Gateway m275 User Manual

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Checking Out
Yo u r
Gateway M275
This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your 
convertible tablet PC. Read this chapter to learn:
■How to identify the features of your Gateway 
convertible tablet PC
■How to locate your convertible tablet PC’s model and 
serial number
■How to locate the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
■How to locate the specifications for your convertible 
tablet PC
■What accessories are available for your convertible 
tablet PC
Tips & TricksYou can download an electronic copy of this 
guide from 
support.gateway.com/support/manlib/
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Front
Component Icon Description
Modular bay Use this bay for a DVD drive or combination 
DVD/CD-RW drive. For more information, see “Changing 
modules” on page 110.
To determine the type of drive in the modular bay, 
examine the drive tray’s plastic cover and compare the 
logo to those listed in “Identifying drive types” on 
page 112.
Important: Your convertible tablet PC may have come 
with a DVD or DVD/CD-RW drive. To order a different 
module, contact Gateway.
LCD panel release latch Open the LCD panel by pressing the release latch.
LCD panel 
release latch Modular bay 
						

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Left Side
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Left Side
Component Icon Description
Kensington™ lock slot Secure your convertible tablet PC to an object by 
connecting a Kensington cable lock to this slot.
PC Card slot Insert one Type II PC Card into this slot. For more 
information, see “Adding and removing a PC Card” on 
page 252.
Memory  card  reader Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, 
PDA, or cellular telephone into the memory card reader. 
For more information, see “Using the memory card 
reader” on page 142.
IEEE  1394  port Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire
® or i.Link®) 
device (such as a digital camcorder, Iomega™ Zip™ 
drive, or MP3 player) into this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. For 
more information, see “Connecting a digital video 
camera” on page 146.
Microphone  jack Plug a microphone into this jack. The built-in microphone 
is turned off when a microphone is plugged into this jack. 
For the location of your built-in microphone, see 
“Keyboard area” on page 8.
Kensington 
lock slotPC Card 
slotMemory card 
reader
IEEE 1394 port
Microphone jack
Headphone jackPower 
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www.gateway.com Headphone jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. 
The built-in speakers are turned off when speakers or 
headphones are plugged into this jack.
Power  switch Slide to turn the power on or off. You can also configure 
the power switch for Standby/Resume mode. For more 
information on configuring the power switch mode, see 
“Changing power settings” on page 165.
Speaker Provides audio output when headphones or amplified 
speakers are not plugged into your convertible tablet PC 
or port replicator.
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Right Side
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Right Side
Component Icon Description
Pen Write, tap, and input directly on your convertible 
tablet PC’s display using the cordless pen.
Speaker Provides audio output when headphones or amplified 
speakers are not plugged into your convertible tablet PC 
or port replicator.
Modem  jack Plug a modem cable into this jack. For more information, 
see “Connecting the modem” on page 47.
Kensington™ lock slot Secure your convertible tablet PC to an object by 
connecting a Kensington cable lock to this slot.
Pen Speaker Modem jack Kensington 
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Back
Component Icon Description
Ventilation fan Helps cool internal components. Do not block or insert 
objects into these slots.
USB ports Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a 
diskette drive, flash drive, Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, 
scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports.
Monitor port Plug an analog VGA monitor into this port.
Docking port Connect the port replicator to this port.
Warning! Power is passed through this port. This 
docking connection is certified to UL 1950 for use only 
with port replicators designed for your Gateway 
convertible tablet PC.
Ethernet  jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable into this jack. For 
more information, see “Connecting to a wired Ethernet 
network” on page 48 and “Networking Your 
Gateway M275” on page 197.
Power connector Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector.
Status  indicators Inform you of the power status or when a drive is in use. 
For more information, see “LED status indicators” on 
page 25.
Ventilation 
fanUSB 
port
Monitor 
portDocking 
portEthernet 
jack
USB 
portPower 
connectorStatus 
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Bottom
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Bottom
Component Icon Description
System label Includes the product model number. For more information, see 
“Identifying your model” on page 10.
Reset hole Insert a straightened paper clip into this hole to manually restart 
your convertible tablet PC.
Memory bay 
coverOpen this cover to install a memory module. For more information, 
see “Adding or replacing memory” on page 255.
Pen latch Slide to release the pen.
Battery latch Slide to release the battery.
Battery  bay Insert the battery into this bay. For more information, see “Changing 
batteries” on page 159.
Hard drive bay The hard drive is located in this bay. For more information, see 
“Replacing the hard drive kit” on page 267.
System
label
Reset
hole
Memory
bay coverBattery 
bay
Hard 
drive bayBattery 
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Keyboard area
For information on using your keyboard, see “Using the keyboard” on page 28.
Component Icon Description
Microphone Record audio through this microphone. The built-in microphone 
is turned off while an external microphone is connected. For 
the location of your microphone jack, see “Left Side” on page 3 
and “Back” on page 274.
LED status 
indicatorsInform you of the power status or when a drive is in use. For 
more information, see “LED status indicators” on page 25.
Tablet control 
buttonsSee “Tablet control buttons” on page 32 for a description of 
each button.
Keyboard 
multi-function 
buttons/status 
indicators
Keyboard
Touchpad LCD panel
multi-function
buttons/status
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Keyboard area
www.gateway.com Keyboard Provides all the features of a full-sized 86-key keyboard. For 
more information, see “Using the keyboard” on page 28.
Touchpad Provides all the functionality of a mouse. For more information, 
see “Using the EZ Pad touchpad” on page 35.
Keyboard 
Multi-function 
buttonsPress these buttons to open programs assigned to them. 
These buttons are set to open your default e-mail program, your 
default Web browser, online help, and the My Computer 
window. For more information, see “Multi-function buttons” on 
page 34.
Keyboard Status 
indicatorsInform you when a button has been pressed that affects how 
the keyboard is used. For more information, see “Keyboard 
status indicators” on page 27.
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Identifying your model
Gateway model number
The label on the bottom of your convertible tablet PC contains information 
that identifies your convertible tablet PC model and its features. Gateway 
Technical Support will need this information if you call for assistance.
ImportantThe labels shown in this section are for informational 
purposes only. Label information varies by model, features 
ordered, and location.
Gateway
model
number