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Updating device drivers
The Restoration CDs contain a device driver update utility that works over the 
Internet. If you do not have an Internet service provider, the update utility 
works by direct-dialing the device driver update service.
To update device drivers:
1Insert the red Gateway CD into the DVD/CD-RW drive. If the program 
starts automatically, go to Step 5.
- OR -
If the program does not start automatically, go to Step 2.
2Ta p  Start, then tap Run....

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8Install available updated device drivers by following the on-screen 
instructions. Depending on the device driver you are updating, you may 
only need to restart your tablet PC to complete the installation. However, 
if a setup wizard opens when you restart your tablet PC, follow the 
on-screen instructions.
Reinstalling programs
If you have problems running a program or if you have reinstalled your 
operating system, you can reinstall programs from the...

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Reinstalling programs
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4Insert the red Gateway CD into the DVD/CD-RW drive. If the program 
starts automatically, go to Step 8.
- OR -
If the program does not start automatically, go to Step 5.
5Ta p  Start, then tap Run. The Run dialog box opens.
6In the Open text box, type d:\runmenu.exe (where d is the drive letter of 
your DVD/CD-RW drive).
7Ta p  OK.
8If this is the first time you have inserted the red Gateway CD, accept the 
End User License Agreement (EULA) by tapping 
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To reinstall other programs from a CD:
1If you just reinstalled Windows, go to Step 4. Otherwise, go to the next 
step.
2Ta p  Start, Control Panel, then tap Add or Remove Programs.
3In the Currently Installed Programs list, tap the program you want to 
uninstall, then tap 
Change/Remove and follow the on-screen instructions.
4Insert the program CD into the DVD/CD-RW drive.
5Complete the program reinstallation by following the instructions 
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Reinstalling Windows
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To reinstall Windows XP and the device drivers:
1Insert the red Gateway CD into the DVD/CD-RW drive.
2Restart your tablet PC.
3Select 2. Boot from CD-ROM.
4Select a language option.
5Select 1. Delete all files (Automated Fdisk/Format).
6Select 1. Continue deleting all files and restart.
7When prompted, press any key to continue.
8Select 2. Boot from CD-ROM.
9Select a language option.
10Select 2. Automated installation of Windows XP.
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15When the Gateway Application Loader has finished, go to the Windows 
desktop by tapping 
OK.
16Install additional programs by following the instructions in “Reinstalling 
programs” on page 212.
17Install other software, such as Microsoft Works Suite and gaming software, 
by following the instructions in “To reinstall other programs from a CD:” 
on page 214. 

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Upgrading Your
Ta b l e t P C
This chapter provides information about adding hardware 
devices to your tablet PC. Read this chapter to learn how to:
■Add and remove PC Cards
■Add and replace memory 

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Adding and removing a PC Card
Your tablet PC has one PC Card slot (also known as a PCMCIA card slot). This 
slot accepts one Type II card.
You do not need to restart your tablet PC when changing most cards because 
your tablet PC supports hot-swapping. Hot-swapping means that you can insert 
a PC Card while your tablet PC is running. If your PC Card does not work after 
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2Push the PC Card firmly into the PC Card slot label-side facing the front 
of the tablet until the outer edge of the card is flush with the side of your 
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To remove a PC Card:
1Tap the remove hardware icon in the taskbar, the PC Card name, then 
tap
Stop.
-OR-
Turn off your tablet PC.
2Release the eject button by pressing the PC Card eject button once.
3Eject the PC Card by pressing the eject button again.
4Insert the spacer into the PC Card slot.
ImportantIf the remove hardware icon does not appear on the 
taskbar, tap the show hidden icons button.