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1 Checking Out Your Gateway M275. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Left Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Right Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Keyboard area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Identifying your model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Gateway model number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Gateway serial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Internal wireless label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Finding your specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

2Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

General tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Using the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Using the AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Basic safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Connecting the AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Protecting from power source problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Starting your convertible tablet PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Waking up your convertible tablet PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Turning off your convertible tablet PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Restarting (rebooting) your convertible tablet PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

LCD panel status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Keyboard status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Using the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Key types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

System key combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

LCD panel buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Multi-function buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Using the EZ Pad touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Using the touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Using the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Summary of content (128 pages)

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Contents 1 Checking Out Your Gateway M275 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Left Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Right Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Back . . . . . . . .
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Converting the display from notebook to tablet mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Using the pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Storing and removing the pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Gestures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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5 Using the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Learning about the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting up an Internet account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessing your Internet account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the World Wide Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Using advanced features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 Playing a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124 Creating CDs using Roxio Easy CD Creator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Creating data CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Creating music CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Radio frequency wireless connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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For more information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219 Using your convertible tablet PC on a network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220 Installing and configuring your convertible tablet PC for Ethernet networking 220 Turning your wireless Ethernet emitter on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220 12 Moving From Your Old Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Reinstalling Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 15 Upgrading Your Gateway M275 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 Adding and removing a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preventing static electricity discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adding or replacing memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .304 Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .304 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .305 Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .307 Sound . . . . . . . . . . .
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Checking Out Your Gateway M275 1 This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your convertible tablet PC.
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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, combination DVD/CD-RW drive, or a secondary battery. For more information, see “Changing modules” on page 110. To determine the type of drive in the modular bay, examine the drive tray’s plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in “Identifying drive types” on page 112.
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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 258.
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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 178.
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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.
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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.
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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 261.
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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.
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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.
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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 Insert Picture Here 10 www.
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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 located on the bottom of your convertible tablet PC.
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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.
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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.
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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 277 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.
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Getting Started 2 This chapter provides basic information about your Gateway convertible tablet PC.
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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 244.
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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. ■ Do not apply heavy pressure to your convertible tablet PC or subject it to strong impact.
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Chapter 2: Getting Started ■ Use only the adapter and power cord approved for use with this convertible tablet PC. Use of another type of adapter may create a risk of fire or explosion. ■ If you use an extension cable with your adapter, ensure that the total ampere rating of the products plugged in to the extension cable does not exceed the ampere rating of the extension cable.
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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.
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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 “LCD panel status indicators” on page 25 for the location of the battery charge indicator). If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, unplug the adapter from your convertible tablet PC, then plug it back in.
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Connecting the AC adapter Protecting from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into your convertible tablet PC can increase to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Protect your convertible tablet PC and peripheral devices by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from reaching your convertible tablet PC.
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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. The power switch is preset to On/Off mode. However, you can also set it to function in Standby/Resume mode. For instructions on changing the power switch mode, see “Changing power settings” on page 178.
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Turning off 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. If your convertible tablet PC is in Standby mode, slide the power switch to “wake” it up. For more information on changing power-saving settings, see “Changing power settings” on page 178.
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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.
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Status indicators Status indicators LCD panel status indicators LCD panel 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Using the keyboard Press and hold FN, then press this system key... To... Decrease the brightness of the display. Home Mute the sound. Press the key combination again to restore the sound. For more information, see “Adjusting the volume” on page 102. PgUp Increase the volume. For more information, see “Adjusting the volume” on page 102. PgDn Decrease the volume. For more information, see “Adjusting the volume” on page 102. www.gateway.
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Chapter 2: Getting Started Buttons LCD panel buttons Press the LCD panel buttons to control the convertible tablet PC while it is in tablet mode. Brightness boost 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 192. Tablet input panel Open the tablet input panel. For more information, see “Tablet Input Panel (TIP)” on page 44. 32 www.gateway.
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Buttons Button Icon Press to... Brightness boost Boost the brightness... For more information, see “Adjusting brightness” on page 192. Windows security Open the Windows Task Manager. Also is used for domain authentication or logon screen. Multi-function buttons Press the multi-function buttons to open the programs associated with them. Help Internet E-mail Button E-mail My Computer Icon Press to... Open your default e-mail program. www.gateway.
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Chapter 2: Getting Started Button Icon Press to... Internet Open your default Web browser. Help Open online help. My Computer Open the My Computer window. 34 www.gateway.
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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.
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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 203. Using the touchpad To... Do this... Move the pointer on the screen.
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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.
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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 writing surface, minimizes glare, and increases readability. 38 ■ 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.
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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. www.gateway.
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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.
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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. The pen can do everything a mouse does. Just think “tap” instead of “click”.
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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.
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Using the pen To open the calibration program: ■ Double-click/Double-tap click/tap Calibrate. (Tablet and Pen Settings) in the taskbar, then 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 207.
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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 207.
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Getting Help 3 This chapter tells you about additional information resources available to help you use your convertible tablet PC.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Gateway Web site Gateway Web site Gateway’s online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your convertible tablet PC. Visit the Gateway eSupport Web site at support.gateway.com. For more information about connecting to the Internet, see “Using the Internet” on page 79.
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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.
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Windows Basics 4 Read this chapter to learn how to: ■ Use the Windows desktop ■ Manage files and folders ■ Work with documents ■ Use shortcuts 57
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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 ■
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Using the Internet 5 This chapter provides information about the Internet and the World Wide Web.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 233. To download files or programs from a Web site: 1 2 Connect to your Internet account.
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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.
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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.
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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 blue Operating System CD.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 280. -ORUse the built-in microphone located on the LCD panel.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Chapter 7: Using Multimedia Changing modules Your convertible tablet PC’s modular bays support different bay modules, such as a DVD or combination DVD/CD-RW drive, or a secondary battery. Module bay screw Module 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).
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Changing modules 6 Remove the module bay 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 screw. www.gateway.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.