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8Type the subject text in the Subject line area.
9Type the message text in the Note area, then tap Next. The Schedule screen 
opens.
10Select when you want to send the fax and a priority for the fax, then tap 
Next. The Completing the Send Fax Wizard screen opens.
11Ta p  Finish.
Setting up your cover page 
template
You can create your own cover page template that you can use in place of the 
cover page templates that Microsoft Fax provides for you. To create a cover page 
template, you use the Fax Cover Page Editor. On this template, you insert 
information fields that automatically import values you enter in both the Send 
Fax Wizard and the Fax Configuration Wizard when you send your fax.
To set up your fax cover page template:
1Ta p  Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, Fax, then tap Fax Cover 
Page Editor
. The Cover Page-Fax Cover Page Editor opens. If the Cover Page 
Editor Tips dialog box opens, tap 
OK.
2If you want to include fields that are imported from either the Send Fax 
Wizard or the Fax Configuration Wizard (such as To or From), add them 
to the page by using the 
Insert menu, then move them to the appropriate 
place on your template. You can also use the Insert menu to include 
information that is automatically calculated (such as number of pages or 
date and time sent).
3If you want to include text that always appears on your cover page (such 
as a letterhead or address), draw a box using the text box tool, type your 
text inside of it, then move the box to the appropriate place on your 
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4If you want to include a logo that appears on your cover page, copy it to 
the Windows clipboard, then paste it into the Cover Page Editor and move 
it to the appropriate place on your template.
5To save your cover page template, tap File, then tap Save As. The Save As 
dialog box opens with your personal cover pages folder already in the 
Save in list.
6Type the new cover page template name.
7Ta p  Save.
Faxing from programs
To fax a document directly from most programs:
1Open your document in the program it was created in.
2Ta p  File, then tap Print. The Print dialog box opens.
3Tap the arrow button to open the Name list, then tap the Fax printer.
4Ta p  Print or OK. The Send Fax Wizard opens.
5Complete the wizard by following the instructions in “Sending a simple 
fax” on page 120.
Faxing a scanned document
To fax a document that you have scanned:
1Scan the document using the program for your scanner.
2With the scanned file open, tap File, then tap Print. The Print dialog box 
opens.
3Tap the arrow button to open the Name list, then tap the Fax printer. 
						

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Receiving and viewing a fax
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4Ta p  Print or OK. The Send Fax Wizard opens.
5Complete the wizard by following the instructions in “Sending a simple 
fax” on page 120.
Receiving and viewing a fax
To receive and view a fax:
1Ta p  Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, Fax, then tap Fax 
Console
. The Fax Console opens. When the Fax Console is open, it detects 
incoming faxes and stores them in the Inbox.
2To  v i e w  a  f a x ,  t a p  Inbox, then double-tap the fax you want to view. The 
fax viewer opens, where you can view and print the fax.
Canceling a fax
You can cancel a fax that you have set up to send at a time in the future.
To cancel a fax that has not been sent:
1If Fax is not open, tap Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, Fax, 
then tap 
Fax Console. The Fax Console opens.
2Ta p  Outbox, then button-tap the fax you want to cancel.
3Ta p  Delete to cancel the fax.
4Ta p  Ye s. 
						

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Automatically retry sending a fax
You can set up Fax so it continues to try sending your fax if the receiving fax 
machine is busy.
To automatically retry sending a fax:
1Ta p  Start, then tap Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens.
2If your Control Panel is in Category View, tap Printers and Other Hardware. 
Ta p  
View installed printers or fax printers. The Printers and Faxes window 
opens.
-OR-
If your Control Panel is in Classic View, double-tap the 
Printers and Faxes 
icon. The Printers and Faxes window opens.
3Button-tap Fax, then tap Properties. The Fax Properties dialog box opens.
4Ta p  t h e  Devices tab, then tap Properties. The Modem dialog box opens.
5Specify the number of retries and the amount of time between retries.
6Ta p  OK.
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Automatically cancelling a fax
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Automatically cancelling a fax
If your tablet PC tried to send a fax and failed to connect to a fax machine, 
you can automatically cancel a failed fax.
To automatically cancel a failed fax:
1Ta p  Start, then tap Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens.
2If your Control Panel is in Category View, tap Printers and Other Hardware. 
Ta p  
View installed printers or fax printers. The Printers and Faxes window 
opens.
-OR-
If your Control Panel is in Classic View, double-tap the 
Printers and Faxes 
icon. The Printers and Faxes window opens.
3Button-tap Fax, then tap Properties. The Fax Properties dialog box opens.
4Ta p  t h e  Devices tab, then tap Properties. The Modem dialog box opens.
5Ta p  t h e  Cleanup tab.
6Tap to select the Automatically delete failed faxes after check box and specify 
the number of days.
7Ta p  OK. 
						

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Managing Power
While your tablet PC is running on battery power, you 
should manage power consumption to get the most use out 
of the battery. Read this chapter to learn how to:
■Check and recharge the battery
■Change batteries
■Extend the life of the battery by conserving battery 
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Battery basics
A 6-cell lithium-ion prismatic battery comes installed in the Gateway Tablet 
PC. Fully charged, a new battery can power the tablet for several hours, 
depending on conditions and usage patterns.
Extra batteries are available through Motion. Use only Motion batteries in the 
Gateway Tablet PC. 
Handle the battery with care. Do not open, puncture, short, or expose it to fire 
or water. Keep the battery in an ambient temperature of less than 140°F (60°C). 
Do not leave it in a closed car in hot weather.
Monitoring the battery charge
Closely monitor the battery charge. When the battery charge gets low, change 
the battery or connect to AC power immediately to prevent losing any unsaved 
work.
Monitor the battery charge by any of the following ways.
Power meter
Double-tapping the power cord icon  or battery icon  in the taskbar. The 
Power Meter dialog box opens.
ImportantIf the power cord or battery icon does not appear on the 
taskbar, tap the show hidden icons button. If the icon 
still does not appear, make sure that Always show icon 
on the taskbar is checked on the Advanced tab. See 
“Changing advanced settings” on page 139 for more 
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Battery status indicator
Looking at the battery status indicator. This indicator glows or flashes 
depending on the state of the battery:
Battery status gauge
This gauge is on the battery on the back of the tablet, and its five lights each 
represent about 20 percent of available power. Read the gauge by pressing the 
button next to the LEDs. Indicator Meaning
Steady green Battery charged (AC adapter plugged in)
Steady yellow Battery charging (AC adapter plugged in)
Steady orange Battery overheated or defective
Blinking green and orange Battery discharging abnormally and should be replaced
Slow-blinking orange Battery charge less than 10% (AC unplugged)
Fast-blinking orange Battery charge less than 5% (AC unplugged)
Off Battery discharged (AC unplugged) or battery removed
ImportantThis indicator lights up only when the tablet PC is 
connected to AC power unless the tablet PC is in a very 
low power state. For the location of the battery status 
indicator, see “Button panel” on page 3.
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Low battery alarm
When Power Management issues a low-battery alarm (which it will do when 
the battery charge is 10% or less), save all work immediately and either connect 
to AC power or put the tablet in Standby and switch to a new battery.
Recharging the battery
The battery recharges while it is installed and your tablet PC is connected to 
AC power. While the battery is recharging, the battery status indicator turns 
yellow and the battery icon in the taskbar has a lightning bolt .
ImportantWhen the battery reaches critical low capacity, the tablet 
puts itself into Hibernate to preserve data in any open 
programs.
ImportantIf the power cord or battery icon does not appear on the 
taskbar, tap the show hidden icons button. If the icon 
still does not appear, make sure that Always show icon 
on the taskbar is checked on the Advanced tab. See 
“Changing advanced settings” on page 139 for more 
information.