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Identifying your model
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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 
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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. 

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Accessories
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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. See “Replacing the battery” on page 160 for more information about 
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A port replicator also provides additional ports and other expansion features 
not included with your convertible tablet PC. See “Using the Gateway M275 
Port Replicator” on page 271 for more information about using a port replicator 
with your convertible tablet PC.
Printers
You can attach almost any type of printer to your convertible tablet PC. The 
most common types are inkjet and laser printers, which print in color or black 
and white....

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Getting Started
This chapter provides basic information about your 
Gateway convertible tablet PC. Read this chapter to find 
out how to:
■Connect the AC adapter
■Start and turn off your convertible tablet PC
■Identify the status indicators
■Use the keyboard
■Use the EZ Pad touchpad
■Use the display
■Use the pen
■Connect the modem
■Connect to an Ethernet network
■Install peripheral devices 

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Safety instructions
Certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal 
injury or damage to your convertible tablet PC.
General tips
■When setting up your convertible tablet PC for work, place it on a level 
surface.
■Before you clean your convertible tablet PC, turn if off, unplug it from its 
power source, and remove the battery. For more information, see “Cleaning 
your convertible tablet PC” on page 237.
■Do not push objects...

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Safety instructions
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■Do not drop your convertible tablet PC or subject it to other physical 
shocks.
■To completely turn off all convertible tablet PC power, turn your 
convertible tablet PC off, remove the battery, and disconnect the AC 
adapter from the electrical outlet.
■The bottom of your convertible tablet PC can become warm with use. This 
is normal.
■Do not apply heavy pressure to your convertible tablet PC or subject it to 
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■Make sure that nothing rests on your adapter’s power cable and that the 
cable is not located where it can be tripped over or stepped on.
■Use only the adapter and power cord approved for use with this convertible 
tablet PC. Use of another type of adapter may create a risk of fire or 
explosion.
■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 
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Connecting the AC adapter
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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.
To connect the AC adapter:
1Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.
ImportantIf the battery is not fully charged before you use your 
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2Connect the AC adapter to your convertible tablet PC’s power connector.
3Plug the power cord into a wall outlet.
The battery charge indicator turns on (see “LED status indicators” on 
page 25 for the location of the battery charge indicator). If the battery 
charge indicator does not turn on, unplug the adapter from your 
convertible tablet PC, then plug it back in.
4When you finish using your convertible tablet PC for the first time, turn 
it off and leave...