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Preventing static electricity discharge
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Preventing static electricity 
discharge
The components inside your tablet PC are extremely sensitive to static 
electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Before installing memory, follow these guidelines:
■Turn off your tablet PC.
■Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and 
attach it to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded 
connection.
■Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench...

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Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines:
■Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing 
foam.
■Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are ready 
to use them. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags 
because only the inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection.
■Always hold components by their edges. Avoid touching the edge 
connectors. Never slide...

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Adding or replacing memory
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To add or replace memory modules:
1Follow the instructions under “Preventing static electricity discharge” on 
page 221.
2Turn off your tablet PC and disconnect the AC adapter and modem and 
network cables.
3Disconnect your tablet PC from the optional FlexDock (see “Using the 
Tablet PC FlexDock” on page 227).
4Place the hard top on the front of your tablet PC.
5Turn your tablet PC over so the back is facing up.
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8Remove the memory bay cover.
9If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the clip at each 
end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. 

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10If you are removing a memory module, pull the module out of the slot.
11Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it into 
the empty memory slot. This module is keyed so it can only be inserted 
in one direction. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in 
the module lines up with the tab in the memory bay. 

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12Gently push the module down until it clicks in place.
13Replace the memory bay cover and replace the cover screws.
14Insert the battery, then turn your tablet PC over.
15Reconnect the optional FlexDock.
16Connect the power adapter and modem and network cables, then turn on 
your tablet PC.
17To check that the memory module has been installed successfully, tap Start, 
My Computer, then tap View System Information. The General tab shows the 
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Using the
Ta b l e t P C
FlexDock
This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your 
optional FlexDock. Read this chapter to learn:
■How to identify the features of your FlexDock
■How to connect your Gateway Tablet PC to the 
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Front
Indicator Icon Description
USB  port Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a diskette drive, 
USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or 
mouse) into this port.
USB port 

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Back
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Back
Component Icon Description
Network  jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable into this jack. For 
more information, see “Connecting to a wired Ethernet 
network” on page 40 and “Networking Your Tablet PC” 
on page 165.
IEEE  1394  port Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire
® or i.Link®) 
device (such as a digital camcorder or DVD/CD-RW 
drive) into this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. For more 
information, see “Connecting a digital video camera” on 
page 114.
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www.gateway.com Monitor port Plug an analog VGA monitor into this port.
Power connector Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector. Do not 
substitute another adapter or use this connector for any 
other purpose.
Component Icon Description