Gateway tablet pc User Manual
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141 Changing power settings www.gateway.com 3Ta p t h e Enable hibernation check box, then tap Apply. Hibernate m o d e i s n o w an option you can select on the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties dialog box and in the Tu r n O f f C o m p u te r dialog box. To use Hibernate mode: ■As an automatic power savings mode: Open the Power Options Properties dialog box, then tap the Power Schemes tab. Tap the arrow button to open a System hibernates list, then tap the time you want to use. - OR - Open the Power Options Properties dialog box, then tap the Advanced tab. Hibernate is now an option in the Power buttons lists. ■As a manually-selected power savings mode: Ta p Start, then tap Turn Off Computer. Press and hold SHIFT, then tap Hibernate. Help and SupportFor more information about using Hibernate mode, tap Start, then tap Help and Support. Type the keyword hibernate in the Help and Support Center Search box , then tap the arrow.
9 143 Travel Tips These tips can make traveling with your tablet PC more convenient and trouble-free. Read this chapter to learn about: ■Using the modem ■Using your radio frequency wireless connections ■Transferring files ■Protecting your tablet PC from loss and theft ■Managing your tablet PC’s power efficiently Tips & TricksTo access the contents of this guide while you are traveling, tap Start, All Programs, then tap Gateway Documentation. You can also download an electronic copy from support.gateway.com/support/manlib/ .
144 Chapter 9: Travel Tips www.gateway.com Packing your tablet ■Remove all peripheral devices and cables. Remember to pack those you will need while traveling, and do not forget to pack at least one tablet pen. ■Attach the Hard Top or slip the Gateway Tablet PC into its portfolio to protect the display. ■Protect the pen by keeping it in the tablet’s pen holder during travel. ■Pack the Gateway Tablet PC securely into a briefcase or hand-carried luggage, and keep it separate from toiletries, liquids, and food. Do not pack it in checked luggage. ■Keep the tablet stable during travel. Secure it to prevent it from sliding around in overhead bins and car trunks. Traveling by air ■Prepare for airport security by charging the battery in case Security asks you to start the tablet. ■Have it hand-inspected or sent through the X-ray scanner, but never carry it through the metal detector. ■Turn off the tablet for takeoff and landing. ■Do not check the tablet as baggage. Modem ■Take a telephone cord to connect the modem to telephone jacks. If you are traveling internationally, take telephone jack adapters or an acoustic handset coupler. ■Take a telephone line protector. ■Take a telephone line tester to check for unsafe lines, especially if you are traveling internationally. ■Take remote access information with you so you can connect to your ISP while outside of your usual calling area. A list of country dialing codes may be especially useful if you are traveling internationally.
145 Radio frequency wireless connections www.gateway.com Radio frequency wireless connections ■Every country has different restrictions on the use of wireless devices. Check with the local radio approval authorities prior to your trip for any restrictions on the use of a wireless device in the destination country. ■See “Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information” on page 267 for general wireless regulatory guidelines. ■Wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane. IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, and IEEE 802.11g communication devices are examples of devices which use wireless to communicate. For instructions on how to turn off your wireless device, see “Turning your wireless Ethernet on or off” on page 177. Files ■Copy your working files from your desktop computer to your tablet PC before you travel. ■If you need to access your desktop computer files from your tablet PC while traveling, set up your desktop computer for remote access. Contact your network administrator for more information about remote access. ■Take extra diskettes or recordable CDs for transferring files between computers and backing up files.
146 Chapter 9: Travel Tips www.gateway.com Security ■Get a locking cable for your tablet PC so you can attach a cable lock and leave your tablet PC in your hotel room while you are away. ■Always keep your tablet PC with you while waiting in airports, train stations, or bus terminals. Be ready to claim your tablet PC as soon as it passes through the x-ray machine in security checkpoints. ■Write down your tablet PC model number and serial number (see “Identifying your model” on page 11) in case of theft or loss, and keep the information in a safe place. Also, tape your business card or an address label to your tablet PC and accessories. ■Whoever sits next to you or behind you can see your tablet PC display. Avoid working with confidential files until you can be sure of privacy. ■Use a startup password to restrict access to your tablet PC. To create a startup password: 1Restart your tablet PC. As soon as you see a startup screen, press Hot Key 2 . The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2Open the Security menu. 3Highlight Set System Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. 4Highlight Password on boot, then press ENTER. 5Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. When you start your tablet PC, you are prompted to enter the password you set. ImportantUse a password that you can remember, but that is difficult for someone else to guess. The password feature is very secure, with no easy way to recover a forgotten password. If you forget your password, you must return your tablet PC to Gateway for service. Call Gateway Technical Support for instructions.
147 Power www.gateway.com Power ■Take your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. If you are traveling internationally, take power plug adapters. A current converter is not necessary. ■Take a portable surge protector to protect your tablet PC from power surges. ■To get the best performance from your tablet PC, avoid using the battery whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use the most efficient power management settings. ■For information on conserving battery power, see “Conserving battery power” on page 133. ■For information on using alternate power sources, see “Using alternate power sources” on page 133. ■For information on monitoring the battery charge, see “Monitoring the battery charge” on page 128. Additional tips ■If you plan to use several USB peripheral devices, take a portable USB hub to provide additional USB ports. ■Take a network cable if you need to connect to a network. Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks. ■If your tablet PC has been exposed to cold temperatures, allow it to warm to room temperature before turning it on. ■Carry proof of ownership or a merchandise passport when traveling internationally. ■Consult your insurance company and credit card company to learn about emergency travel assistance if your tablet is lost or damaged. ■Take the optional DVD/CD-RW drive, its cables, and its power adapter in case you need to install software. Take your System Restoration CDs in case you need to install an additional driver, software, or the operating system.
10 149 Customizing Yo u r Ta b l e t P C This chapter provides information about customizing your tablet PC by changing settings in Windows or the Dashboard. Read this chapter to learn how to: ■Change screen and display settings ■Change the background and screen saver ■Adjust the touchpad settings ■Add, change, and switch user accounts
150 Chapter 10: Customizing Your Tablet PC www.gateway.com Using the display Changing display orientation You can change the display orientation from the default, landscape (horizontal), to portrait (vertical) or secondary landscape (180 degrees from the default) with either Hot Key 1 or Hot Key 2. To change display orientation: ■Press Hot Key 2 to scroll through display options. - OR - To use the Motion Dashboard, press Hot Key 1 , then tap the orientation you want in the Display Orientation section. To change orientation properties: ■Double-tap the Tablet and Pen Settings icon in the taskbar, then tap the Display tab. Adjusting brightness To adjust screen brightness: ■Press Hot Key 1 to open the Dashboard, then drag the Display Brightness slider to the level you want. - OR - Double-tap the Tablet and Pen Settings icon in the taskbar, then tap the Display tab. Click the arrow button to open the Settings for list, then click the power scheme you are adjusting. Drag the Brightness slider to the level you want.