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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 
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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.
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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 
power switch mode, see “Changing power settings” on page 165.
ImportantThe Power on Lid Lift feature turns on your convertible 
tablet PC whenever you open the LCD panel. Your 
convertible tablet PC was shipped to you with the Power 
on Lid Lift feature turned off. For more information, see 
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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 PC is in Standby mode, open the LCD panel or slide 
the power switch to “wake” it up. For more information on turning on the Power 
on Lid Lift feature, see “Turning on the Power on Lid Lift feature” on page 169. 
For more information on changing power-saving settings, see “Changing power 
settings” on page 165.
Turning off your convertible 
tablet PC
To turn off your convertible tablet PC:
1Click/Tap Start, then click/tap Turn Off Computer. The Tu r n  O ff  C o m p u t e r 
dialog box opens.
2Click/Tap Tu r n  O f f. Windows shuts down and turns off your convertible 
tablet PC.
ImportantIf for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer 
option in Windows to turn off your convertible tablet PC, 
slide and hold the power switch for about five seconds, 
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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 opens that lets you close a 
program that is not responding. For more information, see “Tablet control 
buttons” on page 32.
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Press C
TRL+ALT+DEL. A window opens that lets you close a program that 
is not responding.
2Click/Tap the program that is not responding.
3Click/Tap End Task.
4If your convertible tablet PC does not respond, turn it off, wait ten seconds 
and turn it on again.
As a part of the regular startup process, a program to check the disk status 
runs automatically. When the checks are finished, Windows starts.
ImportantIf your convertible tablet PC does not turn off immediately, 
complete the following steps until your convertible 
tablet PC turns off:
1 Slide and hold the power switch for about five seconds, 
then release it.
2 Insert a straightened paper clip into the reset hole on 
the bottom of your convertible tablet PC.
3 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for more 
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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
Battery charge
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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 - convertible tablet PC is in Standby mode.■LED off - convertible tablet PC is off.
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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.
Function keys/
System keys
Navigation keys/ 
Volume keys
FN keyWindows 
keyNumeric
keypadApplication
keyArrow keys/LCD 
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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 
function key actions. 
System keys Press these colored keys in combination with the 
FNkey to 
perform specific actions. For more information, see “System key 
combinations” on page 30.
Navigation keys Press these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a line, 
to the end of a line, up the page, down the page, to the beginning 
of a document, or to the end of a document.
Volume keys Press these colored keys in combination with the 
FNkey to 
increase or decrease the volume or to turn off all sound.
FN key Press the FNkey in combination with a colored system key (such 
as 
STATUS, STANDBY, or PAUSE) to perform a specific action.
Windows key Press this key to open the Windows Start menu. This key can 
also be used in combination with other keys to open utilities like 
F(Search utility), R(Run utility), and E(Explorer utility).
Numeric keypad Use these keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad is 
turned on.
Application key Press this key for quick access to shortcut menus and help 
assistants in Windows.
Arrow keys Press these keys to move the cursor up, down, right, or left.
LCD brightness 
keysPress these colored keys in combination with the 
FN key to 
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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 box.
Toggle your convertible tablet PC’s display between the LCD, an 
external monitor, or both displays at the same time. A monitor 
must be plugged into the monitor port on your convertible 
tablet PC.
Enter Standby mode. Slide the power switch to leave Standby 
mode. For more information, see “Changing power modes” on 
page 163.
Turn the wireless Ethernet emitter on or off. For more information, 
see “Turning your wireless Ethernet emitter on or off” on page 210.
Increase the LCD panel brightness above the normal brightest 
setting for 255 seconds. Use this feature in bright lighting 
situations, such as outside in bright sunlight.
Press a second time to decrease the brightness below the normal 
dimmest setting. Use this feature in dim lighting situations.
Press a third time to return the display to the normal brightness 
setting.
Important: Using this feature will affect battery performance.
For more information, see “XtraBright/XtraDim” on page 181.
Turn on Pad Lock so you can use the numeric keypad. Press this 
key combination again to turn off Pad Lock. The Pad Lock status 
indicator appears when this function is turned on.