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... 3 Help and Support 5 Searching for a topic 6 BigFix 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... off your convertible tablet PC 31 Restarting (rebooting) your convertible tablet PC 32 Status indicators 33 LED status indicators 33 Keyboard status indicators 35 www.gateway.com i
... 3 Help and Support 5 Searching for a topic 6 BigFix 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... off your convertible tablet PC 31 Restarting (rebooting) your convertible tablet PC 32 Status indicators 33 LED status indicators 33 Keyboard status indicators 35 www.gateway.com i
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... 51 Storing and removing the pen 51 Adjusting the volume 53 Turning your wireless radio on or off 54 4 Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 55 Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 56 Using Tablet PC extensions 57 Calibration 57 Gestures 57 Pen button 58 Tips 58 Tablet Input Panel (TIP 59... 63 Changing modules 64 Using the DVD drive 66 Identifying drive types 66 Inserting a CD or DVD 67 Playing a CD 68 Playing a DVD 68 Creating CDs 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
... 51 Storing and removing the pen 51 Adjusting the volume 53 Turning your wireless radio on or off 54 4 Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 55 Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 56 Using Tablet PC extensions 57 Calibration 57 Gestures 57 Pen button 58 Tips 58 Tablet Input Panel (TIP 59... 63 Changing modules 64 Using the DVD drive 66 Identifying drive types 66 Inserting a CD or DVD 67 Playing a CD 68 Playing a DVD 68 Creating CDs 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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...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 ... bay 92 Replacing memory under the keyboard 95 Replacing the hard drive kit 104 8 Using the Optional Port Replicator 107 Front 108 Left 109 Back 110 Connecting to the port ...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 ...
...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 ... bay 92 Replacing memory under the keyboard 95 Replacing the hard drive kit 104 8 Using the Optional Port Replicator 107 Front 108 Left 109 Back 110 Connecting to the port ...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 ...
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Chapter 1 Getting Help • Using the Gateway Web site • Using Help and Support • Using BigFix • Using Your Computer guide • Using online help 1
Chapter 1 Getting Help • Using the Gateway Web site • Using Help and Support • Using BigFix • Using Your Computer guide • Using online help 1
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...If you will be pleased with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of performance and portability. Each and every Gateway convertible tablet PC uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to ensure that you are sure that you ... AC power balanced with the best product possible. Your convertible tablet PC uses the latest chipset and mobile processor technologies to our customers - to high-quality, brand-name components at Gateway. 2 www.gateway.com We have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will...
...If you will be pleased with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of performance and portability. Each and every Gateway convertible tablet PC uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to ensure that you are sure that you ... AC power balanced with the best product possible. Your convertible tablet PC uses the latest chipset and mobile processor technologies to our customers - to high-quality, brand-name components at Gateway. 2 www.gateway.com We have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will...
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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 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. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com.
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 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. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com.
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You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. www.gateway.com 5 To start Help and Support: ■ Tap or click Start, then tap or click Help and Support. Help and Support opens. Help and Support Help and Support Your convertible tablet PC includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your Gateway convertible tablet PC. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information by tapping or clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index.
You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. www.gateway.com 5 To start Help and Support: ■ Tap or click Start, then tap or click Help and Support. Help and Support opens. Help and Support Help and Support Your convertible tablet PC includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your Gateway convertible tablet PC. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information by tapping or clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index.
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... tapping or clicking a Help button. To access the Using Your Computer guide: ■ Tap or click Start, All Programs, then tap or click Gateway Documentation. www.gateway.com 7 Using Your Computer guide To learn how to this guide, the Using Your Computer guide has been included on using Windows, using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, tap...
... tapping or clicking a Help button. To access the Using Your Computer guide: ■ Tap or click Start, All Programs, then tap or click Gateway Documentation. www.gateway.com 7 Using Your Computer guide To learn how to this guide, the Using Your Computer guide has been included on using Windows, using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, tap...
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To order a different module, contact Gateway. Open the LCD panel by sliding the release latch. 10 www.gateway.com To determine the type of drive in the modular bay, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in "...Identifying drive types" on page 64. 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. Important: Your convertible tablet PC...
To order a different module, contact Gateway. Open the LCD panel by sliding the release latch. 10 www.gateway.com To determine the type of drive in the modular bay, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in "...Identifying drive types" on page 64. 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. Important: Your convertible tablet PC...
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...;, and Secure Digital™. Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this slot. www.gateway.com 11 For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 71.
...;, and Secure Digital™. Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this slot. www.gateway.com 11 For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 71.
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...power on or off when speakers or headphones are not plugged in . 12 www.gateway.com Provides audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are plugged into this jack. The built-in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. Chapter 2: Checking Out ...Your Gateway Convertible Tablet PC Component Headphone jack Power switch Speaker Icon Description Plug amplified speakers or ...
...power on or off when speakers or headphones are not plugged in . 12 www.gateway.com Provides audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are plugged into this jack. The built-in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. Chapter 2: Checking Out ...Your Gateway Convertible Tablet PC Component Headphone jack Power switch Speaker Icon Description Plug amplified speakers or ...
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Caution: Do not block or insert objects into this slot. www.gateway.com 13 If these slots. Caution: Provide adequate space around your convertible tablet PC may become hot enough to this jack. For more information, see "... Status port jack connector indicators USB port Component Icon Ventilation fan Description Helps cool internal components. If the air vents are not obstructed. Do not use the convertible tablet PC on page 27.
Caution: Do not block or insert objects into this slot. www.gateway.com 13 If these slots. Caution: Provide adequate space around your convertible tablet PC may become hot enough to this jack. For more information, see "... Status port jack connector indicators USB port Component Icon Ventilation fan Description Helps cool internal components. If the air vents are not obstructed. Do not use the convertible tablet PC on page 27.
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... this port. For more information, see "LED status indicators" on page 28. This docking connection is in use only with port replicators designed for your Gateway convertible tablet PC. Monitor port Docking port Ethernet jack Power connector Status indicators Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector... or an Ethernet network jack. The other end of the power status or when a drive is certified to UL 1950 for use . 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, ...
... this port. For more information, see "LED status indicators" on page 28. This docking connection is in use only with port replicators designed for your Gateway convertible tablet PC. Monitor port Docking port Ethernet jack Power connector Status indicators Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector... or an Ethernet network jack. The other end of the power status or when a drive is certified to UL 1950 for use . 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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...See "Tablet control buttons" on page 110. Provides all the functionality of a mouse. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 44. 16 www.gateway.com For the location of each button. For more information, see "LED status indicators" on page 36. The ...for a description of your microphone jack, see "Using the keyboard" on page 33. Inform you of a full-sized computer keyboard. Provides all the features of the power status or when a drive is connected. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Convertible Tablet PC Keyboard area Tablet control buttons/...
...See "Tablet control buttons" on page 110. Provides all the functionality of a mouse. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 44. 16 www.gateway.com For the location of each button. For more information, see "LED status indicators" on page 36. The ...for a description of your microphone jack, see "Using the keyboard" on page 33. Inform you of a full-sized computer keyboard. Provides all the features of the power status or when a drive is connected. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Convertible Tablet PC Keyboard area Tablet control buttons/...
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Component Icon Keyboard Multi-function buttons Keyboard Status indicators Keyboard area Description Press these buttons to them. For more information, see "Multi-function buttons" on page 35. Inform you when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. For more information, see "Keyboard status indicators" on page 43. www.gateway.com 17 These buttons are set to open programs assigned to open your default e-mail program, your default Web browser, online help, and the My Computer window.
Component Icon Keyboard Multi-function buttons Keyboard Status indicators Keyboard area Description Press these buttons to them. For more information, see "Multi-function buttons" on page 35. Inform you when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. For more information, see "Keyboard status indicators" on page 43. www.gateway.com 17 These buttons are set to open programs assigned to open your default e-mail program, your default Web browser, online help, and the My Computer window.
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...all of memory. See "Adding or replacing memory" on page 107 for more information about using a port replicator with your convertible tablet PC. 20 www.gateway.com See "Using the Optional Port Replicator" on page 91 for more information. A port replicator also provides ... space for more memory. 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...
...all of memory. See "Adding or replacing memory" on page 107 for more information about using a port replicator with your convertible tablet PC. 20 www.gateway.com See "Using the Optional Port Replicator" on page 91 for more information. A port replicator also provides ... space for more memory. 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...
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Laser printers are better than inkjet printers when you can attach almost any type of printer to another computer. USB flash drive Use a USB flash drive for storing files or transferring files to your convertible tablet PC. The most common types are printing large documents... much faster than laser printers. Laser printers and cartridges are slower than inkjet printers. www.gateway.com 21 Accessories Printers You can print pictures, banners, and greeting cards, as well as documents. Using an inkjet color printer, you are inkjet and laser printers, which print in color or...
Laser printers are better than inkjet printers when you can attach almost any type of printer to another computer. USB flash drive Use a USB flash drive for storing files or transferring files to your convertible tablet PC. The most common types are printing large documents... much faster than laser printers. Laser printers and cartridges are slower than inkjet printers. www.gateway.com 21 Accessories Printers You can print pictures, banners, and greeting cards, as well as documents. Using an inkjet color printer, you are inkjet and laser printers, which print in color or...
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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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... to you partially charged. Connecting the AC adapter You can run your convertible tablet PC using an AC adapter or your convertible tablet PC's battery. You should use your convertible tablet PC on page 81. 24 www.gateway.com If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the battery to... the battery To install the battery: 1 Close the LCD panel. 2 Turn your convertible tablet PC over so the bottom is not fully charged before you use the AC adapter right away to fully charge the battery.
... to you partially charged. Connecting the AC adapter You can run your convertible tablet PC using an AC adapter or your convertible tablet PC's battery. You should use your convertible tablet PC on page 81. 24 www.gateway.com If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the battery to... the battery To install the battery: 1 Close the LCD panel. 2 Turn your convertible tablet PC over so the bottom is not fully charged before you use the AC adapter right away to fully charge the battery.
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www.gateway.com 25 The replacement cord must be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter. Caution Make sure that you use the AC adapter that came with your convertible tablet PC or one of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your convertible tablet PC's power connector. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. Connecting the AC adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to your convertible tablet PC may be of the same type purchased from Gateway.
www.gateway.com 25 The replacement cord must be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter. Caution Make sure that you use the AC adapter that came with your convertible tablet PC or one of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your convertible tablet PC's power connector. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. Connecting the AC adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to your convertible tablet PC may be of the same type purchased from Gateway.