Gateway tablet pc User Manual

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Identifying your model
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Identifying your model
Gateway model number and internal wireless 
label
The label on the back of your tablet PC contains information that identifies 
your tablet PC model and its features. Gateway Technical Support will need this 
information if you call for assistance.
Gateway serial number
You can locate the Gateway serial number:
■Printed on a white sticker on the back of your tablet PC.
■Printed on the customer invoice that came with your tablet PC. The...

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Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the back of your 
tablet PC includes the product key code for your operating system.
Finding your specifications
For more information about your tablet PC, such as memory size, memory type, 
and hard drive size, visit Gateway’s eSupport page at support.gateway.com
. The 
eSupport page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and...

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Accessories
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Accessories
Gateway and Motion offer accessories that can help you make the most of using 
your tablet PC. To order accessories, visit the Gateway Accessory Store at 
accessories.gateway.com
 and the Motion Web site at 
www.motioncomputing.com
.
Batteries and automobile/airplane power adapters
If you run your tablet PC on battery power for extended periods, you may want 
to buy an additional battery so you can swap batteries when necessary. See 
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Motion FlexDock
The Motion FlexDock, a desktop docking station, includes most of the tablet’s 
peripheral device connectors.
■LAN (RJ-45)
■IEEE 1394
■USB 2.0 ports (2 rear, 1 front)
■Microphone jack
■Headphone jack
■VGA monitor
■AC power adapter connector
See “Using the Tablet PC FlexDock” on page 227 for more information. 

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Accessories
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Peripheral devices
You can attach devices (such as a keyboard, mouse, printer, or monitor) to your 
tablet PC or FlexDock.
Memory
Large programs, such as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of 
memory. If your programs are running more slowly than you think they should, 
try adding more memory. See “Adding or replacing memory” on page 222 for 
more information.
Printers
You can attach almost any type of printer to your tablet PC. The most common 
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Getting Started
This chapter provides basic information about your 
Gateway tablet PC. Read this chapter to find out how to:
■Use the tablet PC safely
■Connect the AC adapter
■Start and turn off your tablet PC
■Use the display
■Use the pen
■Use the keyboard
■Identify the keyboard status indicators
■Use the touchpad
■Connect the modem
■Connect to an Ethernet network
■Install peripheral devices 

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Safety instructions
Certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal 
injury or damage to the tablet.
General tips
■When setting up the tablet for work, place it on a level surface.
■Before you clean your tablet, turn if off, unplug it from its power source, 
and remove the battery.
■Do not push objects into air vents or openings of your tablet. Doing so 
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Safety instructions
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■The base of the tablet can become warm with use. Although the 
temperature will not be too hot to the touch, we recommend that you 
attach the hard top cover to the back of the tablet while in use.
■Do not apply heavy pressure to the tablet or subject it to strong impact. 
Excessive pressure or impact can cause damage to tablet components or 
otherwise cause malfunctions.
■Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonged use. Overheating of a 
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Basic safety precautions
When using your tablet and peripheral devices, basic safety precautions should 
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to 
persons, including the following:
■Do not use this product near water. For example, do not use it near a 
bathtub or kitchen sink.
■Avoid using the wired modem or LAN during an electrical storm. There 
may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
■The cable used with...