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www.gateway.com Pause the text scrolling in a DOS screen. Press this key 
combination again to continue scrolling. The Scroll Lock status 
indicator appears when this function is turned on. (This function 
is only available in some programs.)
Pause execution of a DOS program. (This function is only 
available in some programs.)
Stop the currently running DOS program. (This function is only 
available in some programs.)
Increase the brightness of the display. This key combination 
overrides the XtraBright/XtraDim setting. For more information, 
see “Adjusting brightness” on page 180.
Decrease the brightness of the display.This key combination 
overrides the XtraBright/XtraDim setting. For more information, 
see “Adjusting brightness” on page 180.
Mute the sound. Press the key combination again to restore the 
sound. For more information, see “Adjusting the volume” on 
page 102.
Increase the volume. For more information, see “Adjusting the 
volume” on page 102.
Decrease the volume. For more information, see “Adjusting the 
volume” on page 102.
Press and hold FN, then 
press this system key...To...
Home
PgUp
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Buttons
Tablet control buttons
Press the tablet control buttons to control the convertible tablet PC while it is 
in tablet mode. The buttons have dimples so that you can press them with your 
pen.
Button Icon Press to...
Screen  rotation Rotate the display orientation. For more information, 
see “Changing display orientation” on page 180.
Tablet input panel Open the tablet input panel. For more information, 
see “Tablet Input Panel (TIP)” on page 44.
Screen 
rotationTablet input 
panelXtraBright/
XtraDim
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www.gateway.com XtraBright/XtraDim 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.
Windows security Open the Windows Task Manager. Also is used for 
domain authentication or logon screen.
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Multi-function buttons
Press the multi-function buttons to open the programs associated with 
them.The buttons have dimples so that you can press them with your pen.
Button Icon Press to...
E-mail Open your default e-mail program.
Internet Open your default Web browser.
Help Open online help.
My Computer Open the My Computer window.
E-mailInternetHelp
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Using the EZ Pad touchpad
The EZ Pad™ consists of a touchpad, two buttons, and a rocker switch.
When you move your finger on the touchpad, the pointer (arrow) on the screen 
moves in the same direction.
Left touchpad 
buttonRight touchpad 
button
Touchpad
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You can use the EZ-Pad left and right buttons below the touchpad to select 
objects.
You can assign a function to the rocker switch between the touchpad buttons. 
This function can be to scroll up or down, maximize or minimize the active 
window, or open and close the Start menu. For more information about 
programming the rocker switch, see “Changing the touchpad settings” on 
page 192.
Using the touchpad
To... Do this...
Move the pointer 
on the screen.Move your finger around on the 
touchpad. If you run out of space 
and need to move the pointer 
farther, lift your finger, move it to 
the middle of the touchpad, then 
continue moving your finger.
Select an object 
on the screen.Position the pointer over the object. 
Quickly press and release the left 
button once. This action is called 
clicking.
Start a program 
or open a file or 
folder.Position the pointer over the object. 
Press the left button twice in rapid 
succession. This action is called 
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For instructions on how to adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, 
right-hand or left-hand configuration, and other touchpad settings, see 
“Changing the touchpad settings” on page 192.
Access a shortcut 
menu or find 
more information 
about an object 
on the screen.Position the pointer over the object. 
Quickly press and release the right 
button once. This action is called 
right-clicking.
Move an object 
on the screen.Position the pointer over the object. 
Press the left button and hold it 
down, then use the touchpad to 
move (drag) the object to the 
appropriate part of the screen. 
Release the button to drop the 
object where you want it.
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Using the display
Your convertible tablet PC’s screen combines the eye-soothing readability of a 
liquid-crystal display with the responsiveness of a pen controller. The screen 
provides a hard, smooth writing surface, minimizes glare, and increases 
readability.
■Unlike other touchscreens and PDAs, your convertible tablet PC’s display 
responds only to your convertible tablet PC’s pen. Your convertible 
tablet PC will not respond to a PDA pen or the touch of a fingertip.
■Steady your hand on the display surface while writing. The pressure of your 
hand or fingers will not affect any open programs.
■Switching from AC to battery power dims the display slightly to save 
battery power.
ImportantIf you prefer maximum brightness while on battery power, 
use the XtraBright/XtraDim button. For more information, 
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Converting the display from notebook to 
tablet mode
To convert the display from notebook mode to tablet mode:
1Open the LCD panel to the normal viewing position.
2Locate the rotation direction arrow on the LCD panel hinge.
3Rotate the LCD panel in the direction of the rotation direction arrow until 
the panel is backwards. The panel soft-locks into the final position.
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4Close the LCD panel onto the keyboard. There is a click when the LCD 
panel latch locks.