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To use Hibernate mode:
■As an automatic power savings mode:
Open the Power Options Properties dialog box, then click/tap the 
Power 
Schemes
 tab. Click/Tap the arrow button to open a System hibernates list, 
then click/tap the time you want to use.
- OR -
Open the Power Options Properties dialog box, then click/tap the 
Advanced 
tab. Hibernate is now an option in the 
Power buttons lists.
■As a manually-selected power savings mode, click/tap Start, then click/tap 
Tu r n O f f C o m p u t e r. Press and hold SHIFT, then click/tap Hibernate.
Help and 
SupportFor more information about using Hibernate mode, 
click/tap Start, then click/tap Help and Support.
Type the keyword hibernate in the Search box 
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These tips can make traveling with your convertible 
tablet PC more convenient and trouble-free. Read this 
chapter to learn about:
■Using the modem
■Using your radio frequency wireless connections
■Transferring files
■Protecting your convertible tablet PC from loss and 
theft
■Managing your convertible tablet PC’s power 
efficiently
Tips & TricksYou can download an electronic copy of this 
guide from 
support.gateway.com/support/manlib/
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Packing your convertible tablet PC
■Remove all peripheral devices and cables. Remember to pack those you will 
need while traveling, and do not forget to pack at least one convertible 
tablet PC pen.
■Protect the pen by keeping it in your convertible tablet PC’s pen holder 
during travel. For more information, see “Right Side” on page 5.
■Pack the Gateway convertible tablet PC securely into the Gateway carrying 
case, and keep it separate from toiletries, liquids, and food. Do not pack 
it in checked luggage.
■Keep your convertible tablet PC stable during travel. Secure it to prevent 
it from sliding around in overhead bins and car trunks.
Traveling by air
■Prepare for airport security by charging the battery in case Security asks 
you to start your convertible tablet PC.
■Have your convertible tablet PC hand-inspected or sent through the X-ray 
scanner, but never carry it through the metal detector.
■Turn off your convertible tablet PC for takeoff and landing.
■Do not check your convertible tablet PC as baggage.
■Turn off wireless RF devices such as your wireless Ethernet emitter while 
the aircraft is moving. For more information, see “Turning your wireless 
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Modem
■Take a telephone cord to connect the modem to telephone jacks. If you 
are traveling internationally, take telephone jack adapters or an acoustic 
handset coupler.
■Take a telephone line protector.
■Take a telephone line tester to check for unsafe lines, especially if you are 
traveling internationally.
■Take remote access information with you so you can connect to your ISP 
while outside of your usual calling area. A list of country dialing codes may 
be especially useful if you are traveling internationally.
Radio frequency wireless 
connections
■Every country has different restrictions on the use of wireless devices. If 
your convertible tablet PC is equipped with a wireless device, check with 
the local radio approval authorities prior to your trip for any restrictions 
on the use of a wireless device in the destination country.
■If your convertible tablet PC came equipped with an internal embedded 
wireless device, see “Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information” on 
page 309 for general wireless regulatory guidelines.
■Wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial 
aircraft. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned 
off while traveling in an airplane. IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, and 
IEEE 802.11g communication devices are examples of devices which use 
wireless to communicate. For instructions on how to turn off your wireless 
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Files
■Copy your working files from your desktop computer to your convertible 
tablet PC before you travel.
■If you need to access your desktop computer files from your convertible 
tablet PC while traveling, set up your desktop computer for remote access. 
Contact your network administrator for more information about remote 
access.
■Take extra recordable media for transferring files between computers and 
backing up files.
Security
■Get a locking cable for your convertible tablet PC so you can attach a cable 
lock and leave your convertible tablet PC in your hotel room while you 
are away.
■Always keep your convertible tablet PC with you while waiting in airports, 
train stations, or bus terminals. Be ready to claim your convertible 
tablet PC as soon as it passes through the x-ray machine in security 
checkpoints.
■Write down your convertible tablet PC model number and serial number 
(see “Identifying your model” on page 10) in case of theft or loss, and keep 
the information in a safe place. Also, tape your business card or an address 
label to your convertible tablet PC and accessories.
■Whoever sits next to you or behind you can see your convertible tablet PC 
display. Avoid working with confidential files until you can be sure of 
privacy.
■Use a startup password to restrict access to your convertible tablet PC.
ImportantUse a password that you can remember, but that is difficult 
for someone else to guess. The password feature is very 
secure, with no easy way to recover a forgotten password. 
If you forget your password, you must return your 
convertible tablet PC to Gateway for service. Call Gateway 
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To create a startup password:
1Restart your convertible tablet PC. As soon as you see a startup 
screen, pressF2. The BIOS Setup utility opens.
2Open the Security menu, then highlight Set Supervisor Password, 
then press E
NTER and follow the instructions. You must set the 
supervisor password in order to set the user (startup) password.
3Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and follow the 
instructions. This is the password you need to enter at startup.
4Highlight Password on boot, then select Enabled by pressing the 
spacebar.
5Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 
When you start your convertible tablet PC, you are prompted to 
enter the user password you set in Step 3.
Power
■Take your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. If you are traveling 
internationally, take power plug adapters.
■Take a portable surge protector to protect your convertible tablet PC from 
power surges.
■To get the best performance from your convertible tablet PC, avoid using 
the battery whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use the 
most efficient power management settings.
■For information on conserving battery power, see “Conserving battery 
power” on page 162.
■For information on using alternate power sources, see “Using alternate 
power sources” on page 163.
■For information on monitoring the battery charge, see “Monitoring 
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Additional tips
■If you plan to use several USB peripheral devices, take a portable USB hub 
to provide additional USB ports.
■Take a network cable if you need to connect to a network. Some hotels 
provide Internet connectivity only through their networks.
■If your convertible tablet PC has been exposed to cold temperatures, allow 
it to warm to room temperature before turning it on.
■Carry proof of ownership or a merchandise passport when traveling 
internationally.
■Consult your insurance company and credit card company to learn about 
emergency travel assistance if your convertible tablet PC is lost or damaged.
■Ta k e  y o u r  Gateway Windows XP Pro Tablet PC DVD in case you need to 
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This chapter provides information about customizing your 
convertible tablet PC by changing settings in Windows. 
Read this chapter to learn how to:
■Change screen and display settings
■Change the background and screen saver
■Adjust the touchpad settings
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Using the display
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) 
Screen Rotation button. For more information, see “Tablet control buttons” on 
page 32.
To change display orientation:
■Press Screen Rotation button to step through display orientations.
To change orientation properties:
■Double-click/Double-tap the Tablet and Pen Settings icon   in the taskbar, 
then click/tap the 
Display tab.
Adjusting brightness
To adjust screen brightness:
■Use the increase brightness and decrease brightness keys on the keyboard. 
For more information, see “System key combinations” on page 30.