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Converting from notebook to tablet mode
You can convert the display from notebook to tablet mode 
with the convertible notebook turned on or off.
To convert the display from notebook mode to tablet 
mode:  
1Open the LCD panel to the normal viewing position.
2Locate the rotation direction arrow on the LCD panel 
hinge.
3Rotate the LCD panel in the direction of the rotational 
arrow until the back of the panel is facing you. The 
panel soft-locks into the final position.
4Close the LCD...

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5Slide the power button lock into the locked position to 
prevent the convertible notebook from being accidently 
turned off.
Changing display orientation
You can change the display orientation from the default, 
landscape (horizontal), to portrait (vertical) or secondary 
landscape (180 degrees from the default) using the Screen 
Rotation button.
To change display orientation:  
•Press the Screen Rotation button  to step through 
display orientations. For more...

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Using the digital pen
Your convertible notebook’s digital pen is the only device that 
can write, tap, and input directly on your convertible 
notebook’s display.
The digital pen can do everything a mouse does. Just think 
“tap” instead of “click”.
Storing and removing the digital pen
To store the digital pen in your convertible notebook:  
1Locate the pen holder on the bottom of your convertible 
notebook. For more information, see “Bottom” on 
page 9.
2Slide the digital pen into the...

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To remove the digital pen from your convertible 
notebook:  
1Locate the pen latch on the bottom of your convertible 
notebook. For more information, see “Bottom” on 
page 9.
2Slide the pen latch until the digital pen is released from 
the pen holder.
Pen lost alarm
Your convertible notebook can sound a series of three beeps 
if the digital pen is not in the pen holder when you turn the 
convertible notebook off or place it in either Sleep or 
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Adjusting the volume
You can use the volume control to adjust the overall volume 
of your convertible notebook.
To adjust the overall volume level using hardware 
controls:  
•If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the 
front of the speakers.
-OR-
Use the five-way switch. For more information, see 
“Using the tablet control buttons” on page 30.
-OR-
Use the mute and volume control buttons on the 
keyboard. For more information, see “System key 
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4To adjust device volume levels, click or tap Mixer. The 
Volume Mixer dialog box opens, where you can click 
and drag or tap and drag sliders for individual devices.
5Click or tap X in the top-right corner of the window to 
close it.
Turning your wireless radio on 
or off
Your Gateway convertible notebook may have a 
factory-installed wireless radio.Tip
Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds 
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IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio
Your convertible notebook may have an IEEE 802.11 radio for 
communicating with other computers on a wireless Ethernet 
network.
To turn the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio on or off:  
•Press FN + F2. The wireless status indicator turns on or 
off. For the location of the wireless status indicator, see 
“Using the status indicators” on page 23.
-OR-
Press the Mobility Center button . The Windows 
Mobility Center window opens. Click or tap Turn 
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Using Drives and Accessories
•Changing modules
•Using the CD or DVD drive
•Using the memory card reader
•Adding and removing a PC Card
•Using an optional port replicator
•Installing a printer or other peripheral device
•Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, 
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•Ordering accessories 

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Changing modules
Your convertible notebook’s modular bay supports different 
bay modules, such as a CD, combination DVD/CD-RW, or 
multi-format DVD±RW drive, or a multibay battery.
To change bay modules:  
1If you are removing a drive, make sure that there is no 
disc in it.
2Make sure that the convertible notebook is not in Sleep 
or Hibernate mode.
3Make sure that the LCD panel is in notebook mode, then 
close the LCD panel. For more information, see...