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The printer is on but will not print
■Check the cable between the printer and your convertible tablet PC. Make 
sure that it is connected to the correct port.
■Make sure that the printer is online. Many printers have an online/offline 
button that you may need to press so the printer can start printing. Press 
the button to put the printer online.
■Check the port and cable for bent or broken pins.
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3Right-click/Button-tap the name of the printer you want to use. If 
the menu shows a check mark next to 
Use Printer Offline, click/tap 
Use Printer Offline to clear the check mark.
■Wait until files have been printed before sending additional files to the 
printer.
■If you print large files or many files at one time, you may want to add 
additional memory to the printer. See the printer documentation for 
instructions for adding additional memory.
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Touchpad
The touchpad does not work.
Attaching a PS/2 mouse to your port replicator may deactivate the touchpad.
Video
The external monitor is not working
■Make sure that you have pressed FN+LCD/CRT to activate the external 
monitor option.
■Make sure that the monitor is turned on and that the video cable is 
connected correctly.
TV out is not working
■Make sure that you have activated TV out. For more information, see 
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Telephone support
Before calling Gateway Technical Support
If you have a technical problem with your convertible tablet PC, follow these 
recommendations before contacting Gateway Technical Support:
■Make sure that your convertible tablet PC is connected correctly to a 
grounded AC outlet that is supplying power. If you use a surge protector, 
make sure that it is turned on.
■If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to 
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Telephone numbers
Gateway offers a wide range of customer service, technical support, and 
information services.
Automated troubleshooting system
Telephone numbers
You can access the following services through your telephone to get answers 
to your questions:Service description How to reach
Use an automated menu system and your telephone 
keypad to find answers to common problems.800-846-2118 (US)
877-709-2945 (Canada)
Resource Service description How to reach
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Tutoring and training
Gateway’s Technical Support professionals cannot provide hardware and 
software training or tutorial services. Instead, Gateway recommends the 
following tutoring and training resources.
Self-help
If you have how-to questions about using your Gateway-supplied hardware or 
software, see the following resources:
■The printed or online documentation that came with your hardware or 
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Tr a i n i n g
Gateway provides the following in-person and computerized training:
Resource Service description For more information
In-Store Training at 
Gateway storesOur friendly and knowledgeable software 
trainers can teach you how to use the 
Internet and the most popular software 
programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, 
and PowerPoint.www.gateway.com/store
Gateway Learning 
LibrariesA variety of courses and tutorials are 
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Safety,
Regulatory, and
Legal Information
Important safety 
information
Your Gateway system is designed and tested to meet the latest standards 
for safety of information technology equipment. However, to ensure safe 
use of this product, it is important that the safety instructions marked on 
the product and in the documentation are followed.
WarningAlways follow these instructions to help 
guard against personal injury and damage 
to your Gateway system. 

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Setting up your system
■Read and follow all instructions marked on the product and in the documentation before you 
operate your system. Retain all safety and operating instructions for future use.
■Do not use this product near water or a heat source such as a radiator.
■Set up the system on a stable work surface.
■The product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the rating label.
■If your computer has...