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Transferring files
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Transferring files
You can manually transfer your personal data files by copying them to 
removable media, such as a diskette, writable CD, or Zip disk, or by using a 
network. For more information, see “Creating CDs” on page 100 and 
“Networking Your Tablet PC” on page 165.
Finding your files
Many programs automatically save your personal data files in the 
My Documents folder. Look in your old computer’s My Documents folder for 
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You can often identify different data file types by looking at the file’s extension 
(the part of the file name following the last period). For example, a document 
file might have a .DOC extension and a spreadsheet file might have an .XLS 
extension.
To find files using Find or Search:
1In Windows XP, click Start, then click Search. The Search Results window 
opens.
- OR -
In Windows 98, Windows Me, or Windows 2000, click 
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Transferring Internet settings
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Transferring Internet settings
You can use different methods to transfer your Internet account from your old 
computer to your new one.
Setting up your ISP
■If your current Internet service provider (ISP) software came preinstalled 
on your new tablet PC, run that setup program. If it asks to set up a new 
account or an existing one, choose to set up an existing account.
■If your current ISP software is not preinstalled on your new tablet PC, locate 
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Transferring your e-mail and address book
See your old e-mail program’s online help for information on exporting and 
importing e-mail messages and the address book. You can often export all of 
your old e-mail messages or address book to a diskette, then import them from 
the diskette into your new tablet PC’s e-mail program. You may also want to 
consider printing the old information or using your old computer to send the 
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Installing your old programs
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Installing your old programs
You probably use some programs that did not come installed on your new 
tablet PC, such as personal finance software, graphics programs, or games.
Spend some time going through your old computer’s Start
 and Programs menus, 
making note of any programs you want to install on your new tablet PC. Locate 
your original program installation CDs and installation guides. Your original 
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Maintaining Your
Ta b l e t P C
This chapter provides basic information about maintaining 
your tablet PC hardware and software. Read this chapter to 
learn how to:
■Care for your tablet PC
■Create an emergency startup diskette
■Protect your tablet PC from viruses
■Manage hard drive space
■Back up files
■Clean your tablet PC 

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General Guidelines
■Protect the Gateway Tablet PC from exposure to extreme temperatures, 
shock, liquids, strong magnetic fields, and turbulent conditions.
■Operate your Tablet PC in the temperature range of 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 
35°C)
■Do not block the side heat vent.
■Do not open or disassemble the tablet other than to replace memory 
modules. 
■When storing the tablet for an extended period of time, unplug AC power 
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Pen
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Pen
■Always store the pen in the Gateway Tablet PC’s pen holder when not in 
use. 
■Store extra pens horizontally in a box or drawer.
■Pens should not be stored vertically on the tip because constant tip pressure 
can affect pen-screen interaction. 
■The pen has electronics in it, so it should not be exposed to or immersed 
in liquids. 
Replacing the pen point
Normal use wears down the pen’s point, so the pen ships with extra points 
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■Keep all liquids away from your tablet PC. When spilled onto computer 
components, almost any liquid can result in extremely expensive repairs 
that are not covered under your warranty.
■Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. Dust and dirt can clog the 
internal mechanisms.
Use the following table to set up a regular maintenance schedule.
Maintenance task Immediately 
after purchaseMonthly When needed See...
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