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To use a diskette:
1Plug the diskette drive into a USB port on your convertible tablet PC or 
port replicator. For the location of your USB ports, see “Back” on page 6, 
“Left side” on page 273, and “Back” on page 274.
2Insert the diskette into the diskette drive with the label facing up.
3To access a file on the diskette, click/tap Start, then click/tap My Computer. 
Double-click/Double-tap the drive letter (for example, the A: drive), then 
double-click/double-tap the file name.
4To remove the diskette, make sure that the diskette activity indicator is 
off, then press the diskette eject button.
Tips & TricksIf you need to use a diskette drive, Gateway recommends 
purchasing a USB diskette drive. To order a USB diskette 
drive, visit the Accessory Store at 
accessories.gateway.com
.
Diskette activity indicator
Diskette eject button 
						

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Using the memory card reader
You can use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to your 
convertible tablet PC. You can also use the memory card reader to transfer data 
between your convertible tablet PC and a device that uses memory cards, such 
as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone.
Memory card types
The memory card reader supports the following card types:
■Memory Stick®
■
MultiMediaCard™
■Secure Digital™
■SmartMedia™ (3.3V only) 
						

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Using a memory card
To insert a memory card:
1Insert the memory card into the memory card slot with the label facing 
up and the arrow on the label pointing towards your convertible tablet PC.
2To access a file on the memory card, click/tap Start, then click/tap My 
Computer
. Double-click/Double-tap the drive letter (for example, the E: 
drive), then double-click/double-tap the file name.
To remove a memory card:
■Make sure that the memory card reader status indicator (see “LED status 
indicators” on page 25) is off, then pull the memory card out of your 
convertible tablet PC.
ImportantInsert the SmartMedia card with the label facing down. 
Your convertible tablet PC only accepts 3.3V SmartMedia 
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Connecting a digital camera
You can connect most digital cameras to your convertible tablet PC’s USB port 
to transfer pictures.
To connect a digital camera:
1Connect one end of the USB cable to your digital camera, and connect 
the other end of the cable to the USB port on the right side of your 
convertible tablet PC.
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2Use the program that came with your digital camera to transfer the pictures 
to your convertible tablet PC.
-OR-
Use the Scanner and Camera Wizard to transfer the pictures to your 
convertible tablet PC.
-OR-
If your digital camera appears as a drive on your convertible tablet PC in 
the My Computer window, see “Working with files and folders” on page 64 
for information about moving files to your hard drive.
Help and 
SupportFor more information about using the Scanner and 
Camera Wizard, click/tap Start, then click/tap Help and 
Support.
Type the keyword digital picture in the Search box 
, then click/tap the arrow.
Tips & TricksSee Do More With Gateway for more information about 
using your convertible tablet PC to edit, store, and print 
digital photos. Click/Tap Start, then click/tap Do More 
With Gateway. If you are in the Business Solutions view, 
click/tap Consumer Solutions. Click/Tap Digital Photos. 
						

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Connecting a digital video camera
Your convertible tablet PC has an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire or i.Link) 
port that can be used to connect to a digital video camera. To find the location 
of the IEEE 1394 port, see “Left Side” on page 3.
To connect a digital video camera:
■Connect one end of the IEEE 1394 cable to your external source, such as 
a video camera, and connect the other end of the cable to the IEEE 1394 
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Editing videos
Pinnacle Expression is a video capture program that lets you capture and edit 
full-motion video, single images, and audio through the IEEE 1394 port. You 
can also use Pinnacle Expression to create video DVDs. For more information 
about using the Pinnacle Expression, see its online help.
To edit a video:
1Click/Tap Start, All Programs, Pinnacle Expression, then click/tap 
Pinnacle Expression. The program starts.
2Use Pinnacle Expression to edit your video.
ImportantIf Pinnacle Expression is not on your Start menu, install it 
from the Pinnacle Expression CD. Insert the CD into your 
DVD drive and follow the instructions in the setup wizard. 
For more information on using Pinnacle Expression, see 
its online help and the online guide located on the program 
CD.
Tips & TricksSee Do More With Gateway for more information about 
using your convertible tablet PC to edit videos. Click/Tap 
Start, then click/tap Do More With Gateway. If you are 
in the Business Solutions view, click/tap Consumer 
Solutions. Click/Tap Digital Video. 
						

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Viewing the display on a projector 
or monitor
You can use your notebook for giving presentations by connecting an external 
monitor or projector to your monitor (VGA) port. Your notebook supports 
simultaneous LCD and CRT display. Simultaneous display allows you to control 
the presentation from your notebook and at the same time face your audience.
To use a projector or external monitor:
1Turn off your convertible tablet PC.
2Plug the projector or monitor cable into the VGA port on your convertible 
tablet PC or port replicator. For the location of the VGA port, see “Back” 
on page 6 and “Back” on page 274.
3Turn on your convertible tablet PC.
4Plug the projector’s or monitor’s power cord into an AC power source and 
turn it on. Windows XP recognizes the new hardware and searches for its 
driver. You may need to install the driver from the disc supplied by the 
projector’s or monitor’s manufacturer or download the driver from the 
manufacturer’s Web site.
5After the driver is installed, right-click/button-tap any empty space on the 
desktop, then click/tap 
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6Click/Tap the Settings tab.
7Right-click/Button-tap the second monitor icon (labeled 2), then click/tap 
Attached.
8Click/Tap Apply.
9Adjust properties such as Screen Resolution or Color Quality if necessary.
10Click/Tap OK.
ImportantPress FN+F3 to switch between viewing the display on the 
LCD panel and viewing the display on the projector or 
monitor.
ImportantIf an external monitor or projector is connected, your 
convertible tablet PC turns off the LCD panel, but does not 
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Viewing the display on a television
The S-Video out jack on your optional port replicator lets you view your 
convertible tablet PC display on a television screen using a standard S-Video 
cable.
To view your convertible tablet PC display on a television:
1With your convertible tablet PC off, connect one end of a standard S-Video 
cable to the S-Video out jack on your port replicator. For the location of 
the S-Video out jack, see “Back” on page 274.
2Connect the other end of the cable to the Video in jack on your television 
or VCR.
3Turn on the television or VCR.
4Start your convertible tablet PC.
5Click/Tap Start, then click/tap Control Panel. The Control Panel window 
opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click/tap 
Appearance and 
Themes
.
6Click/Double-click/Tap/Double-tap the Display icon. The Display Properties 
dialog box opens.
ImportantTo turn on external video by default, connect the television 
(or other external video device) before starting your 
convertible tablet PC.
ImportantAudio is not transmitted through the S-Video out jack. Use 
the built-in speakers, a set of headphones or external 
powered speakers, or connect your convertible tablet PC 
to a stereo system using the S/PDIF jack to hear sound 
while playing a DVD. DVD playback to a VCR will be 
scrambled by copyright protection software.