 82. For more...
..., see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 91. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 104. Provides power when the convertible tablet PC is located in this bay. The hard drive is not plugged into this hole to manually restart your model" on page 82. For more...
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...page 11 and "Back" on page 41 for a description of a full-sized computer keyboard. Inform you of a mouse. See "Tablet control buttons" on page 110. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 33. Provides all the features... of each button. 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 Tablet control buttons LCD panel status indicators Keyboard Touchpad Description...
...page 11 and "Back" on page 41 for a description of a full-sized computer keyboard. Inform you of a mouse. See "Tablet control buttons" on page 110. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 33. Provides all the features... of each button. 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 Tablet control buttons LCD panel status indicators Keyboard Touchpad Description...
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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. Gateway model number 18 www.gateway.com Gateway Customer Care will need this section are for assistance. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Convertible Tablet PC Identifying your convertible tablet PC model and its features.
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. Gateway model number 18 www.gateway.com Gateway Customer Care will need this section are for assistance. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Convertible Tablet PC Identifying your convertible tablet PC model and its features.
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... of Authenticity label found on page 3. Finding your specifications For more information, see "Gateway Web site" on the bottom of your convertible tablet PC. The label is located on the customer invoice that came with your convertible tablet PC. www.gateway.com 19 The invoice also contains your customer ID number. The Support site...
... of Authenticity label found on page 3. Finding your specifications For more information, see "Gateway Web site" on the bottom of your convertible tablet PC. The label is located on the customer invoice that came with your convertible tablet PC. www.gateway.com 19 The invoice also contains your customer ID number. The Support site...
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... airplane in-flight power receptacle. Memory Large programs, such as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of those connections at accessories.gateway.com. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Convertible Tablet PC Accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at one time. Batteries and automobile/airplane power adapters If you run your...
... airplane in-flight power receptacle. Memory Large programs, such as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of those connections at accessories.gateway.com. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Convertible Tablet PC Accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at one time. Batteries and automobile/airplane power adapters If you run your...