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Contents
1 Checking Out Your Gateway M275. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2G e t t i n g S t a r t e d
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3G e t t i n g H e l p
4 Windows Basics
5 Using the Internet
6 Sending and Receiving Faxes
7 Using Multimedia
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8 Managing Power
9 Traveling With Your Gateway M275
10 Customizing Your Gateway M275
11 Networking Your Gateway M275
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12 Moving From Your Old Computer
13 Maintaining Your Gateway M275
14 Restoring Software
15 Upgrading Your Gateway M275
16 Using the Gateway M275 Port Replicator
17 Troubleshooting
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A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309 Index
Checking Out Your
Front
Left Side
Left Side
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Right Side
Right Side
Back
Bottom
Bottom
Keyboard area
For information on using your keyboard, see Using the keyboard on page 28.
Keyboard area
Identifying your model
Gateway model number
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Accessories
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Printers
Getting Started
Safety instructions
General tips
Using the battery
Using the AC adapter
Basic safety precautions
Connecting the AC adapter
To connect the AC adapter:
1
2
3
Protecting from power source problems
Connecting the AC adapter
Starting your convertible tablet PC
To start your convertible tabletPC:
1
2
3
Turning off your convertible
To turn off your convertible tabletPC:
1
2
Restarting (rebooting) your convertible tablet PC
To close unresponsive programs and restart your convertible tabletPC:
1
2 3 4
Status indicators
LED status indicators
Chapter 2: Getting Started
Indicator Icon Description
Keyboard status indicators
Using the keyboard
Key types
Chapter 2: Getting Started
System key combinations
Using the keyboard
Press and hold FN, then press this system key... To...
Home PgUp PgDn
Buttons
Tablet control buttons
Buttons
Button Icon Press to...
Multi-function buttons
Using the EZ Pad touchpad
Using the touchpad
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Using the display
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Using the pen
Storing and removing the pen
To store the pen in your convertible tablet PC:
1
2
Calibration
To open the calibration program:
Gestures
Pen button
Tips
Tablet Input Panel (TIP)
TIP tips
Using speech recognition
Connecting the modem
Connecting to a wired Ethernet network
To connect to a wired Ethernet network:
1
2
Broadband Internet connections
Installing a printer, scanner , or other peripheral device
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Getting Help
Help and Support
To start Help and Support:
Searching for a topic
Do More With Gateway
Online help
Gateway Web site
Using eSupport
Support Home
Downloads
Contact Us
Account Info
PC Tools
Windows Basics
About Windows XP tablet PC Edition
About the Windows environment
Using the desktop
Using the Start menu
To use the Start menu:
1
2
Adding icons to the desktop
1
To add icons to the desktop:
2
3
Identifying window items
Identifying window items
Working with files and folders
Viewing drives
To view the drives on your convertible tabletPC:
To see the files and folders on a drive:
Creating folders
To create a folder:
1 2
3
4 5
Copying and moving files and folders
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5 6
Deleting files and folders
To delete files or folders:
1
2
To recover files or folders from the Recycle Bin:
1
2
3
To empty the Recycle Bin:
1
2
Browsing for files and folders
To browse for a file:
1
2
3
Searching for files
Using the Windows Search utility
To find files and folders using the Search utility:
1
2
3
4
Using advanced search options
Working with documents
Creating a new document
To create a new document:
1
2
Saving a document
To save a document:
1
2
3 4
Opening a document
To open a document:
1 2 3
4
Printing a document
To print a document:
1 2 3 4
Keyboard shortcuts
Using the Internet
Learning about the Internet
Setting up an Internet account
To set up an Internet account with America Online:
1 2
Accessing your Internet account
To connect to your America Online Internet account:
1 2
To disconnect from your America Online Internet account:
Using the World Wide Web
Connecting to a Web site
To connect to a Web site:
1
2
Downloading files
To download files or programs from a Web site:
1 2
3
4 5
Using e-mail
Sending e-mail
To send e-mail using America Online:
1 2 3
4 5 6
Checking your e-mail
To check your e-mail using America Online:
1 2 3
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Sending and Receiving Faxes
Installing and configuring Fax
Installing Fax
To install Fax:
1
2
Configuring Fax
To configure Microsoft Fax:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8 9
Sending a simple fax
To send a simple fax:
1
2
3 4
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Setting up your cover page template
To set up your fax cover page template:
1
2
3
Faxing from programs
Faxing a scanned document
Receiving and viewing a fax
To receive and view a fax:
1
2
Canceling a fax
Automatically retry sending a fax
To automatically retry sending a fax:
1
2
3
Automatically cancelling a fax
To automatically cancel a failed fax:
1
2
3
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Using Multimedia
Adjusting the volume
To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls:
To adjust the overall volume level from Windows:
1
2
3
4
To adjust specific volume levels:
1
2
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Recording and playing audio
To make an audio recording:
1
2
3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4
Playing audio and video files with the Windows Media Player
To play a file using the WindowsMedia Player:
1
2
3 4
Using S/PDIF digital audio
2
To activate S/PDIF digital audio:
1
3
4
5
Changing modules
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Using the DVD or DVD/CD-RW drive
Identifying drive types
Inserting a CD or DVD
To insert a CD or DVD:
1
2
3
Listening to CDs
Listening to CDs
To play a CD:
1 2
3
Using MUSICMATCH
Playing CDs
To play a musicCD:
1
2
3
Creating MP3 music files
To create MP3 files:
2
1
3
4 5
6
Editing track information
5 6
Building a music library
Changing the music library display settings
Listening to Internet radio
To listen to an Internet radio station:
1 2 3
Using advanced features
Playing a DVD
To play a DVD:
1
2 3
4
Creating CDs using Nero Express
Creating a data CD
To create a data CD:
1
2 3
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Copying a CD
To copy a music CD or data CD:
1
2
3
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Copying music tracks
To copy music CD tracks to your hard drive:
1
2
3 4
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Creating a music CD
To create a music CD:
1
2 3 4
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Advanced features
Using the optional diskette drive
To use a diskette:
1
2 3
4
Using the memory card reader
Memory card types
Using a memory card
To insert a memory card:
1
2
To remove a memory card:
Connecting a digital camera
To connect a digital camera:
1
2
Connecting a digital video camera
To connect a digital video camera:
Editing videos
To edit a video:
1
2
Viewing the display on a projector or monitor
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7
8 9 10
Viewing the display on a television
To view your convertible tabletPC display on a television:
1
2
3 4 5
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12 13
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15
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Changing from one display to another
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Managing Power
Monitoring the battery charge
Recharging the battery
Recalibrating the battery
To recalibrate the battery:
1 2
3 4
5 6
Changing batteries
Replacing the battery
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Extending battery life
Conserving battery power
Using alternate power sources
Changing power modes
Using power saving modes
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Changing power settings
Changing the power scheme
To change the power scheme:
1
2
3
Changing alarm options
To change the alarm options:
1
2
3
Changing advanced settings
To change advanced power management settings:
1
2
3
Turning on the Power on Lid Lift feature
To turn on the Power on Lid Lift feature:
1 2
3 4 5 6
Activating and using Hibernate mode
To activate Hibernate mode:
1
2
3
To use Hibernate mode:
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Traveling With Your
Packing your convertible tablet PC
Traveling by air
Modem
Radio frequency wireless connections
Files
Security
To create a startup password:
1
2
Power
Additional tips
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Using the display
Changing display orientation
To change display orientation:
To change orientation properties:
Adjusting brightness
XtraBright/XtraDim
To use XtraBright/XtraDim:
Adjusting the screen and desktop settings
Adjusting the color depth
To change the color depth:
3
4
5
Adjusting the screen resolution
To adjust the screen resolution:
1
2
3
Changing the colors on your Windows desktop
To change desktop colors:
1
2
3
Changing the desktop background
To change the desktop background:
1
2
3
4
5
6
Selecting a screen saver
To select a screen saver:
1
2
3
Adjusting tablet and pen settings
To change tablet and pen settings:
1
2 3
Programming the buttons
To reprogram button functions:
1
2 3
Adjusting the Tablet PC Input Panel Settings
Changing the touchpad settings
To change your touchpad settings:
1
2
3
4
5
6
Adding and modifying user accounts
User account tips
To add, delete, or modify user accounts:
1 2
3
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Networking Y our
Benefits of networking
Sharing a single Internet connection
Sharing drives
Sharing peripheral devices
Streaming audio and video files
Playing multi-player games
Selecting a network connection
Wired Ethernet network
Wireless Ethernet network
Using a wired Ethernet network
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet
Example wired Ethernet network
Equipment you need for a wired Ethernet network
Using a wireless Ethernet network
Using a wireless Ethernet network
Wireless Ethernet speed and frequency
The two most common types of wireless Ethernet networks are access point and peer-to-peer.
Network Type Speed Frequency Advantages Disadvantages
Example access point wireless Ethernet network
Equipment you need for an access point wireless Ethernet network
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Equipment you need for a peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network
For more information
Chapter 11: Networking Your Gateway M275
Using your convertible tablet PC on a network
Installing and configuring your convertible tablet PC for Ethernet networking
Turning your wireless Ethernet emitter on or off
To turn the wireless Ethernet emitter on or off:
1
2
3
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Moving From Your Old Computer
Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
To open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard:
Transferring files
Finding your files
To find files in the My Documents folder:
1
2 3
4
To find files using Find or Search:
1
Transferring Internet settings
Setting up your ISP
To use the Internet Connection Wizard:
1
2
Installing your old printer or scanner
Installing a USB printer or scanner
Installing a parallel port printer
To install your old printer:
1 2 3 4
5
Installing your old programs
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Maintaining Y our
Caring for your convertible
Display screen
Pen
Replacing the pen point
Maintenance schedule
Protecting your convertible tablet PC from viruses
To scan for viruses:
1
2
3
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Managing hard drive space
Checking hard drive space
To check hard drive space:
1
2
Using Disk Cleanup
To use the Windows Disk Cleanup program:
5
1
2
Checking the hard drive for errors
To check the hard drive for errors:
1
2
3
4 5
6
Defragmenting the hard drive
To defragment the hard drive:
1
2
3
4 5
6
Backing up files
Using the Scheduled Task Wizard
To start the Scheduled Task Wizard:
1
2
3
Cleaning your convertible
Cleaning the exterior
Cleaning the keyboard
Cleaning the convertible tablet PC screen
Cleaning the mouse
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Restoring Software
Chapter 14: Restoring Software
Using the Gateway Windows XP Pro Tablet PC DVD
Reinstalling device drivers
To reinstall device drivers:
1
2 3
5
6
7 8
Updating device drivers
To update device drivers:
1
2 3
5
Reinstalling programs
To reinstall programs from the Drivers and Applications CD:
1
2 3
4
5 6
8
9
10 11
Reinstalling Windows
To reinstall WindowsXP and the device drivers:
1
2 3 4 5 6 7
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Adding and removing a PC Card
To insert a PCCard:
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Preventing static electricity discharge
Adding or replacing memory
Adding or replacing memory in the memory bay
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Replacing memory under the keyboard
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9
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Replacing the hard drive kit
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Using the
Port Replicator
Chapter 16: Using the Gateway M275 Port Replicator
Front
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Chapter 16: Using the Gateway M275 Port Replicator
Back
Back
Connecting to the port replicator
Attaching to the port replicator
Disconnecting from the port replicator
To separate your convertible tabletPC from the port replicator:
3
1
2
Securing your port replicator
Troubleshooting
Safety guidelines
First steps
Software support tools
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Troubleshooting
Audio
Battery
Device installation
You have computer problems after adding a new device
Diskette drive (external)
The diskette drive is not recognized
You see an Access Denied or Write protect error message
You see a Disk is full error message
Display
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The display has pixels that are always dark or too bright
DVD or DVD/CD-RW drives
Your convertible tabletPC does not recognize a disc
An audio CD does not produce sound
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A DVD movie will not play
A DVD does not produce sound on a TV
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Cleaning CDs or DVDs
File management
A file was accidentally deleted
To restore deleted files:
1 2
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Hard drive
You see an Insufficient disk space error message
You see a Data error message
The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you see a General failure reading drive C error message
Interface/Ports
Internet
290
You see an Unable to locate host message and are unable to browse the Internet
Connecting to a Web site takes too long
People are sending you e-mail messages, but you have not received any mail
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Keyboard
The built-in keyboard does not work
The external keyboard does not work
A keyboard character keeps repeating or you see a Keyboard stuck or Key failure error message
Memory
Memory card reader
Drive letter for the memory card slot does not appear in the My Computer window
Modem (dial-up)
Your modem does not dial or does not connect
To check the dialing properties:
3
4
You cannot connect to the Internet
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Your 56K modem does not connect at 56K
1
2 3
The modem is not recognized by your convertible tablet PC
To run modem diagnostics:
1 2
3
4
5
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Mouse
The external mouse does not work
The external mouse works erratically
Networks
Operating system
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Passwords
Your convertible tabletPC does not accept your password
You forgot your startup password
PC Cards
You installed a PCCard and now your convertible tablet PC is having problems
Power
Your convertible tabletPC is not working on AC power
Your convertible tabletPC is not working on battery power
The battery seems to run down very quickly
Printer
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The printer is on but will not print
To set a default printer:
1
2
3
You see a Printer queue is full error message
To make sure that the printer is not set to work offline:
1
2
302
3
You see a Printer is out of paper error message
Sound
You are not getting sound from the built-in speakers
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Touchpad
The touchpad does not work.
Video
The external monitor is not working
TV out is not working
Telephone support
Before calling Gateway Technical Support
Telephone support
Telephone numbers
Gateway offers a wide range of customer service, technical support, and information services.
Automated troubleshooting system Telephone numbers
You can access the following services through your telephone to get answers to your questions:
Service description How to reach
Tutoring and training
Self-help
Tutoring
Tutoring and training
Training
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Setting up your system
Care during use
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Regulatory compliance statements
Wireless Guidance
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United States of America
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15
Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15
FCC declaration of conformity
Telecommunications per FCC part68 (applicable to products fitted with USA modems)
Canada
Industry Canada (IC) Intentional emitter per RSS 210
Unintentional emitter per ICES-003
Telecommunications per Industry Canada CS-03 (for products fitted with an IC-compliant modem)
Mexico
Intentional emitter
California Proposition 65 Warning
Unintentional emitter
Laser safety statement
Notices
All Rights Reserved
Trademark Acknowledgments
Macrovision statement
Index