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1. gt To replace the pen point 1 Use the replacement tool to grab the old point and pull it out of the pen 2 Insert anew point and apply slight pressure to set it in place 224 www gateway com Caring for your convertible tablet PC Maintenance schedule Use the following table to set up a regular maintenance schedule Maintenance task Monthly When needed See Check for viruses X X page 226 Manage hard drive space X page 229 Clean up hard drives X X page 230 Scan hard drive for errors X X page 231 Defragment hard drive X X page 233 Back up files X X page 235 Recalibrate the battery X page 158 Clean convertible tablet PC case X page 237 Clean keyboard X page 238 Clean convertible tablet PC X page 238 screen Clean mouse X page 238 225 Chapter 13 Maintaining Your Gateway M275 Protecting your convertible tablet PC from viruses A virus iS a program that attaches itself to a file on a computer then spreads from one computer to another Viruses can damage data or cause your convertible tablet PC to malfunction Some viruses go undetected for a period of time because they are activated on a certain date Protect your convertible tablet PC from a virus by m UsingtheNorton AntiVirus program to check files and programs that are on diskettes attached to email messages or downloaded from the Internet m Checking all programs for viruses before installing them m Disabling macros on suspicious Microsoft W
2. Click Tap OK If this is the first time you have inserted the Gateway Windows XP Pro Tablet PC DVD accept the End User License Agreement EULA by clicking tapping Yes accept it then clicking tapping Continue The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears Select a single program to reinstall OR Click Tap Automatic Installation then select multiple programs to reinstall Grayed out programs are not available for Automatic Installation To select these programs click tap Manual Installation Click Tap Install Follow any additional on screen instructions Depending on the programs you are reinstalling you may only need to restart your convertible tablet PC to complete the installation However if a setup wizard opens when you restart your convertible tablet PC follow the on screen instructions 247 Chapter 14 Restoring Software Help and For more information about reinstalling programs click tap Support Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword installing programsin the Search box Search EJ then click tap the arrow gt To reinstall other programs from a CD 1 If you just reinstalled Windows go to Step 4 Otherwise go to the next step 2 Click Tap Start Control Panel then click tap Add or Remove Programs 3 Inthe Currently Installed Programs list click tap the program you want to uninstall then click tap Change Rem
3. Clicking Tapping the program button in the taskbar opens the window again Clicking Tapping the maximize button expands the active window to fit the entire computer display Clicking Tapping the maximize button again restores the window to its former size E A Clicking Tapping the close button closes the active window or program Clicking Tapping an item on the menu bar File Edit View Favorites Tools Help starts an action such as Print or Save Help and For more information about windows click tap Start then Support click tap Help and Support Type the keyword window in the Search box Search E then click tap the arrow 63 Chapter 4 Windows Basics Working with files and folders You can organize your files and programs to suit your preferences much like you would store information in a file cabinet You can store these filesin folders and copy move and delete the information just as you would reorganize and throw away information in a file cabinet Viewing drives Drives are like file cabinets because they hold files and folders A convertible tablet PC almost always has morethan onedrive Each drive has a letter usually Local Disk C for the hard drive and 372 Floppy A for the optional diskette drive You will also have more drives such as a DVD or DVD CD RW drive gt To view the drives on your convertible tablet PC m Click Tap Start then click tap My Computer on the Start menu Drives
4. Gateway M275 Notebook user sguide Customizing Troubleshooting Gateway Contents 1 Checking Out Your Gateway M275 00 20 eee 1 FOND 9h eeu nee aera cgi etas yee cate a a a au a Oh aoe aed urna ee eee nacido ose Gaia nae 2 Ci OIG chant Sune unease Vee ec ek De te eee aden Banke enn ghee ae 3 FUG SIGE o 2 wy 2 6 ide a ob Sec aie SeGiee hae Ra ees bee Oa be S Meare he aw 5 BACK iera cath brid acc Se teas a a Seid oem GyAtage tice Gp adie va mea de ee ea cas ined ah hae ae 6 BOONE reata ara teat ie overs ter aula ashen ts ee le ae ts eens Seat nat a aetna 7 Keyboard aled sited ec ias tee eee cee e nee adlede take ee eae oe 8 Identifying your Model 0 0 ccc eee eens 10 Gateway model number 0 0 00 eee eee 10 Gateway serial number 0 0 0 0 cc ee eee 11 Internal wireless label 0 0 0 0 0 0 ccc ee eee ee 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 0 0 ccc ees 11 Finding your specifications aaa aaae eee eens 12 PCCOSSONES ci ots amis adare a be bee cabs Shela oe hee dae oe 13 2 Getting Started 0 ccc cee eee eeeaes 15 Saely MMASIMUICHONS lt lt soy ena ana al uae envon a Qial waue ataie werd acd eae Sos aie be ensvaw Gell xcs 16 Gee raliOS aru BAe nai Sika e italic ate site Wee ee a tines ih tae ates 16 USING ANE Date sersa ana den Shei hoi eee wad teed eee ss 17 Using the AC adapter 0 0 0 cc eee eee 17 Basic safety precautions
5. TIP tips m Open a program for your input for example a word processing program or a Web form before using the writing pad or soft keyboard m To adjust writing pad and keyboard settings click tap Tools then click tap Options es faa pi hreg ee ra ir Dars ee ar e heee pet beet cic ber ghee ogee fer ome 0 pee a eee patch m For security and accuracy when entering masked text such as passwords use your convertible tablet PC Input Panel s soft keyboard instead of the writing pad 3 fey e BOCAERECRCCORO IIc Fe Jl IIIc Nel am Pe OE NOG EL Ile eJm G Kapha il eng Pail i www gateway com 45 Chapter 2 Getting Started Using speech recognition The Gateway convertible tablet PC is designed to accept and interpret the human voice both for dictation Speech recognition and for keyboard equivalent voice commands m Set up speech recognition through your convertible tablet PC Input Panel s Tools menu m Learn more about voice commands in the Accessibility section of the Help and Support Center Use the built in microphone or an external microphone m To modify the speech recognition function see Adjusting the Tablet PC Input Panel Settings on page 191 46 Connecting the modem Connecting the modem Your convertible tablet PC has a built in 56K modem that you can use to connect to a standard telephone line Important To reduce the risk o
6. The built in keyboard does not work m Attaching a PS 2 keyboard to your port replicator while your convertible tablet PC is running may deactivate the built in keyboard The external keyboard does not work m Make sure that the keyboard cable is plugged in correctly m Remove all extension cables and switchboxes m Clean the keyboard by using an aerosol can of air with anarrow straw like extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys m Try akeyboard that you know works to make sure that the keyboard port works m If you spilled liquid in the keyboard turn off your convertible tablet PC and unplug the keyboard Clean the keyboard and turn it upside down to drain it Let the keyboard dry before using it again If the keyboard does not work after it dries you may need to replace it A keyboard character keeps repeating or you see a Keyboard stuck or Key failure error message m Make sure that nothing is resting on the keyboard m Makesure that a key isnot stuck Press each key to loosen a key that might be stuck then restart your convertible tablet PC Memory You see a Memory error message m Makesurethat the memory modules are inserted correctly in the memory bay slots For more information see Adding or replacing memory on page 255 m Use PC Doctor or a third party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is failing For more information see Adding or replacing memory o
7. cc eens 41 CANOFallOn 2286 52ccseoShenad dor midddhges Singhs Ate ae E 42 GeSites 24 atts ot ie et olde ea ee ated eee tek ae eee eas 43 Pen DUHOM gasin sytta ted a orcas e eee eo ee ee ee oe a 44 HDS eatea rte chet al fete sh cet el ce oe CEN a gd Pte shears AAU a gle Saat eZ 44 Tablet Input Panel TIP sasedane turer caoee Gas cadaeategae sade ooa 44 Using speech recognition 12 4 hk ecard cok eet bo dee idee bees 46 COnhecting the Modem ssa ens ehh eek les each ele Dae hee eee Aa iee 47 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network 0 0 0 0 ccc cee eee 48 Broadband Internet connections 0 eee 49 Installing a printer scanner or other peripheral device 005 49 Geting HClO 223 wets hectare cheer asec eee eee ER 51 FEI aC OUDDOM 26 04 22 tarred bo r hed e steed ba ee ba eae ees ees 52 Searching for AtOpiIC 1 eee eee ene 52 Do More WithtGaleway rere Gre vice ee Beet SUA e wey pees bees a 53 TAMING TCDS a ete fens Seve chet opt deat Be eect Sweets eee eet a eee amp eee eee os 54 Gateway WebDsSile 6 24 gcd ob tw See hba dee eed be eee econ Se bee 55 USING SUD DON srs reisan eenaa dean Se NA nec Bin eee tie A eee 55 Windows Ba SICS 0 ccc eee eee eens 57 About Windows XP tablet PC Edition 0 0 ccc eee 58 About the Windows environment 000 c eee eee eee eee 59 USINO MEdGESKOD saa cats Gia aa ee es Ome eR ee Gee ei cole ete 60 Using the Start menu
8. 1 ne eens 60 Adding icons t the desktop idaaew enc bobawaead tea cee eee G4 61 Identifying window itemS 0 eee eee teens 62 Working with files and folders 0 0c ccc eee eens 64 VIG WINGO ONIN GS taco eco asus dae dena te a aged a Galea Shed tapi arena aid ah E Mec hice ares 64 Creating folders 22540 aues kee aad cated a Ci ee eee WE ee ee 65 Copying and moving files and folders 0 000 66 Deleting files and folders nnana aaaea eee eens 68 Browsing for files and folders 0 c eee eee eee eens 70 Seal Ching TONNES aco carey he Bead eee urd mike a4 8s a5 aes Sea oh alae 71 Using the Windows Search utility 0 0 eee 72 Working with documents 2 02 02 se ssw ee ay Rhee kale ae bees Wha eae Phe 74 Creating anew document 0 eee tee nae 74 Saving a COGUINENT tutenentemicentes comes aa baat ew eee se 75 OPERING AvCOCUMENL a ace wands eee eee aes te edad Skeid teats 76 Printing a GOCUMeNE rsrsr eaaa toe ee Sslee ee wed Aad amet ae UA 77 Keyboard SNOrnCUTS sic x ssaneierdramrcn geecae e eg eNe we ca wed a Seen tans tole ae doaee E 78 5 Using the Inteme ticie ces cceetentic erates ganeeieeve tie iy eees Gases 79 Learning about the Internet 0 0 0c ee eens 80 Setting up an Internet account 0 0 cc eee 81 Accessing your Internet account nanana ccc eee 82 Using the World Wide Web 0 ccc ee eens 83 Connecting to
9. Internet connection 289 293 IRQ conflict 282 keyboard 291 LCD panel 284 memory 291 memory card reader 292 modem 292 mouse 296 network 297 passwords 298 PC Cards 298 PC Doctor 281 power 299 printer 300 reinstalling drivers 243 safety guidelines 280 screen 284 303 screen area 284 screen resolution 284 sound 302 support tool 281 technical support 304 teleohone support 304 touchpad 303 335 video 303 Web site connection speed 290 turning off convertible tablet PC 23 24 S PDIF 108 wireless Ethernet 210 turning on convertible tablet PC 22 S PDIF 108 wireless Ethernet 210 tutoring fee based 306 TV out S Video out jack locating 274 using 150 U undocking 277 updating device drivers 55 Norton AntiVirus 226 upgrading 251 USB flash drive 13 USB port 6 49 273 274 user accounts adding 194 switching 194 V VGA port 6 148 video capture 146 playing 107 124 streaming 199 S Video out jack 274 troubleshooting 303 video camera connecting 146 video file streaming 199 virus protecting against 226 removing with Norton AntiVirus 336 226 voice recognition 58 volume adjusting 31 102 adjusting modem 296 controls 29 102 muting 31 102 system keys 28 31 troubleshooting 302 W waking up convertible tablet PC 23 WAV file 107 Web browser button 34 using 81 83 Web page 83 Web site connecting to 84 defined 83 downloading files 85 Gateway 55 window close button 63
10. n base aban Role we eee eae ee etn bess 18 Connecting the AC adapter 0 0 ccc ee eee 19 Protecting from power source problemS 0 0c cee eee eee eee 20 Starting your convertible tablet PC 0 nananana ee 22 Waking up your convertible tablet PO anaana ec eee 23 Turning off your convertible tablet PC 1 23 Restarting rebooting your convertible tablet PC 0 0000005 24 Stat s UICC ALORS seo dee Sects Oe n aed oe E Gene ds alates er dh trator acta Ale etek 25 LED Status MGIC ALON S ena Soar od ate teas me as BORER a Sas Alcea es 25 Keyboard status indicators 0 0 cc eee eee 27 Using ihe Keyboard 242 62 56d rana aa a e a A CS 28 REV IV DCS saadaa R a de oid oh a ob a a a dele A died ed bee 29 System key combinations 0 0 cc eee ee eee 30 BUON Ss aeea rsh ete ct Beth De a ead eS E ach awa tine A a erst de a aR eS a cate ap Gh date eee 32 Tablet control buttons 0 0 0 ce ees 32 Multi function buttons 0 ce ee ee eee 34 Using ihe EZ Pad touchpad wsx xteucaces do haw abe coe enim a eae En a 35 USING the touchpad at 2 A 22s ccd Yate medals Beek woe ee Kal dias wees 36 Using 1he disblay su tsegeesecseeace coo eesen Boe Sie eee ewe beee Reed 38 Converting the display from notebook to tablet mode 39 USING MINGID CN e radi rran ben oe Bh ead aise Oh OB aed ee hae ss Bowe Sai 41 Storing and removing the pen 0
11. s Ethernet jack for more than just networking Many broadband Internet connections such as cable modems and DSL modems connect to your convertible tablet PC s Ethernet jack For more information see Using the Internet on page 79 and Networking Your Gateway M275 on page 197 Installing a printer scanner or other peripheral device Important Before you install a printer scanner or other peripheral device see the device documentation and installation instructions Your convertible tablet PC or port replicator has one or more of the following ports IEEE 1394 also known asFirewire or i Link Universal Serial Bus USB serial and parallel You use these ports to connect peripheral devices such as printers scanners and digital cameras to your convertible tablet PC For more information about port locations see Checking Out Your Gateway M275 on page 1 and Using the Gateway M275 Port Replicator on page 271 IEEE 1394 and USB ports support plug and play and hot swapping which means that your convertible tablet PC will usually recognize such a device whenever you plug it into the appropriate port When you usean IEEE 1394 or USB device for the first time your convertible tablet PC will prompt you to install any software the device needs After doing this you can disconnect and reconnect the device at any time Parallel and serial port devices are not plug and play See the device documentation for de
12. 13 Maintaining Your Gateway M275 0 0 eee eee 221 Caring for your convertible tablet PC 0 0 ccc ee 222 Display scree vad ois Stee hi Se Pea he ines Gh cee a ran Ai 222 POl bccn Gi eae ae lush Se i tata ch Sr Sect sath WG tee penne GS AC bors GAD co cas ene ara tia eta ae 223 Replacing the pen point 0 cee eee 224 Maintenance schedule 0 0 ccc ee eee 225 Protecting your convertible tablet PC from viruses 0 20000 e eee 226 Managing hard drive space 1 ee eee eens 229 Checking hard drive Space 1 ee ee eens 229 Using Disk CleanUp sorser resanni a ant gerade de bene ate Saree se 230 Checking the hard drive for errors 1 0 eee 231 Defragmenting the hard drive cee 233 Backing WP MNES gates didi te deli dee eke eae A oe anise oe th See 235 Using the Scheduled Task Wizard 0 00 ccc ee 235 Cleaning your convertible tablet PC 0 0 0 237 Cleaning the exterior 0 0 cc eee eens 237 Cleaning the keyboard 0 ccc eee eens 238 Cleaning the convertible tablet PC screen 0 cece eee 238 Cleaning the mouse 2 54 os 2 odie be eee eee te eee eee eee 238 14 Restoring Software 2aceccesic eceees bee vee edee endewice deed 241 Using the Gateway Windows XP Pro Tablet PC DVD 242 Reinstalling device drivers 0 ccc eee eens 243 Updating device driverS 1 1 aana naaa aaa ee eee ees 245 Rein
13. 3 2 Connect the AC adapter then turn on your convertible tablet PC As soon as it starts and you see a startup screen press F2 The BIOS Setup utility opens Open the Advanced menu Highlight Battery Auto Learning then select Enabled by pressing the spacebar Open the Exit menu then highlight Exit Saving Changes and press ENTER Select Yes then press ENTER The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you the progress The entire process will take several hours Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process If recalibration is interrupted you must start the process over again When the recalibration has finished the message Press Esc key to exit appears Press Esc The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge contact Gateway Technical Support Changing batteries If your convertible tablet PC is plugged into an AC outlet you can change the battery while the convertible tablet PC is turned on If your convertible tablet PC is not plugged into an AC outlet you must turn the convertible tablet PC off while changing the batteries Warning OD Changing batteries Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with a Gateway M275 battery M275DAZ or equivalent Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions The battery
14. 9 Creating CDs using Nero Express Click Tap Next The Final Burn Settings screen opens inal Dun Sailmge Le Bee io risi he ee Pe 10 11 12 13 14 G D HLDTET AWD GCC EAA Tiis ED TEST Ai CD TESTE fie ADEE Click Tap the arrow to open the Current recorder list then click tap your recordable drive Click Tap Burn The Burning Process screen opens and Nero Express burns the files to the CD When a message tells you that the recording is complete click tap OK Click Tap Next to return the main Nero Express screen Click Tap Exit www gateway com 129 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia Copying aCD gt To copy a music CD or data CD 1 Click Tap Start All Programs Burn a CD or Data DVD Nero Programs then click tap Nero Express Nero Express opens 2 Click Tap Copy entire disc The Select source and destination screen opens AE nee el eer Pieper orire parr ee cierto ee cee rie Eames ied Sa Ce AL TST Pe EHH al Dei es CO HL07S7 AeA ee Ce jae D Drion Sore dr care be e hey cee fe Gay pete oo coda ee Pinu a WT po io an be cope pie ni alee i he oda ea DEE o Fi ed eee T oe es 3 Insert the music CD or data CD you want to copy into your recordable drive Important If the drive you want to use is not in the modular bay you need to swap modules For more information about swapping modules see Changing modules on page 110 4 Click Tap the arrow to open the Source
15. Chapter 16 Using the Gateway M275 Port Replicator Back S PDIF digital audio jack B a i eae 4 i Microphone jack Parallel l port Headphone jack Line in jack Component Icon S PDIF digital audio jack S Video out jack USB ports ex Power connector Microphone jack gt J Headphone jack 274 S Video USB out jack ports Power connector 3 oo rons Serial Monitor Ethernet PS 2 mouse port port port jack PS 2 keyboard port Description Plug an optical Toslink AC 3 digital audio cable into this jack Plug a standard S Video cable into this jack and the jack on an S Video device such as a television or VCR For more information see Viewing the display on a television on page 150 Plug USB Universal Serial Bus devices such as a USB lomega Zip drive printer scanner camera keyboard or mouse into these ports Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector Plug a microphone into this jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack The built in soeakers on your convertible tablet PC are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack This jack is turned off when headphones are plugged into your convertible tablet PC s headphone jack Component Line in jack Parallel port Serial port Monitor port Ethernet jack PS 2 keyboard port PS 2 mouse port Description Conn
16. Fax then click tap Fax Console The Fax Configuration Wizard opens 2 On the Wacome to Fax Configuration Wizard screen click tap Next The Sender Information screen opens rai Laila ian Blea il Teie nirean Enim saim nioran that eel appar on GE corm paged fou h mare jin hiy Dm rumia od gs ao a Ewe attest Dorien ite ren bea jiona phone FESES whi 123d bhp Se Hr Pn ee See 3 Type theinformation about yourself that you want to appear on your fax cover page then click tap Next The Select Device for Sending or Receiving Faxes screen opens vac i ig py oe plone es AIVANA OATA N AV CAM www gatewa y com Chapter 6 Sending and Receiving Faxes 92 4 Click Tap the arrow to open the Please select the fax device list then click tap the modem you are using to send and receive faxes 5 If you want the modem to automatically answer the telephone in order to receive faxes click tap the Enable Receive check box 6 Click Tap Next The Transmitting Subscriber Identification TSID screen opens Type the transmitting fax identifier information This identifier information is required by law You can type up to 20 characters in the text box We suggest using eight characters for your identifier name followed by 12 characters for your telephone number Important Some fax machines cannot use special characters such as hyphens We suggest using spaces instead of hyphens in telephone and fax numbers r i La
17. Fn jamei pana Video map iji screen E rE pim Saar Stop 2 Click Tap File then click tap Open The Open dialog box opens Important If the menu bar does not appear click tap the show menu bar O button VAIN NAT INATALAIALI ANY AINAINAT YOTOQVAIONV Af j IV VV WV U cad low d V OIH Chapter 7 Using Multimedia 3 Click Tap the file you want to play then click tap Open 4 Play the file by clicking tapping play then stop playing the file by clicking tapping m stop Help and For more information about playing audio and video using Support the Windows Media Player click tap Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword Media Player in the Search box Search EJ then click tap the arrow Using S PDIF digital audio To listen to your convertible tablet PC on a stereo system using the S PDIF digital audio jack you must activate S PDIF Important To use the S PDIF function on your convertible tablet PC you must use the Gateway M275 port replicator For more information see Using the Gateway M275 Port Replicator on page 271 B To activate S PDIF digital audio 1 Plug one end of the Toslink cable into the S PDIF digital audio jack on the back of your port replicator 2 Plug the other end of the Toslink cable into your stereo receiver 108 Using S PDIF digital audio 3 Open the Master Volume window For more information see Adjusting the volume on page 102 Pat iret CTi
18. If your Control Panel is in Category View click tap Printers and Other Hardware Click Tap View installed printers or fax printers The Printers and Faxes window opens OR If your Control Panel is in Classic View double click double tap the Printers and Faxes icon The Printers and Faxes window opens Right click Button tap Fax then click tap Properties The Fax Properties dialog box opens Click Tap the Devices tab then click tap Properties The Modem dialog box opens Click Tap the Cleanup tab Click Tap to select the Automatically delete failed faxes after check box and specify the number of days Click Tap OK 99 Chapter 6 Sending and Receiving Faxes 100 www gateway com Using Multimedia This chapter providesinformation on usingthe multimedia capabilities of your convertible tablet PC Read this chapter to learn how to Adjust the volume Record and play audio files Use Windows Media Player Use a DVD or DVD CD RW drive Play CDs and DVDs Use MusicM atch Create CDs Use the memory card reader and optional diskette drive Attach a digital camera or digital video camera to your convertible tablet PC View the display on a monitor projector or television 101 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia Adjusting the volume You can use the volume controls to adjust the overall volume and the volume of specific sound devices in your convertible tablet PC gt To adjust the overall volume level us
19. Inform you of the power status or when a drive is in use For more information see LED status indicators on page 25 Bottom Bottom 3 i z i ay Pen latch Battery System 7 ii atch label T Reset Battery hole A bay z UT taro 5 Memory TTL rive bay bay cover ut aa E a i il IN gt E Component Icon Description System label Includes the product model number For more information see Identifying your model on page 10 Reset hole Insert a straightened paper clip into this hole to manually restart C your convertible tablet PC Memory bay Open this cover to install a memory module For more information cover see Adding or replacing memory on page 255 Pen latch Slide to release the pen Battery latch Slide to release the battery Battery bay Insert the battery into this bay For more information see Changing batteries on page 159 el tle Hard drive bay The hard drive is located in this bay For more information see Replacing the hard drive kit on page 267 Q Chapter 1 Checking Out Your Gateway M275 Keyboard area For information on using your keyboard see Using the keyboard on page 28 Microphone LCD panel multi function buttons status indicators Keyboard Component Icon Microphone Ss LED status indicators Tablet control buttons Keyboard multi function buttons status indicators Touchpad De
20. Nothing heavier than your writing hand should be placed on top of the display Caring for your convertible tablet PC m Protect the display surface from unnecessary contact by turning the screen so it isin the notebook orientation and closing it when transporting the Gateway convertible tablet PC For more information see Converting the display from notebook to tablet mode on page 39 Never spray or pour liquids directly on the display surface m Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight m Usethe special cleaning cloth included with your convertible tablet PC to wipe away dust and fingerprints Dampen the cloth with water or a mild window glass cleaner solution but never spray anything directly on the surface If liquid collects around the edges wipe it up immediately Pen m Always store the pen in the Gateway convertible tablet PC s pen holder when not in use For more information see Right Side on page 5 Store extra pens horizontally in a box or drawer m Pensshould not bestored vertically on thetip because constant tip pressure can affect pen screen interaction m The pen has electronics in it so it should not be exposed to or immersed in liquids 223 Chapter 13 Maintaining Your Gateway M275 Replacing the pen point Normal use can wear down the pen s point and also cause it to pick up abrasive particles that may scratch the display Therefore the pen shipswith extra points and a replacement tool
21. break the display screen or otherwise cause malfunctions m Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonged use Overheating of a PC Card can result in errors or instability in the card s operation Be careful when you remove a PC Card that has been used for extended periods Using the battery m Do not carry a battery in your pocket purse or other container where metal objects such as car keys could short circuit the battery terminals Theresulting excessive current flow can cause extremely high temperatures and may result in heat damage m Protect your convertible tablet PC battery and hard drive from environmental hazards such as dirt dust food liquids temperature extremes and overexposure to sunlight m Replace only with a Gateway convertible tablet PC battery to avoid risk of fire or explosion For more information see Changing batteries on page 159 m Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Do not dispose of batteries in a fire They may explode For more information see Changing batteries on page 159 Using the AC adapter m Place the adapter in a ventilated area such as a desktop or on the floor when you use it to run your convertible tablet PC or to charge the battery Do not cover the adapter with papers or other items that will reduce cooling and do not use the adapter while it is inside a carrying case 17 Chapter 2 Getting Started M ake sure that nothing
22. closing 63 78 identifying components 62 maximize button 63 menu bar 63 minimize button 63 title bar 63 Windows clipboard 66 desktop 59 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 214 installing 248 Product Key Code 11 reinstalling 248 reinstalling drivers 243 Search utility 72 updating drivers 245 Windows Journal 58 Windows key 28 29 Windows Media Player 107 114 124 Windows Security button 24 33 297 Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 58 wired Ethernet network creating a network 200 equipment list 203 example 202 using 201 wireless Ethernet button 30 label 11 using while traveling 175 wireless Ethernet emitter turning off 30 210 turning on 30 210 wireless Ethernet network access point equipment list 207 access point example 206 ad hoc equipment list 209 ad hoc example 208 creating a network 200 peer to peer equipment list 209 peer to peer example 208 using 204 Wordpad 74 World Wide Web WWW downloading files 85 using 83 writing 38 44 X XtraBright XtraDim button 30 33 181 Z Zip drive backing up files 235 USB port 6 273 337 338 NSK DWL M275 USR GDE RO 9 03 9524688
23. liquid crystal display with the responsiveness of a pen controller The screen provides a hard smooth writing surface minimizes glare and increases readability m Unlike other touchscreens and PDAs your convertible tablet PC s display responds only to your convertible tablet PC s pen Your convertible tablet PC will not respond to a PDA pen or the touch of a fingertip m Steady your hand on thedisplay surface while writing The pressure of your hand or fingers will not affect any open programs m Switching from AC to battery power dims the display slightly to save battery power Important If you prefer maximum brightness while on battery power use the XtraBright XtraDim button For more information G see Tablet control buttons on page 32 Using the display Converting the display from notebook to tablet mode gt To convert the display from notebook mode to tablet mode 1 Open the LCD panel to the normal viewing position 2 Locate the rotation direction arrow on the LCD panel hinge Rotation direction arrow 3 RotatetheLCD panel in the direction of the rotation direction arrow until the panel is backwards The panel soft locks into the final position www gateway com 39 Chapter 2 Getting Started 4 Close the LCD panel onto the keyboard There is a click when the LCD panel latch locks 40 www gateway com Using the pen Using the pen Your convertible tablet PC s pen istheonly devicethat can
24. navigation 28 29 numeric keypad 29 Pad Lock 30 Pause 31 power status 30 Scroll Lock 31 Standby 30 Status 30 system 28 29 system key combinations 30 toggle display 30 volume control 29 Windows 28 29 328 L label internal wireless 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 11 model number 7 10 serial number 11 wireless networking 11 laser printer 14 latch battery docking release 272 LCD panel release 2 pen 7 42 LCD brightness system keys 29 LCD panel changing resolution 184 cleaning 238 release latch 2 switching display 30 troubleshooting 284 using screen saver 188 LCD CRT system key 30 lights See status indicators linein jack 275 line protector 175 line tester 175 links 83 lock Kensington cable 3 5 1 6 272 M maintenance backing up files 235 checking for drive errors 231 checking hard drive space 229 cleaning case 237 cleaning component exteriors 237 cleaning computer display 238 cleaning keyboard 238 cleaning mouse 238 defragmenting 233 deleting files 230 display screen 222 general guidelines 222 223 pen 223 suggested schedule 225 using Scheduled Task Wizard 235 virus protection 226 Max Battery power setting 299 maximize button 63 Media Player 107 114 memory adding 255 259 bay 7 installing 255 259 purchasing 13 removing 256 259 replacing 255 259 troubleshooting 291 upgrading 255 259 memory card reader locating 3 memory card types supported 142 status indicator 25 using 142
25. the part of the file name following the last period For example a document file might have a DOC extension and a spreadsheet file might have an XLS extension File type File usually ends in Documents DOC TXT RTF HTM HTML DOT Spreadsheets XLS XLT TXT Pictures JPG BMP GIF PDF PCT TIF PNG EPS Movies MPEG MPG AVI GIF MOV Sound and Music WAV CDA MP3 MID MIDI WMA 215 Chapter 12 Moving From Your Old Computer gt To find files using Find or Search 1 In Windows XP click tap Start then click tap Search The Search Results window opens OR In Windows 98 Windows Me or Windows 2000 click Start Find or Search then click For Files or Folders The Search Results window opens 2 Use Windows Find or Search to locate data files by file name or file type For help on finding files click tap Help then click tap Help and Support Center or Help Topics For more information see Searching for files on page 71 Help and For more information about finding files click Start then Support click tap Help and Support Type the keyword searching for files in the Search box C Search gJ click tap the arrow then click tap the Full text Search Matches button Transferring Internet settings You can use different methods to transfer your Internet account from your old computer to your new one Setting up your ISP m f your current Internet service provider ISP soft
26. 119 network if m You are looking for an alternative to installing cable for connectivity m Theability to move about with your computer is as important as network speed m Your computer has wireless Ethernet for networking Help and For more information about selecting network connections Support click tap Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword networks or network types in the Search box Search EJ then click tap the arrow 200 Using a wired Ethernet network Using a wired Ethernet network A wired Ethernet network consists of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable This connection type is commonly used in offices around the world and can be used to build computer networks in the home Ethernet Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet is available at three different speeds Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps and Gigabit Ethernet runs at 1000 Mbps Most home networks are built using Standard or Fast Ethernet components Business networks are typically built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components To create a wired Ethernet network you or your electrician must m Install special Ethernet cables in your home or office Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your home or office Your municipality may require you to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer m Install an Ethernet c
27. Click Tap Outbox then right click button tap the fax you want to cancel sS Click Tap Delete to cancel the fax 4 Click Tap Yes 97 Chapter 6 Sending and Receiving Faxes Automatically retry sending a fax You can set up Fax so it continues to try sending your fax if the receiving fax machine is busy Important Fax is automatically set up to retry three times at ten minute intervals gt To automatically retry sending a fax 1 2 98 Click Tap Start then click tap Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click tap Printers and Other Hardware Click Tap View installed printers or fax printers The Printers and Faxes window opens OR If your Control Panel is in Classic View double click double tap the Printers and Faxes icon The Printers and Faxes window opens Right click Button tap Fax then click tap Properties The Fax Properties dialog box opens Click Tap the Devices tab then click tap Properties The Modem dialog box opens Specify the number of retries and the amount of time between retries Click Tap OK Automatically cancelling a fax Automatically cancelling a fax If your convertible tablet PC tried to send a fax and failed to connect to a fax machine you can automatically cancel a failed fax gt To automatically cancel a failed fax 1 2 Click Tap Start then click tap Control Panel The Control Panel window opens
28. Click Tap the arrow button to open a Power buttons list then click tap the power setting mode you want to use ANANAT ANOATALNAIAL I AA WW W laAleWwWa V O VWVVVVV UALOVWVaAY UYU Y J Changing power settings 5 Click Tap OK Help and For more information about changing the power Support management settings click tap Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword power management in the Search DOX Search EJ then click tap the arrow Turning on the Power on Lid Lift feature The Power on Lid Lift feature turns on your convertible tablet PC whenever you open the LCD panel Your convertible tablet PC was shipped to you with the Power on Lid Lift feature turned off gt To turn on the Power on Lid Lift feature 1 Turn on your convertible tablet PC 2 Assoon asit starts and you see a startup screen press F2 The BIOS Setup utility opens Open the Advanced menu Highlight Wake From Lid then select Enabled by pressing the spacebar Open the Exit menu then highlight Exit Saving Changes and press ENTER oO o1 A Q Select Yes then press ENTER 169 Chapter 8 Managing Power Activating and using Hibernate mode gt To activate Hibernate mode 1 Click Tap Start then click tap Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel isin Category View click tap Performance and Maintenance 2 Click Double click Tap Double tap the Power Options icon The Power Options Properties
29. Doctor 281 PCMCIA card See cards PDA memory cards 142 peer to peer networking 208 209 pen button 44 calibrating 42 298 care 223 gestures 43 latch 7 42 locating 5 release latch 7 replacing point 223 tips 44 troubleshooting 298 using 38 41 peripheral devices connecting 49 purchasing 13 troubleshooting 299 photography See digital photography Pinnacle Expression 146 playing audio CD 114 audio CD with MusicMatch 116 audio file 105 107 DVD 124 Media Player file 107 multimedia files 107 multi player games 199 music CD 114 Windows M edia Player file 107 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 49 USB support for 49 pointer moving 36 port replicator attaching convertible tablet PC 276 docking port 6 272 release latch 272 separating convertible tablet PC 277 using 13 271 ports See connections power AC adapter 19 163 advanced settings 165 168 alarms 165 167 battery 24 156 157 158 160 162 button 4 30 165 changing modes 163 changing schemes 166 changing settings 165 connector 6 19 274 conserving battery power 162 damaged cord 19 20 EmPower adapter 163 extending battery life 162 Hibernate mode 163 170 indicator 23 26 international adapter 177 management 155 162 schemes 165 166 331 source problems 20 SpeedStep settings 165 Standby mode 23 163 Standby Resume 30 status box 30 status indicator 23 26 surge protector 20 troubleshooting 299 300 turning off convertible tablet P
30. If you are using a service other than America Online check with your ISP for the correct procedure for disconnecting Help and For general information about using Internet accounts Support click tap Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword ISP in the Search box Search EJ then click tap the arrow 82 Using the World Wide Web Using the World Wide Web The World Wide Web is a multimedia window to the Internet that gives you access to millions of information sources Information on the Web comes to you on Web pages which are electronic documents that you view using a Web page display program called a browser You can use any of the commercially available Web browsers like Microsoft Internet Explorer which comes installed on your new convertible tablet PC Netscape Navigator or the browser built into America Online Web pages can contain text animations music and other multimedia features A group of related Web pages is called a Web site You can access Web sites to shop track investments read the news download programs and much more You can explore a Web site or visit other Web sites by clicking tapping areas on a Web page called links or hyperlinks A link may be colored or underlined text a picture or an animated image You can identify a link by moving the mouse pointer over it If the pointer changes to a hand the item is a link To learn more about using the Web browser click tap Help in the me
31. M275 These tips can make traveling with your convertible tablet PC more convenient and trouble free Read this chapter to learn about Using the modem Using your radio frequency wireless connections Transferring files Protecting your convertible tablet PC from loss and theft Managing your convertible tablet PC s power efficiently Tips amp Tricks You can download an electronic copy of this guide from y support gateway com support manlib 173 Chapter 9 Traveling With Your Gateway M275 Packing your convertible tablet PC Remove all peripheral devices and cables Remember to pack those you will need while traveling and do not forget to pack at least one convertible tablet PC pen Protect the pen by keeping it in your convertible tablet PC s pen holder during travel For more information see Right Side on page 5 Pack the Gateway convertible tablet PC securely into the Gateway carrying case and keep it separate from toiletries liquids and food Do not pack it in checked luggage Keep your convertible tablet PC stable during travel Secure it to prevent it from sliding around in overhead bins and car trunks Traveling by air 174 Prepare for airport security by charging the battery in case Security asks you to start your convertible tablet PC Have your convertible tablet PC hand inspected or sent through the X ray scanner but never carry it through the metal detector Turn off your con
32. Press a second time to decrease the brightness below the normal dimmest setting Use this feature in dim lighting situations Press a third time to return the display to the normal brightness setting Important Using this feature will affect battery performance For more information see XtraBright XtraDim on page 181 Turn on Pad Lock so you can use the numeric keypad Press this key combination again to turn off Pad Lock The Pad Lock status indicator appears when this function is turned on Press and hold Fn then press this system key F10 Scroll Lock F11 Pause F12 Break _ zz L O 3 D A d A g 4 O Y C 5 gt Oo Using the keyboard To Pause the text scrolling in a DOS screen Press this key combination again to continue scrolling The Scroll Lock status indicator appears when this function is turned on This function is only available in some programs Pause execution of a DOS program This function is only available in some programs Stop the currently running DOS program This function is only available in some programs Increase the brightness of the display This key combination overrides the XtraBright XtraDim setting For more information see Adjusting brightness on page 180 Decrease the brightness of the display This key combination overrides the XtraBright XtraDim setting For more information see Adjusting brightness on page 180 Mute the s
33. Print dialog box opens Click Tap the arrow button to open the Name list then click tap the Fax printer Click Tap Print or OK The Send Fax Wizard opens Complete the wizard by following the instructions in Sending a simple fax on page 93 Faxing a scanned document gt To fax a document that you have scanned 96 1 2 3 Scan the document using the program for your scanner With the scanned file open click tap File then click tap Print The Print dialog box opens Click Tap the arrow button to open the Name list then click tap the Fax printer Click Tap Print or OK The Send Fax Wizard opens Complete the wizard by following the Instructions in Sending a simple fax on page 93 Receiving and viewing a fax Receiving and viewing a fax gt To receive and view a fax 1 Click Tap Start All Programs Accessories Communications Fax then click tap Fax Console The Fax Console opens When the Fax Console is open it detects incoming faxes and stores them in the Inbox 2 To view a fax click tap Inbox then double click double tap the fax you want to view The fax viewer opens where you can view and print the fax a Canceling a fax You can cancel a fax that you have set up to send at atime in the future gt To cancel a fax that has not been sent 1 If Fax isnot open click tap Start All Programs Accessories Communications Fax then click tap Fax Console The Fax Console opens 2
34. To remove a PC Card 1 Click Tap the remove hardware icon in the taskbar the PC Card name then click tap Stop OR Turn off your convertible tablet PC Important If the remove hardware icon does not appear on the taskbar click tap the show hidden icons o7 button 2 Press the PC Card eject button once to release the eject button 3 Press the PC Card eject button again to eject the PC Card www gateway com 253 Chapter 15 Upgrading Your Gateway M275 Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside your convertible tablet PC are extremely sensitive to static electricity also Known as electrostatic discharge ESD Warning ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge sensitive components in your convertible D tablet PC Prevent ESD damage by following ESD guidelines every time you install memory or replace the hard drive Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts turn off your convertible tablet PC and D unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the case Before installing memory or replacing the hard drive follow these guidelines m Turn off your convertible tablet PC m Wear a grounding wrist strap available at most electronics stores and attach it to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection Warning To prevent risk of electric shock do not insert any object D into the vent holes of your co
35. Web Downloading files Downloading is the process of transferring files from a computer on the Internet to your convertible tablet PC To protect your convertible tablet PC against viruses make sure that you scan the files you download For more information see Protecting your convertible tablet PC from viruses on page 226 gt To download files or programs from a Web site 1 Connect to your Internet account 2 In the address bar type the address of the Web site that contains the file or program you want to download then click tap GO on the browser address bar OR Click Tap a link on a Web page to navigate to the Web site containing the file that you want to download 3 Create or locate the folder where you want to store the file on your convertible tablet PC For more information see Working with documents on page 74 4 Click Tap the link on the Web page for the file that you want to download 5 Follow the on screen instructions for saving the file in the folder that you want A copy of the file is downloaded to your convertible tablet PC The time that it takes to transfer the file to your convertible tablet PC depends on file size and Internet conditions 6 Open the folder that you created f Install or view the downloaded file by double clicking double tapping it If applicable follow the instructions provided on the Web site to run or install the program Help and For more information about downl
36. You pled Fhe pogan you s nt Windy bo aan And then addis i fo a oresar bare Dkk Hei i cominit 3 Click Tap Next then click tap the task or program you want to schedule and follow the on screen instructions to customize the task Important Your convertible tablet PC must be on during scheduled tasks If your convertible tablet PC is off scheduled tasks will not run Help and For more information about using the Scheduled Tasks Support Wizard click tap Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword Scheduled Task Wizard in the Search DOX Search IE then click tap the arrow 236 www gateway com Cleaning your convertible tablet PC Cleaning your convertible tablet PC Keeping your convertible tablet PC clean and the vents free from dust helps keep your convertible tablet PC performing at its best You may want to gather these items and put together a convertible tablet PC cleaning kit A soft lint free cloth An aerosol can of air that has a narrow straw like extension Isopropyl alcohol Cotton swabs A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down your convertible tablet PC the power turns off but some electrical current still flows through your D convertible tablet PC To avoid possible injury from electrical shock unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets Always turn off your convertible tablet PC and other peripherals then remove the bat
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38. a memory card m Make sure that the memory card reader status indicator see LED status indicators on page 25 is off then pull the memory card out of your convertible tablet PC www gateway com 143 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia Important Do not use the remove hardware EN icon in the taskbar to remove the memory card Connecting a digital camera You can connect most digital cameras to your convertible tablet PC s USB port to transfer pictures gt To connect a digital camera 1 Connect one end of the USB cable to your digital camera and connect the other end of the cable to the USB port on the right side of your convertible tablet PC 144 www gateway com Connecting a digital camera 2 Usethe program that came with your digital camera to transfer the pictures to your convertible tablet PC OR Use the Scanner and Camera Wizard to transfer the pictures to your convertible tablet PC OR If your digital camera appears as a drive on your convertible tablet PC in the My Computer window see Working with files and folders on page 64 for information about moving files to your hard drive Help and For more information about using the Scanner and Support Camera Wizard click tap Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword digital picture in the Search box Search J then click tap the arrow Tips amp Tricks See Do More With Gateway for more information about using your convert
39. across the computer screen or becomes difficult to control precisely cleaning the mouse will likely improve its accuracy Clean your optical mouse by wiping the bottom of the mouse with a damp lint free cloth Cleaning your convertible tablet PC gt To clean your trackball mouse 1 Turn the mouse upside down 2 Rotate the retaining ring on the bottom of the mouse counter clockwise then remove the retaining ring and mouse ball 3 Remove any dust lint or dirt from the mouse ball with a soft cloth 4 Clean the mouse rollers with a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol Mouse rollers 5 Replace the mouse ball and lock the retaining ring into place www gateway com 239 Chapter 13 Maintaining Your Gateway M275 240 www gateway com Restoring Software Read this chapter to learn how to Reinstall device drivers Update device drivers Reinstall programs Reinstall Windows If you are not comfortable with the procedures covered in this chapter seek help from amore experienced computer user Or a computer service technician 241 Chapter 14 Restoring Software Using the Gateway Windows XP Pro Tablet PC DVD Use the Gateway Windows XP Pro Tablet PC DVD to reinstall device drivers your operating system and other programs that were preinstalled at the factory Important Before you try to fix a problem by reinstalling software from your Gateway Windows XP Pro Tablet PC DVD make sure that you
40. add You can click tap the arrow to open the Location list then click tap a drive or folder or you can click tap folders in the Name list Press and hold the CTRL key to select multiple files f Click Tap Add You can continue to select files and click tap Add 8 After you select all your files click tap Finished 138 www gateway com 9 Creating CDs using Nero Express Click Tap Next The Final Burn Settings screen opens inal Dun Sailmge Le Bee io risi he ee Pe 10 11 12 13 14 G D HLDTET AWD GCC EAA Tiis ED TEST Ai CD TESTE fie ADEE Click Tap the arrow to open the Current recorder list then click tap your recordable drive Click Tap Burn The Burning Process screen opens and Nero Express burns the files to the CD When a message tells you that the recording is complete click tap OK Click Tap Next to return the main Nero Express screen Click Tap Exit www gateway com 139 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia Advanced features In addition to Nero Express you can use Nero BackitUp to create a backup of files on your hard drive then use BackltU p to restore the files you backed up in case of a hard drive failure virus or other problem Nero CD DVD Speed to test your DVD and DVD CD RW drivesfor transfer rates load and eject times seek and access times and more Nero Cover Designer to create labels for your CDs and DVDs covers for your CD and DVD cases booklets to include wi
41. add an icon shortcut to the desktop for a program that you use frequently gt To add icons to the desktop 1 Click Tap Start then click tap All Programs 61 Chapter 4 Windows Basics 2 Right click press the right touchpad button the program that you want to add to the desktop OR Button tap press the pen button the program that you want to add to the desktop 3 Click Tap Send To then click tap Desktop create shortcut A shortcut icon for that program appears on the desktop Help and For more information about desktop icons click tap Start Support then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword desktop icons in the Search box Search Ig then click tap the arrow Identifying window items When you double click double tap the icon for a drive folder file or program a window opens on the desktop This example shows the Local Disk C window which opens after you double click double tap the Local Disk C icon in the My Computer window Title bar cS pe a Close Menu bar Maximize Minimize 62 www gateway com Identifying window items Every program window looks a little different because each has its own menus icons and controls Most windows include these items Window item Description fas i The title bar is the horizontal bar at the top t Local Disk C of a window that shows the window title E Clicking Tapping the minimize button reduces the active window to a button on the taskbar
42. and provide a faster connection speed than a standard telephone modem Important For the location of your modem and Ethernet jacks see Right Side on page 5 Back on page 6 and Back on page 274 Internet Servers store information so other computers can access it from the Internet ISP Servers Your computer let you connect to connects to the the Internet and Internet through access your e mail an ISP messages NANAL NATAN IALL AAAA WWW datewav con VVVVVV UQALOVVAY UYU kd J Setting up an Internet account If you want to access the Internet you need A modem a device that connects your convertible tablet PC to other computers or servers using a telephone DSL or cable line m An Internet service provider a company that provides access to the Internet through an ISP server When you connect to an ISP the ISP server lets you access the Internet and your email messages m A Web browser a program that displays information from the World Wide Web m An email program a program that lets you create send and receive email messages over the Internet Setting up an Internet account Before you can view the information on the World Wide Web you need to set up an Internet account with an Internet service provider ISP If you have chosen America Online as an ISP follow these instructions to set up and connect to your account To set up a different ISP service or to transfer an e
43. are provided for ventilation Do not block or cover these openings Make sure you provide adequate space at least 6 inches 15 cm around the system for ventilation when you set up your work area Never insert objects of any kind into the computer ventilation openings Some products are equipped with athree wire power cord to make sure that the product is properly grounded when in use The plug on this cord will fit only into a grounding type outlet Thisisa safety feature If you are unableto insert the plug into an outlet contact an electrician to install the appropriate outlet If you usean extension cord with this system make sure that the total ampere rating on the products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating If your system is fitted with a TV Tuner cable or satellite receiver card make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to providesome protection against voltage surges and buildup of static charges Care during use 310 Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it Do not spill anything on thesystem The best way to avoid spillsisto avoid eating and drinking near your system Some products have a replaceable CM OS battery on the system board There is a danger of explosion if the CM OS battery is replaced incorrectly Replace the battery with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of batteries according to the m
44. bands i e Cellular data modem The following section isa general overview of considerations while operating a wireless device Additional limitations cautions and concerns for specific countries are listed in the specific country sections or country group sections The wireless devicesin your system are only qualified for usein the countries identified by the Radio Approval Markson thesystem rating label If the country you will be using the wireless devicein isnot listed please contact your local Radio Approval agency for requirements Wireless devices are closely regulated and use may not be allowed The power output of the wireless device or devices that may be embedded in your notebook is well below the RF exposure limits as known at this time Because the wireless devices which may be embedded into your notebook emit less energy than is allowed in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations Gateway believes these devices are safe for use Regardless of the power levels care should be taken to minimize human contact during normal operation The wireless devices installed in this system are intended to be used indoors In some areas use of these devices outdoors is prohibited Some circumstances require restrictions on wireless devices Examples of common restrictions are listed below Warning Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft Current aviation D regulations requir
45. card 292 troubleshooting PC Card 298 care and maintenance 178 222 carrying case 13 CD adding tracks to your library 121 cleaning 287 copying 130 creating audio 136 creating data 126 creating label 140 creating music 136 editing track information 120 inserting 113 playing audio with MusicMatch 116 playing music 114 troubleshooting 285 CD drive See DVD drive CD RW See CD CD RW drive See DVD CD RW drive cellular teleohone memory cards 142 Certificate of Authenticity 11 changing batteries 159 160 bay modules 110 cleaning audio CD 287 case 237 CD 287 computer exterior 237 computer screen 238 DVD 287 keyboard 238 LCD panel 238 mouse 238 screen 238 clicking 36 41 clipboard 66 close button 63 closing program 63 78 unresponsive program 24 window 63 78 color changing depth 182 changing desktop 186 changing number of 182 changing scheme 185 connecting AC adapter 19 camera 144 digital camera 144 external keyboard 28 external monitor 148 keyboard 28 modem 47 port replicator 2 6 printer 49 217 projector 148 PS 2 keyboard 275 PS 2 mouse 275 scanner 49 217 surge protector 20 to Ethernet 48 to Internet 49 82 to network 48 to Web site 84 video camera 146 connections AC 3 digital audio 274 audio 3 274 digital audio 274 digital camera 6 49 273 274 digital video camera 3 49 146 147 diskette drive 6 49 273 274 docking 6 2 2 Ethernet 6 48 275 external audio 3 2 5 external speakers 4 274 Fi
46. chib TE mie biik agm oi Comm 192 www gateway com Changing the touchpad settings 3 Click Tap the Device Settings tab then click tap Settings to change your touchpad settings z Butter Site Pay Pome Ure CT T birg jis ihe nesi a i es e y api he haik i i ijra the Poe Wed Pk on i eon he ey bes ee eee Te Hag beatae See bebe hee eevee ege ol eee Clk oe ayi ae ie ajeun b ma a ir rtd pee lha eg mall 4 To modify a touchpad setting click tap the in front of a setting then modify the setting 5 To assign a function to the rocker switch click the in front of Buttons click the up or down button then click the action you want 6 Click Tap OK to save changes Help and For more information about changing mouse settings Support click tap Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword mouse settings in the Search box Search IE then click tap the arrow www gateway com 193 Chapter 10 Customizing Your Gateway M275 Adding and modifying user accounts You can create and customize a user account for each person who uses your convertible tablet PC You can also switch change user accounts without turning off your convertible tablet PC User account tips m f you want to create an account for someone but you do not want that user to have full access to your convertible tablet PC be sure to make that account limited Remember that limited accounts may not be able to inst
47. does not respond turn it off wait ten seconds and turn it on again Important If your convertible tablet PC does not turn off immediately complete the following steps until your convertible tablet PC turns off 1 Slide and hold the power switch for about five seconds then release tt 2 Insert a straightened paper clip into the reset hole on the bottom of your convertible tablet PC 3 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for more than 10 seconds As a part of the regular startup process a program to check the disk status runs automatically When the checks are finished Windows starts 24 Status indicators Status indicators LED status Indicators LED status indicators inform you when a drive is being used or indicate the power status of your convertible tablet PC Memory card reader Battery charge Disc drive Hard drive Power Indicator Icon Description Hard drive The hard drive is in use Memory card reader The memory card reader is in use Disc drive P The DVD or DVD CD RW drive is in use AA A ARRANA AAO eA Www gateway com Chapter 2 Getting Started Indicator Battery charge Power 26 Icon Description The LED shows the battery activity and status LED blue battery is fully charged LED purple battery is charging LED blinking red battery charge is very low LED solid red battery is malfunctioning This LED only lights up when your convertible ta
48. drive list then click tap the drive that contains your source disc 130 www gateway com Creating CDs using Nero Express 5 Click Tap the arrow to open the Destination drive list then click tap your recordable drive 6 Click Tap Burn The Nero s Title and CD Database dialog box opens Prt CD Comet www gateway com 131 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia Wait until the dialog box closes OR Click Tap Cancel The Burning Process screen opens Nero Express copies the tracks or files to your hard drive r E api cd G11 OAM Wag fan G Hirta fhe n npn ziii Ge prey Ery mapp hu Coreen Casi Ps i E i Li bikt kel a Fean in MOO Wirga SPS EEA Fite E ian BALDES aE OC ia o g 8 A message prompts you to insert a CD Remove the source CD insert a blank writable CD then wait for the message box to close Nero Express copies the files from your hard drive to the writable CD 9 When a message tells you that the recording is complete click tap OK 10 Click Tap Next to return to the main Nero Express screen 11 Click Tap Exit 132 www gateway com Creating CDs using Nero Express Copying music tracks gt To copy music CD tracks to your hard drive 1 Click Tap Start All Programs Burn a CD or Data DVD Nero Programs then click tap Nero Express Nero Express opens 2 Insert the music CD that has the tracks you want to copy into your DVD or DVD CD RW drive
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50. have tried these steps first Use the diagnostics and troubleshooting tools found in Help and Support For more information about diagnostics and troubleshooting tools click tap Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword troubleshooting in the Search box Search gJ then click tap the arrow Run System Restore For more information about System Restore click tap Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box Search gJ then click tap the arrow See the Troubleshooting chapter of this guide If these steps do not resolve the problem use the Gateway Windows XP Pro Tablet PC DVD to reinstall device drivers or programs If reinstalling device drivers or programs does not resolve the problem reinstall Windows 242 Reinstalling device drivers Reinstalling device drivers Device drivers are programs that control devices such as the computer display DVD drives and modems Drivers translate information between computer devices and programs Drivers for your original convertible tablet PC hardware are installed at Gateway If you install a new device you need to install the drivers provided by the device manufacturer You should reinstall device drivers m f directed to do so while troubleshooting m If you seea message indicating that there is a problem with a device driver If you need to reinstall device drivers because you are directed to do so while trou
51. m After you complete any maintenance tasks where you remove the memory bay cover keyboard or hard drive kit make surethat you replacethe cover keyboard or hard drive kit reinstall any screws then replace the batteries before you start your convertible tablet PC Warning Do not try to troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are damaged if your convertible tablet PC was D dropped or if the case was damaged Instead unplug your convertible tablet PC and contact a qualified computer technician 280 First steps First steps If you have problems with your convertible tablet PC try these things first Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to your convertible tablet PC and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power If you use a power strip or surge protector make sure that it is turned on If a peripheral device such as a keyboard or mouse does not work make sure that all connections are secure Make sure that your hard drive is not full If an error message appears on the screen write down the exact message The message may help Gateway Technical Support in diagnosing and fixing the problem If you added or removed peripheral devices review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you followed each instruction If an error occurs In a program see the program s printed documentation or the online help Help and For more information about troubleshooting c
52. meet required cable standards and may cause problems with the modem connection Shut down and restart your convertible tablet PC Run Windows modem diagnostics gt To run modem diagnostics 3 2 Close all open programs Click Tap Start then click tap Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel isin Category View click tap Printers and Other Hardware Click Double click Tap Double tap the Phone and Modem Options icon then click tap the Modems tab Click Tap your modem then click tap Properties The M odem Properties dialog box opens Click Tap the Diagnostic tab then click tap Query Modem If information about the modem appears the modem passed diagnostics If no modem information is available a white screen appears with no data or if you get an error such as port already open or the modem has failed to respond the modem did not pass diagnostics Help and For more information about modem troubleshooting Support click tap Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in the Search box Search Ej then click tap the arrow 295 Chapter 17 Troubleshooting The modem is noisy when it dials and connects When your modem tries to connect to another modem it begins handshaking Handshaking is a digital getting acquainted conversation between the two modems that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols You may hear unusual handsha
53. more information see XtraBright XtraDim on page 181 Open the Windows Task Manager Also is used for domain authentication or logon screen 33 Chapter 2 Getting Started Multi function buttons Press the multi function buttons to open the programs associated with them The buttons have dimples so that you can press them with your pen Help Internet E mail My Computer Button Icon Press to E mail 5 lt Open your default e mail program Internet se Open your default Web browser Help D Open online help My Computer g Open the My Computer window WWWwW da te Wav com VVVVVV UALOVWAaYy UVII Y J Using the EZ Pad touchpad Using the EZ Pad touchpad The EZ Pad consists of a touchpad two buttons and a rocker switch Left touchpad Right touchpad button button Rocker switch Touchpad When you move your finger on the touchpad the pointer arrow on the screen moves in the same direction www gateway com 35 Chapter 2 Getting Started You can use the EZ Pad left and right buttons below the touchpad to select objects You can assign a function to the rocker switch between the touchpad buttons This function can be to scroll up or down maximize or minimize the active window or open and close the Start menu For more information about programming the rocker switch see Changing the touchpad settings on page 192 Using the touchpad To Do this Move the pointer on t
54. odetbagodeduat bode nd oi hud ia 108 CHANGING IMOCUICS ces renne toe ord Sn Ra u a OG oS wares wees 110 Using the DVD or DVD CD RW drive 2 0 0 0 cc ees 112 Identifying drive types 1 eee eee nes 112 Inserting a CD or DVD sci a Ste ie al ahopdicieds wet e vitacke be cose hes onan pde oH aetlockes 113 ISIC MING OOS gde eara an poe ance eaenee ed mie oan hanes ere Ta 114 HSNO TONGS rrara ohare arse ane esse dead E ona a Cah eee eh ge AEN 114 Using IMUSIGMATCH 23242605 peect neocon ds 644 eee aeaatbeuekeees 116 Playing GDS pinaagi dette desiadin edu te Balt a Ae deg cae do dagutin a ett book tac cuted de Baath deed 116 Creating MP3 music files 0 0 0 0 ccc eee eens 118 EGIMING tack IMTORIIA ATION siera 8 i nag Sa elses wt A hw ca thd Waal Ad aca nade he 120 Building a music library 0 0 eee eee 121 Changing the music library display settings 0 000 ae 122 Listening to Internet radio 0 ee ees 123 9 Using advanced features 0 0 ccc eee eee 123 Playn A DVD had teva de ater 8 bed dak Sead ene ase a att weeds Sr Brac eS anv ash aes 124 Creating CDs using Nero ExpresSS 0 0000 cece eee eee 125 Creating adata CD oree sis deta tebe ae Renn ddus B16 SLi fink e g RSD SRS Bhs 126 GODVING a CD 2 2 iatues iso Rete eh ple BIA eee ee eee 130 Copying IMUSIC WACKS cso orh Wet een de wae ed Eee GS Seda ean be 133 Creating a MUSIC OD 0 ncha2 gue eg a ah eee eke ee Roe ee ae 136 Advance
55. of this device is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Warning Wireless devices are not user serviceable Do not modify them in any way Modification to a wireless device will void D the authorization to use it Contact Gateway for service Warning The transmitting device embedded in this system may not be used with any antenna other than provide with the D system Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15 314 This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interferencein aresidential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by oneor more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between
56. seems to run down very quickly m Peripheral devices and programs that make heavy use of the hard drive drain the battery more quickly Use AC power whenever possible and readjust the Power Properties to Max Battery when AC power is unavailable For more information see Changing the power scheme on page 166 299 Chapter 17 Troubleshooting m The battery is weakening or defective All batteries run down in time but if anew battery appears to be defective contact Gateway about replacing it The convertible tablet PC will not turn on m The Power switch has not been fully engaged Slide and hold the Power switch for at least a half second but no more than three seconds m The battery is fully discharged but AC power is not connected Connect the AC adapter to power the convertible tablet PC and charge the battery The convertible tablet PC turns on and the hard drive status indicator flashes but nothing appears on the display m Display brightness is set too low For more information see Adjusting brightness on page 180 The convertible tablet PC will not enter Hibernate mode m Hibernate modeisnot activated For moreinformation see Activating and using Hibernate mode on page 170 The convertible tablet PC will not come out of Standby or Hibernate mode when running on battery power m The battery fully discharged and AC power is not connected Connect the AC power adapter to power the convertible tablet PC and charge
57. tablet PC between environments with very different humidity or temperature ranges condensation may form on or within your convertible tablet PC To avoid damaging your convertible tablet PC allow sufficient time for the moisture to evaporate before using your convertible tablet PC When traveling do not check your convertible tablet PC as baggage You can put your convertible tablet PC through an X ray security machine but never put your convertible tablet PC through a metal detector If you have your convertible tablet PC checked by hand be sure to have a charged battery available in case you are asked to turn on your convertible tablet PC For moreinformation see Traveling With Your Gateway M275 on page 173 When traveling do not place your convertible tablet PC in overhead storage compartments where it could slide around For more information see Traveling With Your Gateway M275 on page 173 Safety instructions m Do not drop your convertible tablet PC or subject it to other physical shocks m To completely turn off all convertible tablet PC power turn your convertible tablet PC off remove the battery and disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet m The bottom of your convertible tablet PC can become warm with use This is normal m Do not apply heavy pressure to your convertible tablet PC or subject it to strong impact Excessive pressure or impact can cause damage to convertible tablet PC components
58. the battery The display goes black while the convertible tablet PC is still turned on m Convertibletablet PC has gone into Standby after sitting idle power status indicator is blinking blue Slide and hold the Power switch for about a second to resume operations m Convertible tablet PC has gone into low battery Hibernate power status indicator is blinking blue Slide and hold the Power switch for about a second to resume operations and charge the battery Printer The printer will not turn on m Makesure that the printer is online Many printers have an online offline button that you may need to press m Make sure that the power cable is plugged into an AC power source 300 Troubleshooting The printer is on but will not print m Check the cable between the printer and your convertible tablet PC Make sure that it is connected to the correct port m Makesure that the printer is online Many printers have an online offline button that you may need to press so the printer can start printing Press the button to put the printer online m Check the port and cable for bent or broken pins If the printer you want to print to is not the default printer make sure that you have selected it in the printer setup gt To set a default printer 1 Click Tap Start then click tap Control Panel The Control Pane window opens If your Control Panel isin Category View click tap Printers and Other Hardware 2 Click Doubleclick Ta
59. the Tablet Buttons tab 3 Change the button settings then click tap OK 190 Adjusting the Tablet PC Input Panel Settings Adjusting the Tablet PC Input Panel Settings gt To adjust writing pad writing tools and speech settings 1 Click Tap E the Keyboard icon 2 Click Tap Tools then click tap Options m z Pete ri eee Tete Vie Sree Geet Ar fags ee p mN FE Gro ire CT ih a kirn l ar Tou oe cheer bs harr mirgo ped mbora c eed oer her aed rami feted rioba ce pee fet eee ope beet ic ben ache ogee fe oa Few na g b tates 0 A 7 a pee ji hacker 3 Click Tap a tab then change the input panel settings 191 www gateway com Chapter 10 Customizing Your Gateway M275 Changing the touchpad settings You can adjust the double click speed pointer speed left hand or right hand configuration and other touchpad settings gt To change your touchpad settings 1 Click Tap Start then click tap Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel isin Category View click tap Printers and Other Hardware 2 Click Double click Tap Double tap the Mouse icon The Mouse Properties dialog box opens Alea Prepeeriiee D ri Ponte Paia pisa Pikia i Devs erg Crear T piihi Lar Liua Deeg Dobit Chock Spend Dii ha bolder io eed pa eg lia a oe ee ooo wr cinn be areg ee ss Ss e Find Cih j ahi Erali p ki hai a hg a kiej an h ete be Ti Pii jian he wiar i We
60. the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Regulatory compliance statements Compliance Accessories The accessories associated with this equipment are shielded video cable when an external monitor is connected These accessories are required to be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC rules FCC declaration of conformity Responsible party Gateway Companies Inc 610 Gateway Drive North Sioux City SD 57049 605 232 2000 Fax 605 232 2023 Product Gateway M 275 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation of this product is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Gateway could void the FCC compliance and negate your AN authority to operate the product 315 Appendix A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information Telecommunications per FCC part 68 applicable to products fitted with USA modems 316 Your modem complies with Part 68 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC rules On the computer or modem card isa label that contains the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this devi
61. the following paragraph applies This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited 320 Index A AC adapter connecting 19 connector 6 274 damaged 19 defective 20 international adapters 163 troubleshooting 300 AC 3 digital audio jack 2 4 access point network 206 accessories purchasing 13 safety precautions 311 accounts America Online 81 ISP 81 user 194 acoustic handset coupler 175 ad hoc networking 208 209 adding icons to desktop 61 user accounts 194 See also installing address e mail 86 Web 84 airolane power adapter 13 alarms 165 167 America Online 82 application key 28 29 arrow keys 28 29 AU file 107 audio adjusting volume 31 digital jack 274 headphone jack 4 2 74 microphone jack 3 2 4 muting 31 102 playing 105 107 108 114 recording 105 streaming 199 troubleshooting 302 volume down button 31 volume up button 31 audio CD See CD audio file streaming 199 automobile power adapter 13 AVI file 107 B background 186 backing up files 140 235 battery alarm options 165 167 alternate pow
62. used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled Do not disassemble heat above 212 F 100 C or incinerate Dispose of used battery promptly Keep away from children Battery latch Battery lock omits 159 Chapter 8 Managing Power Replacing the battery gt To replace the battery 1 160 If your convertible tablet PC is on and is connected to AC power go to Step 2 OR If your convertible tablet PC is on and is not plugged into an AC outlet save your work and turn off the convertible tablet PC Close the LCD panel Disconnect your convertible tablet PC from the optional port replicator see Disconnecting from the port replicator on page 277 Turn your convertible tablet PC over so the bottom is facing up Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position then slide the battery release latch www gateway com Changing batteries 6 Lift the battery out of the bay 7 Place a recharged battery into the bay and press down until it snaps into place 8 Slide the battery lock to the locked position 9 Turn your convertible tablet PC over and reattach the optional port replicator 10 Open the LCD panel and slide the power switch www gateway com 161 Chapter 8 Managing Power Extending battery life Conserving battery power While using the battery to power your convertibletablet PC conserve power by 162 Dimming the display as low as
63. with the label facing up 3 To access a file on the diskette click tap Start then click tap My Computer Double click Double tap the drive letter for example the A drive then double click double tap the file name 4 To remove the diskette make sure that the diskette activity indicator is off then press the diskette eject button www gateway com 141 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia Using the memory card reader You can use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to your convertible tablet PC You can also use the memory card reader to transfer data between your convertible tablet PC and a device that uses memory cards such as a PDA MP3 player or cellular telephone Memory card types The memory card reader supports the following card types Memory Stick m MultiMediaCard m Secure Digital m SmartMedia 3 3V only 142 Using the memory card reader Using a memory card gt To insert a memory card 1 Insert the memory card into the memory card slot with the label facing up and the arrow on the label pointing towards your convertible tablet PC Important Insert the SmartMedia card with the label facing down Your convertible tablet PC only accepts 3 3V SmartMedia cards 2 To access a file on the memory card click tap Start then click tap My Computer Double click Doubletap the drive letter for example the E drive then double click double tap the file name gt To remove
64. your convertible tablet PC see Replacing memory under the keyboard on page 259 255 Chapter 15 Upgrading Your Gateway M275 Adding or replacing memory in the memory bay Important Use only memory modules designed for the Gateway M275 a FF a amp E E UT TTT 2 bay bildilar IHU nyt gt To add or replace memory modules 1 Follow the instructions under Preventing static electricity discharge on page 254 2 Turn off your convertible tablet PC disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables 3 Disconnect your convertible tablet PC from the optional port replicator see Disconnecting from the port replicator on page 277 4 Turn your convertible tablet PC over so the bottom is facing up 256 Adding or replacing memory 5 Remove the battery For more information see Changing batteries on page 159 6 Loosen the two memory bay cover screws then remove the memory bay cover Screws 7 If you are removing a module gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward www gateway com 257 Chapter 15 Upgrading Your Gateway M275 8 10 11 12 13 14 258 Pull the memory module out of the slot Hold the new or replacement module at a 30 degree angle and press it into the empty memory slot This module is keyed so it can only be inserted in one direction If the module does no
65. 11538 A MEX SCT TTDAMT603 128 10 Identifying your model Gateway serial number You can locate the Gateway serial number m Printed on a white sticker on the bottom or back of your convertible tablet PC m Printed on thecustomer invoicethat camewith your convertible tablet PC The invoice also contains your customer ID number Internal wireless label A label similar to the following indicates your convertible tablet PC contains a wireless communications device The label is affixed to the main system label Contains IEEE 802 11g WLAN Card FCC ID IC 9003177 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the bottom of your convertible tablet PC includes the product key code for your operating system E ADP 00200 G Predvitkey KEXAK XMMEM XXMMEX KAKKA MOCK SE DENE nap a Z Cited S18 088 a A J www gateway com 11 Chapter 1 Checking Out Your Gateway M275 Finding your specifications For more information about your convertible tablet PC such as memory size memory type and hard drive size visit Gateway s eSupport page at support gateway com The eSupport page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications For more information see Using eSupport on page 55 Fi Er a z prenar m PN ial m z a FMa ma 7 z _ NANA INQTALAIALT ARH LAIVAIN AS aTew
66. 64 DSL modem 49 80 202 206 DVD cleaning 287 creating label 140 inserting 113 playing 124 150 troubleshooting 285 DVD drive identifying 112 locating 2 replacing drive module 110 status indicator 25 testing 140 testing speed 140 troubleshooting 285 using 112 DVD CD RW drive identifying 112 locating 2 replacing drive module 110 status indicator 25 testing 140 testing speed 140 troubleshooting 285 using 112 125 E eject button diskette drive 141 electrostatic discharge ESD 254 email address 86 button 34 checking for messages 87 program 81 sending 86 transferring settings from old computer 217 using 86 EmPower power adapter 163 Error checking 231 eSupport finding specifications 12 using 55 Ethernet connecting 48 jack 6 48 275 turning wireless Ethernet on or off 210 wired network 200 201 wireless network 200 204 external audio jack 2 5 external monitor 6 30 2 5 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad 325 F fan 6 Fast Ethernet 201 faxes automatically canceling 99 canceling 97 configuring Fax 91 failed transmission 98 installing Fax 90 receiving and viewing 97 retrying 98 sending 93 sending from program 96 sending scanned image 96 setting up cover page template 95 troubleshooting 294 files backing up 235 copying 66 78 cutting 66 78 deleting 60 68 78 230 downloading 85 finding 70 71 moving 66 opening 36 60 pasting 66 78 recovering 68 renaming 78 searching for 70 71 214 tr
67. 64 www gateway com Working with files and folders gt To see the files and folders on a drive m Doubleclick Doubletap the drive icon If you do not see the contents of a drive after you double click double tap its icon click tap Show the contents of this drive Help and For more information about files and folders click tap Support Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword files and folders in the Search box Search IJ then click tap the arrow Creating folders Folders are much like the folders in a file cabinet They can contain files and other folders Files are much like paper documents letters soreadsheets and pictures that you keep on your convertible tablet PC In fact all information on a convertible tablet PC is stored in files Folders Files www gateway com 65 Chapter 4 Windows Basics gt To create a folder 1 Click Tap Start then click tap My Computer on the Start menu 2 Double click Double tap the drive where you want to put the new folder Typically Local Disk C is your hard drive and 3 Floppy A is your optional diskette drive If you do not seethe contents of the drive click tap Show the contents of this drive 3 If you want to create a new folder inside an existing folder double click double tap the existing folder If you do not see the contents of the folder click tap Show the contents of this drive or Show the contents of this folder 4 Click Tap File N
68. 8 Adjusting tablet and pen settings 6 If you want to display the Welcome Login screen whenever you exit the screen saver click tap the On resume display Welcome screen check box 7 Ifyou want to changethe time before the screen saver is activated click tap the up or down arrows next to the Wait box 8 Click Tap OK Help and For more information about selecting a screen saver Support click tap Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword a a Search box Adjusting tablet and pen settings Windows XP tablet PC Edition includes a control panel for adjusting pen display and button preferences such as Right handed vs left handed use Pen calibration in portrait and landscape modes Button functions Pen actions such as double tapping gt To change tablet and pen settings 1 Doubleclick Doubletap the Tablet and Pen Settings icon jj in the taskbar The Tablet and Pen Properties dialog box opens 2 Click Tap the Pen Options tab 3 Change the pen options settings then click tap OK 189 Chapter 10 Customizing Your Gateway M275 Programming the buttons Most of the tablet control buttons on your convertible tablet PC s can be reorogrammed with new functions For more information see Tablet control buttons on page 32 gt To reprogram button functions 1 Double click Doubletap the Tablet and Pen Settings icon jj in the taskbar The Tablet and Pen Properties dialog box opens 2 Click Tap
69. A DVD movie will not play m Make sure that the label or side you want to play is facing up then try again m Shut down and restart your convertible tablet PC Clean the DVD For more information see Cleaning CDs or DVDs on page 287 DVD discs and drives contain regional codes that help control DVD title exports and help reduce illegal disc distribution To be ableto play aDVD the disc s regional code and your DVD drive s regional code must match The regional code on your DVD drive is determined by your convertible tablet PC s delivery address The regional code for the United States and Canada is 1 The regional code for Mexico is 4 Your DVD drive s regional code must match the regional code of the disc The regional code for the disc is on the disc disc documentation or packaging If the DVD movie does not play the disc s regional code and your DVD drive s regional code may not match M ake sure that the InterVideo program has been installed on your convertible tablet PC See Playing a DVD on page 124 for more information A DVD does not produce sound ona TV m Audio is not transmitted through the S Video out jack Use the built in speakers a set of headphones or external powered speakers or connect your convertible tablet PC to a stereo system to hear sound while playing a DVD Troubleshooting Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from the center to the edge not around in a circle using a product made esp
70. AD LOCK are turned off then retype the password You forgot your startup password The password feature which is set in the BIOS Setup utility is very secure with no easy way to recover a forgotten password You must return your convertible tablet PC for repair Call Gateway Technical Support for instructions PC Cards You installed a PC Card and now your convertible tablet PC is having problems m Thecard isincorrectly inserted Eject the card and reinsert it with the label side up For more information see Adding and removing a PC Card on page 252 m Make sure that you have correctly installed required software for the PC Card For more information see your PC Card s documentation m Make sure that the PC Card you installed is not causing a system resource conflict For more information on resource conflicts see Device installation on page 282 Pen The convertible tablet PC does not respond to the pen m You are not using the correct pen Use only Penabled digitizer pens by Wacom such as your convertible tablet PC s pen The convertible tablet PC does not respond to some other tablet pens or plastic pens 298 Troubleshooting The pen tip does not line up with the pointer when I tap the screen m The pen and display need recalibrating in both Landscape and Portrait mode Recalibrate through the Pen Settings tab of the Tablet and Pen Settings dialog box For more information see Adjusting tablet and pen set
71. C 23 turning on convertible tablet PC 22 power adapter airplane 13 automobile 13 printer default 301 inkjet 14 installing 49 217 laser 14 parallel port 275 sharing 199 troubleshooting 300 USB port 6 273 274 printing documents 77 programs closing 78 closing unresponsive 24 installing 219 246 opening 36 60 reinstalling 219 246 projector adding 148 color quality 149 display properties 148 screen resolution 149 PS 2 port 275 R radio listening with MusicMatch 123 radio approval authorities 175 radio frequency wireless connections 175 RAM 332 See memory rebooting convertible tablet PC 24 recalibrating battery 158 recharging battery 157 recordable drive identifying drive 112 status indicator 25 troubleshooting 285 using 112 125 recording audio file 105 CD tracks 118 133 data CD 126 music CD 136 recovering files and folders 68 Recycle Bin deleting files and folders 68 emptying 69 recovering files and folders 68 using 60 re dialing telephone 98 reinstalling drivers 243 peripheral devices 217 printer 217 programs 219 246 scanner 217 software 219 246 Windows 248 See also installing removing files and folders 60 68 69 78 230 renaming files and folders 78 replacing See installing reset hole location 7 using 24 resetting convertible tablet PC 24 resolution changing 184 restarting convertible tablet PC 24 Restoration DVD 242 restoring device driv
72. C and accessories Whoever sits next to you or behind you can see your convertible tablet PC display Avoid working with confidential files until you can be sure of privacy Use a startup password to restrict access to your convertible tablet PC Important Use a password that you can remember but that is difficult for someone else to guess The password feature is very secure with no easy way to recover a forgotten password If you forget your password you must return your convertible tablet PC to Gateway for service Call Gateway Technical Support for instructions Power gt To create a startup password 1 Restart your convertible tablet PC As soon as you see a startup screen press F2 The BIOS Setup utility opens 2 Open the Security menu then highlight Set Supervisor Password then press ENTER and follow the instructions You must set the Supervisor password in order to set the user startup password 3 Highlight Set User Password then press ENTER and follow the instructions This ts the password you need to enter at startup 4 Highlight Password on boot then select Enabled by pressing the spacebar 5 Open theExit menu highlight Exit Saving Changes then press ENTER When you start your convertible tablet PC you are prompted to enter the user password you set in Step 3 E Power m Take your AC power adapter to recharge the battery If you are traveling internationally take power plug adapters m Take a p
73. CES 003 This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of Industry Canada Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de Classe B prescrites dans le r glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par Industrie Canada Telecommunications per Industry Canada CS 03 for products fitted with an IC compliant modem 318 ThelIndustry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operation and safety requirements The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the users Satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should make sure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection In some cases the inside wiring associated with a single lineindividual service may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of servicein some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by t
74. Important If the drive you want to use is not in the modular bay you need to swap modules For more information about swapping modules see Changing modules on page 110 3 IfanAudioCD dialog box opens click tap Take no action then click tap OK 4 Click Tap More The Nero Toolbar opens E PRESS pia rth phi Gis Se nT tes a k h ER ila E EER Pr ld Copy ati ier Ea Te Tage O Ai poe www gateway com 133 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia 5 Click Tap the Save Tracks icon The Nero s Titleand CD Database dialog box opens i Ceas a Pl eres CE Embry Ere CU nit C Mewes chow thir message aos 6 Wait until the dialog box closes OR Click Tap Cancel 134 www gateway com Creating CDs using Nero Express 7 If a message box opens click tap OK The Save Tracks dialog box opens L TA i Sick EBES os ark cote 535 qem 8 Click Tap the arrow button to open the Output file format list then click tap the format you want for the saved tracks 9 To record all the tracks click tap GO The recording process begins OR To record selected tracks hold down the CTRL key click tap the tracks you want then click tap GO The recording process begins 10 After the recording is complete click tap Close www gateway com 135 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia Creating a music CD gt To create a music CD 1 Click Tap Start All Pro
75. PC Port replicators Although you can attach devices directly to your convertible tablet PC a port replicator lets you make all of those connections at onetime When you travel with your convertibletablet PC you merely disconnect from the port replicator instead of unplugging all the devices 13 Chapter 1 Checking Out Your Gateway M275 14 A port replicator also provides additional ports and other expansion features not included with your convertible tablet PC See Using the Gateway M275 Port Replicator on page 271 for moreinformation about using a port replicator with your convertible tablet PC Printers You can attach almost any type of printer to your convertible tablet PC The most common types are inkjet and laser printers which print in color or black and white See Installing a printer scanner or other peripheral device on page 49 for more information about attaching a printer to your convertible tablet PC Inkjet printers and cartridges are relatively inexpensive but they are slower than laser printers Using an inkjet color printer you can print pictures banners and greeting cards as well as documents Laser printers and cartridges are more expensive but they print much faster than inkjet printers Laser printers are better than inkjet printers when you are printing large documents Getting Started This chapter provides basic information about your Gateway convertible tablet PC Read this c
76. PC To access this guide click tap Start All Programs then click tap Gateway Documentation Turning your wireless Ethernet emitter on or off Warning Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane IEEE 802 11a IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 119 communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication Warning In environments where the risk of interference to other devices or services is harmful or perceived as harmful the D option to use a wireless device may be restricted or eliminated Airports Hospitals and Oxygen or flammable gas laden atmospheres are limited examples where use of wireless devices may be restricted or eliminated When in environments where you are uncertain of the sanction to use wireless devices ask the applicable authority for authorization prior to use or turning on the wireless device 210 Using your convertible tablet PC on a network gt To turn the wireless Ethernet emitter on or off 1 Click Tap Start then click tap Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click tap Network and Internet Connections The Network and Internet Connections window opens 2 Click Double click Tap Double tap Network Connections The Network Connections window opens 3 Right click Button tap Wireles
77. PC and do not put any objects on top of it The case although strong is not made to support extra weight When transporting your convertible tablet PC we recommend that you put it in a carrying case Keep diskettes modular drives and your convertible tablet PC away from magnetic fields Magnetic fields can erase data on both diskettes and hard drives Never turn off your convertible tablet PC when the hard drive light is on because data on the hard drive could be lost or corrupted Avoid subjecting your convertible tablet PC to extreme temperature changes The case and LCD panel can become brittle and easy to break in cold temperatures and can melt or warp in high temperatures Damage due to either extreme is not covered by your warranty As a general rule your convertible tablet PC is safest at temperatures that are comfortable for you Keep all liquids away from your convertible tablet PC When spilled onto computer components almost any liquid can result in extremely expensive repairs that are not covered under your warranty Avoid dusty or dirty work environments Dust and dirt can clog the internal mechanisms Do not block the ventilation fan When storing your convertible tablet PC for an extended period of time unplug AC power and remove the battery after discharging it partway Display screen 222 Use only your convertible tablet PC s pen on the display Do not write on the surface with an ink pen or pencil
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79. Using the Windows Search utility B To find files and folders using the Search utility 1 Click Tap Start then click tap Search The Search Results window opens Click Tap All files and folders Taah ay ey oe a ad by ae baie kj ee a a ae Ai ceed ae r a ee Er ert ae heel ae ha i a ar st eh SS C 2 lf you want to search by file or folder name type in all or part of the file or folder name in the name box in the left pane of the window m If you typeall of the name Search will list all files and folders of that name m f you type part of the name Search will list all of the file and folder names containing the letters you typed 72 www gateway com Searching for files 3 Click Tap Search When the search is completed Windows lists the files and folders whose names contain the text that you searched for Sa 2 eS re a Sa i a aR n e i es le ah is jo ee ji ey Ee pe a eG Pe AL ed ee ee a en eee ee Ee Ti me ee ee ee ee ee eee od Sarg eer Re ke a Far ee al res aed Sarge el b i Tri aee rg a ee ee eet 4 Open afile folder or program by double clicking doubletapping the name in the list Help and For more information about searching for files and folders Support click tap Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword searching in the Search box Search then click tap the arrow Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting more criteria than f
80. Windows desktop 22 5 185 Changing the desktop background 000 cece eee eee 186 Selecting a screen Saver 1 LL eee nee 188 Adjusting tablet and pen settings 0 ccc ees 189 Programming the buttons 0 0 eee eee 190 Adjusting the Tablet PC Input Panel Settings 00 191 Changing the touchpad settingS 0 0 ccc ee eee 192 Adding and modifying user accounts 00 eee eee eee 194 11 Networking Your Gateway M275 0c cece eee 197 Benefits of networking 0 0c ee eee eee tenes 198 Sharing a single Internet connection 0000 eee 198 SMAMIAGIONVES 2 s c a55 haaa peaa Gr gay Benge ES ee ae See eee 198 Sharing peripheral devices 0 ccc eens 199 Streaming audio and video files 0 0 0 e eee eee 199 Playing multi player games 0 eee ees 199 Selecting a network connection n aana aaa naaa ees 200 Wired Ethernet network 0 0 0 0 cc eee ees 200 Wireless Ethernet network 0000 cece eee eee ees 200 Using a wired Ethernet network 0 00 ccc eee eee 201 Ethernet Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet 4 201 Example wired Ethernet network 0 00 cece eee eee eee 202 Equipment you need for a wired Ethernet network 203 Using a wireless Ethernet network 0 0000 cc cece eee eens 204 Wireless Ethernet speed and frequen
81. ablet PC to the port replicator 3 Secureoneend of the Kensington cableto asolid object then run theother end of the cable through the security ring and lock it into the slot provided on the left side of your convertible tablet PC Important If your are using a PC Card in your convertible tablet PC attach the Kensington cable to the Kensington slot located G on the right side of your convertible tablet PC 278 Troubleshooting This chapter provides some solutions to common convertible tablet PC problems Read this chapter to learn how to m Troubleshoot typical hardware and software problems m Get telephone support m Use automated troubleshooting systems Ea Get tutoring and training If the suggestions in this chapter do not correct the problem see Getting Help on page 51 for more information about how to get help 279 Chapter 17 Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your convertible tablet PC follow these safety guidelines m Never remove the memory bay cover keyboard or hard drive kit if your convertible tablet PC is turned on the batteries are installed or while the modem cable network cable or AC power adapter are connected to your convertible tablet PC m Make sure that you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components For more information about preventing damage from static electricity see Preventing static electricity discharge on page 254
82. ace the module bay lock screw www gateway com 111 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia Using the DVD or DVD CD RW drive You can use your convertible tablet PC to enjoy a wide variety of multimedia features Identifying drive types Your Gateway convertible tablet PC may contain one of the following drive types Look on the front of the drive for one of the following logos If your drive has this This is your drive logo type DVD DVD drive diet Combination DVD CD RW drive USE BYP ReWritable 112 Use your drive for installing programs playing audio CDs playing DVDs and accessing data You cannot use this drive to create CDs or DVDs installing programs playing audio CDs playing DVDs accessing data and recording music and data to CD R or CD RW discs You cannot use this drive to create DVDs For more information see Creating CDs using Nero Express on page 125 Using the DVD or DVD CD RW drive Inserting a CD or DVD Eject button Manual eject hole Activity indicator Important Some music CDs have copy protection software You may not be able to play these CDs on your convertible tablet PC gt To insert a CD or DVD Press the eject button on the DVD or DVD CD RW drive After the disc tray opens slightly pull the tray completely open 2 Placethediscin thetray with thelabel facing up then press down carefully on the disc until it snaps into place Important When yo
83. al audio S PDIF jack 2 74 using 108 digital camera connecting 144 324 serial port 275 USB port 6 273 274 digital photography connecting a digital camera 144 using memory card reader 142 digital video camera connecting 146 IEEE 1394 port 3 directional keys 29 Disk Cleanup 230 Disk Defragmenter 233 diskette inserting 140 troubleshooting 283 diskette drive activity indicator 141 connecting 140 eject button 140 troubleshooting 283 using 140 display adjusting brightness 180 brightness 180 changing orientation 180 changing resolution 184 maintaining 222 orientation 180 298 properties 148 settings 182 switching 30 troubleshooting 284 300 using 38 using screen saver 188 Do More With Gateway 53 docking port 6 272 docking release latch 272 documentation eSupport 55 Gateway Web site 55 help 52 Help and Support 52 online help 54 documents creating 74 opening 6 printing 77 saving 5 double clicking 36 41 double tapping 41 downloading files 85 dragging 37 drivers reinstalling 243 updating 55 245 drives backing up files 235 changing modular drives 110 checking for errors 231 checking for free space 229 defragmenting 233 deleting files 230 diskette 140 DVD 2 112 DVD CD RW 2 112 125 hard drive 7 267 identifying drive types 112 installing and replacing 110 replacing hard drive 267 sharing 198 status indicators 25 troubleshooting 283 285 288 types 112 viewing contents 64 viewing files and folders
84. all some older programs m f a program or peripheral device is installed in one account it may not be available in other accounts If this happens install the program or device in the accounts that need it m Files created in one account are not accessible from other accounts unless the files are stored in the Shared Documents folder The Shared Documents folder is accessible from all accounts on that computer and from other computers on the network gt To add delete or modify user accounts 1 Click Tap Start then click tap Control Panel 2 Click Double click Tap Double tap the User Accounts icon The User Accounts window opens 3 Follow the on screen instructions to add delete or modify a user account Help and For more information about user accounts click tap Start Support then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword user accounts in the Search box Search J then click tap the arrow 194 Adding and modifying user accounts gt To switch user accounts 1 Click Tap Start then click tap Log Off The Log Off Windows dialog box opens Log Off Windows a g Switch User 2 Click Tap Switch User The Windows Welcome screen opens 3 Click Tap the user account that you want to use When you switch between user accounts any programs that were running for the previous user continue to run www gateway com 195 Chapter 10 Customizing Your Gateway M275 196 www gateway com Networking Your Gate
85. alled right click button tap any empty space on the desktop then click tap Properties The Display Properties dialog box opens Viewing the display on a projector or monitor 6 Click Tap the Settings tab f ae ar Thasa Cade Sore ee Arce mi Pe Er E ee ee i ee eT E pk ETE TA Biip Ma PeR NS SME e es Prep miii oe AF EE Bka a Higa a NOW Pr TEF ees tints 7 Right click Button tap the second monitor icon labeled 2 then click tap Attached 8 Click Tap Apply Q Adjust properties such as Screen Resolution or Color Quality if necessary 10 Click Tap oK Important Press FN F3 to switch between viewing the display on the LCD panel and viewing the display on the projector or monitor Important If an external monitor or projector is connected your convertible tablet PC turns off the LCD panel but does not enter Standby mode when the LCD panel is closed www gateway com 149 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia Viewing the display on a television The S Video out jack on your optional port replicator lets you view your convertible tablet PC display on a television screen using a standard S Video cable Important To turn on external video by default connect the television or other external video device before starting your convertible tablet PC Important Audio is not transmitted through the S Video out jack Use the built in soeakers a set of headphones or external Gh powered speakers or con
86. ams MUSICMATCH then click tap MUSICMATCH Jukebox The musicmatch window opens 4 ifthe CD is playing click tap Stop 5 In the MUSIC CENTER area under COPY click tap CD gt Files The MUSICMATCH recorder opens gt Di Di 6 Click Tap to clear the check box for any track you do not want to record www gateway com 119 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia 7 Click Tap Start 8 When amessage appears that tells you the CD driveneedsto beconfigured click tap OK After the drive is configured MUSICMATCH records the tracks to your hard drive as MP3 files A progress bar appears next to each track as it is recorded Editing track information After you add a CD track as an MP3 file to your music library you can edit the track s information gt To edit track information 120 1 Open MUSICMATCH 2 If aCD is playing click tap the stop button 3 In the MUSIC CENTER area click tap the track you want to edit 4 Click Tap Options Music Library then click tap Edit Track Tag s The Edit Track Tag s dialog box opens razit kenaraaj ot Gheis jpa Motes Bas Mm _ Tirek Tie pom Hurae Tpm fl Loom Sage Wier band dur Cresent Hin 1972 797 yee pe rh eo ie inj Prd i Fis Gamin boai Bamin Ham cna a E Aa npu Tappy tag Froe Fimme Laokup Tage ae CL BENSA e ptr Adrants roils ewes 4 1 ST ees bs Died on a ae www gateway com Using MUSICMATCH 5 Enter information s
87. another folder 1 2 oO o1 A Q Locate the file or folder you want to copy For more information see Viewing drives on page 64 and Searching for files on page 71 Right click press the right touchpad button the file or folder that you want to copy A pop up menu opens on the desktop OR Button tap press the pen button the file or folder that you want to copy A pop up menu opens on the desktop Click Tap Copy on the pop up menu Open the destination folder With the pointer inside the destination folder right click button tap Click Tap Paste A copy of the file or folder appears in the new location gt To move a file or folder to another folder 1 2 3 Locate the file or folder you want to move For more information see Viewing drives on page 64 and Searching for files on page 71 Right click press the right touchpad button the file or folder that you want to move A pop up menu opens on the desktop OR Button tap press the pen button the file or folder that you want to move A pop up menu opens on the desktop Click Tap Cut on the pop up menu 4 Open the destination folder 67 Chapter 4 Windows Basics 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder right click button tap 6 Click Tap Paste The file or folder you moved appears in its new location and is removed from its old location Help and For more information about copying files and folders or Su
88. ansferring 176 214 troubleshooting 287 types 214 viewing list 64 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 214 finding files and folders 70 71 214 Help and Support topics 52 specifications 12 Firewire port 3 49 146 147 floppy disk See diskette Fn key 28 29 30 folders 326 copying 66 78 creating 65 cutting 66 78 deleting 60 68 78 finding 70 71 moving 66 opening 36 64 pasting 66 78 recovering 68 renaming 78 searching for 70 71 viewing list 64 fragmentation 233 function keys 28 29 G game multi player 199 Gateway eSupport 12 model number 7 10 serial number 11 12 Web address 55 Web site 55 gateway your way dial up server 294 gigabit Ethernet 201 H hard drive backing up files 235 bay 7 checking for errors 231 checking for free space 229 defragmenting 233 deleting files and folders 230 installing 267 replacing 267 scanning for errors 231 status indicator 25 troubleshooting 288 297 headphone jack 4 274 help button 34 online 54 using 52 Help and Support searching 52 starting 52 using 52 Hibernate mode 163 170 troubleshooting 300 home network 197 home office network 197 hot swapping 49 252 hyperlinks 83 i Link port 3 49 146 147 IEEE 1394 port 3 49 146 147 IEEE 802 11 creating a network 200 speed and frequency 205 turning off 210 turning on 210 using a network 204 using while traveling 175 indicators See status indicators Inkball 58 inkjet printer 14 installing ba
89. anufacturer s instructions When the computer is turned off a small amount of electrical current still flows through the computer To avoid electrical shock always unplug all power cables and modem cables from the wall outlets before cleaning the system Unplug the system from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel if The power cord or plug is damaged Liquid has been spilled into the system The system does not operate properly when the operating instructions are followed The system was dropped or the cabinet is damaged The system performance changes Important safety information Replacement parts and accessories Useonly replacement parts and accessories recommended by Gateway Important Do not use Gateway products in areas classified as hazardous locations Such areas include patient care areas of medical and dental facilities oxygen laden environments or industrial facilities Warning To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger D telecommunications line cord 311 Appendix A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information Regulatory compliance statements Wireless Guidance 312 Low power Radio transmitting type devices radio frequency RF wireless communication devices may be present embedded in your notebook system These devices may operatein the 2 4 GHz i e 802 11B G LAN amp Bluetooth 5 2 GHz i e 802 11A LAN and traditional cellular or PCS cellular
90. ap Help and Support Type the keyword updating drivers in the Search box Search EJ then click tap the arrow Reinstalling programs If you have problems running a program or if you have reinstalled your operating system you can reinstall programs from the Gateway W indows XP Pro Table PC DVD and other program CDs If you are reinstalling programs from other program CDs follow theinstallation instructions on each CD If you want to reinstall a program uninstall the old version first gt To reinstall programs from the Drivers and Applications CD 1 If you just reinstalled Windows go to Step 4 Otherwise go to the next step 2 Click Tap Start Control Panel then click tap Add or Remove Programs 3 Inthe Currently Installed Programs list click tap the program you want to uninstall then click tap Change Remove and follow the on screen instructions 246 4 10 11 Reinstalling programs Insert the Gateway Windows XP Pro Tablet PC DVD into the DVD or DVD CD RW drive If the program starts automatically go to Step 8 OR If the program does not start automatically go to Step 5 Important If the drive you want to use is not in the modular bay you need to swap modules For more information about swapping modules see Changing modules on page 110 Click Tap Start then click tap Run The Run dialog box opens In the Open text box type d runmenu exe where d is the drive letter of your DVD or DVD CD RW drive
91. arch J then click tap the arrow Sharing drives With a network you can copy files from computer to computer by copying and pasting or dragging and dropping You will no longer waste your time transferring files by using recordable media In addition you can map a drive on a networked computer to another computer and access the files as if they were located on the hard drive of the computer you are using Help and For more information about sharing network drives Support click tap Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword sharing network drivesin the Search Q box Search EJ then click tap the arrow 198 Benefits of networking Sharing peripheral devices Each computer that is connected to the network can share the same peripheral devices such asa printer Select print from the computer you are currently using and your file is automatically printed on your printer no matter where it Is located on your network Help and For more information about sharing network devices Support click tap Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword sharing in the Search box Q Search J then click tap the arrow Streaming audio and video files With a network you can store audio files such as the popular M P3 files and video files on any networked computer then play them on any of the other computers or devices connected to your network This process is called streaming Help and For more informat
92. ard in each of your desktop computers if your computers do not already have built in Ethernet jacks m Install an Ethernet PC Card in each of your notebooks or convertible tablet PCs if your notebooks or convertible tablet PCs do not already have built in Ethernet jacks m Install an Ethernet router switch or hub Tips amp Tricks If you are connecting just two computers Known as a A peer to peer wired Ethernet network you can eliminate the router switch or hub and use a special crossover cable 201 Chapter 11 Networking Your Gateway M275 Example wired Ethernet network The following isan example of a wired Ethernet network The network is made up of a router a cable or DSL modem your computers and cables connecting each of these components The router is the central control point for the network Attached to the router are all of your computers or Ethernet ready devices Also connected to the router is a cable or DSL modem that provides access to the Internet Cable DSL modem Tips amp Tricks To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network AN to your wired Ethernet network connect an access point to the router switch or hub For more information about accessing a wireless Ethernet see Using a wireless Ethernet network on page 204 een AR A AAN AA 2 2 ANAL AataWwaV COM 0 VV VWV WW U cad LS Wa V ULUTI J Using a wired Ethernet network Equipment you need for a wired Ethern
93. as part of a desktop theme a Click Tap Advanced The Advanced Appearance dialog box opens b Click Tap the arrow button to open the Item list then click tap the item you want to change O Change the color or font settings for the item Q Click Tap OK then click tap the Themes tab e Click Tap Save As type a name for the new theme then click tap OK twice The new colors appear on your desktop Changing the desktop background 186 You can change the Windows desktop background picture Windows provides several backgrounds or you can use pictures that you have created or retrieved from other sources To change the desktop background 1 Click Tap Start then click tap Control Panel The Control Pane window opens If your Control Panel isin Category View click tap Appearance and Themes 2 Click Double click Tap Double tap the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box opens Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 3 Click Tap the Desktop tab hmm CS Somer eem ppes aca Ctra 4 Click Tap a background picture in the Background list OR Click Tap Browse to select a background picture from another location 5 If you want the picture you chose to cover the entire screen click tap the arrow button to open the Position list then click tap Stretch or Tile 6 Ifthe picture you chose does not cover the entire screen and you did not chooseto stretch or tilethe imagein Step 5 you can change the solid co
94. av A 4 f F ue f l 2 VWVVVV UAGLOWay LU J Accessories Accessories Gateway offers accessories that can help you make the most of using your convertible tablet PC To order accessories visit the Accessory Store at accessories gateway com Batteries and automobile airplane power adapters If you run your convertible tablet PC on battery power for extended periods you may want to buy an additional battery so you can swap batteries when necessary See Replacing the battery on page 160 for more information about using an additional battery in your convertible tablet PC With an automobile airplane power adapter you can save battery power by plugging your convertible tablet PC into an automobile cigarette lighter or an airplane in flight power receptacle Carrying cases Gateway has large capacity carrying cases if you need additional space for accessories or supplies Drives Use a diskette drive or USB flash drive for storing files or transferring files to another computer See Using the optional diskette drive on page 140 Memory Large programs such as multimedia games or graphics programs use a lot of memory If your programs arerunning moreslowly than you think they should try adding more memory See Adding or replacing memory on page 255 for more information Peripheral devices You can attach devices such as a keyboard mouse printer monitor or diskette drive to your convertible tablet
95. axed to you Get tutorial assistance for software issues billed by the minute Talk to a Gateway Technical Support representative about a non tutorial technical support question See Before calling Gateway Technical Support on page 304 before calling TDD Technical Support for hearing impaired is available Weekdays 6 00 a m 8 00 p m Central Time Weekends 6 00 a m 5 00 p m Central Time Get support for your America Online ISP account Get support for your CompuServe ISP account Get information about available systems pricing orders billing statements warranty service or other non technical issues Telephone support How to reach 800 846 2118 US 877 709 2945 Canada How to reach 800 846 4526 US 877 709 2951 Canada 800 229 1103 charged to your credit card 900 555 4695 charged to your telephone bill 800 846 2301 US 800 846 3609 Canada and Puerto Rico 605 232 2191 all other countries 800 846 1778 TDD 800 827 6364 US 888 265 4357 Canada 800 848 8990 US 800 846 2000 US 888 888 2037 Canada 305 Chapter 17 Troubleshooting Tutoring and training Gateway s Technical Support professionals cannot provide hardware and software training or tutorial services Instead Gateway recommends the following tutoring and training resources Self help If you have how to questions about using your Gateway supplied hardware or software see the following re
96. bleshooting in the Search box Search EJ then click tap the arrow Operating system The program am working in has stopped responding but the cursor moves and other programs work m The program has crashed Press the Windows Security button on the convertible tablet PC s LCD panel to open the Task M anager and close the non responsive program OR Press CTRL ALT DEL to open the Task Manager and close the non responsive program The convertible tablet PC keeps showing the wrong date and time even after resetting m TheCMOS battery on the system board may need to be replaced Contact Gateway technical support The convertible tablet PC seems to be operating more slowly than usual m The hard drive is full or nearly full Run the Disk Cleanup utility to clear out unnecessary and temporary files and remove unneeded programs and files For more information see Using Disk Cleanup on page 230 m The hard drive needs defragmenting Run Disk Defragmenter to consolidate files and folders on the hard drive For more information see Defragmenting the hard drive on page 233 297 Chapter 17 Troubleshooting m Theconvertibletablet PC isin Portrait or Secondary Landscape orientation Though changing the orientation should not slow the convertible tablet PC considerably try changing back to Primary Landscape orientation Passwords Your convertible tablet PC does not accept your password Make sure that CAPS LOCK and P
97. bleshooting or if a message tells you that there is a problem with a device driver reinstall the device drivers by following the instructions below If you just reinstalled Windows XP the device drivers were automatically reinstalled gt To reinstall device drivers 1 Insert the Gateway Windows XP Pro Tablet PC DVD into the DVD or DVD CD RW drive If the program starts automatically go to Step 5 OR If the program does not start automatically go to Step 2 Important If the drive you want to use is not in the modular bay you need to swap modules For more information about iG swapping modules see Changing modules on page 110 2 Click Tap Start then click tap Run The Run dialog box opens 3 In the Open text box type d runmenu exe where d is the drive letter of your DVD or DVD CD RW drive 4 Click Tap OK 243 Chapter 14 Restoring Software 244 5 If this is the first time you have inserted the Gateway Windows XP Pro Tablet PC DVD accept the End User License Agreement EULA by clicking tapping Yes accept it then clicking tapping Continue The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears Select a single device driver to reinstall OR Click Tap Automatic Installation then select multiple device drivers to reinstall Grayed out drivers are not available for Automatic Installation To select these drivers click tap Manual Installat
98. blet PC is connected to AC power or the battery charge is very low The LED shows your convertible tablet PC s power status LED on convertible tablet PC is on LED blinking convertible tablet PC is in Standby mode LED off convertible tablet PC is off Status indicators Keyboard status indicators Keyboard status indicators inform you when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used Pad lock Scroll lock Caps lock Indicator Icon Description Caps Lock Caps Lock is turned on Scroll Lock Scroll Lock is turned on For more information see System key combinations on page 30 Pad Lock O Numeric keypad is turned on Www AoataWwWwavV Cam Www gateway com Chapter 2 Getting Started Using the keyboard Your convertible tablet PC features a full size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions including shortcut keys for Windows and function keys for specific system operations You can attach an external keyboard to your convertible tablet PC using a USB port You do not need to shut down your convertible tablet PC to connect a USB keyboard Function keys System keys Navigation keys Volume keys FN key Windows Numeric Application Arrow keys LCD key keypad key brightness keys LAANA NOATAL AIAL IRANAYY 28 www gateway com bw J Key types Using the keyboard The keyboard has
99. ce If requested this information must be provided to the telephone company An FCC compliant telephonelinecord with a modular plug is required for use with this device The modem is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack which is Part 68 compliant See installation instructions for details The Ringer Equivalence Number REN is used to determine the number of devices which may be connected to thetelephoneline Excessive RENs on atelephoneline may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most areas the sum of RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line as determined by the total RENs contact the local telephone company If this device causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required The telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operation of this equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service This equipment cannot be used on telephone company provided coin service Connection to party line service is subject to state tar
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101. ce drivers Insert the Gateway Windows XP Pro Tablet PC DVD into the DVD or DVD CD RW drive If the program starts automatically go to Step 5 OR If the program does not start automatically go to Step 2 Important If the drive you want to use is not in the modular bay you need to swap modules For more information about swapping modules see Changing modules on page 110 2 Click Tap Start then click tap Run The Run dialog box opens 3 In the Open text box type d runmenu exe where d is the drive letter of the DVD or DVD CD RW drive 4 Click Tap OK 245 Chapter 14 Restoring Software 5 If this is the first time you have inserted the Gateway Windows XP Pro Tablet PC DVD accept the End User License Agreement EULA by clicking tapping Yes accept it then clicking tapping Continue The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears 6 Click Tap the Web Updates tab NI Click Tap Check Now The Connect window opens 8 Install available updated device drivers by following the on screen instructions Depending on the device driver you are updating you may only need to restart your convertibletablet PC to completetheinstallation However if a setup wizard opens when you restart your convertible tablet PC follow the on screen instructions Help and For more information about updating device drivers Support click tap Start then click t
102. cing the hard drive kit 8 Slide the old hard drive kit out of your convertible tablet PC 9 If your new hard drive already includes the hard drive kit bracket go to Step 14 OR If you need to move the hard drive kit bracket from your old hard drive kit to your new hard drive go to Step 10 10 Remove the two screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive kit bracket Screw www gateway com 269 Chapter 15 Upgrading Your Gateway M275 270 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Remove the bracket from the old drive Insert the new drive into the bracket so the screw holes line up Replace the two screws that secure the bracket to the drive Place the new hard drive kit into the bay and slide it into the connector Replace the screws that secure the hard drive kit to your convertible tablet PC Insert the batteries then turn your convertible tablet PC over Reattach the optional port replicator Connect the power adapter and modem and network cables then turn on your convertible tablet PC See Reinstalling Windows on page 248 for instructions on installing Windows your drivers and your applications Using the Gateway M275 Port Replicator The optional port replicator gives you a convenient way to attach external devices such as a monitor a full size keyboard or an AC adapter Although devices can be attached directly to the ports on your convertible tablet PC the port replicator le
103. click tap Appearance and Themes 2 Click Doubleclick Tap Doubletap the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box opens 3 Click Tap the Settings tab n RR Theme Cone Sore eer See i OE a ee 1 ee oe ee eee E L 4 Drag the Screen resolution slider to the size you prefer 5 To save your changes click tap OK then click tap Yes 184 www gateway com Adjusting the screen and desktop settings Help and For more information about adjusting screen resolution Support click tap Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword changing screen resolution in the Search box Search IEJ then click tap the arrow Changing the colors on your Windows desktop You can change the colors of Windows desktop items such as the background color and dialog box title bars gt To change desktop colors 1 Click Tap Start then click tap Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel isin Category View click tap Appearance and Themes 2 Click Double click Tap Double tap the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box opens 3 Click Tap the Appearance tab Peter Pio peer li eE loa Lia hma ETT Foot 1mm Hian www gateway com 185 Chapter 10 Customizing Your Gateway M275 4 Click Tap thearrow button to open the Color scheme list click tap the color scheme you want then click tap OK The new colors appear on your desktop OR If you want to create a new color scheme
104. computers desktop computers or Tablet PCs The What s New in Windows XP link in the Help and Support Center and the Windows XP Start Here booklet that shipped with your convertible tablet PC can help you learn more about using Windows XP tablet PC Edition About the Windows environment About the Windows environment After your convertible tablet PC starts the first screen you see is the Windows desktop The desktop is like the top of areal desk Think of the desktop as your personalized work space where you open programs and perform other tasks Your desktop may be different from this example depending on how your convertible tablet PC is set up Help and For more information about the Windows XP desktop Support click tap Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword Windows desktop in the Search box Search B then click tap the arrow 59 Chapter 4 Windows Basics Using the desktop The desktop contains the taskbar the Start button and the Recycle Bin icon Desktop elements Description Start EE The taskbar is the bar at the bottom of the computer display containing the Start button on the left and a clock on the right Other buttons on the taskbar represent programs that are running Click Tap a program s button on the taskbar to open the program s window The Start button provides access to programs files help for Windows and Mistar other programs and computer tools and utilities Click Tap
105. cord Fast Forward Stop Click Tap record then speak into the microphone When you finish recording click tap m stop Click Tap File then click tap Save As The Save As dialog box opens Name the recording specify the location where you want to save the recording then click tap Save The recording is saved 105 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia gt To play an audio recording in Sound Recorder 106 1 2 3 4 Open the Sound Recorder Click Tap File then click tap Open The Open dialog box opens Click Tap the file you want to play then click tap Open Play the file by clicking tapping p play then stop playing the file by clicking tapping m stop Help and For more information about making or playing an audio Support recording click tap Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword recording audio or playing audio in the Search box Search IEJ then click tap the arrow Playing audio and video files with the Windows Media Player Playing audio and video files with the Windows Media Player The Windows Media Player can play several types of audio and video files including WAV MIDI MP3 AU AVI and MPEG formats For more information about using the Windows M edia Player click tap Help a To play a file using the Windows Media Player 1 Click Tap Start All Programs then click tap Windows Media Player The Windows M edia Player opens Video file information ean an eran LL
106. crosoft Certificate of Authenticity label located on the bottom of your convertible tablet PC case For more information see Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity on page 11 gt To reinstall Windows XP and the device drivers Caution Back up your personal files before you use this option A All files on your convertible tablet PC will be deleted 1 Insert the Gateway Windows XP Pro Tablet PC DVD into the DVD or DVD CD RW drive Important If the drive you want to use is not in the modular bay you need to swap modules For more information about swapping modules see Changing modules on page 110 Restart your convertible tablet PC Select 2 Boot from CD ROM Select a language option Select 1 Delete all files Automated Fdisk Format Select 1 Continue deleting all files and restart N OF amp ND When prompted press any key to continue 249 Chapter 14 Restoring Software 250 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Select 2 Boot from CD ROM Select a language option Select 2 Automated installation of Windows XP When prompted accept the License Agreement by pressing Y Wait while the setup program copies files to your hard drive When your convertible tablet PC restarts do NOT press any key to boot from CD The Gateway Application Loader automatically installs your drivers and programs Your convertible tablet PC restarts several times during this process Do not press any keys
107. ct the subject matter and the learning format self paced tutorials or virtual classrooms all from the comfort of your convertible tablet PC For more information www gateway com store www gateway com training www learnatgateway com 307 Chapter 17 Troubleshooting 308 www gateway com Safety regu iatory and Legal Information Important safety information Your Gateway system is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment However to ensure safe use of this product it isimportant that the safety instructions marked on the product and in the documentation are followed Warning Always follow these instructions to help guard against personal injury and damage D to your Gateway system 309 Appendix A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information Setting up your system Read and follow all instructions marked on the product and in the documentation before you operate your system Retain all safety and operating instructions for future use Do not use this product near water or a heat source such as a radiator Set up the system on astable work surface The product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on therating label If your computer has a voltage selector switch make sure that the switch isin the proper position for your area The voltage selector switch is set at the factory to the correct voltage Openingsin the computer case
108. cy 000 eee eee eee 205 Example access point wireless Ethernet network 005 206 Equipment you need for an access point wireless Ethernet network 207 Example peer to peer wireless Ethernet network 2005 208 Equipment you need for a peer to peer wireless Ethernet network 209 F Ol IMOre INIONMAUON erana ta tant owe een eel eee eed 209 Using your convertible tablet PC on a network 0 00 eee eee 210 Installing and configuring your convertible tablet PC for Ethernet networking 210 Turning your wireless Ethernet emitter on or off 000008 210 12 Moving From Your Old Computer 0005 213 Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 0 0 00 cece eee eee 214 Transferring files ai arts a0 wiper oa 6 Loa ape ht Baal fear Go Wh BD Mead db Aad aa on cera 214 PINGING YOU TIOS 220i ta ieee Be eae oe RR Bie Bed oye cs 214 Transferring Internet settings 0 ccc ee eee 216 Senna up VOU IOP 2224 b08206240taseeee etek eeee ee thee hed a San ee 216 Transferring your e mail and address book 20000 c eee eens 217 Transferring your Internet shortcuts 00 000 eee 217 Installing your old printer or scanner 0 ce ee eee 217 Installing a USB printer or scanner 0 0 eee 218 Installing a parallel port printer 0 0 cee 218 Installing your old programs vei ed wae eee eh ete dew Ds 219
109. d drive kit Warning If the bezel is not correctly replaced your convertible tablet D PC could be damaged when you try to close the LCD panel Turn your convertible tablet PC over so the bottom is facing up 8 Replace the two keyboard screws 9 Insert the batteries then turn your convertible tablet PC over 10 Connect the power adapter and modem and network cables then turn on your convertible tablet PC n Replacing the hard drive kit If you would like more hard drive capacity you can replace your original drive with a higher capacity drive 267 Chapter 15 Upgrading Your Gateway M275 gt To replace the hard drive kit 1 Follow the instructions under Preventing static electricity discharge on page 254 2 See Backing up files on page 235 for instructionson saving datafilesfrom your old hard drive to backup media 3 Turn off your convertible tablet PC disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables 4 Disconnect your convertible tablet PC from the optional port replicator see Disconnecting from the port replicator on page 277 5 Turn your convertible tablet PC over so the bottom is facing up 6 Remove the battery For more information see Changing batteries on page 159 7 Remove the two hard drive kit screws Screws Tips amp Tricks Use a magnetic screwdriver or turn your convertible tablet PC over to remove the screws z 268 www gateway com Repla
110. d features ocusucng ad dee eesoaadao sees a Adteaaevedtaw Sates 140 Using the optional diskette drive 0 0c eee ees 140 Using the memory card reader 0 ccc eee 142 Memory card IV DCS a 6 4 reo ee tio tdau Radtde seca see ekdeu ese wees 142 Usmo a MEMOry CAN ack deg Sede ds seth oe dosnt dome Spies tind har ode attend date wetted gas 143 Connecting a digital camera 1 0 ete ene 144 Connecting a digital video Camera 0 0 eee 146 Eding VIGCOS 5 4 4 aS cn aoa awa a ae On ea ce nee aoe nh aia he Ge ain eon ae es 147 Viewing the display on a projector or monitor 0000 02 eee eee 148 Viewing the display on a television 00 ccc eee es 150 Changing from one display to another 0 00 eee eee 153 Managing Powel 0 0 c cece eee teen eens 155 Monitoring the battery charge 0 ccc ee eee 156 Recharging ahe Dalley i204 624s katie eae ees VES E Se By ese ee She 157 Recalibrating the battery 0 0 eee eens 158 Changing Datenes aeisi estri ot tend oot Lead e a eet ees 159 Replacing the battery 0 0 0 eee eens 160 Extending Dater Ie aux ha Wack oe Bo eo tit leew eee E ee da es 162 Conserving battery power 0 00 eee eee 162 Using alternate power SourceS 1 eens 163 Changing power modes 1 cc ee eens 163 Changing power settings sss eso8ie Riese eemen fo R ede eS Robe ee oa TS 165 Changing the power scheme 000 cc eee
111. der For more information see Using the memory card reader on page 142 Plug an IEEE 1394 also known as Firewire or i Link device such as a digital camcorder lomega Zip drive or MP3 player into this 4 pin IEEE 1394 port For more information see Connecting a digital video camera on page 146 IEEE 1394 port XY g Microphone jack Plug a microphone into this jack The built in microphone is turned off when a microphone is plugged into this jack For the location of your built in microphone see Keyboard area on page 8 lt Dy www gateway com 3 Chapter 1 Checking Out Your Gateway M275 Component Headphone jack Power switch Speaker Icon Description Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack The built in soeakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack Slide to turn the power on or off You can also configure the power switch for Standby Resume mode For more information on configuring the power switch mode see Changing power settings on page 165 Provides audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged into your convertible tablet PC or port replicator Right Side Right Side Pen Speaker Modem jack Kensington lock slot Component Icon Description Pen Write tap and input directly on your convertible tablet PC s display using the cordless pen Speaker Provides audio output when headphones o
112. dialog box opens 3 Click Tap the Hibernate tab Paes ote diggs Poe ha Dh eee eer m Am a ea e Sele pee eee eo hp rep o poe ee ce meithean ah en Ati yan con core ut ol hea bt pe iE LH Bie bale gt nih hibara izb ee ira Pies cub ma 15 Co ea Dik pams Heute bo berate 4 Click Tap the Enable hibernation check box then click tap Apply Hibernate mode is now an option you can select on the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties dialog box and in the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down W indows dialog box NANA AQTA AIA OAM WWWada eW aV COQ I Vv VV VY AU ALO aU y VSL kd w Changing power settings gt To use Hibernate mode m Asan automatic power savings mode Open the Power Options Properties dialog box then click tap the Power Schemes tab Click Tap the arrow button to open a System hibernates list then click tap the time you want to use OR Open the Power Options Properties dialog box then click tap the Advanced tab Hibernate is now an option in the Power buttons lists m ASamManually selected power savings mode click tap Start then click tap Turn Off Computer Press and hold SHIFT then click tap Hibernate Help and For more information about using Hibernate mode Support click tap Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword hibernate in the Search box Search EJ then click tap the arrow 171 Chapter 8 Managing Power 172 www gateway com Traveling With Your Gateway
113. diy Lem i eae J ie F 4 46 3 abh a Ge a Lt a Ciis 4 Click Tap Advanced in the Master Volume area If the Advanced button does not appear in the Master Volume area click tap Options then Advanced Controls 5 Click Tap Enable SPDIF 5 i 3 Bj a i T E hr 4 ihuga i et aw EH epg sia g Ties i as Tee eee Sones hee he Neve i ude ours au t ee Corte Tenet pee eee ee eee ee ee ee ee Ti www gateway com 109 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia 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 b Bii a a n B ATT T c a Sst niiill nit LLU me ni ee ee an IE J gt To change bay modules 1 If you are removing a drive 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 277 5 Turn your convertible tablet PC over so the bottom is facing up 110 Changing modules 6 Remove the module bay lock screw Screw 7 Slide and hold the module bay latch The module may move out slightly 8 Slide the module out 9 Firmly push the new module straight into the bay until the latch clicks into place 10 Repl
114. e harm 319 Appendix A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information Notices Copyright 2003 Gateway Inc All Rights Reserved 14303 Gateway Place Poway CA 92064 USA All Rights Reserved This publication is protected by copyright and all rights are reserved No part of it may be reproduced or transmitted by any means or in any form without prior consent in writing from Gateway The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate However changes are made periodically These changes are incorporated in newer publication editions Gateway may improve and or change products described in this publication at any time Due to continuing system improvements Gateway is not responsible for inaccurate information which may appear in this manual For the latest product updates consult the Gateway Web site at www gateway com In no event will Gateway be liable for direct indirect special exemplary incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual even if advised of the possibility of such damages In the interest of continued product development Gateway reserves the right to make improvements in this manual and the products it describes at any time without notices or obligation Trademark Acknowledgments 1 800 GATEWAY ActiveCPR ALR AnyKey black and white spot design CrystalScan Destination DestiVu EZ Pad EZ Point Field Mouse Gateway 2000 Gateway C
115. e module tilts upward ca Infineon TTT m TTULN Bal CAILO EIN P a at m LAN LIA NAFALAIF LAANA WWW 0aleWaV Co f VVVVVV UQALOVVAY VUVIII et J Adding or replacing memory 3 Hold thenew or replacement module at a 30 degree angle and press it into the empty memory slot This module is keyed so it can only be inserted in one direction If the module does not fit make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the memory bay Important Use only memory modules designed for the Gateway M275 4 Gently push the module down until it clicks in place Reattaching the keyboard gt To reattach the keyboard 1 Rotate the keyboard toward the LCD pane until the keyboard is almost face up 2 Insert the tabs on the front of the keyboard under the palm rest Tabs ee ee ae VANANAL NATAV VAINVIRNAMNM Www gateway com Chapter 15 Upgrading Your Gateway M275 3 Gently press the keyboard down until it is flat all the way across The keyboard should easily fall into place Be careful not to damage the LCD panel 4 Replace the four keyboard screws Screws 5 Slidethetabs on the bottom side of the bezel under your convertible tablet PC frame 6 Press down on the bezel in several places to make sure it is correctly mounted The bezel is correctly mounted when you can run you finger along the bezel and find no loose spots The bezel should be flat all the Way across 266 Replacing the har
116. e or folder then press SHIFT DELETE The file or folder is permanently deleted The file or folder is not stored in the Recycle Bin Click the file or folder press F2 type the new name then press ENTER Press ALT F4 Press ALT TAB For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts click tap Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword Windows keyboard shortcuts in the Search box Search Ej then click tap the Using the Internet This chapter provides information about the Internet and the World Wide Web Read this chapter to learn how to m Set up and access an Internet account using America Online m Connect to a Web site using a browser Download files from the Internet m Send and receive email using America Online 79 Chapter 5 Using the Internet Learning about the Internet The Internet is a worldwide network of computers linked together to provide information to people everywhere The two most popular services on the Internet are email and the World Wide Web You can access this network by connecting your convertible tablet PC to a telephone DSL Digital Subscriber Line or cable line and signing up with an Internet service provider ISP Cable and DSL modems a connection known as broadband use your TV cable or special teleohone lines to connect to your ISP and access the Internet Cable and DSL modems connect to your convertible tablet PC through an Ethernet jack
117. e tablet PC over so the top is facing up Open the LCD panel to the normal viewing position VANANATL AATAVAISA LAANA www qaatewav com VV VWV VWV JAdLOWAaV V LGUOII J J Adding or replacing memory 8 Insert the small flat blade screwdriver under the bottom of the keyboard bezel between the F11 and F12 keys and gently pry it up Important Inserting a piece of cloth between the screwdriver and tablet PC keyboard will help prevent damage to your convertible 9 Remove the bezel from your convertible tablet PC by pulling the bezel toward you and at the same time lifting its front to clear the keyboard You will hear small snapping sounds as the bezel comes away from your convertible tablet PC Be careful not to break off the tabs found on the bottom of the bezel 261 Chapter 15 Upgrading Your Gateway M275 10 With a small Phillips screwdriver remove the four keyboard screws and put them in a Safe place Screws VANANAL NOTA AINV S ANN 2 6 2 W W W Q d t ew a y C O n j Dw J Adding or replacing memory 11 Lift the back edge of the keyboard then slowly rotate it toward you so it lies keys down on top of your convertible tablet PC Be careful not to damage the LCD panel or unplug the keyboard ribbon cable www gateway com 263 Chapter 15 Upgrading Your Gateway M275 Replacing the memory gt To replace the memory 1 Gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until th
118. e wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane IEEE 802 11a IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 11g communication devices are examples of devices which use wireless to communicate For instructions on how to turn off your wireless device see Turning your wireless Ethernet emitter on or off on page 210 175 Chapter 9 Traveling With Your Gateway M275 Files Copy your working files from your desktop computer to your convertible tablet PC before you travel If you need to access your desktop computer files from your convertible tablet PC while traveling set up your desktop computer for remote access Contact your network administrator for more information about remote ACCESS Take extra recordable media for transferring files between computers and backing up files Security 176 Get a locking cable for your convertible tablet PC so you can attach a cable lock and leave your convertible tablet PC in your hotel room while you are away Always keep your convertible tablet PC with you while waiting in airports train stations or bus terminals Be ready to claim your convertible tablet PC as soon as it passes through the x ray machine in security checkpoints Write down your convertible tablet PC model number and serial number see Identifying your model on page 10 in case of theft or loss and keep theinformation in a safe place Also tape your business card or an address label to your convertible tablet P
119. e wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane 802 11B also known as wireless Ethernet or Wifi and Bluetooth communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication Warning In environments where the risk of interference to other devices or services is harmful or perceived as harmful the D option to use a wireless device may be restricted or eliminated Airports Hospitals and Oxygen or flammable gas laden atmospheres are limited examples where use of wireless devices may be restricted or eliminated When in environments where you are uncertain of the sanction to use wireless devices ask the applicable authority for authorization prior to use or turning on the wireless device Regulatory compliance statements Warning Every country has different restrictions on the use of wireless devices If your system is equipped with a wireless device when traveling between countries with your system check with the local Radio Approval authorities prior to any move or trip for any restrictions on the use of a wireless device in the destination country Warning If your system came equipped with an internal embedded wireless device do not operate the wireless device unless all covers and shields are in place and the system is fully assembled Warning Wireless devices are not user serviceable Do not modify them in any way Modification to a wireless device will void the authorization
120. earch DOX Search EJ then click tap the arrow Transferring files You can manually transfer your personal data files by copying them to removable media such as a diskette writable CD USB flash drive or Zip disk or by using a home network For more information see Creating CDs using Nero Express on page 125 and Networking Your Gateway M275 on page 197 Finding your files Many programs automatically save your personal data files in the My Documents folder Look in your old computer s My Documents folder for personal data files Use Windows Find or Search to locate other personal data files For moreinformation see To find files using Find or Search on page 216 or Searching for files on page 71 214 Transferring files gt To find files in the My Documents folder 1 In Windows XP click tap Start then click tap My Documents The My Documents window opens and displays many of your saved personal data files Go to Step 4 OR In Windows 98 Windows Me or Windows 2000 doubleclick the My Computer icon on the desktop Go to the next step 2 Doubleclick Double tap the CA drive icon 3 Doubleclick Double tap the My Documents folder The My Documents window opens and displays many of your saved personal data files 4 Copy your personal data files to removable media or to another computer on your network You can often identify different data file types by looking at the file s extension
121. ecially for the purpose File management A file was accidentally deleted If a file was deleted at a DOS prompt or in Windows while holding down the SHIFT key the file cannot be restored gt To restore deleted files 1 Doubleclick Double tap the Recycle Bin icon 2 Right click Button tap the file you want to restore then click tap Restore The file is restored to the place where it was originally deleted from If the Recycle Bin was emptied before you tried to restore a file the file cannot be restored Help and For more information about restoring deleted files click tap Support Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box Q Search I J then click tap the arrow OVOP 287 Chapter 17 Troubleshooting Hard drive You see an Insufficient disk space error message m Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup For more information see Using Disk Cleanup on page 230 m Empty the Recycle Bin by right clicking button tapping the Recycle Bin icon then clicking tapping Empty Recycle Bin Caution All deleted files will be lost when you empty the Recycle m Save your files to a diskette or another drive If the hard drive is full copy any files not regularly used to diskettes or other backup media then delete them from the hard drive Help and For more information about file management click tap Support Start then click tap Help and Supp
122. ect an external audio input source Such as a stereo to this jack so that you can record sound on your convertible tablet PC or play sound through your convertible tablet PC speakers Plug a parallel device such as a printer into this port Plug a serial device such as a digital camera into this port Plug an analog VGA monitor into this port Plug a 10 100 Ethernet network cable into this jack For more information see Connecting to a wired Ethernet network on page 48 and Networking Your Gateway M275 on page 197 Plug a Personal System 2 PS 2 keyboard into this port Attaching a PS 2 keyboard to your port replicator may deactivate the built in keyboard Plug a Personal System 2 PS 2 mouse into this port Attaching a PS 2 mouse to your port replicator may deactivate the touchpad 275 Back Chapter 16 Using the Gateway M275 Port Replicator Connecting to the port replicator You can attach your convertible tablet PC to the port replicator while your convertible tablet PC is off on or in Standby mode Attaching to the port replicator gt To attach your convertible tablet PC to the port replicator 1 Make sure the docking release latch is in the fully raised position 2 Align the connector holes on the bottom of your convertibletablet PC with the docking posts on the port replicator 3 Press down on the docking release latch until your convertible tablet PC moves into place 4 Connect ext
123. er wireless Ethernet network For a peer to peer wireless Ethernet network you need m A wireless Ethernet PCI card installed in each desktop computer OR A wireless Ethernet USB adapter attached to each desktop or notebook computer or convertible tablet PC OR A notebook tablet PC or convertible tablet PC with wireless Ethernet built in OR A wireless Ethernet PC Card installed in each notebook or convertible tablet PC that does not have wireless Ethernet built in For more information For more information about purchasing equipment for your home or office Ethernet network discuss your particular needs with your Gateway representative In addition several books and Internet sites are dedicated to networking for example www homenethelp com See these sources for more information about networking your home or office with wired or wireless Ethernet Help and For more information about networking click tap Start Support then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword networking in the Search box Search J then click tap the arrow 209 Chapter 11 Networking Your Gateway M275 Using your convertible tablet PC on a network Installing and configuring your convertible tablet PC for Ethernet networking The Setting Up Your W indows Network guide has been included on your hard drive It provides instructions for installing and configuring both wired and wireless Ethernet networking on your convertible tablet
124. er adapter also take a single plug surge protector m If you will have access to an automobile cigarette lighter use a power inverter or automobile airplane adapter Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter m Tofind AC power outlets in airports look for them next to support pillars in large areas such as boarding gates and under banks of telephones Changing power modes You can use the following power modes to lengthen the life of your convertible tablet PC s battery m Standby while your convertible tablet PC is in Standby it switches to a low power state where devices such as the display and drives turn off m Hibernate also called save to disk writes all current memory RAM information to the hard drive then turns your convertible tablet PC completely off The next time you turn on your convertible tablet PC it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open when you activated Hibernate mode For moreinformation on using Hibernate mode see Activating and using Hibernate mode on page 170 Using power saving modes Always save your work before using Standby mode In Standby mode your convertible tablet PC reduces or turns off the power to most devices except memory However the information in memory is not saved to the hard drive If power is interrupted the information is lost When in Hibernate mode your convertible tablet PC sav
125. er sources 163 bay 7 160 changing 160 charge indicator 20 26 156 charge status 156 charging 19 157 conserving power 162 icons 156 installing 160 latch 7 managing power 162 monitoring charge 156 purchasing 13 recalibrating 158 recharging 19 157 release latch 7 replacing 160 Safety guidelines 17 storing 222 bays battery 7 160 DVD drive 2 110 285 DVD CD RW drive 2 110 285 hard drive 7 267 321 memory 7 255 memory card reader 110 module 2 110 285 BIOS Setup utility 158 169 177 break system key 31 brightness adjusting 30 180 181 system keys 28 31 broadband Internet connection 49 80 198 browser Web 81 83 browsing for files and folders 70 buttons programming 190 Screen Rotation 32 setting functions 289 Tablet Input Panel 32 Windows Security 24 33 297 XtraBright XtraDim 30 33 181 button tapping 41 C cable lock convertible tablet PC 3 5 272 port replicator 278 using while traveling 176 cable modem 49 80 202 206 calibrating 42 299 camera See digital camera See digital video camera Caps Lock indicator 27 capturing video 146 cards adding memory card 143 adding PC Card 252 inserting memory card 143 inserting PC Card 252 installing memory card 143 installing PC Card 252 memory card slots 3 142 PC Card eject button 253 322 PC Card slot 3 reinstalling PC Card 252 removing memory card 143 removing PC Card 252 replacing memory card 143 replacing PC Card 252 troubleshooting memory
126. ernal devices to the ports on the port replicator Important Your convertible tablet PC may detect additional devices and add drivers after being attached to the port replicator This process must be completed for components to work correctly Follow any on screen instructions if necessary 276 Connecting to the port replicator Disconnecting from the port replicator You can separate your convertible tablet PC from the port replicator while your convertible tablet PC is off or on not in Standby or Hibernate mode gt To separate your convertible tablet PC from the port replicator 1 If your convertible tablet PC is off go to Step 2 OR Click Tap Start then click tap Undock Computer The Undock Computer menu item appears in the Start menu only while your convertible tablet PC is docked 2 Pull up on the docking release latch Your convertible tablet PC will move out and away from the port replicator 3 Lift your convertible tablet PC off of the port replicator 277 Chapter 16 Using the Gateway M275 Port Replicator Securing your port replicator You can secure your convertible tablet PC and port replicator to an object by using the security ring located on the left side of the port replicator and the Kensington lock slot located on the left side of your convertible tablet PC gt To secure your convertible tablet PC and port replicator 1 Open the security ring on the port replicator 2 Attach your convertible t
127. ers 243 files and folders 68 programs 246 Windows 248 right clicking 37 41 rocker switch changing settings 193 using 36 router 202 203 S SPDIF digital audio jack locating 274 using 108 safety caring for computer 222 general precautions 16 18 309 guidelines for troubleshooting 280 static electricity 254 saving documents 75 Scan Disk See Error checking scanner installing 49 217 USB port 6 273 scanning drive for errors 231 for viruses 226 Scheduled Tasks Wizard 235 screen adjusting settings 182 changing color depth 182 changing number of colors 182 changing resolution 184 resolution 149 saver 188 troubleshooting 284 303 screen objects getting information 37 moving 3 7 selecting 36 Screen Rotation button 32 Scroll Lock status indicator 27 31 system key 31 Search utility 72 searching for files and folders 70 71 72 214 in Help and Support 52 security features Kensington cable lock 3 5 272 Kensington lock ring 278 security while travelling 176 serial number 11 12 176 serial port 49 275 setting up safety precautions 310 sharing devices 199 drives 198 Internet connection 198 printer 199 See also networking shortcut menus accessing 37 shortcuts adding to desktop 61 buttons 34 closing programs 78 closing windows 78 copying 78 cutting 78 deleting files and folders 78 keyboard 78 opening menu 3 7 pasting 78 renaming files and folders 78 selecting adjacent items in list 78 selecting items in li
128. es all memory information to the hard drive then turns the power completely off 163 Chapter 8 Managing Power If your convertible tablet PC is On On In Standby or Hibernate mode 164 and you want to Enter Standby mode Enter Hibernate mode must be activated Exit Standby or Hibernate mode then Press FN STANDBY OR Close the LCD panel Click Tap Start then click tap Turn Off Computer Press and hold SHIFT then click tap Hibernate Slide the power switch Changing power settings Changing power settings You can change the function of the power switch Standby system key and power saving timers by changing power settings on your convertible tablet PC You can customize power settings from the Windows Control Panel by selecting power schemes setting power alarms adjusting advanced power settings and activating Hibernate mode Power schemes groups of power settings let you change power saving options such as when the display or hard drive is automatically turned off You can select one of the defined power schemes or create a custom power scheme Important The processor installed in your convertible tablet PC may use Intel SpeedStep technology to conserve battery power A SpeedStep equipped processor can change its operating speed according to the power source Your convertible tablet PC s default settings operate the processor at full soeed while connected to AC power a
129. es on the diskette m Try a different diskette Occasionally diskettes are flawed and cannot be read by the diskette drive m Run Error checking on the diskette For more information see Checking the hard drive for errors on page 231 If errors are detected and corrected try using the diskette again 283 Chapter 17 Troubleshooting You see a Non system disk NTLDR is missing or Disk error error message m Eject the diskette from the diskette drive then press ENTER m Make sure that the diskette you are using is BM compatible The diskette drive status indicator is lit continuously Remove the diskette from the drive If the indicator stays on try restarting your convertible tablet PC Display 284 The screen is too dark Adjust the brightness using the system keys For more information see System key combinations on page 30 The screen resolution is not correct Change the screen resolution from the Display Properties dialog box For more information see Adjusting the screen resolution on page 184 Help and For more information about changing the screen Support resolution click tap Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword screen resolution in the Search box Search EJ then click tap the arrow The text on the display is dim or difficult to read m Adjust the brightness and contrast using the system keys For more information see System key combinations on pa
130. esystem label This equipment complies with radio frequency electromagnetic signal RF exposure limits for an uncontrolled environment of a portable transmitting device Unintentional emitter At this time there are no mandatory requirements for Unintentional Emitters However this device does comply with multiple requirements for other countries and regions as listed on the system label and in the user s manual Laser safety statement All Gateway systems equipped with CD and DVD drives comply with the appropriate safety standards including IEC 825 The laser devicesin these components are classified as Class 1 Laser Products under aUS Department of Health and Human Services DHHS Radiation Performance Standard Should the unit ever need servicing contact an authorized service location Warning Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may D result in hazardous radiation exposure To prevent exposure to laser beams do not try to open the enclosure of a CD or DVD drive EPA ENERGY STAR Asan ENERGY STAR Partner Gateway has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency when used with a oner computer equipped with a Display Power M anagement System California Proposition 65 Warning Warning This product contains chemicals including lead known to the State of California to cause cancer and or birth defects D or reproductiv
131. et network For a wired Ethernet network you need m An Ethernet jack on each desktop computer notebook tablet PC and convertible tablet PC OR An Ethernet card also called network interface cards or NICs installed in each desktop computer OR An Ethernet PC Card installed in each notebook or convertible tablet PC m An Ethernet router Select a router that gives you the following features m A jack for connecting to a cable or DSL modem m The ability to assign IP addresses to your networked computers dynamically This prevents intruders from seeing the computers over the Internet m A built in firewall to protect the computers on your network from intruders trying to access your data over the Internet m Built in switching with enough ports for all computers and devices on the network so you will not have to purchase a hub or switch m f you did not purchase a router that includes built in switching or if the router does not have enough ports to attach all of your computers an Ethernet hub or switch with enough ports for all computers and devices in the network m Ethernet cable going from each computer to the router hub or switch Important For best results all Ethernet components should be either standard Ethernet 10 Mbps Fast Ethernet 100 Mbps or 10 100 or Gigabit Ethernet 1000 Mbps or 10 100 1000 A mixture of components rated at different speeds will result in your network running at the speed
132. ew then click tap Folder The new folder is created 5 Typeanamefor the folder then press ENTER The new folder name appears by the folder icon Help and For more information about creating files and folders Support click tap Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword creating files and folders in the Q Search box Serch EJ then click tap the arrow For information about renaming folders see Keyboard shortcuts on page 78 Copying and moving files and folders Theskills you need to copy and movefiles are called copying cutting and pasting When you copy and paste a file or folder you place a copy of the file or folder on the Windows clipboard which temporarily stores it Then when you decide what folder you want the copy to go in the destination folder you paste it there When you cut and paste a file or folder you remove the file or folder from its original location and place the file or folder on the Windows clipboard When you decide where you want the file or folder to go you paste it there 66 Working with files and folders Important The clipboard stores whatever you cut or copy until you cut or copy again Then the clipboard contains the new iG information only Therefore you can paste copies of a file or folder into more than one place but as soon as you copy or cut a different file or folder the original file or folder is deleted from the clipboard gt To copy a file or folder to
133. f fire use only No 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord A gt To connect the modem 1 Insert one end of the modem cable into the modem jack o on the right side of your convertible tablet PC 2 Insert the other end of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines 3 Start your convertible tablet PC then start your communications program www gateway com 47 Chapter 2 Getting Started Connecting to a wired Ethernet network Your convertible tablet PC has a network jack that you can use to connect to a 10 100 wired Ethernet network Important Your convertible tablet PC may be equipped with a built in wireless Ethernet emitter or you may have a wireless Ethernet PC Card For information about connecting to a wired or wireless Ethernet network see Networking Your Gateway M275 on page 197 For information about installing a wireless Ethernet PC Card see Adding and removing a PC Card on page 252 gt To connect to a wired Ethernet network 1 Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack 5 on the back of your convertible tablet PC 2 Insert the other end of the network cable into a network jack Ask your network administrator to help you select the correct network jack 48 www gateway com Installing a printer scanner or other peripheral device Broadband Internet connections You can use your convertible tablet PC
134. ge 30 m Change the display settings For more information see Adjusting the screen and desktop settings on page 182 m Move your convertible tablet PC away from sources of electrical interference such as televisions unshielded speakers microwaves fluorescent lights and metal beams or shelves Troubleshooting The display has pixels that are always dark or too bright This condition is normal and inherent in the TFT technology used in active matrix LCD screens Gateway s inspection standards keep these to a minimum If you feel these pixels are unacceptably numerous or dense on your display contact Gateway Technical Support to identify whether a repair or replacement is justified based on the number of pixels affected DVD or DVD CD RW drives Your convertible tablet PC does not recognize a disc m The disc may not be seated correctly in the tray When you place a disc on the tray make sure that you press the disc firmly onto the spindle so the retainers hold the disc in place m The modular drive may not be inserted completely into the modular bay Press the module into the bay then try to access the disc again m Make sure that the disc label is facing up then try again m Try a different disc Occasionally discs are flawed and cannot be read by the drive m Some music CDs Nave copy protection software You may not be able to play these CDs on your convertible tablet PC m Your convertible tablet PC may be exper
135. ge power consumption to get the most use out of the battery Read this chapter to learn how to m Check and recharge the battery m Recalibrate the battery m Change batteries m Extend the life of the battery by conserving battery power and using alternate power sources m Change power saving settings 155 Chapter 8 Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Closely monitor the battery charge When the battery charge gets low change the battery or connect to AC power immediately to prevent losing any unsaved work Monitor the battery charge by m Doubleclicking Double tapping the power cord icon or battery icon in the taskbar The Power Meter dialog box opens Important If the power cord or battery icon does not appear on the taskbar click tap the show hidden icons E button If the icon still does not appear make sure that Always show G icon on the taskbar is checked on the Power Options Properties Advanced tab See Changing advanced settings on page 168 for more information m Pressing FN STATUS to view the power status box which opens in the upper left corner of the screen The power status box shows the current power source the battery charge level and the power management mode m Looking at the battery charge indicator m LED blue battery is fully charged m LED purple battery is charging m LED blinking red battery charge is very low m LED solid red battery is malfunctioning status
136. ght XtraDim button or press the XtraBright XtraDim key on the keyboard to increase the LCD panel brightness above the normal brightest setting for 255 seconds For moreinformation see Tablet control buttons on page 32 and System key combinations on page 30 OR m Press the XtraBright XtraDim button or press the XtraBright XtraDim key on the keyboard asecond timeto decrease the brightness below thenormal dimmest setting For more information see Tablet control buttons on page 32 and System key combinations on page 30 181 Chapter 10 Customizing Your Gateway M275 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings Adjusting the color depth and screen area are two of the most basic display settings you may need to change You can also adjust settings such as the screen background and screen saver Adjusting the color depth Color deoth is the number of colors your screen displays Various image types require variouscolor depths for optimum appearance For example simple color drawings may appear adequately in 256 colors while color photographs need millions of colors to be displayed with optimum quality Windowslets you choosefrom several color depth settings We recommend that you use the 32 bit True Color setting at all times If the color in your images seems false or jumpy especially after you have played a game or run a video intensive program check the color depth setting and return it to 32 bit T
137. ginal program installation CDs and installation guides Your original CDs and guides should contain any serial numbers or product ID keys that may be required for program installation and registration Remember to check the publisher s Web site for important program updates Tips amp Tricks If your new convertible tablet PC comes with a newer A version of a program it is usually better to use the newer version than to reinstall the old one If you have trouble after installing your old programs you can restore your convertible tablet PC s previous settings using System Restore Help and For more information about restoring your convertible Support tablet PC s previous settings click tap Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box Search Ej then click tap the arrow 219 Chapter 12 Moving From Your Old Computer 220 www gateway com Maintaining Your Gateway M275 This chapter provides basic information about maintaining your convertible tablet PC hardware and software Read this chapter to learn how to Care for your convertible tablet PC Protect your convertible tablet PC from viruses Manage hard drive space Back up files Clean your convertible tablet PC 221 Chapter 13 Maintaining Your Gateway M275 Caring for your convertible tablet PC To extend the life of your convertible tablet PC Be careful not to bump or drop your convertible tablet
138. grams Burn a CD or Data DVD Nero Programs then click tap Nero Express Nero Express opens 2 Insert a blank writable CD into your recordable drive Important If the drive you want to use is not in the modular bay you need to swap modules For more information about G swapping modules see Changing modules on page 110 3 Ifa dialog box opens click tap Take no action then click tap OK 4 Move your pointer over Music then click tap one of the following options m Audio CD to create a music CD that will play on all CD players Nero Express converts MP3 and WMA files to Audio CD format Audio and Data CD to create a CD that contains tracks and data files You can play the music filesin a CD player and you can view all files on your convertible tablet PC MP3 Disc to create a CD using MP3 files You can play the CD on your convertible tablet PC or a player that supports MP3 files WMA disc to create a CD using WMA files You can play the CD on your convertible tablet PC or a player that supports WMA files 136 Creating CDs using Nero Express The screen you use to add files opens www gateway com 137 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia 5 Click Tap Add The Select Files and Folders dialog box opens Longton ro Hip Oncunenty Daki Ma i merge or Ae i Pokia ii My Documents Fils Fiji Hakea ALAA Tics Al E ed amaa a ee a ee a 6 Browse to the folder that contains the files you want to
139. hapter to find out how to Connect the AC adapter Start and turn off your convertible tablet PC Identify the status indicators Use the keyboard Use the EZ Pad touchpad Use the display Use the pen Connect the modem Connect to an Ethernet network Install peripheral devices 15 Chapter 2 Getting Started Safety instructions Certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to your convertible tablet PC General tips 16 When setting up your convertible tablet PC for work place it on a level surface Before you clean your convertible tablet PC turn if off unplug it from its power source and removethe battery For moreinformation see Cleaning your convertible tablet PC on page 237 Do not push objects into air vents or openings of your convertible tablet PC Doing so can cause fire or electric shock by shorting out interior components When you disconnect a cable pull on its connector not on the cable itself As you pull out the connector keep it evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins Also before you connect a cable make sure both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned Use of mobile phones can interfere with the sound system Your convertible tablet PC operation is not impaired but we recommend that a distance of 12 inches 30 cm be maintained between your convertible tablet PC and the mobile phone When you move your convertible
140. hat you are connected to the Internet 2 Click Tap Start All Programs Norton AntiVirus then click tap LiveUpdate Norton AntiVirus The LiveUpdate wizard opens 3 Follow the on screen instructions to update your Norton AntiVirus program with the latest virus protection files 4 When the program has finished click tap Finish 228 Managing hard drive space Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you can use to manage your hard drive Checking hard drive space gt To check hard drive space 1 Click Tap Start then click tap My Computer The My Computer window opens 2 Right click Button tap the drive that you want to check for available file Space then click tap Properties Drive space information appears ine eee fer hei FAL lnr TELE Se betes E tees race De Be Se Sa ater Lipi THES EL ja 229 Chapter 13 Maintaining Your Gateway M275 Using Disk Cleanup Delete unnecessary files such as temporary Windows files to free hard drive space gt To use the Windows Disk Cleanup program 1 Click Tap Start then click tap My Computer The My Computer window opens 2 Right click Button tap the hard drive that you want to delete files from for example Local Disk C then click tap Properties The Properties dialog box opens at the General tab ee ea Ds a ee ae eee fer Eb i FAL E er TELE HE b E im rr De Be Se EE aaier Capa ay JD be Ea be 3 C
141. he folder you want browse through the folders listed below the Savein list 3 Type a new file name in the File name box 4 Click Tap Save Help and For more information about saving documents click tap Support Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword saving in the Search box C Search IigJ then click tap the arrow www gateway com 75 Chapter 4 Windows Basics Opening a document To view revise or print an existing document first you need to open it Open the document in the program that it was created in gt To open a document 1 Start the program 2 Click Tap File then click tap Open 3 Click Tap the arrow button to open the Look in list then click tap the folder you want to open If you do not see the folder you want browse through the folders listed below the Look in list 4 Doubleclick Doubletap the document file name The document opens Help and For more information about opening documents click tap Support Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword opening files in the Search box Q Search IigJ then click tap the arrow 76 www gateway com Working with documents Printing a document To print a document you must have a printer connected to your convertible tablet PC or have access to a network printer For more information about installing or using your printer see the printer documentation gt To print a document 1 Make sure that the printer is turned
142. he old information or using your old computer to send the e mail messages to yourself then using your new convertible tablet PC to retrieve the email messages Transferring your Internet shortcuts You can export and import your old Netscape Navigator bookmarks or Microsoft Internet Explorer favorites For more information see your Internet browser program s online help Installing your old printer or scanner Windows may have built in support for older printers scanners or other peripheral devices This means you do not need any additional software Newer devices however usually require your original software installation CDs or diskettes 217 Chapter 12 Moving From Your Old Computer If you have trouble after you install the software for your old devices you can use System Restore to restore your convertible tablet PC s previous settings Help and For information about restoring your convertible tablet PC s Support previous settings click tap Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box Search J then click tap the arrow Installing a USB printer or scanner USB devices may have special installation instructions See your USB device s installation guide Installing a parallel port printer You can usually install parallel port printers by following these steps gt To install your old printer 1 Shut down and turn off your convertible tablet PC 2 Connect you
143. he screen Select an object on the screen Start a program or open a file or folder 36 www gateway com Move your finger around on the touchpad If you run out of space and need to move the pointer farther lift your finger move it to the middle of the touchpad then continue moving your finger Position the pointer over the object Quickly press and release the left button once This action is called Clicking Position the pointer over the object Press the left button twice in rapid succession This action is called double clicking To Do this Access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object on the screen Move an object on the screen then drag Using the EZ Pad touchpad Position the pointer over the object Quickly press and release the right button once This action is called right clicking Position the pointer over the object Press the left button and hold it down then use the touchpad to move drag the object to the appropriate part of the screen Release the button to drop the object where you want it For instructions on how to adjust the double click speed pointer speed right hand or left hand configuration and other touchpad settings see Changing the touchpad settings on page 192 www gateway com 37 Chapter 2 Getting Started Using the display 38 Your convertible tablet PC s screen combines the eyesoothing readability of a
144. he user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may givethetelecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should make sure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Warning To avoid electrical shock or equipment malfunction do not attempt to make electrical ground connections by yourself D Contact the appropriate inspection authority or an electrician as appropriate The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to atelephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 Regulatory compliance statements Mexico Intentional emitter Low power Radio transmitter type devices radio frequency RF wireless communication devices operating in the 2 4 GHz band may be present embedded in your notebook system This section isonly applicable if these devices are present Refer to the system label to verify the presence of wireless devices Wireless devices that may bein your system are only qualified for usein Mexico if aCOFETEL ID is on th
145. hile the Disk Defragmenter program is running do not use your keyboard or mouse because using them may continuously stop and restart the defragmenting process Also if you are connected to a network log off before starting Disk Defragmenter Network communication may stop the defragmentation process and cause it to start over gt To defragment the hard drive 1 Click Tap Start then click tap My Computer The My Computer window opens 2 Right click Button tap the hard drive that you want to defragment for example Local Disk C then click tap Properties The Properties dialog box opens 233 Chapter 13 Maintaining Your Gateway M275 3 Click Tap the Tools tab Pig ey el check he cla aT egg d e i Pen piem ed rh gre bey em Ean ah ee Drupas 4 Click Tap Defragment Now 5 If Disk Defragmenter does not start automatically click tap Defragment or Start Disk Defragmenter shows its progress on the computer display When finished Disk Defragmenter asks if you want to quit the program 6 Click Tap Close or Yes then click tap the X in the top right corner to close the Disk Defragmenter window Help and For more information about defragmenting the hard drive Support click tap Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword defragmenting in the Search box Search IB then click tap the arrow www Qateawav com V V V V V V TU A aA Lt 7 V V yV UU teat J Managing hard drive space Back
146. i 3 Ei GT bap els Uipebsbe bo Lier beg seer piang iret et oh ema bape Coa l a E i 3 Click Tap an arrow button to open a column list then click tap the category that you want to display in the column 4 When you have finished selecting categories click tap OK 122 www gateway com Using MUSICMATCH Listening to Internet radio gt To listen to an Internet radio station 1 Connect to the Internet then open MUSICMATCH 2 In the MUSIC CENTER area under PLAY click tap Online Music 3 To select one of the MUSICMATCH Internet radio stations click tap Featured Radio Stations or Radio Stations the radio station then click tap the arrow in the play this station box MusicM atch connects to the station and plays the audio If you do not see Featured Radio Stations or Radio Stations drag the scroll bar on the left OR To play another Internet radio station click tap Broadcast Radio the appropriate category in the Broadcast Stations list the radio station then click tap the arrow in the play this station box M usicM atch connects to the station and plays the audio If you do not see Broadcast Radio drag the scroll bar on the left m Using advanced features You can also use M usicM atch to create your own music CDs and to download MP3 files to your portable MP3 player For more information see the MusicMatch online help Tips amp Tricks See Do More With Gateway for more information about using you
147. ible tablet PC to edit store and print digital photos Click Tap Start then click tap Do More With Gateway If you are in the Business Solutions view click tap Consumer Solutions Click Tap Digital Photos 145 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia Connecting a digital video camera Your convertible tablet PC has an IEEE 1394 also Known as Firewire or i Link port that can be used to connect to a digital video camera To find the location of the IEEE 1394 port see Left Side on page 3 gt To connect a digital video camera m Connect one end of the IEEE 1394 cable to your external source such as a video camera and connect the other end of the cable to the IEEE 1394 port fl on the side of your convertible tablet PC 146 www gateway com Editing videos Editing videos Pinnacle Expression is a video capture program that lets you capture and edit full motion video single images and audio through the IEEE 1394 port You can also use Pinnacle Expression to create video DVDs For more information about using the Pinnacle Expression see its online help gt To edit a video 1 Click Tap Start All Programs Pinnacle Expression then click tap Pinnacle Expression The program starts 2 Use Pinnacle Expression to edit your video Important If Pinnacle Expression is not on your Start menu install it from the Pinnacle Expression CD Insert the CD into your DVD drive and follow the instructions in the setup wizard For m
148. ibrary settings 122 creating MP3 files 118 creating music files 118 editing track information 120 listening to Internet radio 123 playing audio CD 116 muting sound 31 102 My Computer button 34 N navigation keys 28 29 Nero Express 125 network jack 6 48 275 troubleshooting 297 network equipment shopping list 203 207 209 networking access point 206 207 330 ad hoc 208 209 computers 197 data transfer soeed 201 204 Ethernet 200 201 games 199 internal wireless label 11 peer to peer 208 209 selecting connection type 200 sharing devices 199 sharing drives 198 sharing Internet connections 198 sharing printers 199 signal strength 204 streaming audio 199 streaming video 199 turning off wireless Ethernet 210 turning on wireless Ethernet 210 wired connections 200 201 wireless connections 200 204 non technical support Accounting 305 Sales 305 Warranty 305 Norton Antivirus 226 NTSC PAL jack 150 numeric keypad status indicator 27 using 28 29 O online help button 34 Help and Support 52 using 54 opening convertible tablet PC 2 documents 76 files 36 60 folders 36 64 LCD panel 2 programs 36 60 shortcut menu 37 Operating system troubleshooting 297 option bays changing modules 110 orientation changing 180 P Pad Lock status indicator 27 30 system key 30 parallel port 49 275 password 176 298 pasting files and folders 66 78 text and graphics 78 pause text scrolling 31 PC Card See cards PC
149. ibration ensures the accuracy of the pen and adjusts the screen s performance for different users If the on screen pointer does not seem to line up with the tip of the pen for example because someone else has used your convertible tablet PC and adjusted it for their own use recalibrate it to your tapping patterns Recalibrate if you write with the opposite hand from the previous user right handed writer to left handed writer www gateway com Using the pen gt To open the calibration program m Doubleclick Doubletap Tablet and Pen Settings in the taskbar then click tap Calibrate Follow the on screen instructions Gestures A gesture is a shape you draw with your convertible tablet PC pen to senda command to your convertible tablet PC In Input Panel you can also use gestures to control the insertion point in the active program When you use these gestures you get the same result as pressing the corresponding key ona standard keyboard m Open the Tablet Input Panel by waving the pen back and forth over the screen m Backspace by drawing a right to left line on the display surface m In most text input programs you can erase text by scratching it out Windows interprets a scratchout as a ddete command m To erase draw ashort wide Z E Mie Aanias hin t a fo ee Bi W bel Wa m You will find moreinformation about gestures and gesture symbols as well as handwriting tips in the Help secti
150. ic tracks appear in the playlist area OR If a dialog box does not open click tap Start All Programs MUSICMATCH then click tap MUSICMATCH Jukebox The musicmatch window opens the CD begins playing and the names of the music tracks appear in the playlist area www gateway com 117 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia Creating MP3 music files Using MUSICMATCH you can copy the tracks from a music CD to your convertibletablet PC s hard driveas M P3 files MP3 MPEG Layer 3 is a standard for digitally compressing high fidelity music into compact files without noticeably sacrificing quality MP3 files end in the file extension MP3 Important Some music CDs have copy protection software You cannot copy tracks from these CDs gt To create MP3 files 1 To have MUSICMATCH automatically list the album artist and track names of your CD then use that information for naming and storing your MP3 files connect to the Internet before inserting your CD 2 Insert a music CD into your DVD or DVD CD RW drive Important If the drive you want to use is not in the modular bay you need to swap modules For more information about G swapping modules see Changing modules on page 110 118 Using MUSICMATCH 3 Ifan AudioCD dialog box opens click tap Play Audio CD using MUSICMATCH Jukebox then click tap OK The musicmatch window opens OR If a dialog box does not open click tap Start All Progr
151. iencing some temporary memory problems Shut down and restart your convertible tablet PC m Clean the disc For more information see Cleaning CDs or DVDs on page 287 An audio CD does not produce sound m Make sure that the CD label is facing up then try again m Some music CDs have copy protection software You may not be able to play these CDs on your convertible tablet PC m Makesurethat the volume control on your convertible tablet PC is turned up For more information see System key combinations on page 30 m Make sure that the Windows volume control is turned up For more information see Adjusting the volume on page 102 m Make sure that Mute controls are turned off For more information about the mute setting see System key combinations on page 30 or Adjusting the volume on page 102 285 Chapter 17 Troubleshooting 286 M ake sure that headphones are not plugged into the headphone Jack For the location of the headphone jack see Left Side on page 3 and Back on page 274 If you are using powered speakers make sure that they are plugged in and turned on Clean the CD For more information see Cleaning CDs or DVDs on page 287 Your convertible tablet PC may be experiencing some temporary memory problems Shut down and restart your convertible tablet PC Reinstall the audio device drivers For more information see Reinstalling device drivers on page 243
152. iffs Contact the state public utility commission or public service commission for information When programming or making test calls to emergency numbers Remain on thelineand briefly explain to the dispatcher the reason for the call Perform such activities in the off peak hours such as early morning or late evenings The United States Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent an identification of the business other entity or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual Refer to your fax communication software documentation for details on how to comply with the fax branding requirement Regulatory compliance statements Canada Industry Canada IC Intentional emitter per RSS 210 Low power Radio transmitter type devices radio frequency RF wireless communication devices operating in the 2 4 GHz band and or 5 15 5 35 GHz band may be present embedded in your notebook system This section isonly applicable if these devices are present Refer to the system label to verify the presence of wireless devices Wireless devices that may bein your system are o
153. ila ian Lear il Prarelieg Subpoeen hieren SID Enim the rere Subecrien himin T Sii bs ber ued fo herby ee core jo ob i eee Thee B e aeree hee eee ale aed cruelly cores of a Late Fr acd a Ee rE Tap AT Fie ME SS Sl 8 Click Tap Next 9 If you set up your convertible tablet PC to receive faxes type the receiving fax identifier information then click tap Next This identifier information is required by law and can be the same identifier that you typed in Step 7 The Routing Options screen opens Sending a simple fax 10 If you set up your convertible tablet PC to receive faxes select a folder you want to store received faxes in and a printer you want to print received faxes on then click tap Next The Configuration Summary screen opens 11 Click Tap Finish Sending a simple fax You can use the Send Fax Wizard to send a simple one page fax to one or more recipients gt To send a simple fax 1 Click Tap Start All Programs Accessories Communications Fax then click tap Send a Fax The Send Fax Wizard opens 2 On the Welcome to Fax Configuration Wizard screen click tap Next The Recipient Information screen opens 3 Type the name and fax number of the recipient of your fax 4 If you need to use the area code for your recipient click tap Use dialing rules to type the full ten digit fax number 93 Chapter 6 Sending and Receiving Faxes 5 If you want to send your fax to more than one recipient clic
154. ilename You can narrow your search by selecting the search options that you want You can search by the m Date the file was created or modified m Size of the file m Type of file such as a program or a text document www gateway com 73 Chapter 4 Windows Basics Working with documents Computer documents include word processing files soreadsheet files or other similar files The basic methods of creating saving opening and printing a document apply to most of these types of files The following examples show how to create save open and print adocument using Microsoft WordPad Similar procedures apply to other programs such as WordPerfect Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel For more information about using a program click tap Help on its menu bar Creating anew document gt To create a new document 1 Click Tap Start All Programs Accessories then click tap WordPad Microsoft WordPad starts and a blank document opens 2 Begin composing your document Use the menus and toolbar buttons at the top of the window to format the document 74 Working with documents Saving a document After you create a document you need to save it if you want to use it later gt To save a document 1 Click Tap File then click tap Save The Save As dialog box opens File name 2 Click Tap the arrow button to open the Save in list then click tap the folder where you want to save the file If you do not see t
155. indicators on page 25 is connected to AC power or the battery charge is very low Important This LED only lights up when your convertible tablet PC For the location of the battery charge indicator see LED m Waiting for a Low Battery warning message to appear If your battery charge indicator displays what looks like an inaccurate charge you may need to recalibrate the battery For more information see Recalibrating the battery on page 158 156 Recharging the battery Recharging the battery The battery recharges while it is installed and your convertible tablet PC is connected to AC power While the battery is recharging the battery charge indicator turns purple and the battery icon in the taskbar has a lightning bolt ue Important If the power cord or battery icon does not appear on the taskbar click tap the show hidden icons E button If the icon still does not appear make sure that Always show icon on the taskbar is checked on the Power Options Properties Advanced tab See Changing advanced settings on page 168 for more information 157 Chapter 8 Managing Power Recalibrating the battery If your convertible tablet PC unexpectedly goes into Standby mode while you are using it but the battery charge is not low you may need to recalibrate your battery You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge gt To recalibrate the battery 158
156. ing hardware controls m f you are using external speakers turn the knob on the front of the speakers OR Use the mute and volume control buttons on the keyboard For more information see System key combinations on page 30 gt To adjust the overall volume level from Windows 1 Click Tap Start then click tap Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel isin Category View click tap Sounds Speech and Audio Devices 2 Click Double click Tap Double tap the Adjust the system volume or Sounds and Audio Devices The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens 102 Adjusting the volume 3 Click Tap the Volume tab hou rda and facts Gece EP reeeri ser aaa 1em ih E i T ey ee tat _ E Fip r miam nr n be lyri phm E n eee mir D Ehsaan a mF ind H bree pil ira _ Aji O ai ee il om comm 4 Drag the Device Volume slider to change the volume or click tap to select the Mute check box then click tap OK Help and For more information about adjusting the volume click tap Support Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword adjusting volume in the Search box Search I J then click tap the arrow gt To adjust specific volume levels 1 Click Tap Start then click tap Control Panel The Control Pana window opens If your Control Panel isin Category View click tap Sounds Speech and Audio Devices 2 Click Double click Tap Double tap the Ad
157. ing up files Backing up files and removing them from the hard drive frees space for new files on the hard drive It also protects you from losing important information if the hard drive fails or you accidentally delete files You should back up your files regularly to a writable CD if you havea recordable drive or to diskettes if you have a diskette drive Use a backup device such as a recordable drive or Zip drive to do a complete hard drive backup For more information see Creating CDs using Nero Express on page 125 If you do not have a high capacity backup device and you want to purchase one you can contact Gateway s Add on Sales department or visit the Accessories Store at accessories gateway com Help and For more information about backing up files click tap Support Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword saving files in the Search box Search EJ then click tap the arrow Using the Scheduled Task Wizard The Scheduled Task Wizard lets you schedule maintenance tasks such as running Disk Defragmenter and Error checking 235 Chapter 13 Maintaining Your Gateway M275 gt To start the Scheduled Task Wizard 1 Click Tap Start All Programs Accessories System Tools then click tap Scheduled Tasks The Scheduled Tasks window opens 2 Doubleclick Double tap the Add Scheduled Task icon The Scheduled Task Wizard opens Scheduled Task Wirard That waked Pipe pou ihik a Gack ow erat b palum
158. insert it with the label side up For more information see Adding and removing a PC Card on page 252 The convertible tablet PC does not recognize a USB or 1394 peripheral device m The peripheral device is not connected to the convertible tablet PC correctly Check the connection cable and be sure it is inserted in the correct port on the convertible tablet PC and the peripheral device m The correct driver is not built into Windows XP Use the device s installation CD or check the manufacturer s Web site for the correct driver Internet You cannot connect to the Internet m Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack See Right Side on page 5 to make sure that the connections have been made correctly m Make sure that your convertible tablet PC is connected to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone m If you have the call waiting feature on your telephone line make sure that it is disabled m Makesurethat you are not using a digital rollover or PBX line These lines do not work with your modem 289 Chapter 17 Troubleshooting m Make sure that your account with your Internet service provider ISP is set up correctly Contact your ISP technical support for help m Make sure that you do not have a problem with your modem For more information see Modem dial up on page 292 Help and For more information about troubleshooting Inter
159. int wireless Ethernet network By using an access point you can join a wireless Ethernet network and access a wired Ethernet network The following example shows how an access point also lets you access the Internet The following is an example of an access point wireless Ethernet network The network is made up of an access point a cable or DSL modem and your computers The access point is the central control point for the network Attached to the access point is the cable or DSL modem that provides access to the Internet Each of the computers or Ethernet ready devices communicate with the access point using radio waves If your computer does not have built in wireless Ethernet capabilities you need to add a wireless PCI card desktop PC card notebook or convertible tablet PC or USB adapter Cable DSL modem Access point ji oe la USB wireless adapter Tips amp Tricks If you want to access a wireless Ethernet network from A your wired Ethernet network connect an access point to the router switch or hub For more information about accessing a wired Ethernet see Using a wired Ethernet network on page 201 206 Using a wireless Ethernet network Equipment you need for an access point wireless Ethernet network For an access point wireless Ethernet network you need m A wireless Ethernet PCI card installed in each desktop computer OR A wireless Ethernet USB adapter attached t
160. ion Click Tap Install Follow any additional on screen instructions Depending on the device driver you are reinstalling you may only need to restart your convertible tablet PC to complete the installation However if a setup wizard opens when you restart your convertible tablet PC follow the on screen instructions Help and For more information about reinstalling device drivers Support click tap Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword drivers in the Search box Q Search J then click tap the arrow Updating device drivers Updating device drivers The Gateway Windows XP Pro Tablet PC DVD contain a device driver update utility that works over the Internet If you do not have an Internet service provider the update utility works by direct dialing the device driver update service Important If your convertible tablet PC came equipped with a wireless device only use the drivers approved for the country the device will be used in See the Gateway Windows XP Pro Tablet PC DVDor the Gateway Technical Support Web site Support gateway com If your convertible tablet PC came equipped with an internal embedded wireless device see Safety Regulatory and Legal Information on page 309 for general wireless regulatory and safety guidelines To find out if your convertible tablet PC has an internal wireless device check the label see Identifying your model on page 10 gt To update devi
161. ion about streaming files click tap Start Support then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword streaming in the Search box Search J then click tap the arrow Playing multi player games With a home network you can play multi player games Load a game like Microsoft Midtown Madness 2 on your computers and in minutes you and your friends can race in competing cars through the streets of San Francisco Help and For more information about playing multi player games Support click tap Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword games or network games in the C Search box Search EJ then click tap the arrow 199 Chapter 11 Networking Your Gateway M275 Selecting a network connection The biggest decision you need to make when creating your network is what type of connection you will use Gateway supports both wired and wireless Ethernet networks Use the following criteria as a guide when selecting a network connection Wired Ethernet network Create a wired Ethernet network if m You are building anew home or your existing home already has Ethernet cable installed in each room that has a device you want to connect m You are creating a network in an office or business where network speed is more important than moving about with your computer m Your computer has an Ethernet jack for connecting to the network Wireless Ethernet network Create a wireless Ethernet IEEE 802 11a IEEE 802 11b or IEEE 802
162. is comfortable For dim or dark environments use the XtraBright XtraDim button to set your display to the dimmest setting possible Removing PC Cards when you do not need them Many PC Cards use a small amount of power while inserted even if they are not being used Modifying the power management settings for maximum power savings For more information see Changing power settings on page 165 Closing the LCD panel to turn off the display while you are not using your convertible tablet PC The display stays off until you open the panel again Using Hibernate mode for maximum power savings while your convertible tablet PC is not in use For more information see Activating and using Hibernate mode on page 170 Using the DVD or DVD CD RW drive only when necessary These drives use a large amount of power Recharging the battery often taking an extra battery and fully recharging the batteries before traveling For more information see Recharging the battery on page 157 and Changing batteries on page 159 Turning off the Power on Lid Lift feature For more information see Turning on the Power on Lid Lift feature on page 169 Extending battery life Using alternate power sources To extend battery life use alternate power sources whenever possible m If traveling internationally take electrical adapters Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter If you plan on taking your AC pow
163. ite is divided into five major areas Support Home Downloads Contact Us Account Info PC Tools Each of these areas is represented by a menu across the top of the Web page 55 Chapter 3 Getting Help Support Home To get specific information about your convertible tablet PC type your serial number into the My Support box then click tap Continue or click tap Look up my serial number for me For more information see Finding your specifications on page 12 Click Tap Support Home then click tap All Support Documents to access product documentation specifications and guides By entering your serial number you get specific documents related to your convertible tablet PC You can also browse through the reference area to locate an article specific to the question you Nave Click Tap Support Home then click tap General Tutorials to access an extensive library of how to articles and videos on topics such as making audio CDs and installing a hard drive Downloads Click Tap Downloads then click tap My Downloads to get the latest software updates for BIOS and driver upgrades By entering your serial number you get drivers specific to your convertible tablet PC Click Tap All Downloads to walk through a step by step wizard to locate your drivers Contact Us Click Tap Contact Us to access links to technical support with a live technician including chat and e mail Click Tap Call Us to get a list of Gateway telephone number
164. just the system volume or Sounds and Audio Devices The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens www gateway com 103 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia 3 Click Tap the Volume tab ga Lan E tis T Pirie miam me nibe lri phm umume mir j Lipp er praa bekan Pn greg rehen CE imami reat O a me coe 4 Click Tap Advanced in the Device volume area Voluree Corin If the device you want to adjust does not appear in the window click tap Options Properties the check box next to the audio device you want to adjust then click tap OK 5 Dragthevolumelevel and balancesliders for the device you want to adjust For more information about the controls click tap Help in the window 6 Click Tap X in the top right corner of the window to close it 104 www gateway com Recording and playing audio Recording and playing audio Use the following instructions to make an audio recording by speaking into the built in microphone or an optional external microphone gt To make an audio recording 1 oO o1 A Q Plug amicrophoneinto the Microphonejack on your convertible tablet PC or port replicator For the location of the Microphone jack see Left Side on page 3 and Back on page 274 OR Use the built in microphone located on the LCD panel Click Tap Start All Programs Accessories Entertainment then click tap Sound Recorder The Sound Recorder opens Rewind Play Re
165. k he cla mm puch He egg d e i Pen piem ed rh gre bey em Ean ah ee iraan 4 Click Tap Check Now 5 Click Tap the options you want to use then click tap Start For help press F1 Windows checks the drive for errors This process may take several minutes After Windows has finished checking the drive for errors it provides a summary of the problems that it found 6 Correct any problems that are found by following the on screen instructions f Click Tap OK Help and For more information about checking the hard drive for Support errors click tap Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword checking for disk errorsin the Search C DOX Search JIE then click tap the arrow WWW aatTeawav com VVVVVV AVLACALUVVaAYV VUWV J l ae J Managing hard drive space Defragmenting the hard drive When working with files sometimes Windows divides the file information into pieces and stores them in different places on the hard drive This is called fragmentation and it is normal In order for your convertible tablet PC to use a file Windows must search for the pieces of the file and put them back together This process slows the hard drive performance The Disk Defragmenter program organizes the data on the drive so each file is stored as one unit rather than as multiple pieces scattered across different areas of the drive Defragmenting the information stored on the drive can improve hard drive performance W
166. k tap Add and type the name and fax number of the next recipient sE aa leE dd Aroeeen Intute Enin the ce and pub of fhe eo prj ee bs ered th fe o m chet Skee Eo i ee ee ee Ja Pip eae cic eo Urds Si 1 Ee ire iiair aides bey Lim tice i airm raar a mra be ie ep bee gach ec soe abe r han CEt Facil be mi hs eremi i De Ei Pre i all H ri Sa dee Sea Bamra 6 When you have added all your recipients click tap Next The Preparing the Cover Page screen opens T Click Tap the arrow to open the Cover page template then click tap the cover page template you want to use 8 Type the subject text in the Subject line area 9 Type the message text in the Note area then click tap Next The Schedule screen opens 10 Select when you want to send the fax and a priority for the fax then click tap Next The Completing the Send Fax W izard screen opens 11 Click Tap Finish 94 www gateway com Setting up your cover page template Setting up your cover page template You can create your own cover page template that you can use in place of the cover page templates that Microsoft Fax provides for you To create a cover page template you use the Fax Cover Page Editor On this template you insert information fields that automatically import values you enter in both the Send Fax Wizard and the Fax Configuration Wizard when you send your fax gt To set up your fax cover page template 1 Click Tap Start Al
167. king sounds when the modems first connect If the handshaking sounds are too loud you can turn down the modem volume gt To turn down the modem volume 1 Click Tap Start then click tap Control Panel The Control Pane window opens If your Control Panel isin Category View click tap Printers and Other Hardware 2 Click Double click Tap Double tap the Phone and Modem Options icon then click tap the Modems tab 3 Click Tap the modem you want to adjust then click tap Properties i gt Click Tap the Modem tab then adjust the Speaker volume control 5 Click Tap OK twice to close the Phone and Modem Options dialog box m Mouse The external mouse does not work m Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in correctly m Shut down and restart your convertible tablet PC m Remove all extension cables and switch boxes m Try amouse you know is working to make sure that the mouse port works The external mouse works erratically m Clean the mouse For more information see Cleaning the mouse on page 238 m Some mouse pad patterns confuse optical mice Try the mouse on a different surface 296 Troubleshooting Networks You cannot connect to your company network Every network is unique Contact your company computer department or network administrator for help Help and For more information about network troubleshooting Support click tap Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword network trou
168. l Programs Accessories Communications Fax then click tap Fax Cover Page Editor The Cover Page Fax Cover Page Editor opens If the Cover Page Editor Tips dialog box opens click tap OK 2 If you want to include fields that are imported from either the Send Fax Wizard or the Fax Configuration Wizard such as To or From add them to the page by using the Insert menu then move them to the appropriate place on your template You can also use the Insert menu to include information that is automatically calculated such as number of pages or date and time sent 3 If you want to include text that always appears on your cover page such as a letterhead or address draw a box using the text box tool type your text inside of it then move the box to the appropriate place on your template 4 f you want to include a logo that appears on your cover page copy it to the Windows clipboard then paste it into the Cover Page Editor and move it to the appropriate place on your template 5 To save your cover page template click tap File then click tap Save As The Save As dialog box opens with your personal cover pages folder already in the Save in list 6 Type the new cover page template name f Click Tap Save m 95 Chapter 6 Sending and Receiving Faxes Faxing from programs gt To fax a document directly from most programs 3 2 3 Open your document in the program it was created in Click Tap File then click tap Print The
169. l Support 305 tips before contacting 304 tutorial service 305 telephone acoustic handset coupler 175 automatically canceling fax 99 canceling fax 97 configuring Fax 91 installing Fax 90 line protector 175 line tester 175 receiving and viewing faxes 97 retrying fax 98 sending fax 93 sending faxes from program 96 sending scanned image fax 96 setting up fax cover page template 95 using Fax 89 teleohone support 304 television playing DVD on 150 TV out jack 150 viewing display on 150 testing DVD drive 140 tips pen 44 title bar 63 Toslink digital audio jack locating 274 using 108 touchpad buttons 35 36 changing settings 192 clicking 36 double clicking 36 dragging screen objects 37 locating 9 moving pointer 35 36 moving screen objects 37 opening files folders and programs 36 opening shortcut menu 37 right clicking 37 rocker switch 36 selecting screen objects 36 training CD 307 classroom 307 Gateway Learning Libraries 307 Learn Gateway 307 transferring files from Internet 85 files from old computer 213 214 Internet settings from old computer 216 settings from old computer 213 travel tips 173 troubleshooting audio 302 automated system 305 cleaning CD 287 cleaning DVD 287 device installation 282 diskette drive 283 display 284 DVD drive 285 DVD CD RW drive 285 Error checking 231 faxed answers 305 faxes 294 files 287 gateway your way dial up server 294 general guidelines 281 hard drive 288
170. l have to search through levels of folders to find the file or folder that you need This is called browsing gt To browse for a file 1 Click Tap Start then click tap My Computer The My Computer window opens 2 Doubleclick Doubletap the drive or folder that you think contains the file or folder that you want to find If you do not see the contents of a folder click tap Show the contents of this drive or Show the contents of this folder 70 www gateway com Searching for files 3 Continuedouble clicking double tapping folders and their subfolders until you find the file or folder you want Help and For more information about browsing for files and folders Support click tap Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword files and folders in the Search box Search J then click tap the arrow Searching for files If you are looking for a particular file or folder or a set of files or folders that have characteristics in common but you do not remember where they are stored on your hard drive you can use the Search utility to search by Name or part of aname Creation date Modification date File type Text contained in the file Time period in which it was created or modified You can also combine search criteria to refine searches Files and folders found using this utility can be opened copied cut renamed or deleted directly from the list in the results window 71 Chapter 4 Windows Basics
171. lick Tap Disk Cleanup The Disk Cleanup dialog box opens 4 Make sure that the check box beside each file type you want to delete is selected For more information about file types you can delete read the descriptions in the Disk Cleanup dialog box 5 Click Tap OK then click tap Yes 230 Managing hard drive space Help and For more information about keeping the hard drive space Support free of unnecessary files click tap Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword disk cleanup in the Search box Search J then click tap the arrow Checking the hard drive for errors The Error checking program examines the hard drive for physical flaws and file and folder problems This program corrects file and folder problems and marks flawed areas on the hard drive so Windows does not use them If you use your convertibletablet PC several hours every day you probably want to run Error checking once a week If you use your convertible tablet PC less frequently once a month may be adequate Also use Error checking if you encounter hard drive problems gt To check the hard drive for errors 1 Click Tap Start then click tap My Computer The My Computer window opens 2 Right click Button tap the hard drive that you want to check for errors for example Local Disk C then click tap Properties The Properties dialog box opens 231 Chapter 13 Maintaining Your Gateway M275 3 Click Tap the Tools tab Pig ey el chec
172. lick tap Support Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword troubleshooting in the Search box Q Search J then click tap the arrow Software support tools Your convertible tablet PC may include the following support tool to help you diagnose and fix problems m PC Doctor isa comprehensive hardware diagnostic and system information tool that can test your convertible tablet PC and determine its configuration PC Doctor provides 85 professional diagnostic tests directly from your convertible tablet PC This support tool is available by clicking tapping Start All Programs then clicking tapping Gateway Utilities 281 Chapter 17 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Audio See Sound on page 302 Battery See Power on page 299 Device installation You have computer problems after adding a new device Sometimes anew device such asa PC Card can cause a system resource IRQ conflict Check IRQ usage to determine if there is an IRQ conflict gt To check IRQ usage 1 Click Tap Start then click tap Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel isin Category View click tap Performance and Maintenance 2 Click Doubleclick Tap Double tap System click tap the Hardware tab then click tap Device Manager The Device Manager window opens 3 Click Tap View then click tap Resources by type Double click Double tap Interrupt request IRQ All IRQs and their hardware assign
173. lor behind the picture by clicking tapping the arrow button to open the Color list then clicking tapping a color f Click Tap OK Help and For more information about changing the background Support click tap Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword changing desktop background in the Search box Search IE then click tap the arrow www gateway com 187 Chapter 10 Customizing Your Gateway M275 Selecting a screen saver You can use a screen saver to keep others from viewing your display while you are away from your convertible tablet PC Windows supplies a variety of screen savers that you can choosefrom and many moreare available from the nternet and as commercial products gt To select a screen saver 1 Click Tap Start then click tap Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click tap Appearance and Themes 2 Click Double click Tap Double tap the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box opens 3 Click Tap the Screen Saver tab Le hare bea pec ba a a ee Ice SA opceeece Stree Tc cued is pose Sets ee cw er dii Fee 4 Click Tap the arrow button to open the Screen Saver list then click tap the screen saver you want Windows previews the screen saver 5 If you want to customize the screen saver click tap Settings then make your changes If the Settings button isnot available you cannot customize the screen saver you selected 18
174. m your Gateway Windows XP Pro Tablet PC DVD gt To install Fax 90 1 Insert the Gateway Windows XP Pro Tablet PC DVD in your DVD or DVD CD RW drive 2 Ifthe Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP dialog box opens click tap Install optional Windows components The Windows Components Wizard opens OR If the Welcometo Microsoft W indows XP dialog box does not open click tap Start then click tap Control Panel The Control Pane window opens Click Double click Tap Double tap Add and Remove Programs The Add or Remove Programs dialog box opens Click Tap Add Remove Windows Components The Windows Components Wizard opens 3 Click Tap Fax Services then click tap Next i gt Click Tap Finish to exit the Windows Components Wizard 5 Click Tap Exit to close the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP dialog box OR Click Tap Close to close the Add or Remove Programs dialog box Installing and configuring Fax Configuring Fax Before you send your first fax you need to set up your user information Your fax cover sheets and fax headers contain this information some of which is required by law The Fax Configuration Wizard opens the first time you try to send a fax Important The first time you run the Fax Configuration Wizard you may need to provide information in the Location Information and the Phone and Modem Options dialog boxes gt To configure Microsoft Fax 1 Click Tap Start All Programs Accessories Communications
175. memory cards See cards menu bar 63 messages checking email 87 sending email 86 microphone built in 8 105 jack 3 105 274 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 11 Fax 89 Wordpad 74 MIDI file 107 minimize button 63 model number 10 176 modem cable 49 80 connecting 47 connection speed 294 DSL 49 80 international adapter 175 jack 5 47 protecting from power surge 21 troubleshooting 292 using 81 modular bay latch 110 locating 2 lock screw 110 release latch 110 See also bays monitor adding an external 148 changing resolution 184 color quality 149 controls 182 display properties 148 port 6 275 screen resolution 149 using screen saver 188 mouse cleaning 238 PS 2 port 275 troubleshooting 296 USB port 6 273 274 See also touchpad moving files 66 files from old computer 213 214 folders 66 Internet settings from old computer 216 pointer 36 screen objects 37 settings from old computer 213 MP3 file creating 118 editing track information 120 playing 107 streaming 199 MP3 player 329 memory cards 142 MPEG file See MP3 file multi function buttons 9 34 multimedia adjusting volume 102 playing audio CD 114 playing DVD 124 recording audio 105 using diskette drive 140 using DVD drive 112 using Windows Media Player 107 114 124 multi player game playing 199 music See audio music library building 121 changing settings 122 music tracks copying 133 M usicM atch building music library 121 changing l
176. ments are displayed Help and For more information about IRQs click tap Start then Support click tap Help and Support Type the keyword IRQs in the Search box Search J then click tap the arrow 282 Troubleshooting gt To free IRQ resources for the new device 1 In the Device Manager window check the device list for a resource conflict A resource conflict appears as a black exclamation point in a yellow circle 2 Remove the device you are trying to install then determine which one of the existing devices or ports you can disable 3 Right click Button tap the device or port you want to disable then click tap Disable The device or port is disabled m Diskette drive external The diskette drive is not recognized m Shut down and restart your convertible tablet PC m The USB cable may not be inserted completely into the USB port Press the cable into the port then try to access the diskette again You see an Access Denied or Write protect error message m Move the writeprotection tab in the upper right corner of the diskette down unprotected m Thediskette may be full Delete unnecessary files on the diskette and try again m Not all diskettes are BM compatible Make sure that the diskette you are using is IBM compatible m Try a different diskette Occasionally diskettes are flawed and cannot be read by the diskette drive You see a Disk is full error message m Delete unnecessary fil
177. n page 255 You see a Not enough memory error message m Close all programs then restart your convertible tablet PC 291 Chapter 17 Troubleshooting Help and For more information about troubleshooting memory Support errors click tap Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword memory error in the Search box Search Ej then click tap the arrow Memory card reader Drive letter for the memory card slot does not appear in the My Computer window m Reboot your convertible tablet PC Modem dial up Your modem does not dial or does not connect m Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack See Right Side on page 5 to make sure that the connections have been made correctly m Make sure that your convertible tablet PC is connected to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone m Make sure that the modem cable is less than 6 feet 1 8 meters long m Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your teleohone line then check for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the telephone wall jack m If you have additional telephone services such as call waiting call messaging or voice mail make sure that all messages are cleared and call waiting is disabled before using the modem Contact your telephone service to get the correct code to temporarily disable the service Also make sure that the modem dialing properties are set ap
178. nd at reduced speed which uses less power while using battery power Power schemes also set the speed of an Intel SpeedStep equipped processor Alarms can alert you when the battery charge is low Advanced power settings let you assign different power saving modesto the power switch and Standby system key You can also select which power saving mode is activated when you close the LCD panel 165 Chapter 8 Managing Power Changing the power scheme gt To change the power scheme 1 Click Tap Start then click tap Control Panel The Control Paned window opens If your Control Panel isin Category View click tap Performance and Maintenance 2 Click Doubleclick Tap Double tap the Power Options icon The Power Options Properties dialog box opens Fimen Echewer aare Powe Meng Lahve Hisia A n Syed he i ihe vett lhe a apa Aji be He op H beg chee e ga oe ll p iha merin ache ewe ty ST tor Pee Lap eee eee ihn oa ol lq hon Ten of pore fier 15 mare Tim oi hj ii iig Score a Tpi deve Aika Ji pwa ie ape Dara iar i pare Emen 3 Click Tap the arrow button to open the Power Schemes list then click tap the power scheme you want OR Set the timers then click tap Save As and type a name for the scheme 4 Click Tap OK 166 www gateway com Changing power settings Help and For more information about changing the power scheme Support click tap Start then click tap Help and Support T
179. nd all screwsin the wall or teleohone wall jack are secure You can also call your teleohone service and have the telephone line checked for noise or low line levels m Try another telephone line either a different teleohone number in your house or a telephone line at a different location If you can connect on this line call your telephone service m Try connecting with the modem at a lower connection speed If reducing the connect speed lets you connect call your telephone service The telephone line may be too noisy You cannot connect to the Internet m ThelSP may behaving technical difficulties Contact your ISP for technical support m See if the modem works with a different communications program The problem may be with just one program 293 Chapter 17 Troubleshooting 294 Your 56K modem does not connect at 56K Current FCC regulations restrict actual data transfer rates over public telephone lines to 53K Other factors such as line noise telephone service provider equipment or ISP limitations may lower the speed even further If your convertible tablet PC has a v 90 modem the speed at which you can upload send data is limited to 33 6K If your convertible tablet PC has a v 92 modem the speed at which you can upload data is limited to 48K Your ISP may not support 48K uploads You can check modem connection speeds and dial up network DUN connections by accessing the gateway your way dial up server The serve
180. ne account 2 Click Tap Read 3 Double click Double tap the message you want to read For more information about managing and organizing your e mail messages see the online help in your email program Help and For general information about using e mail click tap Start Support then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword e mail in the Search box Q Search i then click tap the arrow 87 Chapter 5 Using the Internet 88 www gateway com Sending and Receiving Faxes Microsoft Fax lets you send and receive faxes using the modem Read this chapter to learn how to Install and configure Fax Create and send a new fax Set up a fax cover page template Fax a document you scanned or created in another program Receive view and print a fax Help and For more information about sending and Support receiving faxes click tap Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword Fax in the Search box Search Ej then click tap the arrow 89 Chapter 6 Sending and Receiving Faxes Installing and configuring Fax Important Your modem cable must be installed before you can send and receive faxes You cannot use your standard telephone modem to connect to the Internet while sending and receiving faxes Installing Fax Microsoft Fax lets you send and receive faxes using your modem When Windows XP wasoriginally installed on your convertible tablet PC Fax was not installed You need to install Fax fro
181. nect your convertible tablet PC to a stereo system using the S PDIF jack to hear sound while playing a DVD DVD playback to a VCR will be scrambled by copyright protection software gt To view your convertible tablet PC display on a television 1 With your convertible tablet PC off connect one end of a standard S Video cable to the S Video out jack on your port replicator For the location of the S Video out jack see Back on page 274 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the Video in jack on your television or VCR 3 Turn on the television or VCR i gt Start your convertible tablet PC 5 Click Tap Start then click tap Control Panel The Control Pane window opens If your Control Panel isin Category View click tap Appearance and Themes 6 Click Double click Tap Double tap the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box opens 150 Viewing the display on a television 7 Click Tap the Settings tab z 2 Thasa Caio Soe la Secs ee Teg Pe oe i ee ee gee oP pc E 1 Boiga bss ces tat RSS Go AME i ee ee uy 8 Click Tap Advanced The Multiple Monitors and Intel Properties dialog box opens 9 Click Tap the Intel Extreme Graphics tab 10 Click Tap the Graphics Properties button The Inta Graphics Controller Properties dialog box opens www gateway com 151 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia 11 Click Tap the Television button Important If the Television button is grayed o
182. net Support connections click tap Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the Search box Search EJ then click tap the arrow You see an Unable to locate host message and are unable to browse the Internet This problem can occur when you have typed a URL Web address incorrectly you have lost your Internet connection or your ISP is having technical difficulties Double check the URL or try a different URL If the error message still appears disconnect from the ISP connection and close your browser then reconnect and open the browser If you still get the error your ISP may be having technical difficulties Connecting to a Web site takes too long Many factors can affect Internet performance m The condition of the telephone lines in your residence or at your local telephone service m The condition of the Internet computers to which you connect and the number of users accessing those computers m The complexity of graphics and multimedia on Web pages Having multiple Web browsers open performing multiple downloads and having multiple programs open on your convertible tablet PC People are sending you e mail messages but you have not received any mail m Click Tap the receive button in your email program m Make sure that your account with your Internet service provider ISP is set up correctly Contact your ISP for technical support 290 Troubleshooting Keyboard
183. ng on the Power on Lid Lift feature on page 169 For more information on changing power saving settings see Changing power settings on page 165 Turning off your convertible tablet PC gt To turn off your convertible tablet PC 1 Click Tap Start then click tap Turn Off Computer The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens 2 Click Tap Turn Off Windows shuts down and turns off your convertible tablet PC Important If for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in Windows to turn off your convertible tablet PC slide and hold the power switch for about five seconds then release it 23 Chapter 2 Getting Started Restarting rebooting your convertible tablet PC If your convertible tablet PC does not respond to keyboard or touchpad input you may Nave to close programs that are not responding If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your convertible tablet PC to normal operation you may have to restart reboot your convertible tablet PC gt To close unresponsive programs and restart your convertible tablet PC Press the Windows Security button A window opens that lets you close a program that is not responding For more information see Tablet control buttons on page 32 OR Press CTRL ALT DEL A window opens that lets you close a program that is not responding 2 Click Tap the program that is not responding Lo Click Tap End Task 4 f your convertible tablet PC
184. nly qualified for usein Canadaif an Industry Canada ID number ison the system label This equipment complies with Industry Canada radio frequency electromagnetic signal RF exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment of a portable transmitting device Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Warning To prevent radio interference to licensed service or co channel Mobile Satellite systems this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing Warning Wireless devices are not user serviceable Do not modify them in any way Modification to a wireless device will void the authorization to use it Contact Gateway for service Warning The transmitting device embedded in this system may not be used with any antenna other than provide with the system Warning The 802 11A radio LAN your system may have been equipped with operates in the same frequency range as high power radar which has priority use and may damage the radio LAN if both are present and being used in the same area o 317 Appendix A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information Unintentional emitter per I
185. ns 4 Insert a DVD into the DVD drive then click tap p play The DVD plays Usethe volume controls in the DVD player to adjust the volume For more information on using the DVD player see its online help Important If the drive you want to use is not in the modular bay you need to swap modules For more information about AY swapping modules see Changing modules on page 110 124 Creating CDs using Nero Express Help and For more information about playing DVDs click tap Start Support then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword playing DVDs in the Search box Q Search J then click tap the arrow Creating CDs using Nero Express You can use Nero Express to copy tracks from a music CD to your hard drive copy or create data CDs create music CDs and more Important We recommend that you do not use your convertible tablet PC for other tasks while creating CDs Important If you record copyrighted material on a CD you need permission from the copyright owner Otherwise you may be violating copyright law and be subject to payment of iG damages and other remedies If you are uncertain about your rights contact your legal advisor Important Some CDs have copy protection software You cannot to listen to these CDs on your convertible tablet PC create MP3 files from these CDs and you may not be able 125 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia Creating a data CD gt To create a data CD 1 Click Tap Sta
186. nu bar Link Web page foe il dio os oc oo Linked Web a ae mm m page n 83 Chapter 5 Using the Internet Connecting to a Web site After you set up an account with an Internet service provider ISP such as America Online you can access the many information sources on the World Wide Web gt To connect to a Web site 84 1 Connect to your Internet account After your convertible tablet PC connects a default opening page or welcome screen opens 2 To go to adifferent Web site type the address called a URL for Universal Resource Locator in the browser address bar for example www gateway com then click tap GO on the browser address bar Pe le Ce Pot ien OR On the current Web paoe click tap a link to a Web site The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet downloads transfers data to your convertible tablet PC and displays the page on the site that you requested Help and For more information about connecting to a Web site Support click tap Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword connecting to Web sitein the Search DOX Search EJ then click tap the arrow Sometimes Web pages display slowly The speed that a Web page displays on your screen depends on the complexity of the Web page and other Internet conditions Additionally the soeed of your connection will determine how fast Web pages display Using the World Wide
187. nvertible tablet PC Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables m Remove the battery For more information see Changing batteries on page 159 m Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards 254 Adding or replacing memory Before working with computer components follow these guidelines m Avoid static causing surfaces such as carpeted floors plastic and packing foam m Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are ready to use them Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection m Always hold components by their edges Avoid touching the edge connectors Never slide components over any surface Adding or replacing memory Your convertible tablet PC uses memory modules called SO DIMMs Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in the memory bay Use only memory modules designed for the Gateway M275 for upgrading your memory SO DIM Ms are located in two places inside your convertible tablet PC Both SO DIMMs can be upgraded For instructions on upgrading the SO DIMM located on the bottom of your convertible tablet PC see Adding or replacing memory in the memory bay on page 256 For instructions on upgrading the SO DIMM located under the keyboard of
188. o each desktop or notebook computer or convertible tablet PC OR A notebook tablet PC or convertible tablet PC with wireless Ethernet built in OR A wireless Ethernet PC Card installed in each notebook or convertible tablet PC that does not have wireless Ethernet built in m A wireless Ethernet access point to connect your wireless Ethernet network to the Internet or a wired Ethernet network Important IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 11g use the same radio frequency IEEE 802 11a uses a different radio frequency than IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 11g All wireless Ethernet components must use the same frequency A combination of IEEE 802 11a and IEEE 802 11b or IEEE 802 11a and IEEE 802 11g components will not work Some wireless devices can broadcast and receive signals on both frequencies A mixture of IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 11g components will result in your network running at the speed of the slower IEEE 802 11b components 207 Chapter 11 Networking Your Gateway M275 Example peer to peer wireless Ethernet network 208 Use a peer to peer also Known as ad hoc wireless Ethernet network if you are setting up or joining a temporary computer to computer network This type of network does not include access into a wired network or the Internet You can create this type of network to quickly move files from one computer to another www gateway com Using a wireless Ethernet network Equipment you need for a peer to pe
189. oading files click tap Support Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword downloading files in the Search box Search EJ then click tap the arrow 85 Chapter 5 Using the Internet Using e mail E mail electronic mail lets you send messages to anyone who has an Internet connection and e mail address E mail is usually a free service of your Internet account The Internet never closes so you can send e mail messages at any time Your email messages arrive at most e mail addresses in minutes An e mail address consists of a user name the symbol and the Internet domain name of the Internet service provider ISP or company that hosts that user Your e mail address is assigned when you sign up for an account with an ISP For example a person with an account with America Online might have an email address that is similar to this one jdoe aol com User name Internet domain name Sending e mail gt To send e mail using America Online 86 1 Connect to your America Online account 2 Click Tap Write 3 Type the e mail address of the recipient you want to send email to in the Send To box 4 Type the subject of your email in the Subject box O1 Type the email message 6 When finished click tap Send Now Your e mail is sent over the Internet to the email address you specified Using e mail Checking your e mail gt To check your e mail using America Online 1 Connect to your America Onli
190. of the slowest rated component 203 Chapter 11 Networking Your Gateway M275 Using a wireless Ethernet network 204 A wireless Ethernet network is ideal for creating a home or office network or adding mobility to an existing wired Ethernet network A wireless Ethernet network allows you the freedom to move about your home or office with your notebook tablet PC or convertible tablet PC For example you can take your notebook tablet PC or convertible tablet PC from your home office to your patio without having an Ethernet jack available Warning Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft Current aviation D regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane IEEE 802 11a IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 11g communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication For instructions to turn wireless Ethernet on and off see Turning your wireless Ethernet emitter on or off on page 210 Important If your convertible tablet PC came equipped with an internal radio frequency wireless device see Safety Regulatory and Legal Information on page 309 for general wireless regulatory and safety guidelines To find out if your convertible tablet PC has an internal wireless device check the label see Identifying your model on page 10 or the device manager Using a wireless Ethernet network Wireless Ethernet s
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192. on and loaded with paper 2 Start the program and open the document 3 Click Tap File then click tap Print The Print dialog box opens 4 Set the print options then click tap OK The document prints Help and For more information about printing documents click tap Support Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword printing in the Search box Search EJ then click tap the arrow T7 Chapter 4 Windows Basics Keyboard shortcuts The following table shows a few shortcuts that you can use in Windows and almost all programs that run in Windows For more information about shortcuts see your Windows or program documentation To Copy a file folder text or graphic Cut a file folder text or graphic Paste a file folder text or graphic Select multiple items in a list or window Select multiple adjacent items in a list or window Permanently delete a file or folder Rename a file or folder Close the active window or program Switch to a different file folder or running program Help and Support arrow 78 Do this Click the item then press CTRL C Click the item then press CTRL X Click inside the folder or window where you want to paste the object then press CTRL V Click the first item press and hold down the CTRL key then click each of the remaining items Click the first item in the list press and hold down the SHIFT key then click the last item in the list Click the fil
193. on of the TIP s Tools menu For more information see Tablet Input Panel TIP on page 44 43 Chapter 2 Getting Started Pen button The pen button serves the same function as the right button on a mouse Press it and tap button tap to open right click menus when they are available Tips m Hold the pen thesameway you hold a writing pen and steady your writing hand by resting it on the display surface m Lineup the pointer before you tap in cases where the pointer and pen point are out of alignment The screen reads the position of the pointer not the tap m Storethepen in the Gateway convertible tablet PC s pen holder Store extra pens in a drawer to avoid prolonged pressure on the pen tip m The pen has internal electronics so keep it dry and avoid contact with liquids m Your convertible tablet PC responds to most Penabled EMR pens manufactured by Wacom Tablet Input Panel TIP Tap E the Keyboard icon near the Start button to open the Tablet Input Panel TIP Use the TIP to enter data by hand soft keyboard or voice into a word processing program or a text entry form m Access the TIP keyboard and writing pad by clicking tapping the tabs near the bottom of the window DREE dliil EAE me ome ei eiea Jun Jete En HHHEEL aa G STETE JJJ 7 oe 0 os 1 09 e eed ed Pappa titres Paci m To set up speech options click tap Tools then click tap Speech 44 Using the pen
194. opens and lists the files and folders you have thrown away since you last emptied it 2 Click Tap the files or folders that you want to restore For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders see Keyboard shortcuts on page 78 3 Click Tap File then click tap Restore Windows returns the deleted files or folders to their original locations gt To empty the Recycle Bin Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the bin These files cannot be restored AN 1 Doubleclick Double tap the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop The Recycle Bin window opens 2 Click Tap File then click tap Empty Recycle Bin Windows asks you if you are sure that you want to empty the bin 3 Click Tap Yes Windows permanently deletes all files in the Recycle Bin Help and For more information about emptying the Recycle Bin Support click tap Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword emptying Recycle Bin in the Search Q DOX Serch EJ then click tap the arrow 69 Chapter 4 Windows Basics Browsing for files and folders A file or folder that you need is rarely right on top of your Windows desktop It is usually on a drive inside a folder that may be inside yet another folder and so on Windows drives folders and files are organized in the same way as a real file cabinet in that they may have many levels usually many more levels than a file cabinet in fact So you usually wil
195. or buttons during this process unless prompted to do so When the Gateway Application Loader has finished go to the Windows desktop by clicking tapping OK Install additional programs by following the instructions in Reinstalling programs on page 246 Install other software such as Microsoft Works Suite and gaming software by following the instructions in To reinstall other programs from a CD on page 248 Upgrading Your Gateway M275 This chapter provides information about adding hardware devices to your convertible tablet PC Read this chapter to learn how to m Add and remove PC Cards m Add and replace memory m Replace the hard drive 251 Chapter 15 Upgrading Your Gateway M275 Adding and removing a PC Card Your convertible tablet PC has a PC Card slot also known as a PCMCIA card slot This slot accepts one Type ll card You do not need to restart your convertibletablet PC when changing most cards because your convertible tablet PC supports hot swapping Hot swapping means that you can insert a PC Card while your convertible tablet PC is running If your PC Card doesnot work after hot swapping seethe PC Card manufacturer s documentation for further information gt To insert a PC Card m Push thecard firmly into the PC Card slot label sideup until the outer edge of the card is flush with the side of your convertible tablet PC 252 www gateway com Adding and removing a PC Card gt
196. ord and Excel files These programs will warn you if a document that you are opening contains a macro that might have a virus m Periodically updating the Norton AntiVirus program to protect against the latest viruses Help and For more information about protecting your convertible Support tablet PC against viruses click tap Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword viruses in the Search box Search EJ then click tap the arrow 226 Protecting your convertible tablet PC from viruses gt To scan for viruses 1 Click Tap Start All Programs Norton AntiVirus then click tap Norton AntiVirus 2003 Norton AntiVirus opens F aren kaii n Pa a j Syms Maia Urgan aterlian E Scan for E 2a ni viruses r ET Sie See iraan a Sectem fom eer peg er e jb ten r nies E amp iem fi Le gt Scan for Witenes ta ad 4 Emmm EEE W rea E FEET w gi Beg ps hiji b E dee wi feed o Ge Scan 3 Click Tap the type of scan you want to make in the Scan for Viruses area then under Actions click tap Scan m www gateway com 227 Chapter 13 Maintaining Your Gateway M275 gt To remove a virus 1 If Norton AntiVirus finds a virus follow all on screen instructions to remove the virus 2 Turn off your convertible tablet PC and leave it off for at least 30 seconds 3 Turn on your convertible tablet PC and rescan for the virus gt To update Norton AntiVirus 1 Make sure t
197. ordered and location Gateway model number The label on the bottom of your convertible tablet PC contains information that identifies your convertible tablet PC model and its features Gateway Technical Support will need this information if you call for assistance FOR USE WITH ADP 60DH REV B or PA 1600 06 Gateway POUR UTILSER AVEC MODEL ADP 60DH REV B ou PA 1600 06 Gateway INPUT 19V 3 16A model number MODEL No M275 This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le Materiel brouilieur du Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Apparatus Claims of U S Patent Nos 4 631 603 4 577 216 4 819 098 and 4 907 093 licensed for limited viewing uses only CONFORMS TO ir ANSI UL STD 60950 N NOM 4 gt CERTIFIED TO Ai CANICSA STD NYCE C22 2 NO 60950 3022713 Fitted with internal AMBIT Microsystems Corp Tested To Compl modem model number T60M283 00 FC ein Fee ice ie Complies with 47 CFR part 68 REN 0 6B US 6CT TAI 36146 M5 E TOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Complies with Industry Canada CS03 IC 2878
198. ore information on using Pinnacle Expression see its online help and the online guide located on the program CD Tips amp Tricks See Do More With Gateway for more information about A using your convertible tablet PC to edit videos Click Tap Start then click tap Do More With Gateway If you are gt in the Business Solutions view click tap Consumer Solutions Click Tap Digital Video 147 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia Viewing the display on a projector or monitor You can use your notebook for giving presentations by connecting an external monitor or projector to your monitor VGA port Your notebook supports simultaneous LCD and CRT display Simultaneous display allows you to control the presentation from your notebook and at the same time face your audience gt To use a projector or external monitor 148 1 2 Turn off your convertible tablet PC Plug the projector or monitor cable into the VGA port on your convertible tablet PC or port replicator For the location of the VGA port see Back on page 6 and Back on page 274 Turn on your convertible tablet PC Plug the projector s or monitor s power cord into an AC power source and turn it on Windows XP recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver You may need to install the driver from the disc supplied by the projector s or monitor s manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer s Web site After the driver is inst
199. ort Type the keyword file management in the Search box C Search J then click tap the arrow You see a Data error message This may be the result of a defective area on the hard drive To fix hard drive problems run the Error checking program For more information see Checking the hard drive for errors on page 231 The hard drive cannot be accessed or you see a General failure reading drive C error message m f a diskette isin the diskette drive gect it and restart your convertible tablet PC m Make sure that the hard drive is installed correctly Remove it firmly reinsert it then restart your convertible tablet PC For more information see Replacing the hard drive kit on page 267 m f your convertible tablet PC has been subjected to static electricity or physical shock you may need to reinstall the operating system 288 Troubleshooting You see a Non system disk NTLDR is missing or disk error message m Eject the diskette from the diskette drive then press ENTER Interface Ports The buttons on the convertible tablet PC s LCD panel do not do what they are supposed to m The button functions have been changed Reset button functions in the Buttons tab of the Tablet and Pen Settings dialog box For moreinformation see Programming the buttons on page 190 The convertible tablet PC does not recognize the PC Card m Thecard isincorrectly inserted Eject the card and re
200. ortable surge protector to protect your convertible tablet PC from power surges m To get the best performance from your convertible tablet PC avoid using the battery whenever possible monitor the battery charge and use the most efficient power management settings m Forinformation on conserving battery power see Conserving battery power on page 162 m Forinformation on using alternate power sources see Using alternate power sources on page 163 m For information on monitoring the battery charge see Monitoring the battery charge on page 156 177 Chapter 9 Traveling With Your Gateway M275 Additional tips 178 If you plan to use several USB peripheral devices take a portable USB hub to provide additional USB ports Take a network cable if you need to connect to a network Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks If your convertible tablet PC has been exposed to cold temperatures allow it to warm to room temperature before turning it on Carry proof of ownership or a merchandise passport when traveling internationally Consult your insurance company and credit card company to learn about emergency travel assistance if your convertible tablet PC islost or damaged Take your Gateway Windows XP Pro Tablet PC DVD in case you need to Install an additional driver or software Customizing Your Gateway M275 This chapter provides information about customizing your conver
201. ound Press the key combination again to restore the sound For more information see Adjusting the volume on page 102 Increase the volume For more information see Adjusting the volume on page 102 Decrease the volume For more information see Adjusting the volume on page 102 31 Chapter 2 Getting Started Buttons Tablet control buttons Press the tablet control buttons to control the convertible tablet PC while it is in tablet mode The buttons have dimples so that you can press them with your pen XtraBright XtraDim Tablet input Screen panel Windows rotation security Button Icon Press to Rotate the display orientation For more information see Changing display orientation on page 180 Screen rotation Open the tablet input panel For more information see Tablet Inout Panel TIP on page 44 Tablet input panel mj Z 32 www gateway com J Button XtraBright XtraDim Windows security Icon ToS Buttons Press to Increase the LCD panel brightness above the normal brightest setting for 255 seconds Use this feature in bright lighting situations such as outside in bright sunlight Press a second time to decrease the brightness below the normal dimmest setting Use this feature in dim lighting situations Press a third time to return the display to the normal brightness setting Important Using this feature will affect battery performance For
202. ountry gateway net Gateway stylized logo Perfect Scholar Solo TelePath Vivitron stylized G design and You ve got a friend in the business slogan are registered trademarks and black and white spotted box logo GATEWAY Gateway Astro Gateway Work Gateway Connected touch pad Gateway Connected music player Gateway Cyber Ware Gateway Education Ware Gateway Flex Case Gateway Gaming Ware Gateway GoBack Gateway Gold Gateway Learning Ware Gateway Magazine Gateway Micro Server Gateway Money Ware Gateway Music Ware Gateway Networking Solutions Gateway Online Network O N solution Gateway Photo Ware Gateway Professional PCs Gateway Profile Gateway Solo green stylized GATEWAY green stylized Gateway logo Gateway Teacher Ware Gateway Video Ware HelpSpot InforManager Just click it Learn Gateway Kids BackPack SERVE TO ORDER Server Watchdog the Spotted G Gateway Logo and the Spotted G Logo SpotShop Spotshop com and Your Ware are trademarks of Gateway Inc Intel Intel Inside logo and Pentium are registered trademarks and MMX is a trademark of Intel Corporation Microsoft MS MS DOS and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All other product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Macrovision statement If your computer has a DVD drive and an analog TV Out port
203. ove and follow the on screen instructions 4 Insert the program CD into the DVD or DVD CD RW drive Important If the drive you want to use is not in the modular bay you need to swap modules For more information about swapping modules see Changing modules on page 110 5 Complete the program reinstallation by following the Instructions included with the program CD m Reinstalling Windows If your convertible tablet PC is not working correctly try the following options to correct the problem m Troubleshooting For more information see Troubleshooting on page 279 m Running System Restore m Reinstalling device drivers For more information see Reinstalling device drivers on page 243 248 Reinstalling Windows If the options above do not correct the problem you can use the Gateway Windows XP Pro Tablet PC DVD to reinstall Windows and other software The Gateway Windows XP Pro Tablet PC DVD steps you through reinstalling Windows XP If you are reinstalling Windows XP the Gateway Windows XP Pro Tablet PC DVD automatically reinstalls the hardware device drivers and some programs as well You can install any remaining programs by using the program CDs that came with your convertible tablet PC To reinstall your programs follow the instructions in Reinstalling programs on page 246 Important If you are prompted for your Windows product key when you reinstall Windows you can find the key on the Mi
204. p Double tap the Printers and Faxes icon The Printers and Faxes window opens 3 Right click Button tap the name of the printer you want to be the default printer then click tap Set as Default Printer m Reinstall the printer driver See the guide that came with your printer for instructions on installing the printer driver You see a Printer queue is full error message m Make sure that the printer is not set to work offline gt To make sure that the printer is not set to work offline 1 Click Tap Start then click tap Control Panel The Control Pane window opens If your Control Panel isin Category View click tap Printers and Other Hardware 2 Click Double click Tap Double tap the Printers and Faxes icon The Printers and Faxes window opens 301 Chapter 17 Troubleshooting 3 Right click Button tap the name of the printer you want to use If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline click tap Use Printer Offline to clear the check mark Help and For more information about printer troubleshooting Support click tap Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in the Search Q DOX Search EJ then click tap the arrow mg Wait until files have been printed before sending additional files to the printer m If you print large files or many files at one time you may want to add additional memory to the printer See the printer documentation for instructions for adding addi
205. page 25 for the location of the battery charge indicator If the battery charge indicator does not turn on unplug the adapter from your convertible tablet PC then plug it back in 4 When you finish using your convertible tablet PC for the first time turn it off and leave it connected to AC power for at least 24 hours Warning Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter The AC adapter has no user replaceable or user serviceable D parts inside The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters Protecting from power source problems 20 During a power surge the voltage level of electricity coming into your convertible tablet PC can increase to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage Protect your convertible tablet PC and peripheral devices by connecting them to a surge protector which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from reaching your convertible tablet PC Connecting the AC adapter Warning High voltages can enter your convertible tablet PC through both the power cord and the modem connection Protect D your convertible tablet PC by using a surge protector If you have a telephone modem use a surge protector that has a modem jack If you have a cable modem use a surge protector that has an antenna cable TV jack During an electrical storm unplug both the surge protector and the modem 21 Chapter 2 Getting S
206. peed and frequency Wireless Ethernet is available at two different soeeds and at two different frequencies The following table compares the various wireless Ethernet network types Network Type Speed IEEE 802 11a 54 Mbps IEEE 802 116 11 Mbps IEEE 802 119 54 Mbps Important Frequency 5 GHz 2 4 GHz 2 4 GHz Advantages Less possible interference than IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 119 Large number of access points already exist in airports college campuses and businesses Compatible with IEEE 802 11g networks Longer range 100 to 150 feet than IEEE 802 11a Compatible with IEEE 802 11b networks Longer range 100 to 150 feet than IEEE 802 11a Disadvantages Shorter range 25 to 75 feet than IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 11g Not compatible with IEEE 802 11b or IEEE 802 119 networks Possible interference from cordless phones and microwaves Not compatible with IEEE 802 11a networks Possible interference from cordless phones and microwaves Not compatible with IEEE 802 11a networks The speed of a wireless network is related to signal strength Signal strength is affected by the distance between your wireless network devices by radio interference and by interference from natural obstructions such as walls floors and doors The two most common types of wireless Ethernet networks are access point and peer to peer 205 Chapter 11 Networking Your Gateway M275 Example access po
207. pport moving files and folders click tap Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword copying files and folders or moving files and folders in the Search box Search J then click tap the arrow Deleting files and folders When you throw away paper files and folders you take them from the file cabinet and put them in a trash can Eventually the trash can is emptied In Windows you throw away files and folders by first moving them to the Windows trash can called the Recycle Bin where they remain until you decide to empty the bin You can recover any file in the Recycle Bin as long as the bin has not been emptied gt To delete files or folders 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer click tap the files or folders that you want to delete For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders see Keyboard shortcuts on page 78 If you cannot find the file you want to delete see Searching for files on page 1 2 Click Tap File then click tap Delete Windows moves the files and folders to the Recycle Bin 68 Working with files and folders Help and For more information about deleting files and folders Support click tap Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword deleting files and folders in the Search box Search E then click tap the arrow gt To recover files or folders from the Recycle Bin 1 Doubleclick Double tap the Recycle Bin icon The Recycle Bin window
208. propriately gt To check the dialing properties 1 Click Tap Start then click tap Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel isin Category View click tap Printers and Other Hardware 2 Click Double click Tap Double tap the Phone and Modem Options icon then click tap the Dialing Rules tab 292 Troubleshooting 3 Click Tap the location from which you are dialing then click tap Edit 4 Make sure that all settings are correct a Help and For more information about dialing properties click tap Support Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword dialing in the Search box Search Ey then click tap the arrow m Disconnect any answering machine fax machine or printer that ison the same line as the modem Do not connect these devices to the same telephone line as the modem m Makesurethat you are not using a digital rollover or PBX line These lines do not work with your modem m Check for line noise scratchy crackling or popping sounds Line noise is a common problem that can cause the modem to connect at a slower rate abort downloads or even disconnect The faster the modem the less line noise it can tolerate and still work correctly Listen to the line using your telephone Dial a single number such as 1 When the dial tone stops listen for line noise Wiggle the modem cable to see if that makes a difference Make sure that the connectors are free from corrosion a
209. r also contains drivers patches and updates for current Gateway hardware and software The server provides a secure connection and isa stand alone server You cannot use it to access the Internet The server cannot be accessed Mondays from 8 00 a m to 12 00 p m CT gt To access the gateway your way dial up server 1 Insert the Gateway Windows XP Pro Tablet PC DVD into the DVD or DVD CD RW drive 2 Click Tap Help then click tap Support Web Site 3 To check your modem connection speed click tap the Direct Dial option After your modem connects move the mouse pointer over the Dial Up Networking icon located next to the clock on your taskbar Your modem connection speed appears Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at 14 400 bps when you have a 56K modem Current fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate of 14 400 bps The modem is not recognized by your convertible tablet PC m Make sure that the line connected to the modem is working and plugged into the appropriate port on your convertible tablet PC See Right Side on page 5 to make sure that the connections have been made correctly Troubleshooting m If the modem shares the telephone line with another device make sure that the telephone line is not in use for example someone is on the telephone or another modem is in use m Use the modem cable that came with your convertible tablet PC Some telephone cables do not
210. r amplified speakers are not plugged into your convertible tablet PC or port replicator Modem jack Plug a modem cable into this jack For more information ui see Connecting the modem on page 47 Kensington lock slot Secure your convertible tablet PC to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this slot AD www gateway com 5 Chapter 1 Checking Out Your Gateway M275 Back UT _ a Ventilation USB fan port Monitor port Component Icon Ventilation fan USB ports ex Monitor port Docking port Ethernet jack Power connector Status indicators fo O Docking Ethernet Power Status port jack connector indicators USB port Description Helps cool internal components Do not block or insert objects into these slots Plug USB Universal Serial Bus devices such as a diskette drive flash drive lomega Zip drive printer scanner camera keyboard or mouse into these ports Plug an analog VGA monitor into this port Connect the port replicator to this port Warning Power is passed through this port This docking connection is certified to UL 1950 for use only with port replicators designed for your Gateway convertible tablet PC Plug a 10 100 Ethernet network cable into this jack For more information see Connecting to a wired Ethernet network on page 48 and Networking Your Gateway M275 on page 197 Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector
211. r convertible tablet PC to play digital music and download music from the Internet Click Start then click gt Do More With Gateway If you are in the Business Solutions view click Consumer Solutions Click Digital Music 123 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia Playing aDVD A Digital Versatile Disc DVD is similar to a standard CD but has greater data capacity Because of this increased capacity full length movies several albums of music or several gigabytes of data can fit on asingledisc You can play DVDs with the InterVideo DVD Player program or Windows M edia Player For more information about playing DVDs click tap Help in the DVD player program B To play a DVD 1 Make sure that the speakers are turned on or headphones are plugged in and that the volume Is turned up 2 Turn off your screen saver and standby timers 3 To play a DVD using InterVideo DVD click tap Start All Programs DVD then click tap DVD Player The InterVideo DVD Player video screen and control panel open OR To play aDVD using Windows Media Player click tap Start All Programs then click tap Windows Media Player The Windows M edia Player opens Important If the InterVideo DVD player is not on your Start menu and if Windows Media Player cannot play a DVD you will need to install the InterVideo DVD program To install the InterVideo DVD program insert the InterVideo DVD Software disc into your DVD drive and follow the on screen instructio
212. r parallel port printer 3 Turn on your printer then turn on your convertible tablet PC 4 If Windows detects your printer install your printer by following the on screen instructions You are finished OR If Windows does not detect the printer go to the next step 5 Click Tap Start then click tap Control Panel The Control Pane window opens If your Control Panel isin Category View click tap Printers and Other Hardware 6 Click Double click Tap Double tap the Printers and Faxes icon then click tap Add a printer The Add Printer wizard opens 7 Install your printer by following the on screen instructions 218 Installing your old programs Help and For more information about installing a printer click tap Support Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword installing a printer in the Search box Q Search J then click tap the arrow See your peripheral device s user guide for installation information and tips Because most installation software is periodically updated you should also check the manufacturer s Web site for software updates Installing your old programs You probably use some programs that did not come installed on your new convertible tablet PC such as personal finance software graphics programs or games Spend sometime going through your old computer s Start and Programs menus making note of any programs you want to install on your new convertible tablet PC Locate your ori
213. r quick access to shortcut menus and help assistants in Windows Press these keys to move the cursor up down right or left Press these colored keys in combination with the FN key to control the screen brightness 29 Chapter 2 Getting Started System key combinations When you press the FN key and a system key at the sametime your convertible tablet PC performs the action identified by the colored text or icon on the key Press and hold Fn then press this system key F2 Status F3 LCD CRT F4 Standby F7 Wireless F8 Bright F9 Pad Lock 30 To Display the power status box in the upper left corner of 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 close this box Toggle your convertible tablet PC s display between the LCD an external monitor or both displays at the same time A monitor must be plugged into the monitor port on your convertible tablet PC Enter Standby mode Slide the power switch to leave Standby mode For more information see Changing power modes on page 163 Turn the wireless Ethernet emitter on or off For more information see Turning your wireless Ethernet emitter on or off on page 210 Increase the LCD panel brightness above the normal brightest setting for 255 seconds Use this feature in bright lighting situations such as outside in bright sunlight
214. rests on your adapter s power cable and that the cable is not located where it can be tripped over or stepped on Useonly the adapter and power cord approved for use with this convertible tablet PC Use of another type of adapter may create a risk of fire or explosion If you use an extension cable with your adapter ensure that the total ampere rating of the products plugged in to the extension cable does not exceed the ampere rating of the extension cable Basic safety precautions When using your convertible tablet PC and peripheral devices basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons including the following 18 Do not use this product near water For example do not use it near a bathtub or kitchen sink Avoid using the wired modem or LAN during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning The cable used with the modem should be manufactured with a minimum wire size of 26 American wire gauge AWG and an FCC compliant RJ 11 modular plug To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm Warning When working with peripheral devices or replacing memory modules always follow installation instructions D closely Except for replacing memory or the hard drive do not attempt to service your con
215. rewire 3 49 146 147 flash drive 6 273 headphone 4 274 i Link 3 49 146 147 IEEE 1394 3 49 146 147 keyboard 6 273 2 74 275 linein 275 microphone 3 274 modem 5 4 7 monitor VGA 6 148 275 mouse 6 273 274 275 network 6 48 275 parallel 275 port replicator 6 272 power 6 19 274 printer 6 273 274 275 projector 148 PS 2 275 PS 2 keyboard 275 PS 2 mouse 275 S PDIF digital audio 2 4 scanner 6 49 273 274 serial 275 speaker 4 274 S Video TV out 150 274 Toslink digital audio 274 troubleshooting 289 USB 6 49 273 274 VGA 6 148 275 video camera 3 49 146 147 Zip drive 6 49 273 274 copying CD 130 data CD 130 files and folders 66 78 music CD 130 music tracks 133 text and graphics 78 copyright notice 320 creating 323 CD label 140 desktop icons 61 desktop shortcuts 61 documents 4 DVD label 140 folders 65 movies 146 MP3 files 118 music CD 136 music files 118 Customer Service Accounting 305 Sales 305 Warranty 305 customizing 179 cutting files and folders 66 78 text and graphics 78 D default printer 301 defragmenting hard drive 233 deleting files and folders 60 68 69 78 230 desktop adding icons 61 adding shortcuts 61 adjusting settings 182 changing background 186 changing color depth 182 changing color scheme 185 changing number of colors 182 selecting screen saver 188 using 59 60 using Start menu 60 device drivers See drivers dialing codes 1 5 digit
216. rt All Programs Burn a CD or Data DVD Nero Programs then click tap Nero Express Nero Express opens het ih pied Gi Se beet uiaj Ia ke EN te P noe Pen a Copy tire cnc Eu Te Tage OF ved oe ETa a Geese ey reed pol A pore a the reer or Bae gi mae yr obec en cack 2 Insert a blank writable CD into your recordable drive Important If the drive you want to use is not in the modular bay you need to swap modules For more information about swapping modules see Changing modules on page 110 3 If a dialog box opens click tap Take no action then click tap OK 126 www gateway com Creating CDs using Nero Express 4 Move your pointer over Data then click tap Data Disc The Disc Content screen opens AAAeh A ce ee ee eS ee SE www gateway com 127 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia 5 Click Tap Add The Select Files and Folders dialog box opens Longton ro Hip Oncunenty Daki Ma i merge or Ae i Pokia ii My Documents Fils Fiji Hakea ALAA Tics Al E ed amaa a ee a ee a 6 Browse to the folder that contains the files you want to add You can click tap the arrow to open the Location list then click tap a drive or folder or you can click tap folders in the Name list Press and hold the CTRL key to select multiple files f Click Tap Add You can continue to select files and click tap Add 8 After you select all your files click tap Finished 128 www gateway com
217. rue Color if necessary gt To change the color depth 182 1 Click Tap Start then click tap Control Panel The Control Pane window opens If your Control Panel isin Category View click tap Appearance and Themes 2 Click Double click Tap Double tap the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box opens Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 3 Click Tap the Settings tab 1 oo mm mmia menam n mi DHE Er E ee EE gE HTE E L ETE E 1 bios Ma PeR R S SME ae Cort Frer miii Dr m EE Bka J NOW Pr TEF pe iim miim 4 Click Tap the arrow button to open the Color quality list then click tap the color depth you want 5 To save your changes click tap OK then click tap Yes Help and For more information about adjusting display settings Support click tap Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword changing display settings in the Search box Search EJ then click tap the arrow www gateway com 183 Chapter 10 Customizing Your Gateway M275 Adjusting the screen resolution You can increase the screen resolution to fit more icons on your desktop or you can decrease the resolution to make reading the display easier The higher the resolution the smaller individual components of the screen such as icons and menu bars appear gt To adjust the screen resolution 1 Click Tap Start then click tap Control Panel The Control Pane window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View
218. s Mute Next 115 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia If you do not hear sound or you want to change the volume see Adjusting the volume on page 102 Help and For more information about playing CDs click tap Start Support then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword playing CDs in the Search box Q Search J then click tap the arrow Using MUSICMATCH you can Play music CDs Create MP3 music files from your music CDs Edit music track information Use your music files to build a music library Listen to Internet Radio For more information on using MusicMatch see its online help Playing CDs You can use the MUSICMATCH program to play music CDs Important Some music CDs have copy protection software You may not be able to play these CDs on your convertible G tablet PC gt To play a music CD 1 To have MUSICMATCH automatically list the album artist and track names of your CD connect to the Internet before inserting your CD 116 Using MUSICMATCH 2 Insert the music CD into the DVD or DVD CD RW drive on your convertible tablet PC Important If the drive you want to use is not in the modular bay you need to swap modules For more information about RY swapping modules see Changing modules on page 110 3 If an Audio CD dialog box opens click tap Play Audio CD using MUSICMATCH Jukebox then click tap OK The musicmatch window opens the CD begins playing and the names of the mus
219. s connected correctly TV out is not working m Make sure that you have activated TV out For more information see Viewing the display on a television on page 150 m Make sure that the television is turned on and that the S Video cable is connected correctly m Televisions in different countries use different standards If you are traveling you may need to change the TV Out mode For more information see Viewing the display on a television on page 150 303 Chapter 17 Troubleshooting Telephone support Before calling Gateway Technical Support If you have a technical problem with your convertible tablet PC follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Technical Support 304 Make sure that your convertible tablet PC is connected correctly to a grounded AC outlet that is supplying power If you use a surge protector make sure that it is turned on If a peripheral device such as a keyboard or mouse does not appear to work make sure that all cables are plugged in securely If you have recently installed hardware or software make sure that you have installed it according to the instructions provided with it If you did not purchase the hardware or software from Gateway see the manufacturer s documentation and technical support resources If you have how to questions about using a program see m Online Help m Printed documentation m The Microsoft Windows documentation m The software publi
220. s Network Connection then click tap Enable to turn on the wireless Ethernet emitter or click tap Disable to turn off the wireless Ethernet emitter 211 Chapter 11 Networking Your Gateway M275 212 www gateway com Moving From Your Old Computer If your new convertible tablet PC is replacing an old computer you may have personal data files Internet settings a printer or other peripheral devices and other unique computer settings that you want to movefrom your old computer to your new one Read this chapter to learn about Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Transferring Files Transferring Internet Settings Installing your old printer or scanner Installing your old programs 213 Chapter 12 Moving From Your Old Computer Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard You can move your data files and personal settings such as display Internet and e mail settings from your old computer to your new one by using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard The wizard also moves specific files or entire folders such as My Documents My Pictures and Favorites gt To open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard m Click Tap Start All Programs Accessories System Tools then click tap Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Help and For more information about using the Files and Settings Support Transfer Wizard click tap Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword using transfer wizard in the S
221. s for both sales and support For more information see Telephone numbers on page 305 Account Info Click Tap Account Info to access support for non technical issues like the status of your order or changing your account address PC Tools 56 Click Tap PC Tools to access utilities to help you manage your convertible tablet PC Windows Basics Read this chapter to learn how to Use the Windows desktop Manage files and folders Work with documents Use shortcuts 57 Chapter 4 Windows Basics About Windows XP tablet PC Edition 58 The Microsoft Windows XP tablet PC Edition operating system is a fully functioning version of Windows XP Professional with added pen based computing features Tablet and Pen Settings set properties for the pen tablet buttons and display screen tablet PC Input Panel TIP use its writing pad soft keyboard and voice recognition for entering data W indows Journal hand write documents then turn them into text or image files Sticky Notes make a quick note with your pen or voice and drop it into another program Document annotation insert handwritten notes into Word documents and other programs Enhanced speech and voice recognition say what you arethinking and your tablet will understand Inkball practice and master pen input with this game of strategy MicroSoft OneN ote capture organize and reuse your notes on notebook
222. scription Record audio through this microphone The built in microphone is turned off while an external microphone is connected For the location of your microphone jack see Left Side on page 3 and Back on page 274 Inform you of the power status or when a drive is in use For more information see LED status indicators on page 25 See Tablet control buttons on page 32 for a description of each button VANANATL NATTA AIAL SI ARK www gateway com J Component Icon Keyboard Touchpad Keyboard Multi function buttons Keyboard Status indicators Keyboard area Description Provides all the features of a full sized 86 key keyboard For more information see Using the keyboard on page 28 Provides all the functionality of a mouse For more information see Using the EZ Pad touchpad on page 35 Press these buttons to open programs assigned to them These buttons are set to open your default e mail program your default Web browser online help and the My Computer window For more information see Multi function buttons on page 34 Inform you when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used For more information see Keyboard status indicators on page 27 Chapter 1 Checking Out Your Gateway M275 Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this section are for informational purposes only Label information varies by model features
223. several different types of keys Some keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other actions when pressed in combination with another key Key type Icon Function keys System keys Navigation keys Volume keys FN key Windows key Bey m Numeric keypad Application key AS Arrow keys LCD brightness keys Description Press these keys labeled FI to F12 to perform actions in programs For example pressing Fl may open help Each program uses different function keys for different purposes See the program documentation to find out more about the function key actions Press these colored keys in combination with the FN key to perform specific actions For more information see System key combinations on page 30 Press these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a line to the end of a line up the page down the page to the beginning of a document or to the end of a document Press these colored keys in combination with the FN key to increase or decrease the volume or to turn off all sound Press the FN key in combination with a colored system key such as STATUS STANDBY or PAUSE to perform a specific action Press this key to open the Windows Start menu This key can also be used in combination with other keys to open utilities like F Search utility R Run utility and E Explorer utility Use these keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad is turned on Press this key fo
224. sher s Web site See the troubleshooting section of this chapter Warning To avoid bodily injury do not attempt to troubleshoot your convertible tablet PC problem if D Power cords or plugs are damaged Liquid has been spilled into your convertible tablet PC Your convertible tablet PC was dropped The case was damaged Instead unplug your convertible tablet PC and contact a qualified computer technician Have your customer ID serial number and order number available along with a detailed description of your problem including the exact text of any error messages and the steps you have taken Make sure that your convertible tablet PC is nearby at the time of your call The technician may have you follow troubleshooting steps Telephone numbers Gateway offers a wide range of customer service technical support and information services Automated troubleshooting system Service description Use an automated menu system and your telephone keypad to find answers to common problems Telephone numbers You can access the following services through your telephone to get answers to your questions Resource Fax on demand support Gateway s fee based software tutorial service Gateway Technical Support America Online CompuServe Sales accounting and warranty Service description Order a catalog of documents on common problems then order documents by document numbers The documents will be f
225. sources m The printed or online documentation that came with your hardware or software In many cases additional product information and online documentation for Gateway supplied hardware can be found in our Web site s Documentation Library m This user s guide m The software publisher s Web site Help and For more how to information about Windows XP click tap Support Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword practice in the Search box Search J then click tap the arrow Tutoring For help on using hardware or software that came with your Gateway convertible tablet PC contact Gateway s fee based tutorial hotline m 800 229 1103 rate charged per minute charged to a major credit card m 900 555 4695 rate charged per minute charged to your telephone bill 306 Training Tutoring and training Gateway provides the following in person and computerized training Resource In Store Training at Gateway stores Gateway Learning Libraries Online Training from Learn Gateway Service description Our friendly and knowledgeable software trainers can teach you how to use the Internet and the most popular software programs including Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint A variety of courses and tutorials are available on CD Select from several easy to use learning libraries More than 450 online courses are available from Learn Gateway All you have to do is go online and log in You sele
226. st 78 switching between files folders or programs 78 shutting down convertible tablet PC 23 24 small office network 198 SO DIMM 255 333 software See programs sound adjusting 31 102 controls 29 102 muting 31 102 troubleshooting 302 Sound Recorder making audio recordings 105 playing file 105 speakers built in 4 5 jack 4 274 specifications 12 speech recognition 44 46 58 SpeedStep technology 165 Standby mode 23 30 163 system key 30 troubleshooting 300 Start button 60 Start menu 60 starting convertible tablet PC 22 programs 36 60 startup password 176 static electricity 254 status indicators battery charge 26 156 Caps Lock 27 diskette drive 141 drive activity 25 DVD drive 25 DVD CD RW drive 25 hard drive 25 location 6 8 9 memory card reader 25 numeric keypad 27 30 Pad Lock 27 30 power 23 26 Scroll Lock 27 31 Sticky Notes 58 streaming audio and video 199 334 support tool PC Doctor 281 surge protector 20 Suspend 30 S Video TV out jack locating 274 using 150 system identification label 7 10 system keys 28 29 combinations 30 T Tablet and Pen Settings 58 189 tablet control buttons locating 8 Screen Rotation 32 Tablet Input Panel 32 Windows Security 33 XtraBright XtraDim 33 Tablet Input Panel button 32 Tablet PC Input Panel 44 58 tapping 41 taskbar 60 Technical Support 305 technical support automated troubleshooting 305 eSupport 12 FaxBack support 305 resources 304 Technica
227. stalling programs 2 sceacson at al na Sov RN a acai tag cae sea Gia ed cae Ba 246 Reinstalling WINGOWS wesies sads aot shonin ade io anata eis ace anne arda eat 4 248 15 Upgrading Your Gateway M275 0 00 cece eee 251 Adding and removing a PC Card 1 ce ee 252 vi Preventing static electricity discharge 00 eee 254 Adding or replacing memory 2 eee nes 255 Adding or replacing memory in the memory bay 00000 ees 256 Replacing memory under the keyboard 0 00 e eee eee 259 Replacing the hard drive kit 0 00 eens 267 16 Using the Gateway M275 Port Replicator 271 ERONI aae aa a ay eh oe ee ees ea eanaes a tae eee ee ee eg eee ees ere 272 ES nieo tore ate TE EAA EARE EE 8 abe EEE naan ane eal aida ETE a 273 BACK Sie od ee iweb et ee Roe tute ew ketone Bale ae cee E 274 Connecting to the port replicator 20 0 eee 276 Attaching to the port replicator 0 0 0 ccc ee 276 Disconnecting from the port replicator 0 0 eee 277 securing your port replicator 6 46 600 604 ira A Se Seed ie ED 278 17 TPROUDICSNOOUAG oreren hw edk eesti ett beau eee 279 Safety guidelines ce guido aiid wives ani Meek Ade Sean ok Ahad wen wR aces 280 ISU SUS aa iar ea ts rsapret uw cal ng ap ad TG haw ee descr Oman hac ak te ear te ees eee elo aA 281 Software support toolS 1 1 eee eee 281 TROUDIESHOOUNG sagasaan iba ene
228. t fit make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the memory bay Important Use only memory modules designed for the Gateway M275 Gently push the module down until it clicks in place Replace the memory bay cover and tighten the cover screws Insert the batteries then turn your convertible tablet PC over Reattach the optional port replicator Connect the power adapter and modem and network cables then turn on your convertible tablet PC www gateway com Adding or replacing memory Replacing memory under the keyboard Important Use only memory modules designed for the Gateway M275 for upgrading your memory Installing replacement memory under the keyboard is a process consisting of three procedures that must be done In sequence 1 Open the keyboard compartment 2 Replace the memory 3 Reattach the keyboard Opening the keyboard compartment gt To open the keyboard compartment 1 Follow the instructions under Preventing static electricity discharge on page 254 2 Turn off your convertibletablet PC disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables 3 Turn your convertible tablet PC over so the bottom is facing up 4 Remove the battery For more information see Changing batteries on page 159 259 Chapter 15 Upgrading Your Gateway M275 5 Remove the two keyboard screws marked with a K Screw ____ Mth j UT MNN 6 Turn your convertibl
229. tailed information and installation instructions Help and For more information about installing peripheral devices Support click tap Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword installing devices in the Search box Search J then click tap the arrow 49 Chapter 2 Getting Started 50 www gateway com Getting Help This chapter tells you about additional information resources available to help you use your convertible tablet PC Read this chapter to learn how to access Help and Support E m Do More With Gateway m Online help E Gateway Web site 51 Chapter 3 Getting Help Help and Support Your convertible tablet PC includes Help and Support an easily accessible collection of help information troubleshooters instructional videos and automated support Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows gt To start Help and Support m Click Tap Start then click tap Help and Support Help and Support opens You can find help information by clicking tapping a link performing a search or browsing the index Searching for a topic To search for a topic in Help and Support type a word or phrase keyword in the Search box located at the top of any Help and Support screen then click tap the arrow button For each search you receive the following search result types m Suggested Topics These topics are located in Help and Support and are relevant to your search
230. tarted Starting your convertible tablet PC gt To start your convertible tablet PC 1 Press the latch on the front of your convertible tablet PC then lift the LCD panel 2 Slidethe power switch located on the left side of your convertible tablet PC OR Open the LCD panel The power switch is preset to On Off mode However you can also set it to function in Standby Resume mode For instructions on changing the power switch mode see Changing power settings on page 165 Important The Power on Lid Lift feature turns on your convertible tablet PC whenever you open the LCD panel Your convertible tablet PC was shipped to you with the Power on Lid Lift feature turned off For more information see Turning on the Power on Lid Lift feature on page 169 22 www gateway com Turning off your convertible tablet PC 3 If you are starting your convertible tablet PC for the first time follow the on screen instructions to set up your convertible tablet PC a Waking up your convertible tablet PC When you do not use your convertible tablet PC for several minutes or if you closetheLCD panel without turning your convertibletablet PC off it may enter a power saving mode called Standby While in Standby the power indicator flashes If your convertible tablet PC is in Standby mode open the LCD panel or slide the power switch to wake it up For moreinformation on turning on the Power on Lid Lift feature see Turni
231. tery before cleaning any components Use a damp lint free cloth to clean your convertible tablet PC and other parts of your convertible tablet PC Do not use abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can damage the finish on components Your convertible tablet PC is cooled by air circulated through the vents on the case so keep the vents free of dust With your convertible tablet PC turned off and unplugged brush the dust away from the vents with a damp cloth Be careful not to drip any water into the vents Do not attempt to clean dust from the inside of your convertible tablet PC 237 Chapter 13 Maintaining Your Gateway M275 Cleaning the keyboard You should clean the keyboard occasionally by using an aerosol can of air with a narrow straw like extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys If you spill liquid on the keyboard turn off your convertible tablet PC and turn your convertible tablet PC upside down Let the liquid drain then let the keyboard dry before trying to use it again If the keyboard does not work after it dries you may need to replace it Cleaning the convertible tablet PC screen Use the special cleaning cloth included with your convertible tablet PC to wipe away dust and fingerprints Dampen the cloth with water or a mild window glass cleaner solution but never spray anything directly on the surface Cleaning the mouse 238 If you have a mouse and the mouse pointer begins moving erratically
232. th your CDs and DVDs and more Nero DriveSpeed to control DVD or DVD CD RW drive read speed and spin down time Nero InfoTool to find out about your drive capabilities and your convertible tablet PC configuration To use these programs click tap Start All Programs Burn a CD or Data DVD Nero Programs then click tap the program you want For more information seethe online help in the programs and the online user s guides To access the user s guides click tap Start All Programs Burn a CD or Data DVD User s Guides then click tap the guide you want Using the optional diskette drive A diskette drive uses 3 5 inch diskettes sometimes called floppy disks Diskettes are useful for storing files or transferring files to another computer 140 Warning Do not expose diskettes to water or magnetic fields D Exposure could damage the data on the diskette Using the optional diskette drive Tips amp Tricks If you need to use a diskette drive Gateway recommends purchasing a USB diskette drive To order a USB diskette drive visit the Accessory Store at accessories gateway com Diskette activity indicator Diskette eject button gt To use a diskette 1 Plug the diskette drive into a USB port on your convertible tablet PC or port replicator For the location of your USB ports see Back on page 6 Left side on page 273 and Back on page 274 2 Insert the diskette into the diskette drive
233. the Start button then open a file or program by clicking tapping an item on the menu that opens The Recycle Bin is where files folders and programs that you discarded va are stored You must empty the Recycle Bin to permanently delete them from i your convertible tablet PC For instructions on how to use the Recycle Bin Recycle Bin see Deleting files and folders on page 68 Using the Start menu You can start programs open files customize your system get help search for files and folders and more using the Start menu gt To use the Start menu 1 Click Tap the Start button on the lower left of the Windows desktop The Start menu opens showing you the first level of menu items 2 Click Tap All Programs to see all programs and files in the Start menu When you move the mouse pointer over any menu item that has an arrow next to it another menu called a submenu opens and reveals related files programs or commands 60 Using the desktop 3 Click Tap a file or program to open it E ce di a ie P pE is s igi Le i a n m m g h Hi la ie 4 FE k E T RE a a A L k a gt j P k o y EE Help and For more information about the Windows XP Start menu Support click tap Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword Windows Start menu in the Search Q DOX Search JE then click tap the arrow Adding icons to the desktop You may want to
234. tible tablet PC m What accessories are available for your convertible tablet PC Tips amp Tricks You can download an electronic copy of this guide from support gateway com support manlib Chapter 1 Checking Out Your Gateway M275 Front Modular bay LCD panel release latch Component Icon Description Modular bay Use this bay for a DVD drive or combination DVD CD RW drive For more information see Changing modules on page 110 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 112 Important Your convertible tablet PC may have come with a DVD or DVD CD RW drive To order a different module contact Gateway LCD panel release latch Open the LCD panel by pressing the release latch 2 www gateway com Left Side Left Side SS z O a SS i Kensington PC Card Memory card Power Speaker lock slot slot reader switch IEEE 1394 port Microphone jack Headphone jack Component Icon Description Kensington lock slot Secure your convertible tablet PC to an object by K connecting a Kensington cable lock to this slot PC Card slot Insert one Type II PC Card into this slot For more information see Adding and removing a PC Card on page 252 Memory card reader Insert a memory card from a digital camera MP3 player PDA or cellular telephone into the memory card rea
235. tible tablet PC by changing settings in Windows Read this chapter to learn how to Change screen and display settings Change the background and screen saver Adjust the touchpad settings Add change and switch user accounts 179 Chapter 10 Customizing Your Gateway M275 Using the display Changing display orientation You can changethedisplay orientation from the default landscape horizontal to portrait vertical or secondary landscape 180 degrees from the default Screen Rotation button For more information see Tablet control buttons on page 32 gt To change display orientation m Press Screen Rotation button to step through display orientations gt To change orientation properties m Double click Doubletap the Tablet and Pen Settings icon f in the taskbar then click tap the Display tab Adjusting brightness gt To adjust screen brightness m Usethe increase brightness and decrease brightness keys on the keyboard For more information see System key combinations on page 30 180 Using the display XtraBright XtraDim Use XtraBright to increasethe LCD panel brightness above the normal brightest setting for 255 seconds Use this feature in bright lighting situations such as outside in bright sunlight Use XtraDim to decrease the brightness below the normal dimmest setting Use this feature in dim lighting situations gt To use XtraBright XtraDim m Press the XtraBri
236. tings on page 189 Power Your convertible tablet PC is not working on AC power m Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected correctly to your convertible tablet PC For more information see Connecting the AC adapter on page 19 m f your convertible tablet PC is plugged into a surge protector make sure that the surge protector is connected securely to an electrical outlet turned on and working correctly To test the outlet plug a working device such as a lamp into the outlet and turn it on m Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage Replace any damaged cables Your convertible tablet PC is not working on battery power m Makesurethat the battery is installed correctly For more information see Replacing the battery on page 160 m Makesure that the batteries are fully recharged For more information see Recharging the battery on page 157 m Make sure that the battery is calibrated correctly For more information see Recalibrating the battery on page 158 Your convertible tablet PC will not turn off even after sliding and holding the power switch for five seconds If your convertible tablet PC has frozen and sliding and holding the power switch for five seconds does not turn it off insert a straightened paper clip into the reset hole on the bottom of your convertible tablet PC For the location of the reset hole see Bottom on page 7 The battery
237. tional memory You see a Printer is out of paper error message After adding paper make sure that the printer is online Most printers have an online offline button that you need to press after adding paper Sound You are not getting sound from the built in speakers m Make sure that headphones are not plugged into the headphone jack For the location of the headphone jack see Left Side on page 3 and Back on page 274 m Makesurethat the volume control on your convertible tablet PC is turned up For more information see System key combinations on page 30 m Make sure that the Windows volume control is turned up For more information see Adjusting the volume on page 102 m Make sure that Mute controls are turned off For more information about the mute setting see System key combinations on page 30 or Adjusting the volume on page 102 302 Troubleshooting Help and For more information about troubleshooting sound issues Support click tap Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in the Search Q DOX Search EJ then click tap the arrow Touchpad The touchpad does not work Attaching a PS 2 mouse to your port replicator may deactivate the touchpad Video The external monitor is not working m Make sure that you have pressed FN LCD CRT to activate the external monitor option m Make sure that the monitor is turned on and that the video cable i
238. to use it Please contact Gateway for service Warning Only use drivers approved for the country in which the device will be used See the Gateway Windows XP Pro Tablet PC DVD or contact Gateway Technical Support for additional information Warning In order to comply with FCC requirements transmitters must not be operated or co located in conjunction with any other transmitter or antenna installed in the convertible tablet PC 313 Appendix A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information United States of America Federal Communications Commission FCC Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15 Low power Radio transmitter type devices radio frequency RF wireless communication devices operating in the 2 4 GHz band and or 5 15 5 35 GHz band may be present embedded in your notebook system This section isonly applicable if these devices are present Refer to the system label to verify the presence of wireless devices Wireless devices that may bein your system are only qualified for usein the United States of America if an FCC ID number is on the system label This equipment complies with FCC radio frequency electromagnetic signal RF exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment of a portable transmitting device under 47 CFR 2 1093 paragraph d 2 The wireless devices installed in this system are intended to be used indoors In some areas use of these devices outdoors is prohibited Operation
239. topic m Full text Search Matches These topics are located in Help and Support and contain the words you entered in the Search box m Microsoft Knowledge Base These topics are located on the Microsoft Web site and contain the words you entered in the Search box You must be connected to the Internet to search for and access these topics To view alist of your search results click tap the results header for the type of results you want to view To view a topic click tap the topic name in the Search Results list 52 Do More With Gateway Do More With Gateway Your convertible tablet PC may include Do More With Gateway a tool that provides additional information about using your Gateway convertible tablet PC for digital music digital photography digital video gaming and other programs To access Do More With Gateway click tap Start then click tap Do More With Gateway Click Tap the topics listed on the left side of the page to learn more about the software already installed on your convertible tablet PC as well as partnerships and special offers available through Gateway Consumer Solutions Gateway www gateway com 53 Chapter 3 Getting Help Online help Many programs provide information onlineso you can research atopic or learn how to perform a task while you are using the program You can access most online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by clicking tapping a Help button Gateway H
240. ts you make all of those connections in one step The port replicator also gives you access to additional ports not found on your convertible tablet PC Read this chapter to learn m Where ports and jacks are located m How to connect and disconnect the port replicator m How to secure the port replicator with a locking cable 271 Chapter 16 Using the Gateway M275 Port Replicator Front Kensington Docking Docking lock ring port release latch Component Icon Description Kensington lock ring Secure your convertible tablet PC and port replicator to K an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock through this ring and into the Kensington lock slot on your convertible tablet PC For more information see Securing your port replicator on page 278 Docking port o Connect your convertible tablet PC to this port LES Warning Power is passed through this port This docking connection is certified to UL 1950 for use only with convertible tablet PCs designed for your Gateway port replicator Docking release latch Press the release latch to attach the convertible tablet PC Lift the release latch to release your convertible tablet PC 2 2 www gateway com Left side Left side USB port Component Icon Description USB port id Plug USB Universal Serial Bus devices such as a diskette drive flash drive lomega Zip drive printer scanner camera keyboard or mouse into this port www gateway com 2 3
241. ttery 160 bay modules 110 camera 144 cards 142 252 device drivers 243 devices 49 282 digital camera 49 144 digital video camera 49 drivers 243 drives 110 DVD drive 110 DVD CD RW drive 110 Fax 90 hard drive 267 InterVideo DVD player 124 memory 255 Microsoft Fax 90 PC Card 252 peripheral devices 49 217 Pinnacle Expression 14 7 printer 49 217 programs 219 246 recordable CD drive 110 scanner 49 217 Windows 248 Internal wireless label 11 Internet account 81 broadband connection 49 button 34 connecting to 82 downloading files 85 requirements to access 81 sharing access 198 transferring settings from old computer 216 troubleshooting 289 using 80 Internet connection sharing 198 troubleshooting 289 293 Internet radio 123 Internet service provider ISP connecting to 82 disconnecting from 82 setting up account 81 transferring settings from old computer 216 using 80 81 InterVideo DVD Player 124 IRQ conflicts 282 ISP See Internet service provider J jacks See connections 327 K Kensington cable lock lock slot 3 5 272 port replicator 278 using while traveling 176 key combinations 30 keyboard buttons 28 cleaning 238 connecting 28 features 28 icon 44 191 locating 9 PS 2 port 275 shortcuts 78 troubleshooting 291 USB port 6 273 274 keys application 28 29 arrow 28 29 battery status 30 Break 31 brightness 28 29 31 directional 29 Fn 28 29 30 function 29 LCD brightness 29 31 LCD CRT 30
242. u place a single sided disc in the tray make sure that the label side is facing up If the disc has two playable sides place the disc so the name of the side you want to play is facing up 113 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia 3 Push the tray in until it is closed Listening to CDs You can use the DVD or DVD CD RW drive on your convertible tablet PC to listen to music CDs Important Some music CDs have copy protection software You may not be able to play these CDs on your convertible iG tablet PC Listening to CDs Use the Windows M edia Player to listen to CDs For more information about using the Windows Media Player click tap Help You can also use MUSICMATCH to listen to CDs For more information see Using MUSICMATCH on page 116 114 www gateway com Listening to CDs gt To play a CD 1 Insert a CD into the DVD or DVD CD RW drive Important If the drive you want to use is not in the modular bay you need to swap modules For more information about iG swapping modules see Changing modules on page 110 2 Ifa dialog box opens with a list of CD players click tap Windows Media Player The Windows M edia Player opens OR If a dialog box does not open with a list of CD players click tap Start All Programs then click tap Windows Media Player The Windows M edia Player opens 3 When the media player opens click tap play ji E iy i oie io bees F ii Stop Volume Previou
243. uch as track title lead artist album and genre 6 Click Tap OK The new track information appears in the MUSICMATCH playlist music library and recorder window Building a music library Use MUSICMATCH to build a music library You can organize your music tracks by categories find a track quickly by using the sort features and add information to a music file You can add music tracks to your music library by m Creating MP3 files When you create MP3 files from the tracks on your music CD MUSICMATCH automatically adds these files to your music library m Dragging and Dropping Drag and drop files from Windows Explorer or your desktop to the music library m Downloading files from the Internet When you are connected to the Internet MP3 files that you download are automatically added to your music library Caution During the download process MP3 files may become corrupt If you are having trouble listening to or working AN with a downloaded file try downloading the file again 121 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia Changing the music library display settings gt To change the music library display settings 1 In MUSICMATCH click tap Options then click tap Settings The Settings window opens 2 Click Tap the Music Library tab CO Lesko Cocca Die ire iim ele aa y cna Ee zu Coun 2 ara Tr Ejire Ajere T Cee i Tra val Cite 4 D Diim e Libin 7 OS beg pee each Oe tg Vipa i 7 Gee GI ag ia i Tir a
244. ut your convertible tablet PC has not detected the television Make sure that the television is turned on and connected correctly 12 Click Tap the arrow button to open the Colors list then click tap True Color 13 Click Tap the arrow button to open the Screen Area list then click tap 640 by 480 14 Click Tap the arrow button to open the Video Standard list then click tap NTSC M Important If you are traveling internationally you may need to change the video standard For example many televisions in Asia use PAL instead of NTSC 152 www gateway com Viewing the display on a television 15 Click Tap Apply Your LCD panel will blank out and what was on your LCD panel now appears on your television Important Your television may be able to run at a higher resolution If the icons and screen area appear too large on your television try a different Screen Area value 16 Click Tap OK Changing from one display to another After you have set up the second display on your convertible tablet PC to be a television you can quickly switch between viewing the display on the LCD panel and viewing it on the television To Press Change the display from the LCD panel to the television CTRL ALT F2 Change the display from the television to the LCD panel CTRL ALT F3 153 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia 154 www gateway com Managing Power While your convertible tablet PC is running on battery power you should mana
245. vertible tablet PC for takeoff and landing Do not check your convertible tablet PC as baggage Turn off wireless RF devices such as your wireless Ethernet emitter while the aircraft is moving For more information see Turning your wireless Ethernet emitter on or off on page 210 Modem Modem m Take a telephone cord to connect the modem to telephone jacks If you are traveling internationally take teleohone jack adapters or an acoustic handset coupler m Take a telephone line protector m Take a telephone line tester to check for unsafe lines especially if you are traveling internationally m Take remote access information with you so you can connect to your ISP while outside of your usual calling area A list of country dialing codes may be especially useful if you are traveling internationally Radio frequency wireless connections m Every country has different restrictions on the use of wireless devices If your convertible tablet PC is equipped with a wireless device check with the local radio approval authorities prior to your trip for any restrictions on the use of a wireless device in the destination country m f your convertible tablet PC came equipped with an internal embedded wireless device see Safety Regulatory and Legal Information on page 309 for general wireless regulatory guidelines m Wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft Current aviation regulations requir
246. vertible tablet PC yourself See Using eSupport on page 55 and Telephone support on page 304 for service information Connecting the AC adapter Connecting the AC adapter You can run your convertible tablet PC using an AC adapter or your convertible tablet PC s battery The battery was shipped to you partially charged You should use the AC adapter right away to fully charge the battery Allow 24 hours for the battery to fully charge Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use your convertible tablet PC on battery power for the first time the battery life may be much shorter than you expect If the battery life seems short even after being charged for 24 hours the battery may need to be recalibrated For more information see Recalibrating the battery on page 158 gt To connect the AC adapter 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter Warning C Make sure that you use the AC adapter that came with your convertible tablet PC or one of the same type purchased from Gateway Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged The replacement cord must be of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your convertible tablet PC may be damaged Chapter 2 Getting Started 2 Connect the AC adapter to your convertible tablet PC s power connector 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet The battery charge indicator turns on see LED status indicators on
247. ware came preinstalled on your new convertible tablet PC run that setup program If it asks to set up a new account or an existing one choose to set up an existing account m f your current ISP software is not preinstalled on your new convertible tablet PC locatethe original Internet setup program provided by your local ISP or contact your ISP to see if they have an updated version of their software and install it on your new convertible tablet PC m f you use MSN as your ISP or if you Know your ISP settings use the Windows Internet Connection Wizard 216 Installing your old printer or scanner gt To use the Internet Connection Wizard 1 Click Tap Start All Programs Accessories Communications then click tap New Connection Wizard The New Connection wizard opens 2 Configure your Internet settings by following the on screen instructions Help and For more information about setting up an Internet Support connection click tap Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword Internet connection in the Search DOX Search J then click tap the arrow Transferring your e mail and address book See your old e mail program s online help for information on exporting and importing e mail messages and the address book You can often export all of your old e mail messages or address book to recordable media then import them into your new convertible tablet PC s email program You may also want to consider printing t
248. way M275 Connecting your home small office or home office computers lets you share drives printers and a single Internet connection among the connected computers Read this chapter to learn about m Benefits of usinga network in your home small office or home office m Types of network connections m Purchasing additional network equipment m Turning the wireless Ethernet emitter on and off Tips amp Tricks The Setting Up Your Windows Network guide has been included on your hard drive It provides instructions for installing and ey configuring Ethernet networking on your notebook To access this guide click Start All Programs then click Gateway Documentation 197 Chapter 11 Networking Your Gateway M275 Benefits of networking A network lets you Share a single Internet connection Share computer drives Share peripheral devices Stream audio and video files Play multi player games Sharing a single Internet connection Each computer that is connected to the network can share the same broadband connection or modem and telephone line and access the Internet at the same time This saves on the cost of installing another telephone line for your second computer and paying for a second Internet service provider ISP account Help and For more information about sharing an Internet connection Support click tap Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword internet sharing in the Search box C Se
249. write tap and input directly on your convertible tablet PC s display Warning A finger tap or PDA stylus has no effect on your convertible tablet PC s display and ink pens and other pointed objects D could damage the surface Always use the pen that came with your convertible tablet PC You can order extra pens from Gateway Warning Do not sharply strike the display Although the display is D durable it can break The pen can do everything a mouse does Just think tap instead of click With a mouse With a pen Point and click Point and tap Double click Double tap Click and drag Tap and drag Right click Button tap press the pen button while tapping or press and hold with the pen Storing and removing the pen gt To store the pen in your convertible tablet PC 1 Locate the pen holder on the right side of your convertible tablet PC For more information see Right Side on page 5 2 Slidethe pen into the holder with the pocket clip down until the pen clicks into place 41 Chapter 2 Getting Started gt To remove the pen from our convertible tablet PC 1 Locatethe pen latch on the bottom of your convertible tablet PC For more Information see Bottom on page 7 2 Slidethe pen latch until the pen is release from the pen holder Calibration 42 The first time you use your convertible tablet PC you should calibrate your pen for both portrait and landscape orientations Cal
250. xisting account to this convertible tablet PC contact the ISP directly If you set up an account with America Online an Internet e mail address is created for you After completing the setup you are ready to access the Internet gt To set up an Internet account with America Online 1 Click Tap Start All Programs then click tap America Online 2 Follow the on screen instructions After setting up your account you can connect to the Internet and access your e mail services m 81 Chapter 5 Using the Internet Accessing your Internet account gt To connect to your America Online Internet account 1 Click Tap Start All Programs then click tap America Online 2 Complete the member name and password information then click tap Connect Your convertible tablet PC dials the Internet account teleohone number After connecting the Welcome window opens If you are using a service other than America Online check with your ISP for the correct procedure for connecting gt To disconnect from your America Online Internet account m Click Tap X in the top right corner of the America Online window Your convertible tablet PC disconnects from the Internet Important Make sure that your convertible tablet PC disconnects correctly from your Internet account If you do not have an unlimited hours ISP account you may have to pay for the time that you are connected even if you are not at your convertible tablet PC
251. ype the keyword power scheme in the Search box Search I J then click tap the arrow Changing alarm options gt To change the alarm options 1 Click Tap Start then click tap Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel isin Category View click tap Performance and Maintenance 2 Click Double click Tap Double tap the Power Options icon The Power Options Properties dialog box opens 3 Click Tap the Alarms tab Power Shei ee Py Ae heed hibits Lra bal ery glo DE sdra ese fag berg alge ad pra gee herd rae Hoe ick khai ate aat I hic schon nee hoe Coiba Fas p La fe Diag abel ae alee ele pre fee eee Li ail ETTE LAMET ei a a Tli Ly Hun Peer Ma o coat 4 Adjust the alarm settings 5 Click Tap OK www gateway com 167 Chapter 8 Managing Power Help and For more information about changing the alarm options Support click tap Start then click tap Help and Support Type the keyword alarm options in the Search box C Search IEJ then click tap the arrow Changing advanced settings gt To change advanced power management settings 1 Click Tap Start then click tap Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel isin Category View click tap Performance and Maintenance 2 Click Double click Tap Double tap the Power Options icon The Power Options Properties dialog box opens 3 Click Tap the Advanced tab Rra Uprka HiH h 4

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