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Using the World Wide Web
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Connecting to a Web site
After you set up an account with an Internet service provider (ISP), you can 
access the many information sources on the World Wide Web.
To connect to a Web site:
1Connect to your Internet account. After your tablet PC connects, a default 
opening page or welcome screen opens.
2To go to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for “Universal 
Resource Locator”) in the browser address bar (for example 
www.gateway.com), then tap 
GO on the browser address bar.
- OR - 
On the current Web page, tap a link to a Web site.
The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads 
(transfers) data to your tablet PC, and displays the page on the site that 
you requested.
Sometimes Web pages display slowly. The speed that a Web page displays on 
your screen depends on the complexity of the Web page and other Internet 
conditions. Additionally, the speed of your connection will determine how fast 
Web pages display.
Help and 
SupportFor more information about connecting to a Web site, tap 
Start, then tap Help and Support.
Type the keyword connecting to Web site in the Help 
and Support Center Search box  , 
then tap the arrow. 
						

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Downloading files
Downloading is the process of transferring files from a computer on the Internet 
to your tablet PC.
To protect your tablet PC against viruses, make sure that you scan the files you 
download. For more information, see “Protecting your tablet PC from viruses” 
on page 193.
To download files or programs from a Web site:
1Connect to your Internet account.
2In the address bar, type the address of the Web site that contains the file 
or program you want to download, then tap 
GO on the browser address bar.
- OR -
Tap a link on a Web page to navigate to the Web site containing the file 
that you want to download.
3Create or locate the folder where you want to store the file on your 
tablet PC. For more information, see “Working with files and folders” on 
page 61.
4Tap the link on the Web page for the file that you want to download.
5Follow the on-screen instructions for saving the file in the folder that you 
want. A copy of the file is downloaded to your tablet PC. The time that it 
takes to transfer the file to your tablet PC depends on file size and Internet 
conditions.
6Open the folder that you created.
7Install or view the downloaded file by double-tapping it. If applicable, 
follow the instructions provided on the Web site to run or install the 
program.
Help and 
SupportFor more information about downloading files, tap Start, 
then tap Help and Support.
Type the keyword downloading files in the Help and 
Support Center Search box  , then 
tap the arrow. 
						

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Using e-mail
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Using e-mail
E-mail (electronic mail) lets you send messages to anyone who has an Internet 
connection and e-mail address. E-mail is usually a free service of your Internet 
account.
The Internet never closes, so you can send e-mail messages at any time. Your 
e-mail messages arrive at most e-mail addresses in minutes.
An e-mail address consists of a user name, the @ symbol, and the Internet domain 
name of the Internet service provider (ISP) or company that “hosts” that user. 
Your e-mail address is assigned when you sign up for an account with an ISP. 
For example, a person with an account with America Online might have an 
e-mail address that is similar to this one:
Sending e-mail
To send e-mail using Microsoft Outlook:
1Connect to your e-mail account.
2Ta p  New.
3Type the e-mail address of the recipient you want to send e-mail to in the 
To box.
4Type the subject of your e-mail in the Subject box.
5Type the e-mail message.
6When finished, tap Send. Your e-mail is sent over the Internet to the e-mail 
address you specified.
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Checking your e-mail
To check your e-mail using Microsoft Outlook:
1Connect to your e-mail account.
2Ta p  t h e  I n b o x .
3Double-tap the message you want to read.
For more information about managing and organizing your e-mail messages, 
see the online help in your e-mail program.
Help and 
SupportFor general information about using e-mail, tap Start, then 
tap Help and Support.
Type the keyword e-mail in the Help and Support Center 
Search box  , then tap the arrow. 
						

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Using Multimedia
This chapter provides information on using the multimedia 
capabilities of your tablet PC. Read this chapter to learn 
how to:
■Adjust the volume
■Record and play audio files
■Use Windows Media Player
■Use a diskette or combination DVD/CD-RW drive
■Play CDs
■Play DVDs
■Create CDs
■Attach a digital camera to your tablet PC
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Adjusting the volume
You can use the volume controls to adjust the overall volume and the volume 
of specific sound devices in your tablet PC.
To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls:
■If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of the 
speakers.
To adjust the overall volume level:
1Ta p  Start, then tap Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your 
Control Panel is in Category View, tap 
Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices.
2Tap/Double-tap the Adjust the system volume or Sounds and Audio Devices. 
The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens.
3Ta p  t h e  Vo l u m e tab. 
						

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4Drag the Device Volume slider to change the volume or tap to select the 
Mute check box, then tap OK.
To adjust specific volume levels:
1Ta p  Start, then tap Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your 
Control Panel is in Category View, tap 
Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices.
2Tap/Double-tap the Adjust the system volume or Sounds and Audio Devices. 
The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens.
3Ta p  t h e  Vo l u m e tab.
Help and 
SupportFor more information about adjusting volume, tap Start, 
then tap Help and Support.
Type the keyword adjusting volume in the Help and 
Support Center Search box  , then 
tap the arrow. 
						

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4Ta p  Advanced in the Device volume area.
If the device you want to adjust does not appear in the window, tap 
Options, 
Properties, the check box next to the audio device you want to adjust, then 
tap 
OK.
5Drag the volume level and balance sliders for the device you want to adjust. 
For more information about the volume controls, tap 
Help in the window.
6Ta p  X in the top-right corner of the window to close it. 
						

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Recording and playing audio
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Recording and playing audio
Use the following instructions to make an audio recording by speaking into a 
microphone.
To make an audio recording:
1Use the built-in microphone located on the front of the tablet PC.
-OR-
Plug a microphone into the microphone jack on your tablet PC. For the 
location of the microphone jack, see “Ports side” on page 7 or “Back” on 
page 229.
2Ta p  Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then tap Sound Recorder. 
The Sound Recorder opens.
3Tap (record), then speak into the microphone.
4When you finish recording, tap (stop).
5Ta p  File, then tap Save As. The Save As dialog box opens.
6Name the recording, specify the location where you want to save the 
recording, then tap 
Save. The recording is saved.
Rewind
Fast ForwardPlay
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To play an audio recording in Sound Recorder:
1Open the Sound Recorder.
2Ta p  File, then tap Open. The Open dialog box opens.
3Tap the file you want to play, then tap Open.
4Play the file by tapping (play), then stop playing the file by 
tapping (stop).
Help and 
SupportFor more information about making or playing an audio 
recording, tap Start, then tap Help and Support.
Type the keyword recording audio or playing audio in 
the Help and Support Center Search box 
, then tap the arrow.