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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 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 Roxio Easy CD Creator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Creating data CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Creating music CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Radio frequency wireless connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reinstalling Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 15 Upgrading Your Gateway M275 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 Adding and removing a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preventing static electricity discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adding or replacing memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .304 Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .304 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .305 Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .307 Sound . . . . . . . . . . .
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, 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.
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.
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.
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 261.
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 Insert Picture Here 10 www.
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.
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 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.
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 244.
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.
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.
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 “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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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... 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 203. 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 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.
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.
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. The pen can do everything a mouse does. Just think “tap” instead of “click”.
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 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.
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 207.
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.
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.