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Gateway Convertible Tablet PC
User Guide
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Contents 1Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Gateway Web site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Using Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Help and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Searching for a topic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Using the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Key types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 System key combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Tablet control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Adding and removing a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Viewing the display on a projector or monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Viewing the display on a television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Changing from one display to another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Connecting a video camera to your convertible tablet PC . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 6 Managing Power . . . . . . . . . .
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Cleaning CDs or DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120 Protecting your convertible tablet PC from viruses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 Updating Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124 Restoring your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Microsoft System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Reinsta
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A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 v www.gateway.com
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Chapter 1 Getting Help • Using the Gateway Web site � Using Help and Support �Using BigFix � Using Your Computer guide � Using online help 1
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Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you for purchasing our convertible tablet PC! You have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. We are sure that you will be pleased with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your new convertible tablet PC. Each and every Gateway convertible tablet PC uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to ensure that you are provided with the best product possible. Your new Gateway convertible tablet P
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Gateway Web site Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your convertible tablet PC. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com. Using Support The Support site is divided into seven major areas: ■ Support Home ■ Product Support ■ Downloads ■ Customer Service ■ Upgrade Center ■ Resources ■ Contact Us www.gateway.com 3
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Chapter 1: Getting Help Support Home Tap or click Support Home. To view support documents for your convertible tablet PC, type your serial number in the Serial Number box, then tap or click Submit. Tap or click the arrow button to open the Select Your Computer Product box, then tap or click Notebook Computers to access product documentation, specifications, and guides for all Gateway notebooks. Product Support Tap or click Product Support to view a list of all the products that Gateway supp
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Help and Support Help and Support Your convertible tablet PC includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of your Gateway convertible tablet PC. To start Help and Support: ■ Tap or click Start, then tap or click Help and Support. Help and Support opens. You can find help information by tapping or clicking
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Chapter 1: Getting Help 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 tap or click the arrow button. For each search, you receive the following search result types: ■ Suggested Topics - These topics are located in Help and Support and are relevant to your search topic. ■ Full-text Search Matches - These topics are located in Help and Support and contain the words you e
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Using Your Computer guide To learn more about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, tap or click Help, then tap or click Tutorial. Using Your Computer guide In addition to this guide, the Using Your Computer guide has been included on your hard drive. The Using Your Computer guide includes information on using Windows, using the Internet, sending a fax, and changing power-saving settings as well as other topics. To access the Using Your Computer guide: ■ Tap or click Start, All Programs, t
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Chapter 1: Getting Help You can search for information by viewing the help contents, checking the index, searching for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help. www.gateway.com 8
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Chapter 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Convertible Tablet PC � Identifying features � Locating your convertible tablet PC’s model and serial number � Locating the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity � Locating the specifications for your convertible tablet PC � Purchasing accessories 9
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Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Convertible Tablet PC 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 64. 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 66. Important: Your convertible tablet PC may have come with a DVD or com
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Left Left Kensington PC Card Memory card Power Speaker lock slot slot reader switch IEEE 1394 port Microphone jack Headphone jack Component Icon Description Kensington™ Secure your convertible tablet PC to an object by connecting lock slot 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 71. Memory card Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, reader or cellular t
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Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Convertible Tablet PC Component Icon Description Headphone Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. The jack built-in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. Power switch 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-Saving Settings” in Using Your Computer which has been
