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Contents 1 Checking Out Your Gateway M275 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Left Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Right Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Back . . . . . . . .
Converting the display from notebook to tablet mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Using the pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Storing and removing the pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Gestures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Learning about the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting up an Internet account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessing your Internet account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the World Wide Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using advanced features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 Playing a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124 Creating CDs using Nero Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Creating a data CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126 Copying a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Additional tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 10 Customizing Your Gateway M275 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 Using the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing display orientation . . . . . . . .
12 Moving From Your Old Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213 Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214 Transferring files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214 Finding your files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214 Transferring Internet settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preventing static electricity discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adding or replacing memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adding or replacing memory in the memory bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing memory under the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing the hard drive kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303 Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303 Telephone support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .304 Before calling Gateway Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .304 Telephone numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Out Your Gateway M275 1 This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your convertible tablet PC.
Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M275 Front Modular bay Component Modular bay Icon LCD panel release latch Description Use this bay for a DVD drive or combination DVD/CD-RW drive. For more information, see “Changing modules” on page 110. To determine the type of drive in the modular bay, examine the drive tray’s plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in “Identifying drive types” on page 112. Important: Your convertible tablet PC may have come with a DVD or DVD/CD-RW drive.
Left Side Left Side Kensington lock slot PC Card slot Memory card reader IEEE 1394 port Power switch Speaker Microphone jack Headphone jack Component Icon Description Kensington™ 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 252.
Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M275 Component Icon Description Headphone 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 165.
Right Side Right Side Pen Speaker Component Modem jack Icon Kensington lock slot Description Pen 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.
Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M275 Back Ventilation fan USB port Monitor port Component Icon Docking Ethernet Power Status port jack connector indicators USB port Description Ventilation 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.
Bottom Bottom Pen latch Battery latch System label Battery bay Reset hole Hard drive bay Memory bay cover Component Icon Description System label Includes the product model number. For more information, see “Identifying your model” on page 10. Reset hole Insert a straightened paper clip into this hole to manually restart 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 255.
Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M275 Keyboard area For information on using your keyboard, see “Using the keyboard” on page 28. Microphone LCD panel multi-function buttons/status indicators Keyboard multi-function buttons/status indicators Keyboard Touchpad Component 8 Icon Description Microphone Record audio through this microphone. The built-in microphone is turned off while an external microphone is connected.
Keyboard area Component Icon Description Keyboard 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 buttons Press these buttons to open programs assigned to them. These buttons are set to open your default e-mail program, your default Web browser, online help, and the My Computer window.
Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M275 Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this section are for informational purposes only. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Gateway model number The label on the bottom of your convertible tablet PC contains information that identifies your convertible tablet PC model and its features. Gateway Technical Support will need this information if you call for assistance. Gateway model number 10 www.gateway.
Identifying your model Gateway serial number You 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 label A label similar to the following indicates your convertible tablet PC contains a wireless communications device. The label is affixed to the main system label.
Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M275 Finding your specifications For more information about your convertible tablet PC, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway’s eSupport page at support.gateway.com. The eSupport page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. For more information, see “Using eSupport” on page 55. 12 www.gateway.
Accessories Accessories Gateway offers accessories that can help you make the most of using your convertible tablet PC. To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at accessories.gateway.com. Batteries and automobile/airplane power adapters If you run your convertible tablet PC on battery power for extended periods, you may want to buy an additional battery so you can swap batteries when necessary.
Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M275 A port replicator also provides additional ports and other expansion features not included with your convertible tablet PC. See “Using the Gateway M275 Port Replicator” on page 271 for more information about using a port replicator with your convertible tablet PC. Printers You can attach almost any type of printer to your convertible tablet PC. The most common types are inkjet and laser printers, which print in color or black and white.
Getting Started 2 This chapter provides basic information about your Gateway convertible tablet PC.
Chapter 2: Getting Started Safety instructions Certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to your convertible tablet PC. General tips 16 ■ When setting up your convertible tablet PC for work, place it on a level surface. ■ Before you clean your convertible tablet PC, turn if off, unplug it from its power source, and remove the battery. For more information, see “Cleaning your convertible tablet PC” on page 237.
Safety instructions ■ 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. This is normal. ■ Do not apply heavy pressure to your convertible tablet PC or subject it to strong impact.
Chapter 2: Getting Started ■ 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. ■ 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.
Connecting the AC adapter Connecting the AC adapter You can run your convertible tablet PC using an AC adapter or your convertible tablet PC’s battery. The battery was shipped to you partially charged. You should use the AC adapter right away to fully charge the battery. Allow 24 hours for the battery to fully charge. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use your convertible tablet PC on battery power for the first time, the battery life may be much shorter than you expect.
Chapter 2: Getting Started 2 Connect the AC adapter to your convertible tablet PC’s power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on (see “LED status indicators” on 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.
Connecting the AC adapter 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. www.gateway.
Chapter 2: Getting Started Starting your convertible tablet PC To start your convertible tablet PC: 1 Press the latch on the front of your convertible tablet PC, then lift the LCD panel. 2 Slide the power switch located on the left side of your convertible tablet PC. -OROpen the LCD panel. The power switch is preset to On/Off mode. However, you can also set it to function in Standby/Resume mode. For instructions on changing the power switch mode, see “Changing power settings” on page 165.
Turning off your convertible tablet PC 3 If you are starting your convertible tablet PC for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your convertible tablet PC. Waking up your convertible tablet PC When 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.
Chapter 2: Getting Started Restarting (rebooting) your convertible tablet PC If your convertible tablet PC does not respond to keyboard or touchpad input, you may 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: 1 Press the Windows Security button.
Status indicators Status indicators LED status indicators LED status indicators inform you when a drive is being used or indicate the power status of your convertible tablet PC. Memory card reader Disc drive Battery charge Power Hard drive Indicator Icon Description Hard 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. www.gateway.
Chapter 2: Getting Started Indicator Battery charge Icon Description The LED shows the battery activity and status. LED blue - battery is fully charged. LED purple - battery is charging. ■ LED blinking red - battery charge is very low. ■ LED solid red - battery is malfunctioning. This LED only lights up when your convertible 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.
Status indicators Keyboard status indicators Keyboard status indicators inform you when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. Pad lock Scroll lock Caps lock Indicator Icon Description Caps Lock Caps Lock is turned on. Scroll Lock Scroll Lock is turned on. For more information, see “System key combinations” on page 30. Pad Lock Numeric keypad is turned on. 1 www.gateway.
Chapter 2: Getting Started Using the keyboard Your convertible tablet PC features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows and function keys for specific system operations. You can attach an external keyboard to your convertible tablet PC using a USB port. You do not need to shut down your convertible tablet PC to connect a USB keyboard.
Using the keyboard Key types The 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 Function keys Icon Description 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.
Chapter 2: Getting Started System key combinations When 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.
Using the keyboard Press and hold FN, then press this system key... To... Pause the text scrolling in a DOS screen. Press this key combination again to continue scrolling. The Scroll Lock status indicator appears when this function is turned on. (This function is only available in some programs.) Pause execution of a DOS program. (This function is only available in some programs.) Stop the currently running DOS program. (This function is only available in some programs.
Chapter 2: Getting Started Buttons Tablet control buttons Press the tablet control buttons to control the convertible tablet PC while it is in tablet mode. The buttons have dimples so that you can press them with your pen. XtraBright/ XtraDim Screen rotation Button Icon Tablet input panel Windows security Press to... Screen rotation Rotate the display orientation. For more information, see “Changing display orientation” on page 180. Tablet input panel Open the tablet input panel.
Buttons Button XtraBright/XtraDim Icon Press to... Increase the LCD panel brightness above the normal brightest setting for 255 seconds. Use this feature in bright lighting situations, such as outside in bright sunlight. Press a second time to decrease the brightness below the normal dimmest setting. Use this feature in dim lighting situations. Press a third time to return the display to the normal brightness setting. Important: Using this feature will affect battery performance.
Chapter 2: Getting Started Multi-function buttons Press the multi-function buttons to open the programs associated with them.The buttons have dimples so that you can press them with your pen. Help Internet E-mail Button My Computer Icon Press to... E-mail Open your default e-mail program. Internet Open your default Web browser. Help Open online help. My Computer Open the My Computer window. 34 www.gateway.
Using the EZ Pad touchpad Using the EZ Pad touchpad The EZ Pad™ consists of a touchpad, two buttons, and a rocker switch. Left touchpad Right touchpad button button Touchpad Rocker switch When you move your finger on the touchpad, the pointer (arrow) on the screen moves in the same direction. www.gateway.
Chapter 2: Getting Started You can use the EZ-Pad left and right buttons below the touchpad to select objects. You can assign a function to the rocker switch between the touchpad buttons. This function can be to scroll up or down, maximize or minimize the active window, or open and close the Start menu. For more information about programming the rocker switch, see “Changing the touchpad settings” on page 192. Using the touchpad To... Do this... Move the pointer on the screen.
Using the EZ Pad touchpad To... Do this... 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.
Chapter 2: Getting Started Using the display Your 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, smooth 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.
Using the display Converting the display from notebook to tablet mode To convert the display from notebook mode to tablet mode: 1 2 Open the LCD panel to the normal viewing position. Locate the rotation direction arrow on the LCD panel hinge. Rotation direction arrow 3 Rotate the LCD panel in the direction of the rotation direction arrow until the panel is backwards. The panel soft-locks into the final position. www.gateway.
Chapter 2: Getting Started 4 40 Close the LCD panel onto the keyboard. There is a click when the LCD panel latch locks. www.gateway.
Using the pen Using the pen Your convertible tablet PC’s pen is the only device that can write, tap, and input directly on your convertible tablet PC’s display. Warning A finger-tap or PDA stylus has no effect on your convertible tablet PC’s display, and ink pens and other pointed objects could damage the surface. Always use the pen that came with your convertible tablet PC. You can order extra pens from Gateway. Warning Do not sharply strike the display. Although the display is durable, it can break.
Chapter 2: Getting Started To remove the pen from our convertible tablet PC: 1 Locate the pen latch on the bottom of your convertible tablet PC. For more information, see “Bottom” on page 7. 2 Slide the pen latch until the pen is release from the pen holder. Calibration The 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.
Using the pen To open the calibration program: ■ Double-click/Double-tap (Tablet and Pen Settings) in the taskbar, then click/tap Calibrate. Follow the on-screen instructions. Gestures A gesture is a shape you draw with your convertible tablet PC pen to 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.
Chapter 2: Getting Started Pen button The pen button serves the same function as the right button on a mouse. Press it and tap (button-tap) to open right-click menus when they are available. Tips ■ 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.
Using the pen TIP 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. www.gateway.
Chapter 2: Getting Started Using speech recognition The Gateway convertible tablet PC is designed to accept and interpret the human voice, both for dictation (speech recognition) and for keyboard-equivalent voice commands. 46 ■ 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.
Connecting the modem Connecting the modem Your convertible tablet PC has a built-in 56K modem that you can use to connect to a standard telephone line. Important To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. To connect the modem: 1 Insert one end of the modem cable into the modem jack side of your convertible tablet PC. 2 Insert the other end of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack. The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines.
Chapter 2: Getting Started Connecting to a wired Ethernet network Your convertible tablet PC has a network jack that you can use to connect to a 10/100 wired Ethernet network. Important Your convertible tablet PC may be equipped with a built-in wireless Ethernet emitter or you may have a wireless Ethernet PC Card. For information about connecting to a wired or wireless Ethernet network, see “Networking Your Gateway M275” on page 197.
Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Broadband Internet connections You 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 197.
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Getting Help 3 This chapter tells you about additional information resources available to help you use your convertible tablet PC.
Chapter 3: Getting Help Help and Support Your convertible tablet PC includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help information, troubleshooters, instructional videos, and automated support. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows. 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.
Do More With Gateway Do More With Gateway Your convertible tablet PC may include Do More With Gateway, a tool that provides additional information about using your Gateway convertible tablet PC for digital music, digital photography, digital video, gaming, and other programs. To access Do More With Gateway, click/tap Start, then click/tap Do More With Gateway.
Chapter 3: Getting Help Online help Many 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. 54 www.gateway.
Gateway Web site Gateway Web site Gateway’s online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your convertible tablet PC. Visit the Gateway eSupport Web site at support.gateway.com. For more information about connecting to the Internet, see “Using the Internet” on page 79.
Chapter 3: Getting Help Support Home To get specific information about your convertible tablet PC, type your serial number into the My Support box, then click/tap Continue, or click/tap Look up my serial number for me. For more information, see “Finding your specifications” on page 12. Click/Tap Support Home, then click/tap All Support Documents to access product documentation, specifications, and guides. By entering your serial number, you get specific documents related to your convertible tablet PC.
Windows Basics 4 Read this chapter to learn how to: ■ Use the Windows desktop ■ Manage files and folders ■ Work with documents ■ Use shortcuts 57
Chapter 4: Windows Basics About Windows XP tablet PC Edition The Microsoft Windows XP tablet PC Edition operating system is a fully functioning version of Windows XP Professional with added pen-based computing features: ■ Tablet and Pen Settings — set properties for the pen, tablet buttons, and display screen ■ tablet PC Input Panel (TIP) — use its writing pad, soft keyboard, and voice recognition for entering data ■ Windows® Journal — hand-write documents, then turn them into text or image files ■
About the Windows environment About the Windows environment After your convertible tablet PC starts, the first screen you see is the Windows desktop. The desktop is like the top of 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.
Chapter 4: Windows Basics Using the desktop The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. Desktop elements Description The taskbar is the bar at the bottom of the computer display containing the Start button on the left and a clock on the right. Other buttons on the taskbar represent programs that are running. Click/Tap a program’s button on the taskbar to open the program’s window.
Using the desktop 3 Click/Tap a file or program to open it. 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. Adding icons to the desktop You may want to add an icon (shortcut) to the desktop for a program that you use frequently. To add icons to the desktop: 1 Click/Tap Start, then click/tap All Programs. www.gateway.
Chapter 4: Windows Basics 2 Right-click (press the right touchpad button) the program that you want to add to the desktop. -ORButton-tap (press the pen button) the program that you want to add to the desktop. 3 Click/Tap Send To, then click/tap Desktop (create shortcut). A shortcut icon for that program appears on the desktop. Help and Support For more information about desktop icons, click/tap Start, then click/tap Help and Support.
Identifying window items Every program window looks a little different because each has its own menus, icons, and controls. Most windows include these items: Window item Description The 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.
Chapter 4: Windows Basics Working with files and folders You can organize your files and programs to suit your preferences much like you would store information in a file cabinet. You can store these files in folders and copy, move, and delete the information just as you would reorganize and throw away information in a file cabinet. Viewing drives Drives are like file cabinets because they hold files and folders. A convertible tablet PC almost always has more than one drive.
Working with files and folders To 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. 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. Creating folders Folders are much like the folders in a file cabinet.
Chapter 4: Windows Basics To create a folder: 1 2 Click/Tap Start, then click/tap My Computer on the Start menu. 3 If you want to create a new folder inside an existing folder, double-click/double-tap the existing folder. If you do not see the contents of the folder, click/tap Show the contents of this drive or Show the contents of this folder. 4 5 Click/Tap File, New, then click/tap Folder. The new folder is created. Double-click/Double-tap the drive where you want to put the new folder.
Working with files and folders Important The clipboard stores whatever you cut or copy until you cut or copy again. Then the clipboard contains the new 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. To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you want to copy.
Chapter 4: Windows Basics 5 6 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click/button-tap. Click/Tap Paste. The file or folder you moved appears in its new location and is removed from its old location. 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.
Working with files and folders 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. To recover files or folders from the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-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.
Chapter 4: Windows Basics Browsing for files and folders A file or folder that you need is rarely right on top of your Windows desktop. It is usually on a drive inside a folder that may be inside yet another folder, and so on. Windows drives, folders, and files are organized in the same way as a real file cabinet in that they may have many levels (usually many more levels than a file cabinet, in fact). So you usually will have to search through levels of folders to find the file or folder that you need.
Searching for files 3 Continue double-clicking/double-tapping folders and their subfolders until you find the file or folder you want. Help and Support For more information about browsing for 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.
Chapter 4: Windows Basics Using the Windows Search utility To find files and folders using the Search utility: 72 1 Click/Tap Start, then click/tap Search. The Search Results window opens. Click/Tap All files and folders. 2 If you want to search by file or folder name, type in all or part of the file or folder name in the name box in the left pane of the window. ■ If you type all of the name, Search will list all files and folders of that name.
Searching for files 3 Click/Tap Search. When the search is completed, Windows lists the files and folders whose names contain the text that you searched for. 4 Open a file, folder, or program by double-clicking/double-tapping the name in the list. Help and Support For more information about searching for files and folders, click/tap Start, then click/tap Help and Support. Type the keyword searching in the Search box , then click/tap the arrow.
Chapter 4: Windows Basics Working with documents Computer documents include word processing files, spreadsheet files, or other similar files. The basic methods of creating, saving, opening, and printing a document apply to most of these types of files. The following examples show how to create, save, open, and print a document using Microsoft® WordPad. Similar procedures apply to other programs such as WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.
Working with documents Saving a document After you create a document, you need to save it if you want to use it later. To save a document: 1 Click/Tap File, then click/tap Save. The Save As dialog box opens. Save in list File name 2 Click/Tap the arrow button to open the Save in list, then click/tap the folder where you want to save the file. If you do not see the folder you want, browse through the folders listed below the Save in list. 3 4 Type a new file name in the File name box.
Chapter 4: Windows Basics Opening a document To view, revise, or print an existing document, first you need to open it. Open the document in the program that it was created in. To open a document: 1 2 3 Start the program. Click/Tap File, then click/tap Open. Click/Tap the arrow button to open the Look in list, then click/tap the folder you want to open. If you do not see the folder you want, browse through the folders listed below the Look in list.
Working with documents Printing a document To print a document, you must have a printer connected to your convertible tablet PC or have access to a network printer. For more information about installing or using your printer, see the printer documentation. To print a document: 1 2 3 4 Make sure that the printer is turned on and loaded with paper. Start the program and open the document. Click/Tap File, then click/tap Print. The Print dialog box opens. Set the print options, then click/tap OK.
Chapter 4: Windows Basics Keyboard shortcuts The following table shows a few shortcuts that you can use in Windows and almost all programs that run in Windows. For more information about shortcuts, see your Windows or program documentation. To... Do this... Copy a file, folder, text, or graphic Click the item, then press CTRL + C. Cut a file, folder, text, or graphic Click the item, then press CTRL + X.
Using the Internet 5 This chapter provides information about the Internet and the World Wide Web.
Chapter 5: Using the Internet Learning about the Internet The Internet is a worldwide network of computers linked together to provide information to people everywhere. The two most popular services on the Internet are e-mail and the World Wide Web. You can access this network by connecting your convertible tablet PC to a telephone, DSL (Digital Subscriber Line), or cable line and signing up with an Internet service provider (ISP).
Setting up an Internet account If you want to access the Internet you need: ■ A modem – a device that connects your convertible tablet PC to other computers or servers using a telephone, DSL, or cable line. ■ An Internet service provider – a company that provides access to the Internet through an ISP server. When you connect to an ISP, the ISP server lets you access the Internet and your e-mail messages. ■ A Web browser – a program that displays information from the World Wide Web.
Chapter 5: Using the Internet Accessing your Internet account To connect to your America Online Internet account: 1 2 Click/Tap Start, All Programs, then click/tap America Online. Complete the member name and password information, then click/tap Connect. Your convertible tablet PC dials the Internet account telephone number. After connecting, the Welcome window opens. If you are using a service other than America Online, check with your ISP for the correct procedure for connecting.
Using the World Wide Web Using the World Wide Web The World Wide Web is a multimedia window to the Internet that gives you access to millions of information sources. Information on the Web comes to you on Web pages, which are electronic documents that you view using a Web page display program called a browser.
Chapter 5: Using the Internet Connecting to a Web site After you set up an account with an Internet service provider (ISP) such as America Online, you can access the many information sources on the World Wide Web. To connect to a Web site: 1 Connect to your Internet account. After your convertible tablet PC connects, a default opening page or welcome screen opens.
Using the World Wide Web Downloading files Downloading is the process of transferring files from a computer on the Internet to your convertible tablet PC. To protect your convertible tablet PC against viruses, make sure that you scan the files you download. For more information, see “Protecting your convertible tablet PC from viruses” on page 226. To download files or programs from a Web site: 1 2 Connect to your Internet account.
Chapter 5: Using the Internet Using e-mail E-mail (electronic mail) lets you send messages to anyone who has an Internet connection and e-mail address. E-mail is usually a free service of your Internet account. The Internet never closes, so you can send e-mail messages at any time. Your e-mail messages arrive at most e-mail addresses in minutes. An e-mail address consists of a user name, the @ symbol, and the Internet domain name of the Internet service provider (ISP) or company that “hosts” that user.
Using e-mail Checking your e-mail To check your e-mail using America Online: 1 2 3 Connect to your America Online account. Click/Tap Read. Double-click/Double-tap the message you want to read. For more information about managing and organizing your e-mail messages, see the online help in your e-mail program. Help and Support For general information about using e-mail, click/tap Start, then click/tap Help and Support. Type the keyword e-mail in the Search box , then click/tap the arrow. www.gateway.
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Sending and Receiving Faxes 6 Microsoft Fax lets you send and receive faxes using the modem. Read this chapter to learn how to: ■ Install and configure Fax ■ Create and send a new fax ■ Set up a fax cover page template ■ Fax a document you scanned or created in another program ■ Receive, view, and print a fax Help and Support For more information about sending and receiving faxes, click/tap Start, then click/tap Help and Support. Type the keyword Fax in the Search box , then click/tap the arrow.
Chapter 6: Sending and Receiving Faxes Installing and configuring Fax Important Your modem cable must be installed before you can send and receive faxes. You cannot use your standard telephone modem to connect to the Internet while sending and receiving faxes. Installing Fax Microsoft Fax lets you send and receive faxes using your modem. When Windows XP was originally installed on your convertible tablet PC, Fax was not installed. You need to install Fax from your Gateway Windows XP Pro Tablet PC DVD.
Installing and configuring Fax Configuring Fax Before you send your first fax, you need to set up your user information. Your fax cover sheets and fax headers contain this information, some of which is required by law. The Fax Configuration Wizard opens the first time you try to send a fax. Important The first time you run the Fax Configuration Wizard, you may need to provide information in the Location Information and the Phone and Modem Options dialog boxes.
Chapter 6: Sending and Receiving Faxes 4 Click/Tap the arrow to open the Please select the fax device list, then click/tap the modem you are using to send and receive faxes. 5 If you want the modem to automatically answer the telephone in order to receive faxes, click/tap the Enable Receive check box. 6 Click/Tap Next. The Transmitting Subscriber Identification (TSID) screen opens. 7 Type the transmitting fax identifier information. This identifier information is required by law.
Sending a simple fax 10 If you set up your convertible tablet PC to receive faxes, select a folder you want to store received faxes in and a printer you want to print received faxes on, then click/tap Next. The Configuration Summary screen opens. 11 Click/Tap Finish. Sending a simple fax You can use the Send Fax Wizard to send a simple one-page fax to one or more recipients. To send a simple fax: 1 Click/Tap Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, Fax, then click/tap Send a Fax.
Chapter 6: Sending and Receiving Faxes 94 5 If you want to send your fax to more than one recipient, click/tap Add and type the name and fax number of the next recipient. 6 When you have added all your recipients, click/tap Next. The Preparing the Cover Page screen opens. 7 Click/Tap the arrow to open the Cover page template, then click/tap the cover page template you want to use. 8 9 Type the subject text in the Subject line area. Type the message text in the Note area, then click/tap Next.
Setting up your cover page template Setting up your cover page template You can create your own cover page template that you can use in place of the cover page templates that Microsoft Fax provides for you. To create a cover page template, you use the Fax Cover Page Editor. On this template, you insert information fields that automatically import values you enter in both the Send Fax Wizard and the Fax Configuration Wizard when you send your fax.
Chapter 6: Sending and Receiving Faxes Faxing from programs To fax a document directly from most programs: 1 2 3 Open your document in the program it was created in. 4 5 Click/Tap Print or OK. The Send Fax Wizard opens. Click/Tap File, then click/tap Print. The Print dialog box opens. Click/Tap the arrow button to open the Name list, then click/tap the Fax printer. Complete the wizard by following the instructions in “Sending a simple fax” on page 93.
Receiving and viewing a fax Receiving and viewing a fax To receive and view a fax: 1 Click/Tap Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, Fax, then click/tap Fax Console. The Fax Console opens. When the Fax Console is open, it detects incoming faxes and stores them in the Inbox. 2 To view a fax, click/tap Inbox, then double-click/double-tap the fax you want to view. The fax viewer opens, where you can view and print the fax.
Chapter 6: Sending and Receiving Faxes Automatically retry sending a fax You can set up Fax so it continues to try sending your fax if the receiving fax machine is busy. Important Fax is automatically set up to retry three times at ten minute intervals. To automatically retry sending a fax: 1 Click/Tap Start, then click/tap Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 If your Control Panel is in Category View, click/tap Printers and Other Hardware.
Automatically cancelling a fax Automatically cancelling a fax If your convertible tablet PC tried to send a fax and failed to connect to a fax machine, you can automatically cancel a failed fax. To automatically cancel a failed fax: 1 Click/Tap Start, then click/tap Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 If your Control Panel is in Category View, click/tap Printers and Other Hardware. Click/Tap View installed printers or fax printers. The Printers and Faxes window opens.
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Using Multimedia 7 This chapter provides information on using the multimedia capabilities of your convertible tablet PC.
Chapter 7: Using Multimedia Adjusting the volume You can use the volume controls to adjust the overall volume and the volume of specific sound devices in your convertible tablet PC. To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: ■ If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on the keyboard. For more information, see “System key combinations” on page 30.
Adjusting the volume 3 Click/Tap the Volume tab. 4 Drag the Device Volume slider to change the volume or click/tap to select the Mute check box, then click/tap OK. Help and Support For more information about adjusting the volume, click/tap Start, then click/tap Help and Support. Type the keyword adjusting volume in the Search box , then click/tap the arrow. To adjust specific volume levels: 1 Click/Tap Start, then click/tap Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens.
Chapter 7: Using Multimedia 3 Click/Tap the Volume tab. 4 Click/Tap Advanced in the Device volume area. If the device you want to adjust does not appear in the window, click/tap Options, Properties, the check box next to the audio device you want to adjust, then click/tap OK. 104 5 Drag the volume level and balance sliders for the device you want to adjust. For more information about the controls, click/tap Help in the window. 6 Click/Tap X in the top-right corner of the window to close it. www.
Recording and playing audio Recording and playing audio Use the following instructions to make an audio recording by speaking into the built-in microphone or an optional external microphone. To make an audio recording: 1 Plug a microphone into the Microphone jack on your convertible tablet PC or port replicator. For the location of the Microphone jack, see “Left Side” on page 3 and “Back” on page 274. -ORUse the built-in microphone located on the LCD panel.
Chapter 7: Using Multimedia To play an audio recording in Sound Recorder: 1 2 3 4 Open the Sound Recorder. Click/Tap File, then click/tap Open. The Open dialog box opens. Click/Tap the file you want to play, then click/tap Open. Play the file by clicking/tapping clicking/tapping (stop). Help and Support (play), then stop playing the file by For more information about making or playing an audio recording, click/tap Start, then click/tap Help and Support.
Playing audio and video files with the Windows Media Player Playing audio and video files with the Windows Media Player The Windows Media Player can play several types of audio and video files, including WAV, MIDI, MP3, AU, AVI, and MPEG formats. For more information about using the Windows Media Player, click/tap Help. To play a file using the Windows Media Player: 1 Click/Tap Start, All Programs, then click/tap Windows Media Player. The Windows Media Player opens.
Chapter 7: Using Multimedia 3 4 Click/Tap the file you want to play, then click/tap Open. Play the file by clicking/tapping clicking/tapping (stop). Help and Support (play), then stop playing the file by For more information about playing audio and video using the Windows Media Player, click/tap Start, then click/tap Help and Support. Type the keyword Media Player in the Search box , then click/tap the arrow.
Using S/PDIF digital audio 3 Open the Master Volume window. For more information, see “Adjusting the volume” on page 102. 4 Click/Tap Advanced in the Master Volume area. If the Advanced button does not appear in the Master Volume area, click/tap Options, then Advanced Controls. 5 Click/Tap Enable SPDIF. www.gateway.
Chapter 7: Using Multimedia Changing modules Your convertible tablet PC’s modular bay supports different bay modules, such as a DVD or combination DVD/CD-RW drive. Modular bay lock screw Modular bay latch To change bay modules: 110 1 2 If you are removing a drive, make sure that the drive is empty. 3 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Turn your convertible tablet PC over so the bottom is facing up. Turn off your convertible tablet PC (do not place it in Standby or Hibernate mode).
Changing modules 6 Remove the module bay lock screw. Screw 7 Slide and hold the module bay latch. The module may move out slightly. 8 9 Slide the module out. 10 Firmly push the new module straight into the bay until the latch clicks into place. Replace the module bay lock screw. www.gateway.
Chapter 7: Using Multimedia Using the DVD or DVD/CD-RW drive You can use your convertible tablet PC to enjoy a wide variety of multimedia features. Identifying drive types Your Gateway convertible tablet PC may contain one of the following drive types. Look on the front of the drive for one of the following logos: If your drive has this logo... This is your drive type... Use your drive for... DVD drive installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, and accessing data.
Using the DVD or DVD/CD-RW drive Inserting a CD or DVD Eject button Manual eject hole Activity indicator Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. You may not be able to play these CDs on your convertible tablet PC. To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on the DVD or DVD/CD-RW drive. After the disc tray opens slightly, pull the tray completely open.
Chapter 7: Using Multimedia 3 Push the tray in until it is closed. Listening to CDs You can use the DVD or DVD/CD-RW drive on your convertible tablet PC to listen to music CDs. Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. You may not be able to play these CDs on your convertible tablet PC. Listening to CDs Use the Windows Media Player to listen to CDs. For more information about using the Windows Media Player, click/tap Help. You can also use MUSICMATCH to listen to CDs.
Listening to CDs To play a CD: 1 Insert a CD into the DVD or DVD/CD-RW drive. Important 2 If the drive you want to use is not in the modular bay, you need to swap modules. For more information about swapping modules, see “Changing modules” on page 110. If a dialog box opens with a list of CD players, click/tap Windows Media Player. The Windows Media Player opens. - OR If a dialog box does not open with a list of CD players, click/tap Start, All Programs, then click/tap Windows Media Player.
Chapter 7: Using Multimedia If you do not hear sound or you want to change the volume, see “Adjusting the volume” on page 102. Help and Support For more information about playing CDs, click/tap Start, then click/tap Help and Support. Type the keyword playing CDs in the Search box , then click/tap the arrow.
Using MUSICMATCH 2 Insert the music CD into the DVD or DVD/CD-RW drive on your convertible tablet PC. Important 3 If the drive you want to use is not in the modular bay, you need to swap modules. For more information about swapping modules, see “Changing modules” on page 110. If an Audio CD dialog box opens, click/tap Play Audio CD using MUSICMATCH Jukebox, then click/tap OK. The musicmatch window opens, the CD begins playing, and the names of the music tracks appear in the playlist area.
Chapter 7: Using Multimedia Creating MP3 music files Using MUSICMATCH, you can copy the tracks from a music CD to your convertible tablet PC’s hard drive as MP3 files. MP3 (MPEG Layer 3) is a standard for digitally compressing high-fidelity music into compact files without noticeably sacrificing quality. MP3 files end in the file extension .MP3. Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. You cannot copy tracks from these CDs.
Using MUSICMATCH 3 If an Audio CD dialog box opens, click/tap Play Audio CD using MUSICMATCH Jukebox, then click/tap OK. The musicmatch window opens. - OR If a dialog box does not open, click/tap Start, All Programs, MUSICMATCH, then click/tap MUSICMATCH Jukebox. The musicmatch window opens. 4 5 If the CD is playing, click/tap Stop. 6 Click/Tap to clear the check box for any track you do not want to record. In the MUSIC CENTER area, under COPY, click/tap CD -> Files. The MUSICMATCH recorder opens.
Chapter 7: Using Multimedia 7 8 Click/Tap Start. When a message appears that tells you the CD drive needs to be configured, click/tap OK. After the drive is configured, MUSICMATCH records the tracks to your hard drive as MP3 files. A progress bar appears next to each track as it is recorded. Editing track information After you add a CD track as an MP3 file to your music library, you can edit the track’s information. To edit track information: 1 2 3 4 120 Open MUSICMATCH.
Using MUSICMATCH 5 6 Enter information such as track title, lead artist, album, and genre. Click/Tap OK. The new track information appears in the MUSICMATCH playlist, music library, and recorder window. Building a music library Use MUSICMATCH to build a music library. You can organize your music tracks by categories, find a track quickly by using the sort features, and add information to a music file.
Chapter 7: Using Multimedia Changing the music library display settings To change the music library display settings: 122 1 In MUSICMATCH, click/tap Options, then click/tap Settings. The Settings window opens. 2 Click/Tap the Music Library tab. 3 Click/Tap an arrow button to open a column list, then click/tap the category that you want to display in the column. 4 When you have finished selecting categories, click/tap OK. www.gateway.
Using MUSICMATCH Listening to Internet radio To listen to an Internet radio station: 1 2 3 Connect to the Internet, then open MUSICMATCH. In the MUSIC CENTER area, under PLAY, click/tap Online Music. To select one of the MUSICMATCH Internet radio stations, click/tap Featured Radio Stations or Radio Stations, the radio station, then click/tap the arrow in the play this station box. MusicMatch connects to the station and plays the audio.
Chapter 7: Using Multimedia Playing a DVD A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is similar to a standard CD but has greater data capacity. Because of this increased capacity, full-length movies, several albums of music, or several gigabytes of data can fit on a single disc. You can play DVDs with the InterVideo DVD Player program or Windows Media Player. For more information about playing DVDs, click/tap Help in the DVD player program.
Creating CDs using Nero Express Help and Support For more information about playing DVDs, click/tap Start, then click/tap Help and Support. Type the keyword playing DVDs in the Search box , then click/tap the arrow. Creating CDs using Nero Express You can use Nero Express to copy tracks from a music CD to your hard drive, copy or create data CDs, create music CDs, and more. Important We recommend that you do not use your convertible tablet PC for other tasks while creating CDs.
Chapter 7: Using Multimedia Creating a data CD To create a data CD: 1 Click/Tap Start, All Programs, Burn a CD or Data DVD, Nero Programs, then click/tap Nero Express. Nero Express opens. 2 Insert a blank, writable CD into your recordable drive. Important 3 126 If the drive you want to use is not in the modular bay, you need to swap modules. For more information about swapping modules, see “Changing modules” on page 110. If a dialog box opens, click/tap Take no action, then click/tap OK. www.
Creating CDs using Nero Express 4 Move your pointer over Data, then click/tap Data Disc. The Disc Content screen opens. www.gateway.
Chapter 7: Using Multimedia 128 5 Click/Tap Add. The Select Files and Folders dialog box opens. 6 Browse to the folder that contains the files you want to add. You can click/tap the arrow to open the Location list, then click/tap a drive or folder, or you can click/tap folders in the Name list. Press and hold the CTRL key to select multiple files. 7 8 Click/Tap Add. You can continue to select files and click/tap Add. After you select all your files, click/tap Finished. www.gateway.
Creating CDs using Nero Express 9 Click/Tap Next. The Final Burn Settings screen opens. 10 Click/Tap the arrow to open the Current recorder list, then click/tap your recordable drive. 11 Click/Tap Burn. The Burning Process screen opens and Nero Express burns the files to the CD. 12 13 14 When a message tells you that the recording is complete, click/tap OK. Click/Tap Next to return the main Nero Express screen. Click/Tap Exit. www.gateway.
Chapter 7: Using Multimedia Copying a CD To copy a music CD or data CD: 1 Click/Tap Start, All Programs, Burn a CD or Data DVD, Nero Programs, then click/tap Nero Express. Nero Express opens. 2 Click/Tap Copy entire disc. The Select source and destination screen opens. 3 Insert the music CD or data CD you want to copy into your recordable drive. Important 4 130 If the drive you want to use is not in the modular bay, you need to swap modules.
Creating CDs using Nero Express 5 Click/Tap the arrow to open the Destination drive list, then click/tap your recordable drive. 6 Click/Tap Burn. The Nero’s Title and CD Database dialog box opens. www.gateway.
Chapter 7: Using Multimedia 7 Wait until the dialog box closes. - OR Click/Tap Cancel. The Burning Process screen opens. Nero Express copies the tracks or files to your hard drive. 8 9 10 11 132 A message prompts you to insert a CD. Remove the source CD, insert a blank, writable CD, then wait for the message box to close. Nero Express copies the files from your hard drive to the writable CD. When a message tells you that the recording is complete, click/tap OK.
Creating CDs using Nero Express Copying music tracks To copy music CD tracks to your hard drive: 1 Click/Tap Start, All Programs, Burn a CD or Data DVD, Nero Programs, then click/tap Nero Express. Nero Express opens. 2 Insert the music CD that has the tracks you want to copy into your DVD or DVD/CD-RW drive. Important 3 4 If the drive you want to use is not in the modular bay, you need to swap modules. For more information about swapping modules, see “Changing modules” on page 110.
Chapter 7: Using Multimedia 5 Click/Tap the Save Tracks icon. The Nero’s Title and CD Database dialog box opens. 6 Wait until the dialog box closes. - OR Click/Tap Cancel. 134 www.gateway.
Creating CDs using Nero Express 7 If a message box opens, click/tap OK. The Save Tracks dialog box opens. 8 Click/Tap the arrow button to open the Output file format list, then click/tap the format you want for the saved tracks. 9 To record all the tracks, click/tap GO. The recording process begins. - OR To record selected tracks, hold down the CTRL key, click/tap the tracks you want, then click/tap GO. The recording process begins. 10 After the recording is complete, click/tap Close. www.gateway.
Chapter 7: Using Multimedia Creating a music CD To create a music CD: 1 Click/Tap Start, All Programs, Burn a CD or Data DVD, Nero Programs, then click/tap Nero Express. Nero Express opens. 2 Insert a blank, writable CD into your recordable drive. Important 3 4 If the drive you want to use is not in the modular bay, you need to swap modules. For more information about swapping modules, see “Changing modules” on page 110. If a dialog box opens, click/tap Take no action, then click/tap OK.
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Chapter 7: Using Multimedia 138 5 Click/Tap Add. The Select Files and Folders dialog box opens. 6 Browse to the folder that contains the files you want to add. You can click/tap the arrow to open the Location list, then click/tap a drive or folder, or you can click/tap folders in the Name list. Press and hold the CTRL key to select multiple files. 7 8 Click/Tap Add. You can continue to select files and click/tap Add. After you select all your files, click/tap Finished. www.gateway.
Creating CDs using Nero Express 9 Click/Tap Next. The Final Burn Settings screen opens. 10 Click/Tap the arrow to open the Current recorder list, then click/tap your recordable drive. 11 Click/Tap Burn. The Burning Process screen opens and Nero Express burns the files to the CD. 12 13 14 When a message tells you that the recording is complete, click/tap OK. Click/Tap Next to return the main Nero Express screen. Click/Tap Exit. www.gateway.
Chapter 7: Using Multimedia Advanced features In addition to Nero Express, you can use: ■ Nero BackItUp to create a backup of files on your hard drive, then use BackItUp to restore the files you backed up in case of a hard drive failure, virus, or other problem. ■ Nero CD-DVD Speed to test your DVD and DVD/CD-RW drives for transfer rates, load and eject times, seek and access times, and more.
Using the optional diskette drive Tips & Tricks If you need to use a diskette drive, Gateway recommends purchasing a USB diskette drive. To order a USB diskette drive, visit the Accessory Store at accessories.gateway.com. Diskette activity indicator Diskette eject button To use a diskette: 1 Plug the diskette drive into a USB port on your convertible tablet PC or port replicator. For the location of your USB ports, see “Back” on page 6, “Left side” on page 273, and “Back” on page 274.
Chapter 7: Using Multimedia Using the memory card reader You can use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to your convertible tablet PC. You can also use the memory card reader to transfer data between your convertible tablet PC and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. Memory card types The memory card reader supports the following card types: 142 ■ Memory Stick® ■ MultiMediaCard™ ■ Secure Digital™ ■ SmartMedia™ (3.3V only) www.
Using the memory card reader Using a memory card To insert a memory card: 1 Insert the memory card into the memory card slot with the label facing up and the arrow on the label pointing towards your convertible tablet PC. Important 2 Insert the SmartMedia card with the label facing down. Your convertible tablet PC only accepts 3.3V SmartMedia cards. To access a file on the memory card, click/tap Start, then click/tap My Computer.
Chapter 7: Using Multimedia Important Do not use the remove hardware to remove the memory card. icon in the taskbar Connecting a digital camera You can connect most digital cameras to your convertible tablet PC’s USB port to transfer pictures. To connect a digital camera: 1 144 Connect one end of the USB cable to your digital camera, and connect the other end of the cable to the USB port on the right side of your convertible tablet PC. www.gateway.
Connecting a digital camera 2 Use the program that came with your digital camera to transfer the pictures to your convertible tablet PC. -ORUse the Scanner and Camera Wizard to transfer the pictures to your convertible tablet PC. -ORIf your digital camera appears as a drive on your convertible tablet PC in the My Computer window, see “Working with files and folders” on page 64 for information about moving files to your hard drive.
Chapter 7: Using Multimedia Connecting a digital video camera Your convertible tablet PC has an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire or i.Link) port that can be used to connect to a digital video camera. To find the location of the IEEE 1394 port, see “Left Side” on page 3. To connect a digital video camera: ■ 146 Connect one end of the IEEE 1394 cable to your external source, such as a video camera, and connect the other end of the cable to the IEEE 1394 port on the side of your convertible tablet PC.
Editing videos Editing videos Pinnacle Expression is a video capture program that lets you capture and edit full-motion video, single images, and audio through the IEEE 1394 port. You can also use Pinnacle Expression to create video DVDs. For more information about using the Pinnacle Expression, see its online help. To edit a video: 1 Click/Tap Start, All Programs, Pinnacle Expression, then click/tap Pinnacle Expression. The program starts. 2 Use Pinnacle Expression to edit your video.
Chapter 7: Using Multimedia Viewing the display on a projector or monitor You can use your notebook for giving presentations by connecting an external monitor or projector to your monitor (VGA) port. Your notebook supports simultaneous LCD and CRT display. Simultaneous display allows you to control the presentation from your notebook and at the same time face your audience. To use a projector or external monitor: 148 1 2 Turn off your convertible tablet PC. 3 4 Turn on your convertible tablet PC.
Viewing the display on a projector or monitor 6 Click/Tap the Settings tab. 7 Right-click/Button-tap the second monitor icon (labeled 2), then click/tap Attached. 8 9 10 Click/Tap Apply. Adjust properties such as Screen Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. Click/Tap OK. Important Press FN+F3 to switch between viewing the display on the LCD panel and viewing the display on the projector or monitor.
Chapter 7: Using Multimedia Viewing the display on a television The S-Video out jack on your optional port replicator lets you view your convertible tablet PC display on a television screen using a standard S-Video cable. Important To turn on external video by default, connect the television (or other external video device) before starting your convertible tablet PC. Important Audio is not transmitted through the S-Video out jack.
Viewing the display on a television 7 Click/Tap the Settings tab. 8 Click/Tap Advanced. The Multiple Monitors and Intel Properties dialog box opens. 9 10 Click/Tap the Intel Extreme Graphics tab. Click/Tap the Graphics Properties button. The Intel Graphics Controller Properties dialog box opens. www.gateway.
Chapter 7: Using Multimedia 11 Click/Tap the Television button. Important 12 13 Click/Tap the arrow button to open the Colors list, then click/tap True Color. 14 Click/Tap the arrow button to open the Video Standard list, then click/tap NTSC-M. Click/Tap the arrow button to open the Screen Area list, then click/tap 640 by 480. Important 152 If the Television button is grayed out, your convertible tablet PC has not detected the television.
Viewing the display on a television 15 Click/Tap Apply. Your LCD panel will blank out and what was on your LCD panel now appears on your television. Important 16 Your television may be able to run at a higher resolution. If the icons and screen area appear too large on your television, try a different Screen Area value. Click/Tap OK.
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Managing Power 8 While your convertible tablet PC is running on battery power, you should manage power consumption to get the most use out of the battery.
Chapter 8: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Closely monitor the battery charge. When the battery charge gets low, change the battery or connect to AC power immediately to prevent losing any unsaved work. Monitor the battery charge by: ■ Double-clicking/Double-tapping the power cord icon in the taskbar. The Power Meter dialog box opens. Important or battery icon If the power cord or battery icon does not appear on the taskbar, click/tap the show hidden icons button.
Recharging the battery Recharging the battery The battery recharges while it is installed and your convertible tablet PC is connected to AC power. While the battery is recharging, the battery charge indicator turns purple and the battery icon in the taskbar has a lightning bolt . Important If the power cord or battery icon does not appear on the taskbar, click/tap the show hidden icons button.
Chapter 8: Managing Power Recalibrating the battery If your convertible tablet PC unexpectedly goes into Standby mode while you are using it but the battery charge is not low, you may need to recalibrate your battery. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge. To recalibrate the battery: 1 2 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your convertible tablet PC. 3 4 Open the Advanced menu.
Changing batteries Changing batteries If your convertible tablet PC is plugged into an AC outlet, you can change the battery while the convertible tablet PC is turned on. If your convertible tablet PC is not plugged into an AC outlet, you must turn the convertible tablet PC off while changing the batteries. Warning Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with a Gateway M275 battery (M275DAZ or equivalent). Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Chapter 8: Managing Power Replacing the battery To replace the battery: 1 If your convertible tablet PC is on and is connected to AC power, go to Step 2. -ORIf your convertible tablet PC is on and is not plugged into an AC outlet, save your work and turn off the convertible tablet PC. 160 2 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 5 Turn your convertible tablet PC over so the bottom is facing up.
Changing batteries 6 Lift the battery out of the bay. 7 Place a recharged battery into the bay and press down until it snaps into place. 8 9 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 10 Turn your convertible tablet PC over and reattach the optional port replicator. Open the LCD panel and slide the power switch. www.gateway.
Chapter 8: Managing Power Extending battery life Conserving battery power While using the battery to power your convertible tablet PC, conserve power by: 162 ■ Dimming the display as low as is comfortable. For dim or dark environments, use the XtraBright/XtraDim button to set your display to the dimmest setting possible. ■ Removing PC Cards when you do not need them. Many PC Cards use a small amount of power while inserted, even if they are not being used.
Extending battery life Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use alternate power sources whenever possible. ■ If traveling internationally, take electrical adapters. Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. If you plan on taking your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. ■ If you will have access to an automobile cigarette lighter, use a power inverter or automobile/airplane adapter.
Chapter 8: Managing Power If your convertible tablet PC is... ...and you want to... ...then On Enter Standby mode Press FN+STANDBY. -ORClose the LCD panel. On Enter Hibernate mode (must be activated) Click/Tap Start, then click/tap Turn Off Computer. Press and hold SHIFT, then click/tap Hibernate. In Standby or Hibernate mode Exit Standby or Hibernate mode Slide the power switch. 164 www.gateway.
Changing power settings Changing power settings You can change the function of the power switch, Standby system key, and power-saving timers by changing power settings on your convertible tablet PC. You can customize power settings from the Windows Control Panel by selecting power schemes, setting power alarms, adjusting advanced power settings, and activating Hibernate mode.
Chapter 8: Managing Power Changing the power scheme To change the power scheme: 1 Click/Tap Start, then click/tap Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click/tap Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click/Tap/Double-tap the Power Options icon. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click/Tap the arrow button to open the Power Schemes list, then click/tap the power scheme you want.
Changing power settings Help and Support For more information about changing the power scheme, click/tap Start, then click/tap Help and Support. Type the keyword power scheme in the Search box , then click/tap the arrow. Changing alarm options To change the alarm options: 1 Click/Tap Start, then click/tap Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click/tap Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click/Tap/Double-tap the Power Options icon.
Chapter 8: Managing Power Help and Support For more information about changing the alarm options, click/tap Start, then click/tap Help and Support. Type the keyword alarm options in the Search box , then click/tap the arrow. Changing advanced settings To change advanced power management settings: 168 1 Click/Tap Start, then click/tap Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click/tap Performance and Maintenance.
Changing power settings 5 Click/Tap OK. Help and Support For more information about changing the power management settings, click/tap Start, then click/tap Help and Support. Type the keyword power management in the Search box , then click/tap the arrow. Turning on the Power on Lid Lift feature The Power on Lid Lift feature turns on your convertible tablet PC whenever you open the LCD panel. Your convertible tablet PC was shipped to you with the Power on Lid Lift feature turned off.
Chapter 8: Managing Power Activating and using Hibernate mode To activate Hibernate mode: 170 1 Click/Tap Start, then click/tap Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click/tap Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click/Tap/Double-tap the Power Options icon. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click/Tap the Hibernate tab. 4 Click/Tap the Enable hibernation check box, then click/tap Apply.
Changing power settings To use Hibernate mode: ■ As an automatic power savings mode: Open the Power Options Properties dialog box, then click/tap the Power Schemes tab. Click/Tap the arrow button to open a System hibernates list, then click/tap the time you want to use. - OR Open the Power Options Properties dialog box, then click/tap the Advanced tab. Hibernate is now an option in the Power buttons lists. ■ As a manually-selected power savings mode, click/tap Start, then click/tap Turn Off Computer.
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Traveling With Your Gateway M275 9 These tips can make traveling with your convertible tablet PC more convenient and trouble-free. Read this chapter to learn about: ■ Using the modem ■ Using your radio frequency wireless connections ■ Transferring files ■ Protecting your convertible tablet PC from loss and theft ■ Managing your convertible tablet PC’s power efficiently Tips & Tricks You can download an electronic copy of this guide from support.gateway.com/support/manlib/.
Chapter 9: Traveling With Your Gateway M275 Packing your convertible tablet PC ■ Remove all peripheral devices and cables. Remember to pack those you will need while traveling, and do not forget to pack at least one convertible tablet PC pen. ■ Protect the pen by keeping it in your convertible tablet PC’s pen holder during travel. For more information, see “Right Side” on page 5.
Modem Modem ■ Take a telephone cord to connect the modem to telephone jacks. If you are traveling internationally, take telephone jack adapters or an acoustic handset coupler. ■ Take a telephone line protector. ■ Take a telephone line tester to check for unsafe lines, especially if you are traveling internationally. ■ Take remote access information with you so you can connect to your ISP while outside of your usual calling area.
Chapter 9: Traveling With Your Gateway M275 Files ■ Copy your working files from your desktop computer to your convertible tablet PC before you travel. ■ If you need to access your desktop computer files from your convertible tablet PC while traveling, set up your desktop computer for remote access. Contact your network administrator for more information about remote access. ■ Take extra recordable media for transferring files between computers and backing up files.
Power To create a startup password: 1 Restart your convertible tablet PC. As soon as you see a startup screen, press F2. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, then highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. You must set the supervisor password in order to set the user (startup) password. 3 Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. This is the password you need to enter at startup.
Chapter 9: Traveling With Your Gateway M275 Additional tips 178 ■ If you plan to use several USB peripheral devices, take a portable USB hub to provide additional USB ports. ■ Take a network cable if you need to connect to a network. Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks. ■ If your convertible tablet PC has been exposed to cold temperatures, allow it to warm to room temperature before turning it on.
Customizing Your Gateway M275 10 This chapter provides information about customizing your convertible tablet PC by changing settings in Windows.
Chapter 10: Customizing Your Gateway M275 Using the display Changing display orientation You can change the display orientation from the default, landscape (horizontal), to portrait (vertical) or secondary landscape (180 degrees from the default) Screen Rotation button. For more information, see “Tablet control buttons” on page 32. To change display orientation: ■ Press Screen Rotation button to step through display orientations.
Using the display XtraBright/XtraDim Use XtraBright to increase the LCD panel brightness above the normal brightest setting for 255 seconds. Use this feature in bright lighting situations, such as outside in bright sunlight. Use XtraDim to decrease the brightness below the normal dimmest setting. Use this feature in dim lighting situations.
Chapter 10: Customizing Your Gateway M275 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings Adjusting the color depth and screen area are two of the most basic display settings you may need to change. You can also adjust settings such as the screen background and screen saver. Adjusting the color depth Color depth is the number of colors your screen displays. Various image types require various color depths for optimum appearance.
Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 3 Click/Tap the Settings tab. 4 Click/Tap the arrow button to open the Color quality list, then click/tap the color depth you want. 5 To save your changes, click/tap OK, then click/tap Yes. Help and Support For more information about adjusting display settings, click/tap Start, then click/tap Help and Support. Type the keyword changing display settings in the Search box , then click/tap the arrow. www.gateway.
Chapter 10: Customizing Your Gateway M275 Adjusting the screen resolution You can increase the screen resolution to fit more icons on your desktop, or you can decrease the resolution to make reading the display easier. The higher the resolution, the smaller individual components of the screen (such as icons and menu bars) appear. To adjust the screen resolution: 184 1 Click/Tap Start, then click/tap Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens.
Adjusting the screen and desktop settings Help and Support For more information about adjusting screen resolution, click/tap Start, then click/tap Help and Support. Type the keyword changing screen resolution in the Search box , then click/tap the arrow. Changing the colors on your Windows desktop You can change the colors of Windows desktop items, such as the background color and dialog box title bars. To change desktop colors: 1 Click/Tap Start, then click/tap Control Panel.
Chapter 10: Customizing Your Gateway M275 4 Click/Tap the arrow button to open the Color scheme list, click/tap the color scheme you want, then click/tap OK. The new colors appear on your desktop. - OR If you want to create a new color scheme as part of a desktop theme: a b Click/Tap Advanced. The Advanced Appearance dialog box opens. c d e Change the color or font settings for the item. Click/Tap the arrow button to open the Item list, then click/tap the item you want to change.
Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 3 Click/Tap the Desktop tab. 4 Click/Tap a background picture in the Background list. - OR Click/Tap Browse to select a background picture from another location. 5 If you want the picture you chose to cover the entire screen, click/tap the arrow button to open the Position list, then click/tap Stretch or Tile.
Chapter 10: Customizing Your Gateway M275 Selecting a screen saver You can use a screen saver to keep others from viewing your display while you are away from your convertible tablet PC. Windows supplies a variety of screen savers that you can choose from, and many more are available from the Internet and as commercial products. To select a screen saver: 188 1 Click/Tap Start, then click/tap Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens.
Adjusting tablet and pen settings 6 If you want to display the Welcome (Login) screen whenever you exit the screen saver, click/tap the On resume, display Welcome screen check box. 7 If you want to change the time before the screen saver is activated, click/tap the up or down arrows next to the Wait box. 8 Click/Tap OK. Help and Support For more information about selecting a screen saver, click/tap Start, then click/tap Help and Support.
Chapter 10: Customizing Your Gateway M275 Programming the buttons Most of the tablet control buttons on your convertible tablet PC’s can be reprogrammed with new functions. For more information, see “Tablet control buttons” on page 32. To reprogram button functions: 190 1 Double-click/Double-tap the Tablet and Pen Settings icon The Tablet and Pen Properties dialog box opens. 2 3 Click/Tap the Tablet Buttons tab. Change the button settings, then click/tap OK. www.gateway.com in the taskbar.
Adjusting the Tablet PC Input Panel Settings Adjusting the Tablet PC Input Panel Settings To adjust writing pad, writing tools, and speech settings: 1 2 Click/Tap 3 Click/Tap a tab, then change the input panel settings. (the Keyboard icon). Click/Tap Tools, then click/tap Options. www.gateway.
Chapter 10: Customizing Your Gateway M275 Changing the touchpad settings You can adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, left-hand or right-hand configuration, and other touchpad settings. To change your touchpad settings: 192 1 Click/Tap Start, then click/tap Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click/tap Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click/Tap/Double-tap the Mouse icon. The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. www.gateway.
Changing the touchpad settings 3 Click/Tap the Device Settings tab, then click/tap Settings to change your touchpad settings. 4 To modify a touchpad setting, click/tap the + in front of a setting, then modify the setting. 5 To assign a function to the rocker switch, click the + in front of Buttons, click the up or down button, then click the action you want. 6 Click/Tap OK to save changes.
Chapter 10: Customizing Your Gateway M275 Adding and modifying user accounts You can create and customize a user account for each person who uses your convertible tablet PC. You can also switch (change) user accounts without turning off your convertible tablet PC. User account tips ■ If you want to create an account for someone, but you do not want that user to have full access to your convertible tablet PC, be sure to make that account limited.
Adding and modifying user accounts To switch user accounts: 1 Click/Tap Start, then click/tap Log Off. The Log Off Windows dialog box opens. 2 3 Click/Tap Switch User. The Windows Welcome screen opens. Click/Tap the user account that you want to use. When you switch between user accounts, any programs that were running for the previous user continue to run. www.gateway.
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Networking Your Gateway M275 11 Connecting your home, small office, or home office computers lets you share drives, printers, and a single Internet connection among the connected computers.
Chapter 11: Networking Your Gateway M275 Benefits of networking A network lets you: ■ Share a single Internet connection ■ Share computer drives ■ Share peripheral devices ■ Stream audio and video files ■ Play multi-player games Sharing a single Internet connection Each computer that is connected to the network can share the same broadband connection or modem and telephone line and access the Internet at the same time.
Benefits of networking Sharing peripheral devices Each computer that is connected to the network can share the same peripheral devices, such as a printer. Select print from the computer you are currently using and your file is automatically printed on your printer no matter where it is located on your network. Help and Support For more information about sharing network devices, click/tap Start, then click/tap Help and Support. Type the keyword sharing in the Search box , then click/tap the arrow.
Chapter 11: Networking Your Gateway M275 Selecting a network connection The biggest decision you need to make when creating your network is what type of connection you will use. Gateway supports both wired and wireless Ethernet networks. Use the following criteria as a guide when selecting a network connection.
Using a wired Ethernet network Using a wired Ethernet network A wired Ethernet network consists of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. This connection type is commonly used in offices around the world and can be used to build computer networks in the home. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet is available at three different speeds. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at 1000 Mbps.
Chapter 11: Networking Your Gateway M275 Example wired Ethernet network The following is an example of a wired Ethernet network. The network is made up of a router, a cable or DSL modem, your computers, and cables connecting each of these components. The router is the central control point for the network. Attached to the router are all of your computers or Ethernet-ready devices. Also connected to the router is a cable or DSL modem that provides access to the Internet.
Using a wired Ethernet network Equipment you need for a wired Ethernet network For a wired Ethernet network you need: ■ An Ethernet jack on each desktop computer, notebook, tablet PC, and convertible tablet PC. - OR An Ethernet card (also called network interface cards or NICs) installed in each desktop computer. - OR An Ethernet PC Card installed in each notebook or convertible tablet PC. ■ An Ethernet router.
Chapter 11: Networking Your Gateway M275 Using a wireless Ethernet network A wireless Ethernet network is ideal for creating a home or office network or adding mobility to an existing wired Ethernet network. A wireless Ethernet network allows you the freedom to move about your home or office with your notebook, tablet PC, or convertible tablet PC. For example, you can take your notebook, tablet PC, or convertible tablet PC from your home office to your patio without having an Ethernet jack available.
Using a wireless Ethernet network Wireless Ethernet speed and frequency Wireless Ethernet is available at two different speeds and at two different frequencies. The following table compares the various wireless Ethernet network types. Network Type Speed Frequency Advantages Disadvantages IEEE 802.11a 54 Mbps 5 GHz Less possible interference than IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g ■ ■ IEEE 802.11b 11 Mbps 2.4 GHz ■ ■ ■ IEEE 802.11g 54 Mbps 2.
Chapter 11: Networking Your Gateway M275 Example access point wireless Ethernet network By using an access point, you can join a wireless Ethernet network and access a wired Ethernet network. The following example shows how an access point also lets you access the Internet. The following is an example of an access point wireless Ethernet network. The network is made up of an access point, a cable or DSL modem, and your computers. The access point is the central control point for the network.
Using a wireless Ethernet network Equipment you need for an access point wireless Ethernet network For an access point wireless Ethernet network you need: ■ A wireless Ethernet PCI card installed in each desktop computer - OR A wireless Ethernet USB adapter attached to each desktop or notebook computer, or convertible tablet PC - OR A notebook, tablet PC, or convertible tablet PC with wireless Ethernet built-in - OR A wireless Ethernet PC Card installed in each notebook or convertible tablet PC that does
Chapter 11: Networking Your Gateway M275 Example peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network Use a peer-to-peer (also known as ad hoc) wireless Ethernet network if you are setting up or joining a temporary computer-to-computer network. This type of network does not include access into a wired network or the Internet. You can create this type of network to quickly move files from one computer to another. 208 www.gateway.
Using a wireless Ethernet network Equipment you need for a peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network For a peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network you need: ■ A wireless Ethernet PCI card installed in each desktop computer - OR A wireless Ethernet USB adapter attached to each desktop or notebook computer or convertible tablet PC - OR A notebook, tablet PC, or convertible tablet PC with wireless Ethernet built-in - OR A wireless Ethernet PC Card installed in each notebook or convertible tablet PC that does not
Chapter 11: Networking Your Gateway M275 Using your convertible tablet PC on a network Installing and configuring your convertible tablet PC for Ethernet networking The Setting Up Your Windows Network guide has been included on your hard drive. It provides instructions for installing and configuring both wired and wireless Ethernet networking on your convertible tablet PC. To access this guide, click/tap Start, All Programs, then click/tap Gateway Documentation.
Using your convertible tablet PC on a network To turn the wireless Ethernet emitter on or off: 1 Click/Tap Start, then click/tap Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click/tap Network and Internet Connections. The Network and Internet Connections window opens. 2 Click/Double-click/Tap/Double-tap Network Connections. The Network Connections window opens.
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Moving From Your Old Computer 12 If your new convertible tablet PC is replacing an old computer, you may have personal data files, Internet settings, a printer or other peripheral devices, and other unique computer settings that you want to move from your old computer to your new one.
Chapter 12: Moving From Your Old Computer Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard You can move your data files and personal settings, such as display, Internet, and e-mail settings, from your old computer to your new one by using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. The wizard also moves specific files or entire folders, such as My Documents, My Pictures, and Favorites.
Transferring files To find files in the My Documents folder: 1 In Windows XP, click/tap Start, then click/tap My Documents. The My Documents window opens and displays many of your saved personal data files. Go to Step 4. - OR In Windows 98, Windows Me, or Windows 2000, double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop. Go to the next step. 2 3 4 Double-click/Double-tap the C:\ drive icon. Double-click/Double-tap the My Documents folder.
Chapter 12: Moving From Your Old Computer To find files using Find or Search: 1 In Windows XP, click/tap Start, then click/tap Search. The Search Results window opens. - OR In Windows 98, Windows Me, or Windows 2000, click Start, Find or Search, then click For Files or Folders. The Search Results window opens. 2 Use Windows Find or Search to locate data files by file name or file type. For help on finding files, click/tap Help, then click/tap Help and Support Center or Help Topics.
Installing your old printer or scanner To use the Internet Connection Wizard: 1 Click/Tap Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, then click/tap New Connection Wizard. The New Connection wizard opens. 2 Configure your Internet settings by following the on-screen instructions. Help and Support For more information about setting up an Internet connection, click/tap Start, then click/tap Help and Support. Type the keyword Internet connection in the Search box , then click/tap the arrow.
Chapter 12: Moving From Your Old Computer If you have trouble after you install the software for your old devices, you can use System Restore to restore your convertible tablet PC’s previous settings. Help and Support For information about restoring your convertible tablet PC’s previous settings, click/tap Start, then click/tap Help and Support. Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box , then click/tap the arrow.
Installing your old programs Help and Support For more information about installing a printer, click/tap Start, then click/tap Help and Support. Type the keyword installing a printer in the Search box , then click/tap the arrow. See your peripheral device’s user guide for installation information and tips. Because most installation software is periodically updated, you should also check the manufacturer’s Web site for software updates.
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Maintaining Your Gateway M275 13 This chapter provides basic information about maintaining your convertible tablet PC hardware and software.
Chapter 13: Maintaining Your Gateway M275 Caring for your convertible tablet PC To extend the life of your convertible tablet PC: ■ Be careful not to bump or drop your convertible tablet PC, and do not put any objects on top of it. The case, although strong, is not made to support extra weight. ■ When transporting your convertible tablet PC, we recommend that you put it in a carrying case. ■ Keep diskettes, modular drives, and your convertible tablet PC away from magnetic fields.
Caring for your convertible tablet PC ■ Protect the display surface from unnecessary contact by turning the screen so it is in the notebook orientation and closing it when transporting the Gateway convertible tablet PC. For more information, see “Converting the display from notebook to tablet mode” on page 39. ■ Never spray or pour liquids directly on the display surface. ■ Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.
Chapter 13: Maintaining Your Gateway M275 Replacing the pen point Normal use can wear down the pen’s point, and also cause it to pick up abrasive particles that may scratch the display. Therefore, the pen ships with extra points and a replacement tool. To replace the pen point: 224 1 Use the replacement tool to grab the old point and pull it out of the pen. 2 Insert a new point and apply slight pressure to set it in place. www.gateway.
Caring for your convertible tablet PC Maintenance schedule Use the following table to set up a regular maintenance schedule. Maintenance task Monthly When needed See...
Chapter 13: Maintaining Your Gateway M275 Protecting your convertible tablet PC from viruses A virus is a program that attaches itself to a file on a computer, then spreads from one computer to another. Viruses can damage data or cause your convertible tablet PC to malfunction. Some viruses go undetected for a period of time because they are activated on a certain date.
Protecting your convertible tablet PC from viruses To scan for viruses: 1 Click/Tap Start, All Programs, Norton AntiVirus, then click/tap Norton AntiVirus 2003. Norton AntiVirus opens. Scan for viruses 2 Click/Tap Scan for Viruses. Scan 3 Click/Tap the type of scan you want to make in the Scan for Viruses area, then under Actions, click/tap Scan. www.gateway.
Chapter 13: Maintaining Your Gateway M275 To remove a virus: 1 If Norton AntiVirus finds a virus, follow all on-screen instructions to remove the virus. 2 3 Turn off your convertible tablet PC and leave it off for at least 30 seconds. Turn on your convertible tablet PC and rescan for the virus. To update Norton AntiVirus: 228 1 2 Make sure that you are connected to the Internet. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to update your Norton AntiVirus program with the latest virus protection files.
Managing hard drive space Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you can use to manage your hard drive. Checking hard drive space To check hard drive space: 1 Click/Tap Start, then click/tap My Computer. The My Computer window opens. 2 Right-click/Button-tap the drive that you want to check for available file space, then click/tap Properties. Drive space information appears. www.gateway.
Chapter 13: Maintaining Your Gateway M275 Using Disk Cleanup Delete unnecessary files, such as temporary Windows files, to free hard drive space. To use the Windows Disk Cleanup program: 230 1 Click/Tap Start, then click/tap My Computer. The My Computer window opens. 2 Right-click/Button-tap the hard drive that you want to delete files from, for example Local Disk (C:), then click/tap Properties. The Properties dialog box opens at the General tab. 3 4 Click/Tap Disk Cleanup.
Managing hard drive space Help and Support For more information about keeping the hard drive space free of unnecessary files, click/tap Start, then click/tap Help and Support. Type the keyword disk cleanup in the Search box , then click/tap the arrow. Checking the hard drive for errors The Error-checking program examines the hard drive for physical flaws and file and folder problems. This program corrects file and folder problems and marks flawed areas on the hard drive so Windows does not use them.
Chapter 13: Maintaining Your Gateway M275 3 Click/Tap the Tools tab. 4 5 Click/Tap Check Now. Click/Tap the options you want to use, then click/tap Start. For help, press F1. Windows checks the drive for errors. This process may take several minutes. After Windows has finished checking the drive for errors, it provides a summary of the problems that it found. 6 Correct any problems that are found by following the on-screen instructions. 7 Click/Tap OK.
Managing hard drive space Defragmenting the hard drive When working with files, sometimes Windows divides the file information into pieces and stores them in different places on the hard drive. This is called fragmentation, and it is normal. In order for your convertible tablet PC to use a file, Windows must search for the pieces of the file and put them back together. This process slows the hard drive performance.
Chapter 13: Maintaining Your Gateway M275 3 Click/Tap the Tools tab. 4 5 Click/Tap Defragment Now. If Disk Defragmenter does not start automatically, click/tap Defragment or Start. Disk Defragmenter shows its progress on the computer display. When finished, Disk Defragmenter asks if you want to quit the program. 6 Click/Tap Close or Yes, then click/tap the X in the top-right corner to close the Disk Defragmenter window.
Managing hard drive space Backing up files Backing up files and removing them from the hard drive frees space for new files on the hard drive. It also protects you from losing important information if the hard drive fails or you accidentally delete files. You should back up your files regularly to a writable CD (if you have a recordable drive) or to diskettes (if you have a diskette drive). Use a backup device, such as a recordable drive or Zip drive, to do a complete hard drive backup.
Chapter 13: Maintaining Your Gateway M275 To start the Scheduled Task Wizard: 1 Click/Tap Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click/tap Scheduled Tasks. The Scheduled Tasks window opens. 2 Double-click/Double-tap the Add Scheduled Task icon. The Scheduled Task Wizard opens. 3 Click/Tap Next, then click/tap the task or program you want to schedule and follow the on-screen instructions to customize the task. Important Your convertible tablet PC must be on during scheduled tasks.
Cleaning your convertible tablet PC Cleaning your convertible tablet PC Keeping your convertible tablet PC clean and the vents free from dust helps keep your convertible tablet PC performing at its best.
Chapter 13: Maintaining Your Gateway M275 Cleaning the keyboard You should clean the keyboard occasionally by using an aerosol can of air with a narrow, straw-like extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. If you spill liquid on the keyboard, turn off your convertible tablet PC and turn your convertible tablet PC upside down. Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before trying to use it again. If the keyboard does not work after it dries, you may need to replace it.
Cleaning your convertible tablet PC To clean your trackball mouse: 1 2 Turn the mouse upside down. 3 4 Remove any dust, lint, or dirt from the mouse ball with a soft cloth. Rotate the retaining ring on the bottom of the mouse counter-clockwise, then remove the retaining ring and mouse ball. Clean the mouse rollers with a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol. Mouse rollers 5 Replace the mouse ball and lock the retaining ring into place. www.gateway.
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Restoring Software 14 Read this chapter to learn how to: ■ Reinstall device drivers ■ Update device drivers ■ Reinstall programs ■ Reinstall Windows If you are not comfortable with the procedures covered in this chapter, seek help from a more experienced computer user or a computer service technician.
Chapter 14: Restoring Software Using the Gateway Windows XP Pro Tablet PC DVD Use the Gateway Windows XP Pro Tablet PC DVD to reinstall device drivers, your operating system, and other programs that were preinstalled at the factory. Important Before you try to fix a problem by reinstalling software from your Gateway Windows XP Pro Tablet PC DVD, make sure that you have tried these steps first: Use the diagnostics and troubleshooting tools found in Help and Support.
Reinstalling device drivers Reinstalling device drivers Device drivers are programs that control devices such as the computer display, DVD drives, and modems. Drivers translate information between computer devices and programs. Drivers for your original convertible tablet PC hardware are installed at Gateway. If you install a new device, you need to install the drivers provided by the device manufacturer.
Chapter 14: Restoring Software 5 If this is the first time you have inserted the Gateway Windows XP Pro Tablet PC DVD, accept the End User License Agreement (EULA) by clicking/tapping Yes, I accept it, then clicking/tapping Continue. The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. 6 Select a single device driver to reinstall. - OR Click/Tap Automatic Installation, then select multiple device drivers to reinstall.
Updating device drivers Updating device drivers The Gateway Windows XP Pro Tablet PC DVD contain a device driver update utility that works over the Internet. If you do not have an Internet service provider, the update utility works by direct-dialing the device driver update service. Important If your convertible tablet PC came equipped with a wireless device, only use the drivers approved for the country the device will be used in.
Chapter 14: Restoring Software 5 If this is the first time you have inserted the Gateway Windows XP Pro Tablet PC DVD, accept the End User License Agreement (EULA) by clicking/tapping Yes, I accept it, then clicking/tapping Continue. The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. 6 7 8 Click/Tap the Web Updates tab. Click/Tap Check Now. The Connect window opens.
Reinstalling programs 4 Insert the Gateway Windows XP Pro Tablet PC DVD into the DVD or DVD/CD-RW drive. If the program starts automatically, go to Step 8. - OR If the program does not start automatically, go to Step 5. Important 5 6 7 8 9 If the drive you want to use is not in the modular bay, you need to swap modules. For more information about swapping modules, see “Changing modules” on page 110. Click/Tap Start, then click/tap Run. The Run dialog box opens. In the Open text box, type d:\runmenu.
Chapter 14: Restoring Software Help and Support For more information about reinstalling programs, click/tap Start, then click/tap Help and Support. Type the keyword installing programs in the Search box , then click/tap the arrow. To reinstall other programs from a CD: 1 If you just reinstalled Windows, go to Step 4. Otherwise, go to the next step. 2 3 Click/Tap Start, Control Panel, then click/tap Add or Remove Programs. 4 Insert the program CD into the DVD or DVD/CD-RW drive.
Reinstalling Windows If the options above do not correct the problem, you can use the Gateway Windows XP Pro Tablet PC DVD to reinstall Windows and other software. The Gateway Windows XP Pro Tablet PC DVD steps you through reinstalling Windows XP. If you are reinstalling Windows XP, the Gateway Windows XP Pro Tablet PC DVD automatically reinstalls the hardware device drivers and some programs as well. You can install any remaining programs by using the program CDs that came with your convertible tablet PC.
Chapter 14: Restoring Software 8 9 10 11 12 Select 2. Boot from CD-ROM. Select a language option. Select 2. Automated installation of Windows (XP). When prompted, accept the License Agreement by pressing Y. Wait while the setup program copies files to your hard drive. When your convertible tablet PC restarts, do NOT press any key to boot from CD. The Gateway Application Loader automatically installs your drivers and programs. Your convertible tablet PC restarts several times during this process.
Upgrading Your Gateway M275 15 This chapter provides information about adding hardware devices to your convertible tablet PC.
Chapter 15: Upgrading Your Gateway M275 Adding and removing a PC Card Your convertible tablet PC has a PC Card slot (also known as a PCMCIA card slot). This slot accepts one Type II card. You do not need to restart your convertible tablet PC when changing most cards because your convertible tablet PC supports hot-swapping. Hot-swapping means that you can insert a PC Card while your convertible tablet PC is running.
Adding and removing a PC Card To remove a PC Card: 1 Click/Tap the remove hardware then click/tap Stop. icon in the taskbar, the PC Card name, -ORTurn off your convertible tablet PC. Important 2 3 If the remove hardware icon does not appear on the taskbar, click/tap the show hidden icons button. Press the PC Card eject button once to release the eject button. Press the PC Card eject button again to eject the PC Card. www.gateway.
Chapter 15: Upgrading Your Gateway M275 Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside your convertible tablet PC are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Warning ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your convertible tablet PC. Prevent ESD damage by following ESD guidelines every time you install memory or replace the hard drive.
Adding or replacing memory Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. ■ Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are ready to use them. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. ■ Always hold components by their edges. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Never slide components over any surface.
Chapter 15: Upgrading Your Gateway M275 Adding or replacing memory in the memory bay Important Use only memory modules designed for the Gateway M275. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 256 1 Follow the instructions under “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 254. 2 Turn off your convertible tablet PC, disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables.
Adding or replacing memory 5 Remove the battery. For more information, see “Changing batteries” on page 159. 6 Loosen the two memory bay cover screws, then remove the memory bay cover. Screws 7 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. www.gateway.
Chapter 15: Upgrading Your Gateway M275 8 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 9 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it into the empty memory slot. This module is keyed so it can only be inserted in one direction. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the memory bay. Important 10 11 12 13 14 258 Use only memory modules designed for the Gateway M275. Gently push the module down until it clicks in place.
Adding or replacing memory Replacing memory under the keyboard Important Use only memory modules designed for the Gateway M275 for upgrading your memory. Installing replacement memory under the keyboard is a process consisting of three procedures that must be done in sequence: 1 2 3 Open the keyboard compartment. Replace the memory. Reattach the keyboard.
Chapter 15: Upgrading Your Gateway M275 5 Remove the two keyboard screws marked with a K. Screw 6 7 260 Screw Turn your convertible tablet PC over so the top is facing up. Open the LCD panel to the normal viewing position. www.gateway.
Adding or replacing memory 8 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the bottom of the keyboard bezel between the F11 and F12 keys and gently pry it up. Important 9 Inserting a piece of cloth between the screwdriver and keyboard will help prevent damage to your convertible tablet PC. Remove the bezel from your convertible tablet PC by pulling the bezel toward you and at the same time lifting its front to clear the keyboard.
Chapter 15: Upgrading Your Gateway M275 10 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the four keyboard screws and put them in a safe place. Screws 262 www.gateway.
Adding or replacing memory 11 Lift the back edge of the keyboard, then slowly rotate it toward you so it lies keys-down on top of your convertible tablet PC. Be careful not to damage the LCD panel, or unplug the keyboard ribbon cable. www.gateway.
Chapter 15: Upgrading Your Gateway M275 Replacing the memory To replace the memory: 264 1 Gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. 2 Pull the memory module out of the slot. www.gateway.
Adding or replacing memory 3 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it into the empty memory slot. This module is keyed so it can only be inserted in one direction. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the memory bay. Important 4 Use only memory modules designed for the Gateway M275. Gently push the module down until it clicks in place.
Chapter 15: Upgrading Your Gateway M275 3 Gently press the keyboard down until it is flat all the way across. The keyboard should easily fall into place. Be careful not to damage the LCD panel. 4 Replace the four keyboard screws. Screws 266 5 Slide the tabs on the bottom side of the bezel under your convertible tablet PC frame. 6 Press down on the bezel in several places to make sure it is correctly mounted.
Replacing the hard drive kit Warning 7 8 9 10 If the bezel is not correctly replaced, your convertible tablet PC could be damaged when you try to close the LCD panel. Turn your convertible tablet PC over so the bottom is facing up. Replace the two keyboard screws. Insert the batteries, then turn your convertible tablet PC over. Connect the power adapter and modem and network cables, then turn on your convertible tablet PC.
Chapter 15: Upgrading Your Gateway M275 To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Follow the instructions under “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 254. 2 See “Backing up files” on page 235 for instructions on saving data files from your old hard drive to backup media. 3 Turn off your convertible tablet PC, disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables. 4 Disconnect your convertible tablet PC from the optional port replicator (see “Disconnecting from the port replicator” on page 277).
Replacing the hard drive kit 8 Slide the old hard drive kit out of your convertible tablet PC. 9 If your new hard drive already includes the hard drive kit bracket, go to Step 14. -ORIf you need to move the hard drive kit bracket from your old hard drive kit to your new hard drive, go to Step 10. 10 Remove the two screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive kit bracket. Screw Screw www.gateway.
Chapter 15: Upgrading Your Gateway M275 270 11 12 13 14 15 Remove the bracket from the old drive. 16 17 18 Insert the batteries, then turn your convertible tablet PC over. 19 See “Reinstalling Windows” on page 248 for instructions on installing Windows, your drivers, and your applications. Insert the new drive into the bracket so the screw holes line up. Replace the two screws that secure the bracket to the drive. Place the new hard drive kit into the bay and slide it into the connector.
Using the Gateway M275 Port Replicator 16 The optional port replicator gives you a convenient way to attach external devices such as a monitor, a full-size keyboard, or an AC adapter. Although devices can be attached directly to the ports on your convertible tablet PC, the port replicator lets you make all of those connections in one step. The port replicator also gives you access to additional ports not found on your convertible tablet PC.
Chapter 16: Using the Gateway M275 Port Replicator Front Kensington lock ring Component Docking port Icon Docking release latch Description Kensington™ lock ring Secure your convertible tablet PC and port replicator to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock through this ring and into the Kensington lock slot on your convertible tablet PC. For more information, see “Securing your port replicator” on page 278. Docking port Connect your convertible tablet PC to this port.
Left side Left side USB port Component USB port Icon Description Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. www.gateway.
Chapter 16: Using the Gateway M275 Port Replicator Back S/PDIF digital audio jack Microphone jack Headphone jack Parallel port S-Video out jack Serial port Monitor port USB ports Ethernet jack Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port Line in jack Component Icon Description S/PDIF digital audio jack Plug an optical (Toslink) AC-3 digital audio cable into this jack.
Back Component Icon Description Line in jack Connect an external audio input source (such as a stereo) to this jack so that you can record sound on your convertible tablet PC or play sound through your convertible tablet PC speakers. Parallel port Plug a parallel device (such as a printer) into this port. Serial port Plug a serial device (such as a digital camera) into this port. Monitor port Plug an analog VGA monitor into this port.
Chapter 16: Using the Gateway M275 Port Replicator Connecting to the port replicator You can attach your convertible tablet PC to the port replicator while your convertible tablet PC is off, on, or in Standby mode. Attaching to the port replicator To attach your convertible tablet PC to the port replicator: 1 2 Make sure the docking release latch is in the fully raised position. 3 Press down on the docking release latch until your convertible tablet PC moves into place.
Connecting to the port replicator Disconnecting from the port replicator You can separate your convertible tablet PC from the port replicator while your convertible tablet PC is off or on (not in Standby or Hibernate mode). To separate your convertible tablet PC from the port replicator: 1 If your convertible tablet PC is off, go to Step 2. -ORClick/Tap Start, then click/tap Undock Computer. The Undock Computer menu item appears in the Start menu only while your convertible tablet PC is docked.
Chapter 16: Using the Gateway M275 Port Replicator Securing your port replicator You can secure your convertible tablet PC and port replicator to an object by using the security ring located on the left side of the port replicator and the Kensington lock slot located on the left side of your convertible tablet PC. To secure your convertible tablet PC and port replicator: 1 2 3 Open the security ring on the port replicator. Attach your convertible tablet PC to the port replicator.
Troubleshooting 17 This chapter provides some solutions to common convertible tablet PC problems. Read this chapter to learn how to: ■ Troubleshoot typical hardware and software problems ■ Get telephone support ■ Use automated troubleshooting systems ■ Get tutoring and training If the suggestions in this chapter do not correct the problem, see “Getting Help” on page 51 for more information about how to get help.
Chapter 17: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your convertible tablet PC, follow these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove the memory bay cover, keyboard, or hard drive kit if your convertible tablet PC is turned on, the batteries are installed, or while the modem cable, network cable, or AC power adapter are connected to your convertible tablet PC. ■ Make sure that you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components.
First steps First steps If you have problems with your convertible tablet PC, try these things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to your convertible tablet PC and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. ■ If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is not full.
Chapter 17: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Audio See “Sound” on page 302. Battery See “Power” on page 299. Device installation You have computer problems after adding a new device Sometimes a new device, such as a PC Card, can cause a system resource (IRQ) conflict. Check IRQ usage to determine if there is an IRQ conflict. To check IRQ usage: 1 Click/Tap Start, then click/tap Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens.
Troubleshooting To free IRQ resources for the new device: 1 In the Device Manager window, check the device list for a resource conflict. A resource conflict appears as a black exclamation point in a yellow circle. 2 Remove the device you are trying to install, then determine which one of the existing devices or ports you can disable. 3 Right-click/Button-tap the device or port you want to disable, then click/tap Disable. The device or port is disabled.
Chapter 17: Troubleshooting You see a “Non-system disk”, “NTLDR is missing”, or “Disk error” error message ■ Eject the diskette from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. ■ Make sure that the diskette you are using is IBM-compatible. The diskette drive status indicator is lit continuously Remove the diskette from the drive. If the indicator stays on, try restarting your convertible tablet PC. Display The screen is too dark Adjust the brightness using the system keys.
Troubleshooting The display has pixels that are always dark or too bright This condition is normal and inherent in the TFT technology used in active-matrix LCD screens. Gateway’s inspection standards keep these to a minimum. If you feel these pixels are unacceptably numerous or dense on your display, contact Gateway Technical Support to identify whether a repair or replacement is justified based on the number of pixels affected.
Chapter 17: Troubleshooting ■ Make sure that headphones are not plugged into the headphone jack. For the location of the headphone jack, see “Left Side” on page 3 and “Back” on page 274. ■ If you are using powered speakers, make sure that they are plugged in and turned on. ■ Clean the CD. For more information, see “Cleaning CDs or DVDs” on page 287. ■ Your convertible tablet PC may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your convertible tablet PC.
Troubleshooting Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from the center to the edge, not around in a circle, using a product made especially for the purpose. File management A file was accidentally deleted If a file was deleted at a DOS prompt or in Windows while holding down the SHIFT key, the file cannot be restored. To restore deleted files: 1 2 Double-click/Double-tap the Recycle Bin icon. Right-click/Button-tap the file you want to restore, then click/tap Restore.
Chapter 17: Troubleshooting Hard drive You see an “Insufficient disk space” error message ■ Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup. For more information, see “Using Disk Cleanup” on page 230. ■ Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking/button-tapping the Recycle Bin icon, then clicking/tapping Empty Recycle Bin. Caution ■ All deleted files will be lost when you empty the Recycle Bin. Save your files to a diskette or another drive.
Troubleshooting You see a “Non-system disk”, “NTLDR is missing”, or “disk” error message ■ Eject the diskette from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. Interface/Ports The buttons on the convertible tablet PC’s LCD panel do not do what they are supposed to ■ The button functions have been changed. Reset button functions in the Buttons tab of the Tablet and Pen Settings dialog box. For more information, see “Programming the buttons” on page 190.
Chapter 17: Troubleshooting ■ Make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. Contact your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that you do not have a problem with your modem. For more information, see “Modem (dial-up)” on page 292 Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click/tap Start, then click/tap Help and Support. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the Search box , then click/tap the arrow.
Troubleshooting Keyboard The built-in keyboard does not work ■ Attaching a PS/2 keyboard to your port replicator while your convertible tablet PC is running may deactivate the built-in keyboard. The external keyboard does not work ■ Make sure that the keyboard cable is plugged in correctly. ■ Remove all extension cables and switchboxes. ■ Clean the keyboard by using an aerosol can of air with a narrow, straw-like extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys.
Chapter 17: Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click/tap Start, then click/tap Help and Support. Type the keyword memory error in the Search box , then click/tap the arrow. Memory card reader Drive letter for the memory card slot does not appear in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your convertible tablet PC.
Troubleshooting 3 Click/Tap the location from which you are dialing, then click/tap Edit. 4 Make sure that all settings are correct. Help and Support For more information about dialing properties, click/tap Start, then click/tap Help and Support. Type the keyword dialing in the Search box , then click/tap the arrow. ■ Disconnect any answering machine, fax machine, or printer that is on the same line as the modem. Do not connect these devices to the same telephone line as the modem.
Chapter 17: Troubleshooting Your 56K modem does not connect at 56K Current FCC regulations restrict actual data transfer rates over public telephone lines to 53K. Other factors, such as line noise, telephone service provider equipment, or ISP limitations, may lower the speed even further. If your convertible tablet PC has a v.90 modem, the speed at which you can upload (send) data is limited to 33.6K. If your convertible tablet PC has a v.92 modem, the speed at which you can upload data is limited to 48K.
Troubleshooting ■ If the modem shares the telephone line with another device, make sure that the telephone line is not in use (for example, someone is on the telephone, or another modem is in use). ■ Use the modem cable that came with your convertible tablet PC. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may cause problems with the modem connection. ■ Shut down and restart your convertible tablet PC. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics.
Chapter 17: Troubleshooting The modem is noisy when it dials and connects When your modem tries to connect to another modem, it begins handshaking. Handshaking is a digital “getting acquainted” conversation between the two modems that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. You may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you can turn down the modem volume.
Troubleshooting Networks You cannot connect to your company network Every network is unique. Contact your company computer department or network administrator for help. Help and Support For more information about network troubleshooting, click/tap Start, then click/tap Help and Support. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the Search box , then click/tap the arrow.
Chapter 17: Troubleshooting ■ The convertible tablet PC is in Portrait or Secondary Landscape orientation. Though changing the orientation should not slow the convertible tablet PC considerably, try changing back to Primary Landscape orientation. Passwords Your convertible tablet PC does not accept your password Make sure that CAPS password.
Troubleshooting The pen tip does not line up with the pointer when I tap the screen ■ The pen and display need recalibrating in both Landscape and Portrait mode. Recalibrate through the Pen Settings tab of the Tablet and Pen Settings dialog box. For more information, see “Adjusting tablet and pen settings” on page 189. Power Your convertible tablet PC is not working on AC power ■ Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected correctly to your convertible tablet PC.
Chapter 17: Troubleshooting ■ The battery is weakening or defective. All batteries run down in time, but if a new battery appears to be defective, contact Gateway about replacing it. The convertible tablet PC will not turn on ■ The Power switch has not been fully engaged. Slide and hold the Power switch for at least a half-second, but no more than three seconds. ■ The battery is fully discharged but AC power is not connected.
Troubleshooting The printer is on but will not print ■ Check the cable between the printer and your convertible tablet PC. Make sure that it is connected to the correct port. ■ Make sure that the printer is online. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to press so the printer can start printing. Press the button to put the printer online. ■ Check the port and cable for bent or broken pins.
Chapter 17: Troubleshooting 3 Right-click/Button-tap the name of the printer you want to use. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click/tap Use Printer Offline to clear the check mark. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click/tap Start, then click/tap Help and Support. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in the Search box , then click/tap the arrow. ■ Wait until files have been printed before sending additional files to the printer.
Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting sound issues, click/tap Start, then click/tap Help and Support. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in the Search box , then click/tap the arrow. Touchpad The touchpad does not work. Attaching a PS/2 mouse to your port replicator may deactivate the touchpad. Video The external monitor is not working ■ Make sure that you have pressed FN+LCD/CRT to activate the external monitor option.
Chapter 17: Troubleshooting Telephone support Before calling Gateway Technical Support If you have a technical problem with your convertible tablet PC, follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Technical Support: ■ Make sure that your convertible tablet PC is connected correctly to a grounded AC outlet that is supplying power. If you use a surge protector, make sure that it is turned on.
Telephone support Telephone numbers Gateway offers a wide range of customer service, technical support, and information services. Automated troubleshooting system Service description How to reach Use an automated menu system and your telephone keypad to find answers to common problems.
Chapter 17: Troubleshooting Tutoring and training Gateway’s Technical Support professionals cannot provide hardware and software training or tutorial services. Instead, Gateway recommends the following tutoring and training resources. Self-help If you have how-to questions about using your Gateway-supplied hardware or software, see the following resources: ■ The printed or online documentation that came with your hardware or software.
Tutoring and training Training Gateway provides the following in-person and computerized training: Resource Service description For more information In-Store Training at Gateway stores Our friendly and knowledgeable software trainers can teach you how to use the Internet and the most popular software programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. www.gateway.com/store Gateway Learning Libraries A variety of courses and tutorials are available on CD.
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Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information A Important safety information Your Gateway system is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is important that the safety instructions marked on the product and in the documentation are followed. Warning Always follow these instructions to help guard against personal injury and damage to your Gateway system.
Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Setting up your system ■ Read and follow all instructions marked on the product and in the documentation before you operate your system. Retain all safety and operating instructions for future use. ■ Do not use this product near water or a heat source such as a radiator. ■ Set up the system on a stable work surface. ■ The product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the rating label.
Important safety information Replacement parts and accessories Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by Gateway. Important Warning Do not use Gateway products in areas classified as hazardous locations. Such areas include patient care areas of medical and dental facilities, oxygen-laden environments, or industrial facilities. To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. www.gateway.
Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Regulatory compliance statements Wireless Guidance Low power, Radio transmitting type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication devices), may be present (embedded) in your notebook system. These devices may operate in the 2.4 GHz (i.e. 802.11B/G LAN & Bluetooth), 5.2 GHz (i.e. 802.11A LAN), and traditional cellular or PCS cellular bands (i.e. Cellular data modem).
Regulatory compliance statements Warning Every country has different restrictions on the use of wireless devices. If your system is equipped with a wireless device, when traveling between countries with your system, check with the local Radio Approval authorities prior to any move or trip for any restrictions on the use of a wireless device in the destination country.
Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information United States of America Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15 Low power, Radio transmitter type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication devices), operating in the 2.4 GHz band and/or 5.15 – 5.35 GHz band, may be present (embedded) in your notebook system. This section is only applicable if these devices are present. Refer to the system label to verify the presence of wireless devices.
Regulatory compliance statements Compliance Accessories: The accessories associated with this equipment are: shielded video cable when an external monitor is connected. These accessories are required to be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC rules. FCC declaration of conformity Responsible party: Gateway Companies, Inc. 610 Gateway Drive, North Sioux City, SD 57049 (605) 232-2000 Fax: (605) 232-2023 Product: ■ Gateway M275 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Telecommunications per FCC part 68 (applicable to products fitted with USA modems) Your modem complies with Part 68 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. On the computer or modem card is a label that contains the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this device. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company.
Regulatory compliance statements Canada Industry Canada (IC) Intentional emitter per RSS 210 Low power, Radio transmitter type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication devices), operating in the 2.4 GHz band and/or 5.15 – 5.35 GHz band, may be present (embedded) in your notebook system. This section is only applicable if these devices are present. Refer to the system label to verify the presence of wireless devices.
Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Unintentional emitter per ICES-003 This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of Industry Canada. Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par Industrie Canada.
Regulatory compliance statements Mexico Intentional emitter Low power, Radio transmitter type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication devices), operating in the 2.4 GHz band, may be present (embedded) in your notebook system. This section is only applicable if these devices are present. Refer to the system label to verify the presence of wireless devices. Wireless devices that may be in your system are only qualified for use in Mexico if a COFETEL ID is on the system label.
Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Notices Copyright © 2003 Gateway, Inc. All Rights Reserved 14303 Gateway Place Poway, CA 92064 USA All Rights Reserved This publication is protected by copyright and all rights are reserved. No part of it may be reproduced or transmitted by any means or in any form, without prior consent in writing from Gateway. The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. However, changes are made periodically.
Index A AC adapter connecting 19 connector 6, 274 damaged 19 defective 20 international adapters 163 troubleshooting 300 AC-3 digital audio jack 274 access point network 206 accessories purchasing 13 safety precautions 311 accounts America Online 81 ISP 81 user 194 acoustic handset coupler 175 ad hoc networking 208, 209 adding icons to desktop 61 user accounts 194 See also installing address e-mail 86 Web 84 airplane power adapter 13 alarms 165, 167 America Online 82 application key 28, 29 arrow keys 28, 29
memory 7, 255 memory card reader 110 module 2, 110, 285 BIOS Setup utility 158, 169, 177 break system key 31 brightness adjusting 30, 180, 181 system keys 28, 31 broadband Internet connection 49, 80, 198 browser Web 81, 83 browsing for files and folders 70 buttons programming 190 Screen Rotation 32 setting functions 289 Tablet Input Panel 32 Windows Security 24, 33, 297 XtraBright/XtraDim 30, 33, 181 button-tapping 41 C cable lock convertible tablet PC 3, 5, 272 port replicator 278 using while traveling 1
LCD panel 238 mouse 238 screen 238 clicking 36, 41 clipboard 66 close button 63 closing program 63, 78 unresponsive program 24 window 63, 78 color changing depth 182 changing desktop 186 changing number of 182 changing scheme 185 connecting AC adapter 19 camera 144 digital camera 144 external keyboard 28 external monitor 148 keyboard 28 modem 47 port replicator 276 printer 49, 217 projector 148 PS/2 keyboard 275 PS/2 mouse 275 scanner 49, 217 surge protector 20 to Ethernet 48 to Internet 49, 82 to network 4
CD label 140 desktop icons 61 desktop shortcuts 61 documents 74 DVD label 140 folders 65 movies 146 MP3 files 118 music CD 136 music files 118 Customer Service Accounting 305 Sales 305 Warranty 305 customizing 179 cutting files and folders 66, 78 text and graphics 78 D default printer 301 defragmenting hard drive 233 deleting files and folders 60, 68, 69, 78, 230 desktop adding icons 61 adding shortcuts 61 adjusting settings 182 changing background 186 changing color depth 182 changing color scheme 185 ch
creating 74 opening 76 printing 77 saving 75 double-clicking 36, 41 double-tapping 41 downloading files 85 dragging 37 drivers reinstalling 243 updating 55, 245 drives backing up files 235 changing modular drives 110 checking for errors 231 checking for free space 229 defragmenting 233 deleting files 230 diskette 140 DVD 2, 112 DVD/CD-RW 2, 112, 125 hard drive 7, 267 identifying drive types 112 installing and replacing 110 replacing hard drive 267 sharing 198 status indicators 25 troubleshooting 283, 285, 2
F fan 6 Fast Ethernet 201 faxes automatically canceling 99 canceling 97 configuring Fax 91 failed transmission 98 installing Fax 90 receiving and viewing 97 retrying 98 sending 93 sending from program 96 sending scanned image 96 setting up cover page template 95 troubleshooting 294 files backing up 235 copying 66, 78 cutting 66, 78 deleting 60, 68, 78, 230 downloading 85 finding 70, 71 moving 66 opening 36, 60 pasting 66, 78 recovering 68 renaming 78 searching for 70, 71, 214 transferring 176, 214 troublesh
online 54 using 52 Help and Support searching 52 starting 52 using 52 Hibernate mode 163, 170 troubleshooting 300 home network 197 home office network 197 hot-swapping 49, 252 hyperlinks 83 I i.Link port 3, 49, 146, 147 IEEE 1394 port 3, 49, 146, 147 IEEE 802.
K L Kensington cable lock lock slot 3, 5, 272 port replicator 278 using while traveling 176 key combinations 30 keyboard buttons 28 cleaning 238 connecting 28 features 28 icon 44, 191 locating 9 PS/2 port 275 shortcuts 78 troubleshooting 291 USB port 6, 273, 274 keys application 28, 29 arrow 28, 29 battery status 30 Break 31 brightness 28, 29, 31 directional 29 Fn 28, 29, 30 function 29 LCD brightness 29, 31 LCD/CRT 30 navigation 28, 29 numeric keypad 29 Pad Lock 30 Pause 31 power status 30 Scroll Lock 31
deleting files 230 display screen 222 general guidelines 222, 223 pen 223 suggested schedule 225 using Scheduled Task Wizard 235 virus protection 226 Max Battery power setting 299 maximize button 63 Media Player 107, 114 memory adding 255, 259 bay 7 installing 255, 259 purchasing 13 removing 256, 259 replacing 255, 259 troubleshooting 291 upgrading 255, 259 memory card reader locating 3 memory card types supported 142 status indicator 25 using 142 memory cards See cards menu bar 63 messages checking e-mail
memory cards 142 MPEG file See MP3 file multi-function buttons 9, 34 multimedia adjusting volume 102 playing audio CD 114 playing DVD 124 recording audio 105 using diskette drive 140 using DVD drive 112 using Windows Media Player 107, 114, 124 multi-player game playing 199 music See audio music library building 121 changing settings 122 music tracks copying 133 MusicMatch building music library 121 changing library settings 122 creating MP3 files 118 creating music files 118 editing track information 120 l
troubleshooting 297 option bays changing modules 110 orientation changing 180 P Pad Lock status indicator 27, 30 system key 30 parallel port 49, 275 password 176, 298 pasting files and folders 66, 78 text and graphics 78 pause text scrolling 31 PC Card See cards PC Doctor 281 PCMCIA card See cards PDA memory cards 142 peer-to-peer networking 208, 209 pen button 44 calibrating 42, 298 care 223 gestures 43 latch 7, 42 locating 5 release latch 7 replacing point 223 tips 44 troubleshooting 298 using 38, 41 per
source problems 20 SpeedStep settings 165 Standby mode 23, 163 Standby/Resume 30 status box 30 status indicator 23, 26 surge protector 20 troubleshooting 299, 300 turning off convertible tablet PC 23 turning on convertible tablet PC 22 power adapter airplane 13 automobile 13 printer default 301 inkjet 14 installing 49, 217 laser 14 parallel port 275 sharing 199 troubleshooting 300 USB port 6, 273, 274 printing documents 77 programs closing 78 closing unresponsive 24 installing 219, 246 opening 36, 60 reinst
restoring device drivers 243 files and folders 68 programs 246 Windows 248 right-clicking 37, 41 rocker switch changing settings 193 using 36 router 202, 203 S S/PDIF digital audio jack locating 274 using 108 safety caring for computer 222 general precautions 16, 18, 309 guidelines for troubleshooting 280 static electricity 254 saving documents 75 ScanDisk See Error-checking scanner installing 49, 217 USB port 6, 273 scanning drive for errors 231 for viruses 226 Scheduled Tasks Wizard 235 screen adjusting
software See programs sound adjusting 31, 102 controls 29, 102 muting 31, 102 troubleshooting 302 Sound Recorder making audio recordings 105 playing file 105 speakers built-in 4, 5 jack 4, 274 specifications 12 speech recognition 44, 46, 58 SpeedStep technology 165 Standby mode 23, 30, 163 system key 30 troubleshooting 300 Start button 60 Start menu 60 starting convertible tablet PC 22 programs 36, 60 startup password 176 static electricity 254 status indicators battery charge 26, 156 Caps Lock 27 diskette
sending faxes from program 96 sending scanned image fax 96 setting up fax cover page template 95 using Fax 89 telephone support 304 television playing DVD on 150 TV out jack 150 viewing display on 150 testing DVD drive 140 tips pen 44 title bar 63 Toslink digital audio jack locating 274 using 108 touchpad buttons 35, 36 changing settings 192 clicking 36 double-clicking 36 dragging screen objects 37 locating 9 moving pointer 35, 36 moving screen objects 37 opening files, folders, and programs 36 opening sh
video 303 Web site connection speed 290 turning off convertible tablet PC 23, 24 S/PDIF 108 wireless Ethernet 210 turning on convertible tablet PC 22 S/PDIF 108 wireless Ethernet 210 tutoring fee-based 306 TV out (S-Video out) jack locating 274 using 150 U undocking 277 updating device drivers 55 Norton AntiVirus 226 upgrading 251 USB flash drive 13 USB port 6, 49, 273, 274 user accounts adding 194 switching 194 V VGA port 6, 148 video capture 146 playing 107, 124 streaming 199 S-Video out jack 274 troubl
Windows Media Player 107, 114, 124 Windows Security button 24, 33, 297 Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 58 wired Ethernet network creating a network 200 equipment list 203 example 202 using 201 wireless Ethernet button 30 label 11 using while traveling 175 wireless Ethernet emitter turning off 30, 210 turning on 30, 210 wireless Ethernet network access point equipment list 207 access point example 206 ad hoc equipment list 209 ad hoc example 208 creating a network 200 peer-to-peer equipment list 209 peer-to-pee
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