Quanta Computer OA8BCM94306MP NoteBook User Manual Using Your Gateway M275 Notebook

Quanta Computer Inc NoteBook Using Your Gateway M275 Notebook

Users Manual System 1

iContents1 Checking Out Your Gateway M275 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Left Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Right Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Keyboard area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Identifying your model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Gateway model number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Gateway serial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Internal wireless label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Finding your specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16General tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Using the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Using the AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Basic safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Connecting the AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Protecting from power source problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Starting your convertible tablet PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Waking up your convertible tablet PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Turning off your convertible tablet PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Restarting (rebooting) your convertible tablet PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25LCD panel status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Keyboard status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Using the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Key types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29System key combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32LCD panel buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Multi-function buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Using the EZ Pad touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Using the touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Using the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
ii Converting the display from notebook to tablet mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39Using the pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41Storing and removing the pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Gestures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43Pen button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Tablet Input Panel (TIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Using speech recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Connecting the modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47Connecting to a wired Ethernet network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48Broadband Internet connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .493Getting Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51Help and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52Searching for a topic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52Do More With Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53Online help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54Gateway Web site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55Using eSupport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .554 Windows Basics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57About Windows XP tablet PC Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58About the Windows environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59Using the desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60Using the Start menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60Adding icons to the desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61Identifying window items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62Working with files and folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64Viewing drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64Creating folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65Copying and moving files and folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66Deleting files and folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68Browsing for files and folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70Searching for files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71Using the Windows Search utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72Working with documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74Creating a new document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74Saving a document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75Opening a document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76Printing a document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77Keyboard shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
iii5 Using the Internet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79Learning about the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80Setting up an Internet account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81Accessing your Internet account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82Using the World Wide Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83Connecting to a Web site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84Downloading files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Using e-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Sending e-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Checking your e-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 876 Sending and Receiving Faxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89Installing and configuring Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Installing Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Configuring Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91Sending a simple fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Setting up your cover page template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95Faxing from programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Faxing a scanned document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Receiving and viewing a fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97Canceling a fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97Automatically retry sending a fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98Automatically cancelling a fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 997 Using Multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102Recording and playing audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105Playing audio and video files with the Windows Media Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107Using S/PDIF digital audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108Changing modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110Using the DVD or DVD/CD-RW drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112Identifying drive types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112Inserting a CD or DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113Listening to CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114Listening to CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114Using MUSICMATCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116Playing CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116Creating MP3 music files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118Editing track information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120Building a music library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121Changing the music library display settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122Listening to Internet radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
iv Using advanced features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123Playing a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124Creating CDs using Roxio Easy CD Creator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125Creating data CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125Creating music CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130Copying CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134Creating CDs using Nero Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136Creating a data CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138Copying a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142Copying music tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145Creating a music CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148Advanced features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152Using the optional diskette drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152Using the memory card reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154Memory card types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154Using a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155Connecting a digital camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156Connecting a digital video camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158Editing videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159Viewing the display on a projector or monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160Viewing the display on a television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162Changing from one display to another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1658 Managing Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167Monitoring the battery charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168Recharging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169Recalibrating the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170Changing batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171Replacing the main battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172Installing a secondary battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174Extending battery life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176Conserving battery power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176Using alternate power sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176Changing power modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177Changing power settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178Changing the power scheme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179Changing alarm options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180Changing advanced settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181Activating and using Hibernate mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1829 Traveling With Your Gateway M275. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185Packing your convertible tablet PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186Traveling by air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186
vModem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186Radio frequency wireless connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189Additional tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18910 Customizing Your Gateway M275 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191Using the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192Changing display orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192Adjusting brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192Adjusting the screen and desktop settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193Adjusting the color depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193Adjusting the screen resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195Changing the colors on your Windows desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196Changing the desktop background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197Selecting a screen saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199Adjusting tablet and pen settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200Programming the buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201Adjusting the Tablet PC Input Panel Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202Changing the touchpad settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203Adding and modifying user accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20511 Networking Your Gateway M275 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207Benefits of networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208Sharing a single Internet connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208Sharing drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208Sharing peripheral devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209Streaming audio and video files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209Playing multi-player games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209Selecting a network connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210Wired Ethernet network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210Wireless Ethernet network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210Using a wired Ethernet network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211Example wired Ethernet network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212Equipment you need for a wired Ethernet network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213Using a wireless Ethernet network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214Wireless Ethernet speed and frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215Example access point wireless Ethernet network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216Equipment you need for an access point wireless Ethernet network . . . . . . 217Example peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218Equipment you need for a peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network . . . . . . . 219
vi For more information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219Using your convertible tablet PC on a network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220Installing and configuring your convertible tablet PC for Ethernet networking 220Turning your wireless Ethernet emitter on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22012 Moving From Your Old Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222Transferring files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222Finding your files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222Transferring Internet settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224Setting up your ISP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224Transferring your e-mail and address book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225Transferring your Internet shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225Installing your old printer or scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225Installing a USB printer or scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226Installing a parallel port printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226Installing your old programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22713 Maintaining Your Gateway M275. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229Caring for your convertible tablet PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230Display screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231Maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232Protecting your convertible tablet PC from viruses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233Managing hard drive space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .236Checking hard drive space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .236Using Disk Cleanup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237Checking the hard drive for errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238Defragmenting the hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240Backing up files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242Using the Scheduled Task Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242Cleaning your convertible tablet PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .244Cleaning the exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .244Cleaning the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245Cleaning the convertible tablet PC screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245Cleaning the mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24514 Restoring Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247Using the Restoration CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .248Reinstalling device drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249Updating device drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251Reinstalling programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .252
viiReinstalling Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25415 Upgrading Your Gateway M275 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257Adding and removing a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258Preventing static electricity discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260Adding or replacing memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261Adding or replacing memory in the memory bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262Replacing memory under the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265Replacing the hard drive kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27316 Using the Gateway M275 Port Replicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278Left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280Connecting to the port replicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282Attaching to the port replicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282Disconnecting from the port replicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283Securing your port replicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28417 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285Safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286First steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287Software support tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288Device installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288Diskette drive (external) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290DVD or DVD/CD-RW drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291File management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293Hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294Interface/Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297Memory card reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298Modem (dial-up) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303Operating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
viii PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .304Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .304Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .305Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .307Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .308Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309Telephone support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310Before calling Gateway Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310Telephone numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311Tutoring and training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312Self-help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .313A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
11Checking OutYourGateway M275This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your convertible tablet PC. Read this chapter to learn:■How to identify the features of your Gateway convertible tablet PC■How to locate your convertible tablet PC’s model and serial number■How to locate the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity■How to locate the specifications for your convertible tablet PC■What accessories are available for your convertible tablet PCTips & Tricks You can download an electronic copy of this guide from support.gateway.com/support/manlib/.
2Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M275www.gateway.comFrontComponent Icon DescriptionModular bay Use this bay for a DVD drive, combination DVD/CD-RW drive, or a secondary battery. 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 an optical drive module (such as a DVD or DVD/CD-RW drive), a secondary battery module, or any combination of these modules. To order a different module, visit the Accessory Store at accessories.gateway.com.LCD panel release latch Open the LCD panel by pressing the release latch.LCD panel release latchModular bay
3Left Sidewww.gateway.comLeft SideComponent Icon DescriptionKensington™ lock slot Secure your convertible tablet PC to an object by 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 258.Memory card reader Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into the memory card reader. For more information, see “Using the memory card reader” on page 154.IEEE 1394 port Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a digital camcorder, Iomega™ Zip™ drive, or MP3 player) into this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. For more information, see “Connecting a digital video camera” on page 158.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.Kensington lock slot PC Card slot Memory card readerIEEE 1394 portMicrophone jackHeadphone jackPower switch Speaker
4Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M275www.gateway.comHeadphone jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. The 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 settings” on page 178.Speaker Provides audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged into your convertible tablet PC or port replicator.Component Icon Description
5Right Sidewww.gateway.comRight SideComponent Icon DescriptionPen Write, tap, and input directly on your convertible tablet PC’s display using the cordless pen.Speaker Provides audio output when headphones or 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, 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.Pen Speaker Modem jack Kensington lock slot
6Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M275www.gateway.comBackComponent Icon DescriptionVentilation fan Helps cool internal components. Do not block or insert objects into these slots.USB ports Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports.Monitor port Plug an analog VGA monitor into this port.Docking 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.Ethernet jack 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 207.Power connector Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector.Status indicators Inform you of the power status or when a drive is in use. For more information, see “LCD panel status indicators” on page 25.Ventilation fan USB port Monitor portDocking port Ethernet jack USB portPower connector Status indicators
7Bottomwww.gateway.comBottomComponent Icon DescriptionSystem 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 your convertible tablet PC.Memory bay cover Open this cover to install a memory module. For more information, see “Adding or replacing memory” on page 261.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 171.Hard drive bay The hard drive is located in this bay. For more information, see “Replacing the hard drive kit” on page 273.SystemlabelResetholeMemorybay coverBattery bayHard drive bayBattery latchPen latch
8Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M275www.gateway.comKeyboard areaFor information on using your keyboard, see “Using the keyboard” on page 28.Component Icon DescriptionMicrophone 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 280.LCD panel status indicators Inform you of the power status or when a drive is in use. For more information, see “LCD panel status indicators” on page 25.LCD panel buttons See “LCD panel buttons” on page 32 for a description of each button.Keyboard multi-function buttons/status indicatorsKeyboardTouchpadLCD panelmulti-functionbuttons/statusindicatorsMicrophone
9Keyboard areawww.gateway.comKeyboard Provides all the features of a full-sized 86-key keyboard. For more information, see “Using the keyboard” on page 28.Touchpad Provides all the functionality of a mouse. For more information, see “Using the EZ Pad touchpad” on page 35.Keyboard Multi-function buttonsPress 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 33.Keyboard Status indicators 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.Component Icon Description
10Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M275www.gateway.comIdentifying your modelGateway model numberThe 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.Important The labels shown in this section are for informational purposes only. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location.GatewaymodelnumberInsert Picture Here
11Identifying your modelwww.gateway.comGateway serial numberYou can locate the Gateway serial number:■Printed on a white sticker on the bottom or back of your convertible tablet PC.■Printed on the customer invoice that came with your convertible tablet PC. The invoice also contains your customer ID number.Internal wireless labelA label similar to the following indicates your convertible tablet PC contains a wireless communications device. The label is located on the bottom of your convertible tablet PC.Microsoft Certificate of AuthenticityThe Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the bottom of your convertible tablet PC includes the product key code for your operating system.
12Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M275www.gateway.comFinding your specificationsFor 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.
13Accessorieswww.gateway.comAccessoriesGateway 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 adaptersIf 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 main battery” on page 172 for more information about using an additional main battery and “Installing a secondary battery” on page 174 for more information about using a secondary 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 casesGateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you need additional space for accessories or supplies.DrivesUse a diskette drive or USB flash drive for storing files or transferring files to another computer. See “Using the optional diskette drive” on page 152.MemoryLarge programs, such as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of memory. If your programs are running more slowly than you think they should, try adding more memory. See “Adding or replacing memory” on page 261 for more information.Peripheral devicesYou can attach devices (such as a keyboard, mouse, printer, monitor, or diskette drive) to your convertible tablet PC.Port replicatorsAlthough you can attach devices directly to your convertible tablet PC, a port replicator lets you make all of those connections at one time. When you travel with your convertible tablet PC, you merely disconnect from the port replicator instead of unplugging all the devices.
14Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M275www.gateway.comA 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 277 for more information about using a port replicator with your convertible tablet PC.PrintersYou 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.
215Getting StartedThis chapter provides basic information about your Gateway convertible tablet PC. Read this chapter 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
16Chapter 2: Getting Startedwww.gateway.comSafety instructionsCertain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to your convertible tablet PC.General tips■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 remove the battery. For more information, see “Cleaning your convertible tablet PC” on page 244.■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 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 more information, see “Traveling With Your Gateway M275” on page 185.■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 185.
17Safety instructionswww.gateway.com■Do not drop your convertible tablet PC or subject it to other physical shocks.■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.■The bottom of your convertible tablet PC can become warm with use.■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 or otherwise cause malfunctions.■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■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. The resulting excessive current flow can cause extremely high temperatures and may result in heat damage.■Protect your convertible tablet PC, battery, and hard drive from environmental hazards such as dirt, dust, food, liquids, temperature extremes, and overexposure to sunlight.■Replace only with a Gateway convertible tablet PC battery to avoid risk of fire or explosion. For more information, see “Changing batteries” on page 171.■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 171.Using the AC adapter■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.■Make sure that nothing rests on your adapter's power cable and that the cable is not located where it can be tripped over or stepped on.
18Chapter 2: Getting Startedwww.gateway.com■Use only 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 precautionsWhen 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:■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 closely. Except for replacing memory or the hard drive, do not attempt to service your convertible tablet PC yourself. (See “Using eSupport” on page 55 and “Telephone support” on page 310 for service information.)
19Connecting the AC adapterwww.gateway.comConnecting the AC adapterYou 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.To connect the AC adapter:1Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.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 170.Warning 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.
20Chapter 2: Getting Startedwww.gateway.com2Connect the AC adapter to your convertible tablet PC’s power connector.3Plug the power cord into a wall outlet.The battery charge indicator turns on (see “LCD panel status indicators” on 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.4When 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.5If the battery charge indicator does not show a full charge after 24 hours, contact Gateway Technical Support at support.gateway.com/support/ask_gateway.asp.Warning Do not attempt 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 Gateway about returning defective AC adapters.
21Connecting the AC adapterwww.gateway.comProtecting from power source problemsDuring 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.Warning High voltages can enter your convertible tablet PC through both the power cord and the modem connection. Protect 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.
22Chapter 2: Getting Startedwww.gateway.comStarting your convertible tablet PCTo start your convertible tablet PC:1Press the latch on the front of your convertible tablet PC, then lift the LCD panel.2Slide the power switch located on the left side of your convertible tablet PC.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 178.3If you are starting your convertible tablet PC for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your convertible tablet PC.
23Turning off your convertible tablet PCwww.gateway.comWaking up your convertible tablet PCWhen you do not use your convertible tablet PC for several minutes, or if you close the LCD panel without turning your convertible tablet 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, slide the power switch to “wake” it up. For more information on changing power-saving settings, see “Changing power settings” on page 178.Turning off your convertible tablet PCTo turn off your convertible tablet PC:1Click/Tap Start, then click/tap Turn Off Computer. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens.2Click/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.
24Chapter 2: Getting Startedwww.gateway.comRestarting (rebooting) your convertible tablet PCIf your convertible tablet PC does not respond to keyboard or touchpad input, you may have 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.To close unresponsive programs and restart your convertible tablet PC:1Press the Windows Security button. A window opens that lets you close a program that is not responding. For more information, see “LCD panel buttons” on page 32.-OR-Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. A window opens that lets you close a program that is not responding.2Click/Tap the program that is not responding.3Click/Tap End Task.4If your convertible tablet PC does not respond, turn it off, wait ten seconds and turn it on again.As a part of the regular startup process, a program to check the disk status runs automatically. When the checks are finished, Windows starts.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 it.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.
25Status indicatorswww.gateway.comStatus indicatorsLCD panel status indicatorsLCD panel status indicators inform you when a drive is being used or indicate the power status of your convertible tablet PC.Indicator Icon DescriptionHard drive The hard drive is in use.Disc drive The DVD or DVD/CD-RW drive is in use.Memory card reader The memory card reader is in use.Hard driveDisc driveMemory card readerBattery chargePower
26Chapter 2: Getting Startedwww.gateway.comBattery charge 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 tablet PC is connected to AC power or the battery charge is very low.Power 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.Indicator Icon Description
27Status indicatorswww.gateway.comKeyboard status indicatorsKeyboard status indicators inform you when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used.Indicator Icon DescriptionCaps 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 Numeric keypad is turned on.Caps lockScroll lockPad lock1
28Chapter 2: Getting Startedwww.gateway.comUsing the keyboardYour 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 keysNavigation keys/ Volume keysFN key Windows key Numerickeypad Applicationkey Arrow keys/LCD brightness keys
29Using the keyboardwww.gateway.comKey typesThe keyboard has 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 DescriptionFunction keys Press these keys labeled F1 to F12 to perform actions in programs. For example, pressing F1 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. System keys Press these colored keys in combination with the FNkey to perform specific actions. For more information, see “System key combinations” on page 30.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.Volume keys Press these colored keys in combination with the FNkey to increase or decrease the volume or to turn off all sound.FN key Press the FNkey in combination with a colored system key (such as STATUS, STANDBY, or PAUSE) to perform a specific action.Windows key 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).Numeric keypad Use these keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad is turned on.Application key Press this key for quick access to shortcut menus and help assistants in Windows.Arrow keys Press these keys to move the cursor up, down, right, or left.LCD brightness keys Press these colored keys in combination with the FN key to control the screen brightness.
30Chapter 2: Getting Startedwww.gateway.comSystem key combinationsWhen you press the FN key and a system key at the same time, 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... 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 177.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.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.
31Using the keyboardwww.gateway.comDecrease the brightness of the display.Mute the sound. 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.Press and hold FN, then press this system key... To...HomePgUpPgDn
32Chapter 2: Getting Startedwww.gateway.comButtonsLCD panel buttonsPress the LCD panel buttons to control the convertible tablet PC while it is in tablet mode.Button Icon Press to...Screen rotation Rotate the display orientation. For more information, see “Changing display orientation” on page 192.Tablet input panel Open the tablet input panel. For more information, see “Tablet Input Panel (TIP)” on page 44.Screen rotationTablet input panelBrightness boostWindows security
33Buttonswww.gateway.comMulti-function buttonsPress the multi-function buttons to open the programs associated with them.Brightness boost Boost the brightness... For more information, see “Adjusting brightness” on page 192.Windows security Open the Windows Task Manager. Also is used for domain authentication or logon screen.Button Icon Press to...E-mail Open your default e-mail program.Button Icon Press to...E-mailInternetHelpMy Computer
34Chapter 2: Getting Startedwww.gateway.comInternet Open your default Web browser.Help Open online help.My Computer Open the My Computer window.Button Icon Press to...
35Using the EZ Pad touchpadwww.gateway.comUsing the EZ Pad touchpadThe EZ Pad™ consists of a touchpad, two buttons, and a rocker switch.When you move your finger on the touchpad, the pointer (arrow) on the screen moves in the same direction.Left touchpad button Right touchpad button TouchpadRocker switch
36Chapter 2: Getting Startedwww.gateway.comYou 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 203.Using the touchpadTo... Do this...Move the pointer on the screen. 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.Select an object on the screen. Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the left button once. This action is called clicking.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.
37Using the EZ Pad touchpadwww.gateway.comFor 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 203.Access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object on the screen.Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the right button once. This action is called right-clicking.Move an object on the screen. 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.To... Do this...
38Chapter 2: Getting Startedwww.gateway.comUsing the displayYour convertible tablet PC’s screen combines the eye-soothing readability of a liquid-crystal display with the responsiveness of a pen controller. The screen provides a hard writing surface, minimizes glare, and increases readability.■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.■Steady your hand on the display surface while writing. The pressure of your hand will not affect any open programs.■Switching from AC to battery power dims the display slightly to save power.
39Using the displaywww.gateway.comConverting the display from notebook to tablet modeTo convert the display from notebook mode to tablet mode:1Open the LCD panel to the normal viewing position.2Locate the rotation direction arrow on the LCD panel hinge.3Rotate the LCD panel in the direction of the rotation direction arrow until the panel is backwards.Rotation direction arrow
40Chapter 2: Getting Startedwww.gateway.com4Close the LCD panel onto the keyboard. There is a click when the LCD panel latch locks.
41Using the penwww.gateway.comUsing the penYour convertible tablet PC’s pen is the only device that can write, tap, and input directly on your convertible tablet PC’s display.The pen can do everything a mouse does. Just think “tap” instead of “click”.Storing and removing the penTo store the pen in your convertible tablet PC:1Locate the pen holder on the right side of your convertible tablet PC. For more information, see “Right Side” on page 5.2Slide the pen into the holder with the pocket clip down until the pen clicks into place.Warning A finger-tap or PDA stylus has no effect on your convertible tablet PC’s display, and ink pens and other pointed objects could damage the surface. Always use the pen that came with your convertible tablet PC. You can order extra pens from Gateway.With a mouse: With a pen:Point and click Point and tapDouble-click Double-tapClick-and-drag Tap-and-dragRight-click Button-tap(press the pen button while tapping or press and hold with the pen)
42Chapter 2: Getting Startedwww.gateway.comTo remove the pen from our convertible tablet PC:1Locate the pen latch on the bottom of your convertible tablet PC. For more information, see “Bottom” on page 7.2Slide the pen latch until the pen is release from the pen holder.CalibrationThe first time you use your convertible tablet PC, you should calibrate your pen for both portrait and landscape orientations. Calibration 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.
43Using the penwww.gateway.comTo open the calibration program:■Double-click/Double-tap (Tablet and Pen Settings) in the taskbar, then click/tap Calibrate.GesturesA gesture is a shape you draw with your convertible tablet PC pen to send a 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 on a standard keyboard.■Open the Tablet Input 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 interprets a scratchout as a delete command.■To erase, draw a short, wide “Z.”■You will find more information about gestures and gesture symbols, as well as handwriting tips, in the Help section of the TIP’s Tools menu. For more information, see “Tablet Input Panel (TIP)” on page 44.
44Chapter 2: Getting Startedwww.gateway.comPen buttonThe 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■Hold the pen the same way you hold a writing pen, and steady your writing hand by resting it on the display surface.■Line up 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. ■Store the pen in the Gateway convertible tablet PC’s pen holder. Store 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.■Your convertible tablet PC responds to most Penabled™ EMR pens manufactured by Wacom®.Tablet Input Panel (TIP)Tap (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.■Access the TIP keyboard and writing pad by clicking/tapping the tabs near the bottom of the window.■To set up speech options, click/tap Tools, then click/tap Speech.
45Using the penwww.gateway.comTIP tips■Open a program for your input (for example, a word processing program or a Web form) before using the writing pad or soft keyboard.■To adjust writing pad and keyboard settings, click/tap Tools, then click/tap Options.■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.
46Chapter 2: Getting Startedwww.gateway.comUsing speech recognitionThe Gateway convertible tablet PC is designed to accept and interpret the human voice, both for dictation (speech recognition) and for keyboard-equivalent voice commands.■Set up speech recognition through your convertible tablet PC Input Panel’s Tools menu.■Learn more about voice commands in the Accessibility section of the Help and Support Center.■Use the built-in microphone or an external microphone.■To modify the speech recognition function, see “Adjusting the Tablet PC Input Panel Settings” on page 202.
47Connecting the modemwww.gateway.comConnecting the modemYour convertible tablet PC has a built-in 56K modem that you can use to connect to a standard telephone line.To connect the modem:1Insert one end of the modem cable into the modem jack on the right side of your convertible tablet PC.2Insert the other end of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack. The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines.3Start your convertible tablet PC, then start your communications program.Important To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord.
48Chapter 2: Getting Startedwww.gateway.comConnecting to a wired Ethernet networkYour convertible tablet PC has a network jack that you can use to connect to a 10/100 wired Ethernet network.To connect to a wired Ethernet network:1Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack on the back of your convertible tablet PC.2Insert the other end of the network cable into a network jack. Ask your network administrator to help you select the correct network jack.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 207. For information about installing a wireless Ethernet PC Card, see “Adding and removing a PC Card” on page 258.
49Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral devicewww.gateway.comBroadband Internet connectionsYou can use your convertible tablet PC’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 207.Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral deviceYour convertible tablet PC or port replicator has one or more of the following ports: IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® 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 277.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 use an 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 detailed information and installation instructions.Important Before you install a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device, see the device documentation and installation instructions.Help and Support For more information about installing peripheral devices, click/tap Start, then click/tap Help and Support.Type the keyword installing devices in the Search box , then click/tap the arrow.
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351Getting HelpThis 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■Do More With Gateway■Online help■Gateway Web site
52Chapter 3: Getting Helpwww.gateway.comHelp and SupportYour 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.To start Help and Support:■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 topicTo 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:■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 entered in the Search box.■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 a list 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.
53Do More With Gatewaywww.gateway.comDo More With GatewayYour 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.
54Chapter 3: Getting Helpwww.gateway.comOnline helpMany programs provide information online so you can research a topic 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.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.
55Gateway Web sitewww.gateway.comGateway Web siteGateway’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 eSupport Web site at support.gateway.com. For more information about connecting to the Internet, see “Using the Internet” on page 79.Using eSupportThe eSupport site is divided into five major areas:■Support Home■Downloads■Contact Us■Account Info■PC ToolsEach of these areas is represented by a menu across the top of the Web page.
56Chapter 3: Getting Helpwww.gateway.comSupport HomeTo 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 have.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.DownloadsClick/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 UsClick/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 numbers for both sales and support. For more information, see “Telephone numbers” on page 311.Account InfoClick/Tap Account Info to access support for non-technical issues, like the status of your order or changing your account address.PC ToolsClick/Tap PC Tools to access utilities to help you manage your convertible tablet PC.
457Windows BasicsRead this chapter to learn how to:■Use the Windows desktop■Manage files and folders■Work with documents■Use shortcuts
58Chapter 4: Windows Basicswww.gateway.comAbout Windows XP tablet PC EditionThe 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■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 handwritten notes into Word documents and other programs■Enhanced speech and voice recognition — say what you are thinking, and your tablet will understand■Inkball — practice and master pen input with this game of strategyThe 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.
59About the Windows environmentwww.gateway.comAbout the Windows environmentAfter your convertible tablet PC starts, the first screen you see is the Windows desktop. The desktop is like the top of a 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 convertible tablet PC is set up.Help and Support For more information about the Windows XP desktop, click/tap Start, then click/tap Help and Support.Type the keyword Windows desktop in the Search box , then click/tap the arrow.
60Chapter 4: Windows Basicswww.gateway.comUsing the desktopThe desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon.Using the Start menuYou can start programs, open files, customize your system, get help, search for files and folders, and more using the Start menu.To use the Start menu:1Click/Tap the Start button on the lower left of the Windows desktop. The Start menu opens showing you the first level of menu items.2Click/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.Desktop elements DescriptionThe 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 other programs, and computer tools and utilities.Click/Tap 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 are stored. You must empty the Recycle Bin to permanently delete them from your convertible tablet PC. For instructions on how to use the Recycle Bin, see “Deleting files and folders” on page 68.
61Using the desktopwww.gateway.com3Click/Tap a file or program to open it.Adding icons to the desktopYou may want to add an icon (shortcut) to the desktop for a program that you use frequently.To add icons to the desktop:1Click/Tap Start, then click/tap All Programs.Help and Support For more information about the Windows XP Start menu, click/tap Start, then click/tap Help and Support.Type the keyword Windows Start menu in the Search box , then click/tap the arrow.
62Chapter 4: Windows Basicswww.gateway.com2Right-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.3Click/Tap Send To, then click/tap Desktop (create shortcut). A shortcut icon for that program appears on the desktop.Identifying window itemsWhen 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.Help and Support For more information about desktop icons, click/tap Start, then click/tap Help and Support.Type the keyword desktop icons in the Search box , then click/tap the arrow.MinimizeMaximizeCloseTitle barMenu bar
63Identifying window itemswww.gateway.comEvery program window looks a little different because each has its own menus, icons, and controls. Most windows include these items:Window item DescriptionThe title bar is the horizontal bar at the top of a window that shows the window title.Clicking/Tapping the minimize button reduces the active window to a button on the taskbar. 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.Clicking/Tapping the close button closes the active window or program.Clicking/Tapping an item on the menu bar starts an action such as Print or Save.Help and Support For more information about windows, click/tap Start, then click/tap Help and Support.Type the keyword window in the Search box , then click/tap the arrow.
64Chapter 4: Windows Basicswww.gateway.comWorking with files and foldersYou can organize your files and programs to suit your preferences much like you would store information in a file cabinet. You can store these files in folders and copy, move, and delete the information just as you would reorganize and throw away information in a file cabinet.Viewing drivesDrives are like file cabinets because they hold files and folders. A convertible tablet PC almost always has more than one drive. Each drive has a letter, usually Local Disk (C:) for the hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) for the optional diskette drive. You will also have more drives such as a DVD or DVD/CD-RW drive.To view the drives on your convertible tablet PC:■Click/Tap Start, then click/tap My Computer on the Start menu.Drives
65Working with files and folderswww.gateway.comTo see the files and folders on a drive:■Double-click/Double-tap 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.Creating foldersFolders are much 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 convertible tablet PC. In fact, all information on a convertible tablet PC is stored in files.Help and Support For more information about files and folders, click/tap Start, then click/tap Help and Support.Type the keyword files and folders in the Search box , then click/tap the arrow.FoldersFiles
66Chapter 4: Windows Basicswww.gateway.comTo create a folder:1Click/Tap Start, then click/tap My Computer on the Start menu.2Double-click/Double-tap the drive where you want to put the new folder. Typically, Local Disk(C:) is your hard drive and 3½ Floppy(A:) is your optional diskette drive. If you do not see the contents of the drive, click/tap Show the contents of this drive.3If 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.4Click/Tap File, New, then click/tap Folder. The new folder is created.5Type a name for the folder, then press ENTER. The new folder name appears by the folder icon.For information about renaming folders, see “Keyboard shortcuts” on page 78.Copying and moving files and foldersThe skills you need to copy and move files 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.Help and Support For more information about creating files and folders, click/tap Start, then click/tap Help and Support.Type the keyword creating files and folders in the Search box , then click/tap the arrow.
67Working with files and folderswww.gateway.comTo copy a file or folder to another folder:1Locate the file or folder you want to copy. For more information, see “Viewing drives” on page 64 and “Searching for files” on page 71.2Right-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.3Click/Tap Copy on the pop-up menu.4Open the destination folder.5With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click/button-tap.6Click/Tap Paste. A copy of the file or folder appears in the new location.To move a file or folder to another folder:1Locate the file or folder you want to move. For more information, see “Viewing drives” on page 64 and “Searching for files” on page 71.2Right-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.3Click/Tap Cut on the pop-up menu.4Open the destination folder.Important The clipboard stores whatever you cut or copy until you cut or copy again. Then the clipboard contains the new 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.
68Chapter 4: Windows Basicswww.gateway.com5With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click/button-tap.6Click/Tap Paste. The file or folder you moved appears in its new location and is removed from its old location.Deleting files and foldersWhen 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.To delete files or folders:1In 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 71.2Click/Tap File, then click/tap Delete. Windows moves the files and folders to the Recycle Bin.Help and Support For more information about copying files and folders or 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 , then click/tap the arrow.
69Working with files and folderswww.gateway.comTo recover files or folders from the Recycle Bin:1Double-click/Double-tap the Recycle Bin icon. The Recycle Bin window opens and lists the files and folders you have thrown away since you last emptied it.2Click/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 78.3Click/Tap File, then click/tap Restore. Windows returns the deleted files or folders to their original locations.To empty the Recycle Bin:1Double-click/Double-tap the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop. The Recycle Bin window opens.2Click/Tap File, then click/tap Empty Recycle Bin. Windows asks you if you are sure that you want to empty the bin.3Click/Tap Yes. Windows permanently deletes all files in the Recycle Bin.Help and Support For more information about deleting files and folders, click/tap Start, then click/tap Help and Support.Type the keyword deleting files and folders in the Search box , then click/tap the arrow.Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the bin. These files cannot be restored.Help and Support For more information about emptying the Recycle Bin, click/tap Start, then click/tap Help and Support.Type the keyword emptying Recycle Bin in the Search box , then click/tap the arrow.
70Chapter 4: Windows Basicswww.gateway.comBrowsing for files and foldersA 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 will have to search through levels of folders to find the file or folder that you need. This is called browsing.To browse for a file:1Click/Tap Start, then click/tap My Computer. The My Computer window opens.2Double-click/Double-tap 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.

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