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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 invoice 
also contains your customer ID number.
ImportantThe labels shown in this section are for informational 
purposes only. Label information varies by model, features 
ordered, and location.
 
Gateway
model
number
Wireless
device 
						

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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 detailed 
specifications. For more information, see “Using eSupport” on page 52. 
						

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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 
“Changing batteries” on page 131 for more information about using an 
additional main battery in your tablet PC.
With an automobile/airplane power adapter, you can save battery power by 
plugging your tablet PC into an automobile cigarette lighter or an airplane 
in-flight power receptacle.
Carrying cases
Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you need additional space for 
accessories or supplies.
Drives
Use a diskette drive or USB flash drive for storing files or transferring files to 
another computer. See “Using the optional diskette drive” on page 93.
Use a combination DVD/CD-RW drive for installing programs, playing audio 
CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording music and data to CD-R or 
CD-RW discs. See “Using the optional DVD/CD-RW drive” on page 94 for more 
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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
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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 
types are inkjet and laser printers, which print in color or black and white. See 
“Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device” on page 41 for more 
information about attaching a printer to your tablet PC.
Inkjet printers and cartridges are relatively inexpensive, but they are slower than 
laser printers. Using an inkjet color printer, you can print pictures, banners, 
and greeting cards, as well as documents.
Laser printers and cartridges are more expensive, but they print much faster 
than inkjet printers. Laser printers are better than inkjet printers when you are 
printing large documents. 
						

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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 
can cause fire or electric shock by shorting out interior components.
■Handle components with care. Hold a component such as a memory 
module by its edges, not its pins.
■When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector, not on the cable itself. 
As you pull out the connector, keep it evenly aligned to avoid bending 
any connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable make sure both 
connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.
■Use of mobile phones can interfere with the sound system. The tablet 
operation is not impaired but we recommend that a distance of 12 inches 
(30 cm) be maintained between the tablet and the mobile phone.
■When you move your tablet between environments with very different 
humidity or temperature ranges, condensation may form on or within the 
tablet. To avoid damaging the tablet, allow sufficient time for the moisture 
to evaporate before using the tablet.
■When traveling, do not check the tablet as baggage. You can put your tablet 
through an X-ray security machine, but never put your tablet through a 
metal detector. If you have the tablet checked by hand, be sure to have a 
charged battery available in case you are asked to turn on the tablet.
■When traveling, do not place the tablet in overhead storage compartments 
where it could slide around.
■Do not drop your tablet or subject it to other physical shocks.
■To completely turn off all tablet power, turn the tablet off, remove the 
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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 
PC Card can result in errors or instability in the card’s operation. Be careful 
when you remove a PC Card that has been used for extended periods.
Using the battery
■Do not carry a battery in your pocket, purse, or other container where 
metal objects (such as car keys) could short-circuit the battery terminals. 
The resulting excessive current flow can cause extremely high temperatures 
and may result in heat damage.
■Protect your tablet, battery, and hard drive from environmental hazards 
such as dirt, dust, food, liquids, temperature extremes, and overexposure 
to sunlight.
■Replace only with a Gateway Tablet PC battery to avoid risk of fire or 
explosion.
■Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Do 
not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode.
Using the AC adapter
■Place the adapter in a ventilated area, such as a desktop or on the floor, 
when you use it to run the tablet or to charge the battery. Do not cover 
the adapter with papers or other items that will reduce cooling, and do 
not use the adapter while it is inside a carrying case.
■Make sure that nothing rests on your adapters power cable and that the 
cable is not located where it can be tripped over or stepped on.
■Use only the adapter and power cord approved for use with this tablet. 
Use of another type of adapter may create a risk of fire or explosion.
■If you use an extension cable with your adapter, ensure that the total 
ampere rating of the products plugged in to the extension cable does not 
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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 the modem should be manufactured with a minimum 
wire size of 26 American wire gauge (AWG) and an FCC-compliant RJ-11 
modular plug.
■To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do not connect or 
disconnect any cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of this 
product during an electrical storm.
WarningWhen working with peripheral devices or replacing 
memory modules, always follow installation instructions 
closely. Except for replacing memory, do not attempt to 
service the tablet yourself. (See “Using eSupport” on 
page 52 and “Telephone support” on page 263 for service 
information.)