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Connecting the AC adapter
www.gateway.com WarningHigh voltages can enter your convertible tablet PC through 
both the power cord and the modem connection. Protect 
your convertible tablet PC by using a surge protector. If 
you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that 
has a modem jack. If you have a cable modem, use a 
surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. During 
an electrical storm, unplug both the surge protector and 
the modem. 

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Starting your convertible tablet PC
To start your convertible tablet PC:
1Press the latch on the front of your convertible tablet PC, then lift the LCD 
panel.
2Slide the power switch located on the left side of your convertible tablet PC.
-OR-
Open the LCD panel.
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 
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Turning off your convertible tablet PC
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3If you are starting your convertible tablet PC for the first time, follow the 
on-screen instructions to set up 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...

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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:
1Press the Windows Security button. A window...

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Status indicators
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Status indicators
LED status indicators
LED status indicators inform you when a drive is being used or indicate the 
power status of your convertible tablet PC.
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 
readerThe memory card reader is in use.
Hard driveDisc driveMemory card reader
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www.gateway.com Battery charge 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.
■LED on - convertible tablet PC is on.■LED blinking -...

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Keyboard status indicators
Keyboard status indicators inform you when a button has been pressed that 
affects how the keyboard is used.
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.
Caps lockScroll lockPad lock
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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
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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 Icon Description
Function keys 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 
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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 F
N, 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...