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211 Updating device drivers www.gateway.com Updating device drivers The Restoration CDs contain a device driver update utility that works over the Internet. If you do not have an Internet service provider, the update utility works by direct-dialing the device driver update service. To update device drivers: 1Insert the red Gateway CD into the DVD/CD-RW drive. If the program starts automatically, go to Step 5. - OR - If the program does not start automatically, go to Step 2. 2Ta p Start, then tap Run. The Run dialog box opens. 3In the Open text box, type d:\runmenu.exe (where d is the drive letter of the DVD/CD-RW drive). 4Ta p OK. 5If this is the first time you have inserted the red Gateway CD, accept the End User License Agreement (EULA) by tapping Yes, I accept it, then tapping Continue. The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. 6Ta p t h e Web Updates tab. 7Ta p Check Now. The Connect window opens. ImportantYour system came equipped with a wireless device. Only use the drivers approved for the country the device will be used in. See the red Gateway CD or the Gateway Technical Support Web site (support.gateway.com ). See “Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information” on page 267 for general wireless regulatory and safety guidelines.
212 Chapter 14: Restoring Software www.gateway.com 8Install available updated device drivers by following the on-screen instructions. Depending on the device driver you are updating, you may only need to restart your tablet PC to complete the installation. However, if a setup wizard opens when you restart your tablet PC, follow the on-screen instructions. Reinstalling programs If you have problems running a program or if you have reinstalled your operating system, you can reinstall programs from the red Gateway CD and other program CDs. If you are reinstalling programs from other program CDs, follow the installation instructions on each CD. If you want to reinstall a program, uninstall the old version first. To reinstall programs from the Applications CD(s): 1If you just reinstalled Windows, go to Step 4. Otherwise, go to the next step. 2Ta p Start, Control Panel, then tap Add or Remove Programs. 3In the Currently Installed Programs list, tap the program you want to uninstall, then tap Change/Remove and follow the on-screen instructions. Help and SupportFor more information about updating device drivers, tap Start, then tap Help and Support. Type the keyword updating drivers in the Help and Support Center Search box , then tap the arrow.
213 Reinstalling programs www.gateway.com 4Insert the red Gateway CD into the DVD/CD-RW drive. If the program starts automatically, go to Step 8. - OR - If the program does not start automatically, go to Step 5. 5Ta p Start, then tap Run. The Run dialog box opens. 6In the Open text box, type d:\runmenu.exe (where d is the drive letter of your DVD/CD-RW drive). 7Ta p OK. 8If this is the first time you have inserted the red Gateway CD, accept the End User License Agreement (EULA) by tapping Yes, I accept it, then tapping Continue. The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. 9Select a single program to reinstall. - OR - Ta p Automatic Installation, then select multiple programs to reinstall. (Grayed out programs are not available for Automatic Installation. To select these programs, tap Manual Installation.) 10Ta p Install. 11Follow any additional on-screen instructions. Depending on the programs you are reinstalling, you may only need to restart your tablet PC to complete the installation. However, if a setup wizard opens when you restart your tablet PC, follow the on-screen instructions. Help and SupportFor more information about reinstalling programs, tap Start, then tap Help and Support. Type the keyword installing programs in the Help and Support Center Search box , then tap the arrow.
214 Chapter 14: Restoring Software www.gateway.com To reinstall other programs from a CD: 1If you just reinstalled Windows, go to Step 4. Otherwise, go to the next step. 2Ta p Start, Control Panel, then tap Add or Remove Programs. 3In the Currently Installed Programs list, tap the program you want to uninstall, then tap Change/Remove and follow the on-screen instructions. 4Insert the program CD into the DVD/CD-RW drive. 5Complete the program reinstallation by following the instructions included with the program CD. Reinstalling Windows If your tablet PC is not working correctly, try the following options to correct the problem: ■Troubleshooting. For more information, see “Troubleshooting” on page 237. ■Reinstalling device drivers. For more information, see “Reinstalling device drivers” on page 209. If the options above do not correct the problem, you can use the Restoration CDs to reinstall Windows and other software. The Restoration CDs step you through reinstalling Windows XP. If you are reinstalling Windows XP, the Restoration CDs automatically reinstall the hardware device drivers and some programs as well. You can install any remaining programs by using the program CDs that came with your tablet PC. To reinstall your programs, follow the instructions in “Reinstalling programs” on page 212. ImportantIf you are prompted for your Windows product key when you reinstall Windows, you can find the key on the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label located on the back of your tablet PC case. For more information, see “Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity” on page 12.
215 Reinstalling Windows www.gateway.com To reinstall Windows XP and the device drivers: 1Insert the red Gateway CD into the DVD/CD-RW drive. 2Restart your tablet PC. 3Select 2. Boot from CD-ROM. 4Select a language option. 5Select 1. Delete all files (Automated Fdisk/Format). 6Select 1. Continue deleting all files and restart. 7When prompted, press any key to continue. 8Select 2. Boot from CD-ROM. 9Select a language option. 10Select 2. Automated installation of Windows XP. 11When prompted, remove the red Gateway CD and insert the blue Operating System CD into the DVD/CD-RW drive, then press any key to continue. 12When prompted, accept the License Agreement by pressing Y. 13Wait while the setup program copies files to your hard drive. When your tablet PC restarts, do NOT press any key to boot from CD. 14When prompted, insert the red Gateway CD, then tap Continue. The Gateway Application Loader automatically installs your drivers and programs. Your tablet PC restarts several times during this process. Do not press any keys or buttons during this process unless prompted to do so. CautionBack up your personal files before you use this option. All files on your tablet PC will be deleted!
216 Chapter 14: Restoring Software www.gateway.com 15When the Gateway Application Loader has finished, go to the Windows desktop by tapping OK. 16Install additional programs by following the instructions in “Reinstalling programs” on page 212. 17Install other software, such as Microsoft Works Suite and gaming software, by following the instructions in “To reinstall other programs from a CD:” on page 214.
15 217 Upgrading Your Ta b l e t P C This chapter provides information about adding hardware devices to your tablet PC. Read this chapter to learn how to: ■Add and remove PC Cards ■Add and replace memory
218 Chapter 15: Upgrading Your Tablet PC www.gateway.com Adding and removing a PC Card Your tablet PC has one PC Card slot (also known as a PCMCIA card slot). This slot accepts one Type II card. You do not need to restart your tablet PC when changing most cards because your tablet PC supports hot-swapping. Hot-swapping means that you can insert a PC Card while your tablet PC is running. If your PC Card does not work after hot-swapping, see the PC Card manufacturer’s documentation for further information. To add a PC Card: 1If the spacer is in the PC Card slot, release the eject button by pressing the PC Card eject button once. Eject the spacer by pressing the eject button again. Remove the spacer. ImportantThe tablet PC ships with a spacer in the PC Card slot. Whenever the slot is not in use, leave the spacer in place.
219 Adding and removing a PC Card www.gateway.com 2Push the PC Card firmly into the PC Card slot label-side facing the front of the tablet until the outer edge of the card is flush with the side of your tablet PC.
220 Chapter 15: Upgrading Your Tablet PC www.gateway.com To remove a PC Card: 1Tap the remove hardware icon in the taskbar, the PC Card name, then tap Stop. -OR- Turn off your tablet PC. 2Release the eject button by pressing the PC Card eject button once. 3Eject the PC Card by pressing the eject button again. 4Insert the spacer into the PC Card slot. ImportantIf the remove hardware icon does not appear on the taskbar, tap the show hidden icons button.