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Contents

Checking Out Your Gateway M1300 Tablet PC

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Box contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Button panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Gateway model number and internal wireless label   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
Gateway serial number  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12

Finding your specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Getting Started

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Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

General tips  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18
Using the battery  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
Using the AC adapter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
Basic safety precautions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20

Connecting the AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Protecting from power source problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Starting your tablet PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Waking up your tablet PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Turning off your tablet PC  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26
Restarting (rebooting) your tablet PC   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
Using the display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
Using the pen   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28

Using the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Key types   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34
System key combinations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  35
Status indicators   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36

Summary of Contents for Tablet PC

Page 1: ...Gateway Tablet PC Customizing Troubleshooting usersguide...

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Page 3: ...s 12 Accessories 13 2 Getting Started 17 Safety instructions 18 General tips 18 Using the battery 19 Using the AC adapter 19 Basic safety precautions 20 Connecting the AC adapter 21 Protecting from po...

Page 4: ...et PC Edition 54 About the Windows environment 55 Using the desktop 56 Using the Start menu 56 Adding icons to the desktop 58 Identifying window items 59 Working with files and folders 61 Viewing driv...

Page 5: ...ing a digital camera 112 Connecting a digital video camera 114 7 Sending and Receiving Faxes 115 Installing Fax 116 Configuring Fax 117 Sending a simple fax 120 Setting up your cover page template 121...

Page 6: ...olor depth 151 Adjusting the screen resolution 152 Changing the colors on your Windows desktop 154 Changing the desktop background 155 Selecting a screen saver 157 Adjusting tablet and pen settings 15...

Page 7: ...ettings Transfer Wizard 180 Transferring files 181 Finding your files 181 Transferring Internet settings 183 Setting up your ISP 183 Transferring your e mail and address book 184 Transferring your Int...

Page 8: ...arge 221 Adding or replacing memory 222 16 Using the Tablet PC FlexDock 227 Front 228 Back 229 Using the FlexDock 231 17 Troubleshooting 237 Safety guidelines 238 First steps 239 Troubleshooting 240 A...

Page 9: ...o 260 Wireless Ethernet 260 FAQs 261 Telephone support 263 Before calling Gateway Technical Support 263 Telephone numbers 264 Tutoring and training 265 Self help 265 Tutoring 265 Training 266 A Safety...

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Page 11: ...How to locate your tablet PC s model and serial number How to locate the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity How to locate the specifications for your tablet PC What accessories are available for yo...

Page 12: ...An adjustable desktop stand A mobile USB keyboard with touchpad A hard top cover Your box also contains any additional accessories you have ordered such as a combination DVD CD RW drive If you ordere...

Page 13: ...ected For the location of your microphone jack see Ports side on page 7 Buttons See Buttons on page 4 for a description of each button Status indicators See Status indicators on page 5 for a descripti...

Page 14: ...if pressed during startup Opens Tablet Input Panel Can also be reprogrammed Hot key 1 Opens Motion Dashboard Opens Windows Journal Can also be reprogrammed Cursor pad The edges serve the same functio...

Page 15: ...een AC adapter plugged in and battery fully charged LED steady yellow AC adapter plugged in and battery charging LED steady orange Battery overheated or defective LED blinking green and orange Battery...

Page 16: ...4 seconds when the tablet is turned on will cause a forced shutdown which is the last resort when the tablet is completely unresponsive Antenna zone The wireless networking antennas are located in th...

Page 17: ...an external monitor on page 111 FlexDock connector Make sure that the Gateway Tablet PC sits firmly on the docking connector USB ports Plug the port replicator or USB Universal Serial Bus devices such...

Page 18: ...e is turned off when a microphone is plugged into this jack Headphone jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack The built in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are plu...

Page 19: ...ject by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this slot Hard drive bay The hard drive is located in this bay Battery bay Insert the battery into this bay For more information see Changing batteries on...

Page 20: ...to the LEDs to check the battery s charge Battery latch Slide to release the battery Memory bay Install as many as two memory modules into this bay For more information see Adding or replacing memory...

Page 21: ...need this information if you call for assistance Gateway serial number You can locate the Gateway serial number Printed on a white sticker on the back of your tablet PC Printed on the customer invoice...

Page 22: ...let PC includes the product key code for your operating system Finding your specifications For more information about your tablet PC such as memory size memory type and hard drive size visit Gateway s...

Page 23: ...t using an additional main battery in your tablet PC With an automobile airplane power adapter you can save battery power by plugging your tablet PC into an automobile cigarette lighter or an airplane...

Page 24: ...he Motion FlexDock a desktop docking station includes most of the tablet s peripheral device connectors LAN RJ 45 IEEE 1394 USB 2 0 ports 2 rear 1 front Microphone jack Headphone jack VGA monitor AC p...

Page 25: ...rinter to your 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 41 for more inf...

Page 26: ...16 Chapter 1 Checking Out Your Gateway M1300 Tablet PC www gateway com...

Page 27: ...d this chapter to find out how to Use the tablet PC safely Connect the AC adapter Start and turn off your tablet PC Use the display Use the pen Use the keyboard Identify the keyboard status indicators...

Page 28: ...d Use of mobile phones can interfere with the sound system The tablet operation is not impaired but we recommend that a distance of 12 inches 30 cm be maintained between the tablet and the mobile phon...

Page 29: ...battery and hard drive from environmental hazards such as dirt dust food liquids temperature extremes and overexposure to sunlight Replace only with a Gateway Tablet PC battery to avoid risk of fire...

Page 30: ...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 pote...

Page 31: ...in the AC adapter and let the battery charge while you are working Important A full charge will take up to two hours Press the button next to the battery gauge When all five LEDs glow green the batte...

Page 32: ...22 Chapter 2 Getting Started www gateway com To connect the AC adapter 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter OR Connect the AC mini plug to the AC adapter...

Page 33: ...let PC for the first time turn your tablet PC off and leave your tablet PC connected to AC power for at least 2 hours For more information about the battery charge meter on your model see Monitoring t...

Page 34: ...ttempt to disassemble the AC adapter The AC adapter has no user replaceable or user serviceable parts inside The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death Contact Gatewa...

Page 35: ...www gateway com Starting your tablet PC To start your tablet PC 1 If this is the first time turning on your tablet connect the USB keyboard to a USB port 2 Slide and hold the power switch for about 1...

Page 36: ...er saving settings see Changing power settings on page 135 Turning off your tablet PC To turn off your tablet PC 1 Tap Start then tap Turn Off Computer The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens 2 Tap Tur...

Page 37: ...page 3 OR On the keyboard press CTRL ALT DEL 2 Click Task Manager A window opens that lets you close a program that is not responding 3 Tap the program that is not responding 4 Tap End Task 5 If your...

Page 38: ...d will not affect any open programs Switching from AC to battery power dims the display slightly to save power Using the pen The tablet PC s pen is the only device that can write tap and input directl...

Page 39: ...not seem to line up with the tip of the pen for example because someone else has used your tablet and adjusted it for their own use recalibrate it to your tapping patterns Recalibrate if you write wi...

Page 40: ...Panel by waving the pen back and forth over the screen Backspace by drawing a right to left line on the display surface In most text input programs you can erase text by scratching it out Windows inte...

Page 41: ...extra pens in a drawer to avoid prolonged pressure on the pen tip The pen has internal electronics so keep it dry and avoid contact with liquids The tablet responds to most Penabled EMR pens manufactu...

Page 42: ...word processing program or a Web form before using the writing pad or soft keyboard To adjust writing pad and keyboard settings tap Tools then tap Options For security and accuracy when entering maske...

Page 43: ...nate functions including shortcut keys for Windows function keys for specific system operations and the Pad Lock keys for the numeric keypad You attach the external keyboard to the tablet PC using a U...

Page 44: ...Navigation keys 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 Arrow keys Pres...

Page 45: ...he software currently running This function is only available in some programs Turn on Pad Lock so you can use the numeric keypad Press this key combination again to turn off Pad Lock The Pad Lock sta...

Page 46: ...that affects how the keyboard is used Indicator Icon Description Pad Lock Numeric keypad is turned on For more information see System key combinations on page 35 Caps Lock Caps Lock is turned on Scrol...

Page 47: ...oard has a touchpad and two buttons When you move your finger on the touchpad the pointer arrow on the screen moves in the same direction You can use the left and right buttons below the touchpad to s...

Page 48: ...icking Start a program or open a file or folder Position the pointer over the object Press the left button twice in rapid succession This action is called double clicking Access a shortcut menu or fin...

Page 49: ...cable into the modem jack on the ports side of your tablet PC For the location of the modem jack see Ports side on page 7 2 Insert the other end of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack The mode...

Page 50: ...the network jack on the ports side of your tablet PC For the location of the network jack see Ports side on page 7 and Back on page 229 2 Insert the other end of the network cable into a network jack...

Page 51: ...ameras to your tablet PC For more information about port locations see Checking Out Your Gateway M1300 Tablet PC on page 1 and Using the Tablet PC FlexDock on page 227 IEEE 1394 and USB ports support...

Page 52: ...42 Chapter 2 Getting Started www gateway com...

Page 53: ...chapter tells you about additional information resources available to help you use your tablet PC Read this chapter to learn how to access Tutorials Help and Support Center Do More with Gateway Online...

Page 54: ...ng Help www gateway com Using the tutorials To run the tutorials tap the Welcome to Tablet PC link in the Help and Support Center Help and Support To open the Help and Support Center tap Start then ta...

Page 55: ...C and helps you calibrate the pen and display You should calibrate the pen right away To open Get Going with Tablet PC Tap Start All Programs then tap Get Going with Tablet PC Take a Tour of Windows X...

Page 56: ...46 Chapter 3 Getting Help www gateway com Inkball After you finish the tutorials you can play Inkball to hone your pen skills To play Inkball Tap Start All Programs Games then tap Inkball...

Page 57: ...er to answer questions about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of your Gateway Tablet PC Whenever you open the Help and Support Center while the Gateway Tablet PC is o...

Page 58: ...relevant to your search topic Full text Search Matches These topics are located in Help and Support Center and contain the words you entered in the Search box Microsoft Knowledge Base These topics are...

Page 59: ...your Gateway computer for digital music digital photography digital video gaming and other programs To access Do More with Gateway tap Start then tap Do More with Gateway Tap the topics listed on the...

Page 60: ...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 tapping a Help button You can search for informa...

Page 61: ...hours per day 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers product specifications tutorials and personalized information about your system Visit the Gateway eSupport Web site at support gatew...

Page 62: ...ough the reference area to locate an article specific to the question you have The Tutorials link lets you access an extensive library of how to articles and videos on topics such as making audio CDs...

Page 63: ...4 53 Windows Basics Read this chapter to learn how to Use the Windows desktop Manage files and folders Work with documents Use shortcuts...

Page 64: ...ng data Windows 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 h...

Page 65: ...real 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 tablet PC is set u...

Page 66: ...opens and reveals related files programs or commands Desktop elements Description The taskbar is the bar at the bottom of the tablet PC display containing the Start button on the left and a clock on t...

Page 67: ...com 3 Tap a file or program to open it Help and Support For more information about the Start menu tap Start then tap Help and Support Type the keyword Windows Start menu in the Help and Support Cente...

Page 68: ...tart then tap All Programs 2 Button tap press the pen button the program that you want to add to the desktop 3 Tap Send To then tap Desktop create shortcut A shortcut icon for that program appears on...

Page 69: ...ems When you 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 tap the Local Disk C icon in t...

Page 70: ...on the taskbar Tapping the program button in the taskbar opens the window again Tapping the maximize button expands the active window to fit the entire tablet PC display Tapping the maximize button a...

Page 71: ...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 tablet PC may have more than on...

Page 72: ...uch like the folders in a file cabinet They can contain files and other folders Files are much like paper documents letters spreadsheets and pictures that you keep on your tablet PC In fact all inform...

Page 73: ...ars by the folder icon For information about renaming folders see Keyboard shortcuts on page 75 Copying and moving files and folders The skills you need to copy and move files are called copying cutti...

Page 74: ...or folder you want to move For more information see Viewing drives on page 61 and Searching for files on page 68 2 Button tap press the pen button the file or folder that you want to move A pop up me...

Page 75: ...hat you want to delete For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders see Keyboard shortcuts on page 75 If you cannot find the file you want to delete see Searching for files on page 68...

Page 76: ...icon on the desktop The Recycle Bin window opens 2 Tap File then tap Empty Recycle Bin Windows asks you if you are sure that you want to empty the bin 3 Tap Yes Windows permanently deletes all files...

Page 77: ...s of folders to find the file or folder that you need This is called browsing To browse for a file 1 Tap Start then tap My Computer The My Computer window opens 2 Double tap the drive or folder that y...

Page 78: ...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 usi...

Page 79: ...Tap All files and folders 2 If 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 If you type all of the name Sear...

Page 80: ...options Search can find files meeting more criteria than file name You can narrow your search by selecting the search options that you want You can search by the Date the file was created or modified...

Page 81: ...how to create save open and print a document using Microsoft WordPad Similar procedures apply to other programs such as Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel For more information about using a program ta...

Page 82: ...to open the Save in list then tap the folder where you want to save the file If you do not see the folder you want browse through the folders listed below the Save in list 3 Type a new file name in t...

Page 83: ...p Open 3 Tap the arrow button to open the Look in list then 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 Double tap...

Page 84: ...rinter documentation To print a document 1 Make sure that the printer is turned on and loaded with paper 2 Start the program and open the document 3 Tap File then tap Print The Print dialog box opens...

Page 85: ...e CTRL key then click each of the remaining items Select multiple adjacent items in a list or window Click the first item in the list press and hold down the SHIFT key then click the last item in the...

Page 86: ...76 Chapter 4 Windows Basics www gateway com...

Page 87: ...ter provides information about the Internet and the World Wide Web Read this chapter to learn how to Set up and access an Internet account Connect to a Web site using a browser Download files from the...

Page 88: ...rovider ISP Cable and DSL modems a connection known as broadband use your TV cable or special telephone lines to connect to your ISP and access the Internet Cable and DSL modems connect to your tablet...

Page 89: ...program that displays information from the World Wide Web An e mail program a program that lets you create send and receive e mail messages over the Internet Setting up an Internet account Before you...

Page 90: ...r new tablet PC or Netscape Navigator 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...

Page 91: ...tap GO on the browser address bar OR On the current Web page tap a link to a Web site The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet downloads transfers data to your tablet PC and displa...

Page 92: ...download 3 Create or locate the folder where you want to store the file on your tablet PC For more information see Working with files and folders on page 61 4 Tap the link on the Web page for the fil...

Page 93: ...net 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...

Page 94: ...ap the Inbox 3 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 e mail program Help and Support For general i...

Page 95: ...s of your tablet PC Read this chapter to learn how to Adjust the volume Record and play audio files Use Windows Media Player Use a diskette or combination DVD CD RW drive Play CDs Play DVDs Create CDs...

Page 96: ...hardware controls If you are using external speakers turn the knob on the front of the speakers To adjust the overall volume level 1 Tap Start then tap Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If...

Page 97: ...ow opens If your Control Panel is in Category View tap Sounds Speech and Audio Devices 2 Tap Double tap the Adjust the system volume or Sounds and Audio Devices The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties...

Page 98: ...not appear in the window tap Options Properties the check box next to the audio device you want to adjust then tap OK 5 Drag the volume level and balance sliders for the device you want to adjust For...

Page 99: ...jack on your tablet PC For the location of the microphone jack see Ports side on page 7 or Back on page 229 2 Tap Start All Programs Accessories Entertainment then tap Sound Recorder The Sound Recorde...

Page 100: ...box opens 3 Tap the file you want to play then tap Open 4 Play the file by tapping play then stop playing the file by tapping stop Help and Support For more information about making or playing an audi...

Page 101: ...edia 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 Media Player tap Help To play a file using the W...

Page 102: ...e by tapping play then stop playing the file by tapping stop Important If the menu bar does not appear tap the show menu bar button Help and Support For more information about playing audio and video...

Page 103: ...or FlexDock For the location of your USB ports see Ports side on page 7 Front on page 228 and Back on page 229 2 Insert the diskette into the diskette drive with the label facing up Warning Do not exp...

Page 104: ...W drive for 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 Connecting the DVD CD RW driv...

Page 105: ...ptional DVD CD RW drive www gateway com To connect the DVD CD RW drive 1 Connect the AC adapter to your drive s power connector 2 Connect the IEEE 1394 cable from the drive to the jack on the tablet P...

Page 106: ...then press down carefully on the disc until it snaps into place 3 Push the tray in until it is closed Important Some music CDs have copy protection software You may not be able to play these CDs on y...

Page 107: ...r tap Help To play a CD using Windows Media Player 1 Insert a CD into the combination DVD CD RW drive 2 If a dialog box opens with a list of CD players tap Windows Media Player The Windows Media Playe...

Page 108: ...page 86 Help and Support For more information about playing CDs tap Start then tap Help and Support Type the keyword playing CDs in the Help and Support Center Search box then tap the arrow Tips Tric...

Page 109: ...off your screen saver and standby timers 3 To play a DVD using InterVideo WinDVD tap Start All Programs InterVideo WinDVD then tap InterVideo WinDVD 4 Insert a DVD into the DVD drive then tap play The...

Page 110: ...xpress program To install the Nero Express program insert the Nero Express disc into your DVD CD RW drive and follow the on screen instructions Important For more information about using Ahead Softwar...

Page 111: ...ta CD 1 Insert a blank writable CD into your DVD CD RW drive 2 If a CD Drive dialog box opens tap Create new CD using Ahead Nero then tap OK Nero Express starts OR If a dialog box does not open tap St...

Page 112: ...Data Disc The Disc Content screen opens 1 4 Tap Add The Select Files and Folders dialog box opens 5 Tap the file s you want to record hold down the CTRL or SHIFT key when you tap to select multiple f...

Page 113: ...6 After you have added all of your files tap Next The Final Burn Settings screen opens 7 Type a name for the disc in the Disc Name box 8 Tap Burn The Burning Process screen opens 9 When you are notifi...

Page 114: ...ecommend that you do not use your 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 vi...

Page 115: ...ap Create new CD using Ahead Nero then tap OK Nero Express starts OR If a dialog box does not open tap Start All Programs Ahead Nero then tap Nero Express Nero Express starts 3 Tap Music then tap the...

Page 116: ...iles then tap Add The Select Files and Folders dialog box closes Tips Tricks You can add any combination of music tracks or MP3 files to a music CD project You can add up to 99 tracks and files or up...

Page 117: ...r you have added all of your tracks and files tap Next The Final Burn Settings screen opens 7 Type a name for the disc in the Disc Name box 8 Tap Burn The Burning Process screen opens 9 When you are n...

Page 118: ...CDs tap Start then tap Help and Support Type the keyword creating CDs in the Help and Support Center Search box then tap the arrow Important We recommend that you do not use your tablet PC for other t...

Page 119: ...09 Using the optional DVD CD RW drive www gateway com 3 Tap Start All Programs Ahead Nero then tap Nero Express Nero Express starts 4 Tap Copy Entire Disc The Select Source and Destination screen open...

Page 120: ...e the source CD with a blank writable CD then close the drive tray 7 When you are notified that the burn has been completed successfully tap OK Help and Support For more information about copying CDs...

Page 121: ...disc supplied by the monitor s manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer s Web site If you need to install a driver from the manufacturer s CD you must first attach the optional DVD C...

Page 122: ...on the tablet PC or FlexDock For the location of your USB ports see Ports side on page 7 Front on page 228 and Back on page 229 2 Use the program that came with your digital camera to transfer the pi...

Page 123: ...nd Camera Wizard tap Start then tap Help and Support Type the keyword digital picture in the Help and Support Center Search box then tap the arrow Tips Tricks See Do More With Gateway for more informa...

Page 124: ...IEEE 1394 port To connect a digital video camera 1 Connect one end of the IEEE 1394 cable to your video camera and connect the other end of the cable to the IEEE 1394 port on the tablet PC or FlexDoc...

Page 125: ...ts 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 creat...

Page 126: ...izard opens OR If the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP dialog box does not open tap Start then tap Control Panel The Control Panel window opens Tap Double tap Add and Remove Programs The Add or Remove...

Page 127: ...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 tim...

Page 128: ...tap Next The Sender Information screen opens 3 Type the information about yourself that you want to appear on your fax cover page then tap Next The Select Device for Sending or Receiving Faxes screen...

Page 129: ...Tap Next 9 If you set up your tablet PC to receive faxes type the receiving fax identifier information then tap Next This identifier information is required by law and can be the same identifier that...

Page 130: ...reen 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 tap Use dialing rules to type the...

Page 131: ...zard and the Fax Configuration Wizard when you send your fax To set up your fax cover page template 1 Tap Start All Programs Accessories Communications Fax then tap Fax Cover Page Editor The Cover Pag...

Page 132: ...Save Faxing from programs To fax a document directly from most programs 1 Open your document in the program it was created in 2 Tap File then tap Print The Print dialog box opens 3 Tap the arrow butto...

Page 133: ...ax Console is open it detects incoming faxes and stores them in the Inbox 2 To view a fax tap Inbox then double tap the fax you want to view The fax viewer opens where you can view and print the fax C...

Page 134: ...tap Printers and Other Hardware Tap View installed printers or fax printers The Printers and Faxes window opens OR If your Control Panel is in Classic View double tap the Printers and Faxes icon The P...

Page 135: ...l is in Category View tap Printers and Other Hardware Tap View installed printers or fax printers The Printers and Faxes window opens OR If your Control Panel is in Classic View double tap the Printer...

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Page 137: ...should manage power consumption to get the most use out of the battery Read this chapter to learn how to Check and recharge the battery Change batteries Extend the life of the battery by conserving ba...

Page 138: ...F 60 C Do not leave it in a closed car in hot weather Monitoring the battery charge Closely monitor the battery charge When the battery charge gets low change the battery or connect to AC power immedi...

Page 139: ...Battery charged AC adapter plugged in Steady yellow Battery charging AC adapter plugged in Steady orange Battery overheated or defective Blinking green and orange Battery discharging abnormally and s...

Page 140: ...connected to AC power While the battery is recharging the battery status indicator turns yellow and the battery icon in the taskbar has a lightning bolt Important When the battery reaches critical low...

Page 141: ...Motion Dashboard You may now switch batteries safely but keep in mind that the tablet s internal battery can only hold the tablet in Standby for about thirty seconds when the battery is removed Be sur...

Page 142: ...lease latch then lift the battery away from the tablet 3 Insert the new battery until it clicks into place After swapping batteries without connection to AC power the internal battery needs to recharg...

Page 143: ...and PC cards when operating on battery power Using the optional diskette drive only when necessary This drive uses a large amount of power Before unplugging the AC adapter adjust the power mode and d...

Page 144: ...he next time you turn on your 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 more information o...

Page 145: ...omatically turned off You can select one of the defined power schemes or create a custom power scheme The processor installed in your tablet PC may use Intel SpeedStep technology to conserve battery p...

Page 146: ...p Performance and Maintenance Tap Double tap the Power Options icon The Power Options Properties dialog box opens OR Button tap the Power Battery icon in the taskbar then tap Adjust Power Properties T...

Page 147: ...Tap Double tap the Power Options icon The Power Options Properties dialog box opens OR Button tap the Power Battery icon in the taskbar then tap Adjust Power Properties The Power Options Properties d...

Page 148: ...com 3 Adjust the alarm settings 4 Tap OK Help and Support For more information about changing the alarm options tap Start then tap Help and Support Type the keyword alarm options in the Help and Supp...

Page 149: ...el is in Category View tap Performance and Maintenance Tap Double tap the Power Options icon The Power Options Properties dialog box opens OR Button tap the Power Battery icon in the taskbar then tap...

Page 150: ...p Double tap the Power Options icon The Power Options Properties dialog box opens OR Button tap the Power Battery icon in the taskbar then tap Adjust Power Properties The Power Options Properties dial...

Page 151: ...en tap the Power Schemes tab Tap the arrow button to open a System hibernates list then tap the time you want to use OR Open the Power Options Properties dialog box then tap the Advanced tab Hibernate...

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Page 153: ...our radio frequency wireless connections Transferring files Protecting your tablet PC from loss and theft Managing your tablet PC s power efficiently Tips Tricks To access the contents of this guide w...

Page 154: ...d bins and car trunks Traveling by air Prepare for airport security by charging the battery in case Security asks you to start the tablet Have it hand inspected or sent through the X ray scanner but n...

Page 155: ...s 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 which use wireless to communicate Fo...

Page 156: ...working with confidential files until you can be sure of privacy Use a startup password to restrict access to your tablet PC To create a startup password 1 Restart your tablet PC As soon as you see a...

Page 157: ...charge see Monitoring the battery charge on page 128 Additional tips If you plan to use several USB peripheral devices take a portable USB hub to provide additional USB ports Take a network cable if...

Page 158: ...148 Chapter 9 Travel Tips www gateway com...

Page 159: ...mation about customizing your tablet PC by changing settings in Windows or the Dashboard Read this chapter to learn how to Change screen and display settings Change the background and screen saver Adj...

Page 160: ...shboard press Hot Key 1 then tap the orientation you want in the Display Orientation section To change orientation properties Double tap the Tablet and Pen Settings icon in the taskbar then tap the Di...

Page 161: ...y appear adequately in 256 colors while color photographs need millions of colors to be displayed with optimum quality Windows lets you choose from several color depth settings We recommend that you u...

Page 162: ...ncrease 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...

Page 163: ...Themes 2 Tap Double tap the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box opens 3 Tap the Settings tab 4 Drag the Screen resolution slider to the size you prefer 5 To save your changes tap OK then t...

Page 164: ...ndows desktop items such as the background color and dialog box title bars To change desktop colors 1 Tap Start then tap Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Catego...

Page 165: ...he color or font settings for the item d Tap OK then tap the Themes tab e Tap Save As type a name for the new theme then tap OK twice The new colors appear on your desktop Changing the desktop backgro...

Page 166: ...list then tap Stretch or Tile 6 If the picture you chose does not cover the entire screen and you did not choose to stretch or tile the image in Step 5 you can change the solid color behind the pictu...

Page 167: ...t a screen saver 1 Tap Start then tap Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View tap Appearance and Themes 2 Tap Double tap the Display icon The Display Pro...

Page 168: ...djusting pen display and button preferences such as Right handed vs left handed use Pen calibration in portrait and landscape modes Screen brightness Button functions Pen actions such as double tappin...

Page 169: ...the tablet s front can be reprogrammed with new functions and secondary functions To reprogram button functions 1 Double tap the Tablet and Pen Settings icon in the taskbar The Tablet and Pen Propert...

Page 170: ...nd a program launcher From Dashboard you can Open the Motion Welcome Page for helpful information any time Adjust the Gateway Tablet PC s volume power and display options Check tablet status readings...

Page 171: ...he Power Management Properties dialog box Power Scheme Provides access to Power Schemes Power Button Adjusts the function of the Power Switch Wireless Operation Turns the mini PCI wireless network fea...

Page 172: ...ses your tablet PC You can also switch change user accounts without turning off your tablet PC User account tips If you want to create an account for someone but you do not want that user to have full...

Page 173: ...switch user accounts 1 Tap Start then tap Log Off The Log Off Windows dialog box opens 2 Tap Switch User The Windows Welcome screen opens 3 Tap the user account that you want to use When you switch b...

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Page 175: ...ingle Internet connection among the connected computers Read this chapter to learn about Benefits of using a network in your home small office or home office Types of network connections Purchasing ad...

Page 176: ...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 diskettes In a...

Page 177: ...yer 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...

Page 178: ...nect You are creating a network in an office or business where network speed is more important than moving about with your computer Your computer has an Ethernet jack for connecting to the network Wir...

Page 179: ...rks are typically built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components To create a wired Ethernet network you or your electrician must Install special Ethernet cables in your home or office Install an Ethe...

Page 180: ...ontrol 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 Tips T...

Page 181: ...ters on your network from intruders trying to access your data over the Internet Built in switching with enough ports for all computers and devices on the network so you will not have to purchase a hu...

Page 182: ...vailable The two most common types of wireless Ethernet networks are access point and peer to peer Warning Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft Cu...

Page 183: ...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 rad...

Page 184: ...built in 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 IE...

Page 185: ...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 networ...

Page 186: ...ed in each notebook 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...

Page 187: ...1 Press Hot Key 1 to open the Dashboard 2 To turn wireless Ethernet on tap to check the Wireless Operation check box OR To turn wireless Ethernet off tap to clear the Wireless Operation check box See...

Page 188: ...l Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View tap Network and Internet Connections The Network and Internet Connections window opens 2 Tap Double tap Network Connections The Network C...

Page 189: ...ings a printer or other peripheral devices and other unique computer settings that you want to move from your old computer to your new one Read this chapter to learn about Using the Files and Settings...

Page 190: ...sfer Wizard The wizard also moves specific files or entire folders such as My Documents My Pictures and Favorites To open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Tap Start All Programs Accessories Syst...

Page 191: ...Search to locate other personal data files For more information see To find files using Find or Search on page 182 or see Searching for files on page 68 To find files in the My Documents folder 1 In W...

Page 192: ...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 Help then click Help and Support Center or...

Page 193: ...nternet 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 tablet PC If you use MSN as your ISP or if you...

Page 194: ...avigator 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 suppor...

Page 195: ...tain 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 If you have trouble a...

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Page 197: ...ic information about maintaining your tablet PC hardware and software Read this chapter to learn how to Care for your tablet PC Create an emergency startup diskette Protect your tablet PC from viruses...

Page 198: ...it partway Do not place heavy objects on top of the tablet Display screen Use only the tablet s pen on the display Do not write on the surface with an ink pen or pencil Nothing heavier than your writi...

Page 199: ...e life of your system Be careful not to bump or drop your tablet 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 tablet P...

Page 200: ...ternal mechanisms Use the following table to set up a regular maintenance schedule Maintenance task Immediately after purchase Monthly When needed See Create an emergency diskette X page 191 Check for...

Page 201: ...rtup diskette as soon as you get your tablet PC To create an emergency startup diskette 1 Insert a blank diskette labeled Startup into the diskette drive 2 Tap Start then tap My Computer The My Comput...

Page 202: ...When you see the warning message tap OK Windows copies files to the emergency startup diskette 6 When Windows finishes copying files remove the diskette from the diskette drive 7 Slide the write prot...

Page 203: ...am to check files and programs that are on diskettes attached to e mail messages or downloaded from the Internet Checking all programs for viruses before installing them Disabling macros on suspicious...

Page 204: ...To scan for viruses 1 Tap Start All Programs Norton AntiVirus then tap Norton AntiVirus 2003 Norton AntiVirus opens 2 Tap Scan for Viruses 3 Tap the type of scan you want to make in the Scan for Virus...

Page 205: ...at least 30 seconds 3 Turn on your tablet PC and rescan for the virus To update Norton AntiVirus 1 Make sure that you are connected to the Internet 2 Tap Start All Programs Norton AntiVirus then tap...

Page 206: ...ard drive Checking hard drive space To check hard drive space 1 Tap Start then tap My Computer The My Computer window opens 2 Button tap the drive that you want to check for available file space then...

Page 207: ...ral tab 3 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 re...

Page 208: ...m If you use your tablet PC several hours every day you probably want to run Error checking once a week If you use your tablet PC less frequently once a month may be adequate Also use Error checking i...

Page 209: ...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 p...

Page 210: ...ple Local Disk C then tap Properties The Properties dialog box opens 3 Tap the Tools tab 4 Tap Defragment Now 5 If Disk Defragmenter does not start automatically tap Defragment or Start Disk Defragmen...

Page 211: ...s on page 100 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...

Page 212: ...Wizard opens 3 Tap Next then tap the task or program you want to schedule and follow the on screen instructions to customize the task Important Your tablet PC must be on during scheduled tasks If you...

Page 213: ...Do not use abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can damage the finish on components Your tablet PC is cooled by air circulated through the vents on the case so keep the vents free of dust With y...

Page 214: ...screen Use the soft cloth provided with the tablet PC to wipe the screen Cleaning the mouse If you have a mouse and the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the tablet PC screen or becomes...

Page 215: ...ning 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...

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Page 217: ...ce drivers Reinstall programs Reinstall Windows Important The procedures in this chapter require using a CD or DVD drive If you do not own one Gateway recommends purchasing the combination DVD CD RW d...

Page 218: ...he diagnostics and troubleshooting tools found in Help and Support Center For more information about diagnostics and troubleshooting tools tap Start then tap Help and Support Type the keyword troubles...

Page 219: ...roubleshooting or if a message tells you that there is a problem with a device driver reinstall the device drivers by completing the following task If you just reinstalled Windows XP the device driver...

Page 220: ...ion 7 Tap Install 8 Follow any additional on screen instructions Depending on the device driver you are reinstalling you may only need to restart your tablet PC to complete the installation However if...

Page 221: ...ype d runmenu exe where d is the drive letter of the DVD CD RW drive 4 Tap OK 5 If this is the first time you have inserted the red Gateway CD accept the End User License Agreement EULA by tapping Yes...

Page 222: ...d other program CDs If you are reinstalling programs from other program CDs follow the installation instructions on each CD If you want to reinstall a program uninstall the old version first To reinst...

Page 223: ...starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears 9 Select a single program to reinstall OR Tap Automatic Installation then select multiple programs to reinstall Grayed out programs are not...

Page 224: ...ng on page 237 Reinstalling device drivers For more information see Reinstalling device drivers on page 209 If the options above do not correct the problem you can use the Restoration CDs to reinstall...

Page 225: ...e the red Gateway CD and insert the blue Operating System CD into the DVD CD RW drive then press any key to continue 12 When prompted accept the License Agreement by pressing Y 13 Wait while the setup...

Page 226: ...ed go to the Windows desktop by tapping OK 16 Install additional programs by following the instructions in Reinstalling programs on page 212 17 Install other software such as Microsoft Works Suite and...

Page 227: ...15 217 Upgrading Your Tablet PC This chapter provides information about adding hardware devices to your tablet PC Read this chapter to learn how to Add and remove PC Cards Add and replace memory...

Page 228: ...apping means that you can insert a PC Card while your tablet PC is running If your PC Card does not work after hot swapping see the PC Card manufacturer s documentation for further information To add...

Page 229: ...ing and removing a PC Card www gateway com 2 Push the PC Card firmly into the PC Card slot label side facing the front of the tablet until the outer edge of the card is flush with the side of your tab...

Page 230: ...e PC Card name then tap Stop OR Turn off your tablet PC 2 Release the eject button by pressing the PC Card eject button once 3 Eject the PC Card by pressing the eject button again 4 Insert the spacer...

Page 231: ...workbench or other grounded object Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables Remove the battery For more information see Changing batteries on page 131 Disconnect all peripheral devices a...

Page 232: ...of antistatic bags because only the inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection Always hold components by their edges Avoid touching the edge connectors Never slide components over any surfac...

Page 233: ...and disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables 3 Disconnect your tablet PC from the optional FlexDock see Using the Tablet PC FlexDock on page 227 4 Place the hard top on the front of you...

Page 234: ...apter 15 Upgrading Your Tablet PC www gateway com 8 Remove the memory bay cover 9 If you are removing a module gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts...

Page 235: ...module out of the slot 11 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 modul...

Page 236: ...modem and network cables then turn on your tablet PC 17 To check that the memory module has been installed successfully tap Start My Computer then tap View System Information The General tab shows th...

Page 237: ...blet PC FlexDock This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your optional FlexDock Read this chapter to learn How to identify the features of your FlexDock How to connect your Gateway Tablet...

Page 238: ...Tablet PC FlexDock www gateway com Front Indicator Icon Description USB port Plug USB Universal Serial Bus devices such as a diskette drive USB Iomega Zip drive printer scanner camera keyboard or mous...

Page 239: ...ation see Connecting a digital video camera on page 114 USB ports Plug USB Universal Serial Bus devices such as a diskette drive USB Iomega Zip drive printer scanner camera keyboard or mouse into this...

Page 240: ...ck www gateway com Monitor port Plug an analog VGA monitor into this port Power connector Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector Do not substitute another adapter or use this connector for any...

Page 241: ...convenience When using the tablet s modem plug the telephone cord into the tablet through the cutout on the front of the FlexDock The FlexDock senses and automatically adjusts the tablet s display ori...

Page 242: ...ets you rotate the tablet from portrait to landscape and adjust the viewing angle The FlexDock automatically changes the display orientation as you rotate the tablet The unique design also lets you wr...

Page 243: ...233 Using the FlexDock www gateway com To set up the FlexDock 1 Lift and slide the crossbar on the FlexDock forward to set the desired viewing angle...

Page 244: ...ateway com 2 Install the end caps in the slots on each side of the FlexDock base then slide them forward until they lock into the slots 3 Verify that the FlexDock is horizontal with the Motion logo ho...

Page 245: ...sliding the power switch which is found on the right side of the tablet 6 Test the screen rotation by turning the tablet in the FlexDock The FlexDock will sense the change and automatically adjust the...

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Page 247: ...s chapter to learn how to Troubleshoot typical hardware and software problems Get telephone support Use automated troubleshooting systems Get tutoring and training If the suggestions in this chapter d...

Page 248: ...ccessing internal components For more information about preventing damage from static electricity see Preventing static electricity discharge on page 221 After you complete any maintenance tasks where...

Page 249: ...ke 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 y...

Page 250: ...as a PC Card can cause a system resource IRQ conflict Check IRQ usage to determine if there is an IRQ conflict To check IRQ usage 1 Tap Start then tap Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If...

Page 251: ...o the port then try to access the diskette again You see an Access Denied or Write protect error message Move the write protection tab in the upper right corner of the diskette down unprotected The di...

Page 252: ...age 152 The screen is unreadable or distorted Adjust the brightness using the dashboard For more information see Using the Motion Dashboard on page 160 Screen resolution or color quality are set incor...

Page 253: ...ot 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 Make sure that the disc label is...

Page 254: ...l or side you want to play is facing up then try again Shut down and restart your tablet PC Clean the DVD For more information see Cleaning CDs or DVDs on page 245 DVD discs and drives contain regiona...

Page 255: ...Double tap the Recycle Bin icon 2 Button tap the file you want to restore then tap Restore The file is restored to the place where it was originally deleted from If the Recycle Bin was emptied before...

Page 256: ...been subjected to static electricity or physical shock you may need to reinstall the operating system You see a Non system disk NTLDR is missing or disk error message Eject the diskette from the disk...

Page 257: ...he 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 b...

Page 258: ...with the label side up For more information see Adding and removing a PC Card on page 218 The tablet does not recognize a USB or 1394 peripheral device The peripheral device is not connected to the G...

Page 259: ...sage Make sure that nothing is resting on the keyboard Make sure that a key is not stuck Press each key to loosen a key that might be stuck then restart your tablet PC Memory You see a Memory error me...

Page 260: ...one 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 cor...

Page 261: ...elephone line checked for noise or low line levels Try another telephone line either a different telephone number in your house or a telephone line at a different location If you can connect on this l...

Page 262: ...ated 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...

Page 263: ...ass diagnostics 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 t...

Page 264: ...orks erratically Clean the mouse For more information see Cleaning the mouse on page 204 Some mouse pad patterns confuse optical mice Try the mouse on a different surface Networks You cannot connect t...

Page 265: ...remove unneeded programs and files For more information see Using Disk Cleanup on page 196 The hard drive needs defragmenting Run Disk Defragmenter to consolidate files and folders on the hard drive...

Page 266: ...en 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 p...

Page 267: ...acing it The tablet will not turn on 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 The battery is fully discharg...

Page 268: ...urce The printer is on but will not print Check the cable between the printer and your tablet PC Make sure that it is connected to the correct port Make sure that the printer is online Many printers h...

Page 269: ...want to use If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline tap Use Printer Offline to clear the check mark Wait until files have been printed before sending additional files to the printer...

Page 270: ...ion see Adjusting the volume on page 86 Make sure that mute controls are turned off For more information about the mute setting see Adjusting the volume on page 86 Video The external monitor is not wo...

Page 271: ...the average life of the battery This varies widely depending on usage patterns and conditions What does the tablet need for use in another country Just an outlet adapter which you can find in airport...

Page 272: ...etely Grab and Go that is to be able to dock with and undock from all peripheral devices without putting the tablet into suspend or shutting it down Connection through legacy ports serial parallel PS2...

Page 273: ...re from Gateway see the manufacturer s documentation and technical support resources If you have how to questions about using a program see Online Help Printed documentation The Microsoft Windows docu...

Page 274: ...0 846 4526 US 877 709 2951 Canada Gateway s fee based software tutorial service Get tutorial assistance for software issues billed by the minute 800 229 1103 charged to your credit card 900 555 4695 c...

Page 275: ...y cases additional product information and online documentation for Gateway supplied hardware can be found in our Web site s Documentation Library This user s guide The software publisher s Web site T...

Page 276: ...rams including Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint www gateway com store Gateway Learning Libraries A variety of courses and tutorials are available on CD Select from several easy to use learning libr...

Page 277: ...he latest standards for safety of information technology equipment However to ensure safe use of this product it is important that the safety instructions marked on the product and in the documentatio...

Page 278: ...se Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it Do not spill anything on the system The best way to avoid spills is to avoid eating and drinking near your system When the computer is...

Page 279: ...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...

Page 280: ...ess 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 w...

Page 281: ...n 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 interference i...

Page 282: ...PC M1300 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...

Page 283: ...e 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 a...

Page 284: ...ay 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...

Page 285: ...le line individual 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 service in s...

Page 286: ...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 drive...

Page 287: ...d 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 C...

Page 288: ...278 Appendix A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information www gateway com...

Page 289: ...34 AU file 91 audio headphone jack 8 229 microphone jack 8 229 muting 86 playing 89 91 recording 89 streaming 167 troubleshooting 260 audio CD See CD audio file streaming 167 automobile power adapter...

Page 290: ...ng PC Card 218 troubleshooting PC Card 256 care and maintenance 147 188 carrying case 13 CD cleaning 245 copying 108 creating data 100 creating music 104 inserting 96 playing music 97 troubleshooting...

Page 291: ...7 14 111 230 video camera 7 114 229 Zip drive 7 228 229 copying CD 108 files and folders 63 75 text and graphics 75 copyright notice 277 creating data CD 100 data DVD 100 desktop icons 58 desktop sho...

Page 292: ...8 using 28 using screen saver 157 Do More With Gateway 49 docking connector 7 231 235 documentation eSupport 51 Gateway Web site 51 help 47 HelpSpot 47 online help 50 documents creating 71 opening 73...

Page 293: ...16 receiving and viewing 123 retrying 124 sending 120 sending from program 122 sending scanned image 122 setting up cover page template 121 troubleshooting 252 files backing up 201 copying 63 75 cutti...

Page 294: ...g 47 Hibernate mode 6 26 134 140 troubleshooting 258 home office network 165 Hot Key 1 3 4 160 Hot Key 2 3 4 150 hot swapping 41 218 hyperlinks 80 I i Link port 7 41 114 229 IEEE 1394 port 7 41 114 22...

Page 295: ...s 35 Windows 34 L label internal wireless 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 12 model number 11 serial number 11 wireless networking 11 laser printer 15 latch battery 10 LCD panel changing resol...

Page 296: ...n external 111 changing resolution 152 color quality 111 controls 151 display properties 111 port 7 230 screen resolution 111 using screen saver 157 VGA port 7 230 mouse cleaning 204 troubleshooting 2...

Page 297: ...d 34 status indicator 35 36 O online help 47 50 opening documents 73 files 38 56 folders 38 61 programs 38 56 shortcut menu 38 operating system troubleshooting 255 orientation changing 150 P Pad Lock...

Page 298: ...3 automobile 13 power management Max Battery setting 133 Power Options Properties 6 Power Battery icon 133 printer default 258 inkjet 15 installing 41 184 laser 15 sharing 167 troubleshooting 258 USB...

Page 299: ...hanging color depth 151 changing number of colors 151 changing resolution 152 resolution 111 saver 157 troubleshooting 242 260 screen objects getting information 38 moving 38 selecting 38 Scroll Lock...

Page 300: ...Notes 54 streaming audio and video 167 support Help and Support Center 44 54 surge protector 24 system identification label 11 system keys 34 combinations 35 System Properties 242 T Tablet and Pen Set...

Page 301: ...stallation 240 diskette drive 241 display 242 DVD CD RW drive 243 Error checking 198 faxed answers 264 faxes 252 files 245 FlexDock 248 gateway your way dial up server 251 general guidelines 239 hard...

Page 302: ...ard 180 installing 214 Product Key Code 12 reinstalling 214 reinstalling drivers 209 Search utility 68 updating drivers 211 Windows Journal 4 54 Windows key 34 Windows Media Player 91 97 99 Windows Mo...

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