Gateway tablet pc User Manual

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keyboard 33
modem 39
printer 41, 184
scanner 41, 184
surge protector 24
to Ethernet 40
to Internet 41
to network 40
to Web site 81
video camera 114
connections
AC adapter
 6, 14, 230
audio 8, 229
digital camera 7, 228, 229
digital video camera 41, 114, 229
diskette drive 7, 228, 229
Ethernet 7, 40, 229
external speakers 8, 229
Firewire 7, 41, 114, 229
FlexDock 7
headphone 8, 14, 229
i.Link 7, 41, 114, 229
IEEE 1394 7, 14, 41, 114, 229
keyboard 7, 228, 229
LAN 7, 14, 40, 229
microphone 8, 14, 229
modem 7, 39
monitor (VGA) 7, 14, 111, 230
mouse 7, 228, 229
network 7, 40, 229
power 6, 21, 230
printer 7, 228, 229
scanner 7, 228, 229
speaker 8, 229
troubleshooting 248
USB 7, 14, 41, 228, 229
VGA 7, 14, 111, 230
video camera 7, 114, 229
Zip drive 7, 228, 229
copying
CD
 108
files and folders 63, 75
text and graphics 75
copyright notice 277
creating
data CD
 100
data DVD 100
desktop icons 58
desktop shortcuts 58
documents 71
folders 62
movies 114
music CD 104
startup diskette 191
cursor pad 4
Customer Service
Accounting
 264
Sales 264
Warranty 264
customizing 149
cutting
files and folders
 63, 75
text and graphics 75
D
Dashboard 4, 131, 160
Standby button 131
wireless operations 177
default printer 258
defragmenting hard drive 199
deleting files and folders 56, 65, 66, 75, 
196
desktop 55
adding icons 58
adding shortcuts 58
adjusting settings 151
changing background 155
changing color depth 151
changing color scheme 154
changing number of colors 151
selecting screen saver 157
using 56
using Start menu 56
device drivers
See drivers
dialing codes
 144 
						

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digital camera
connecting
 112
USB port 7, 228, 229
digital photography
connecting a digital camera
 112
digital video camera
connecting
 114
IEEE 1394 port 7, 229
directional keys 34
Disk Cleanup 196
Disk Defragmenter 199
diskette
creating startup
 191
inserting 93
troubleshooting 241
write-protecting 192
diskette drive 93
activity indicator 93
eject button 93
troubleshooting 241
using 93
display
adjusting brightness
 150
brightness 150
changing orientation 150
changing resolution 152
cleaning 261
conserving battery power 133
maintaining 188
orientation 150, 255
performance 261
properties 111
settings 151
troubleshooting 242, 243, 258
using 28
using screen saver 157
Do More With Gateway 49
docking connector 7, 231, 235
documentation
eSupport
 51
Gateway Web site 51
help 47
HelpSpot 47
online help 50
documents
creating
 71
opening 73
printing 74
saving 72
double-clicking 28, 38
double-tapping 28
downloading files 82
dragging 38
drivers 209
reinstalling 209
updating 52, 211
drives 133
backing up files 201
checking for errors 198
checking for free space 196
defragmenting 199
deleting files 196
diskette 93
DVD/CD-RW 94, 100
sharing 166
troubleshooting 241, 243, 245
viewing contents 61
viewing files and folders 61
DSL modem 41, 78, 170, 173
DVD
cleaning
 245
creating data 100
inserting 96
playing 99
troubleshooting 243
DVD drive
See DVD/CD-RW drive
DVD/CD-RW drive
activity indicator
 96
eject button 96
manual eject hole 96
troubleshooting 243
using 94, 100
E
eject button 
						

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diskette drive 93
DVD/CD-RW drive 96
electrostatic discharge (ESD) 221
e-mail 79, 83
address 83
checking for messages 84
sending 83
transferring settings from old 
computer
 184
emergency startup diskette 191
EmPower power adapter 133
Error-checking 198
escape button 3, 4
eSupport 12
using 52
Ethernet
connecting
 40
jack 7, 40, 229
troubleshooting 254
turning wireless Ethernet on or off 
177
wired network 168, 169
wireless network 168, 172
external monitor 230
EZ Pad touchpad
See touchpad
F
FAQs 261
Fast Ethernet 169
faxes 115
automatically canceling 125
canceling 123
configuring Fax 117
failed transmission 125
installing Fax 116
receiving and viewing 123
retrying 124
sending 120
sending from program 122
sending scanned image 122
setting up cover page template 121
troubleshooting 252
files
backing up
 201
copying 63, 75
cutting 63, 75
deleting 56, 65, 75, 196
downloading 82
finding 66, 68
moving 63
opening 38, 56
pasting 63, 75
recovering 65
renaming 75
searching for 66, 68, 181
transferring 145, 181
troubleshooting 245
types 181
viewing list 61
Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 180
finding
files and folders
 66, 68, 181
HelpSpot topics 48
specifications 12
Firewire port 7, 41, 114, 229
FlexDock
docking connector
 7
purchasing 14
setting up 233
troubleshooting 248
floppy disk
See diskette
Fn button
 3, 4
Fn key 34, 35
folders
copying
 63, 75
creating 62
cutting 63, 75
deleting 56, 65, 75
finding 66, 68
moving 63
opening 38, 61
pasting 63, 75
recovering 65
renaming 75 
						

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searching for 66, 68
viewing list 61
fragmentation 199
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 261
function keys 34
G
game
multi-player
 167
Gateway
eSupport
 12
model number 11
serial number 11, 12
Web address 51
Web site 51
gateway.your.way dial-up server 251
Get Going with Tablet PC 45
gigabit Ethernet 169
H
hard drive
backing up files
 201
bay 9
checking for errors 198
checking for free space 196
defragmenting 199
deleting files and folders 196
scanning for errors 198
status indicator 5
troubleshooting 245, 255
hard top 188
headphone
jack
 8, 14, 229
help
online
 50
using 47
Help and Support Center 44, 47, 54
searching 48
starting 47
Hibernate mode 6, 26, 134, 140
troubleshooting 258
home office network 165
Hot Key 1 3, 4, 160
Hot Key 2 3, 4, 150
hot-swapping 41, 218
hyperlinks 80
I
i.Link port 7, 41, 114, 229
IEEE 1394 port 7, 41, 114, 229
IEEE 802.11 168, 172
using while traveling 145
indicators
See status indicators
Inkball
 46, 54
inkjet printer 15
installing
battery
 131
camera 112
cards 218
device drivers 209
devices 41, 240
digital camera 41, 112
digital video camera 41
drivers 209
Fax 116
InterVideo DVD player 99
memory 222
Microsoft Fax 116
Nero Express 100
PC Card 218
peripheral devices 41, 184
printer 41, 184
programs 185, 212
scanner 41, 184
Windows 214
Internal wireless label 11
Internet 78
account 79
broadband connection 41
connecting to 81
downloading files 82
requirements to access 79
sharing access 166
transferring settings from old 
computer
 183 
						

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troubleshooting 246
Internet connection
sharing
 166
troubleshooting 246, 251
Internet service provider (ISP) 78, 79
setting up account 79
transferring settings from old 
computer
 183
IRQ conflicts 240
ISP
See Internet service provider
J
jacks
See connections
K
Kensington cable lock 146
lock slot 9
key combinations 35
keyboard
buttons
 33
cleaning 203
connecting 33
features 33
icon 31
shortcuts 75
troubleshooting 248
USB port 7, 228, 229
keys
application
 34
arrow 34
directional 34
Fn 34, 35
function 34
navigation 34
numeric keypad 34
Pad Lock 35
Scroll Lock 35
system 34
system key combinations 35
Windows 34
L
label
internal wireless
 11
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 
12
model number 11
serial number 11
wireless networking 11
laser printer 15
latch
battery
 10
LCD panel
changing resolution
 152
cleaning 204
troubleshooting 242
using screen saver 157
line protector 144
line tester 144
links 80
lock
Kensington cable
 9, 146
M
maintenance 187
backing up files 201
checking for drive errors 198
checking hard drive space 196
cleaning case 203
cleaning component exteriors 203
cleaning computer display 204
cleaning keyboard 203
cleaning mouse 204
creating startup diskette 191
defragmenting 199
deleting files 196
display screen 188
general guidelines 188, 189
pen 189
suggested schedule 190
using Scheduled Task Wizard 201
virus protection 193
Max Battery power setting 133, 257, 
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maximize button 60
Media Player 91, 97
memory
adding
 222
bay 10
installing 222
purchasing 15
removing 222
replacing 222
troubleshooting 249
upgrading 222
menu bar 60
messages
checking e-mail
 84
sending e-mail 83
microphone
built-in
 3
jack 8, 14, 229
troubleshooting 260
Microsoft
Certificate of Authenticity
 12
Fax 115
Wordpad 71
MIDI file 91
minimize button 60
model number 11, 146
modem
cable
 41, 78
connecting 39
connecting to Internet 79
connection speed 251
DSL 41, 78
international adapter 144
jack 7, 39
protecting from power surge 24
troubleshooting 250
monitor
adding an external
 111
changing resolution 152
color quality 111
controls 151
display properties 111
port 7, 230
screen resolution 111
using screen saver 157
VGA port 7, 230
mouse
cleaning
 204
troubleshooting 254
USB port 7, 228, 229
moving
files
 63
files from old computer 179, 181
folders 63
Internet settings from old computer 
183
pointer 38
screen objects 38
settings from old computer 179
MP3 file 91
playing 91
streaming 167
MPEG file
See MP3 file
multimedia
adjusting volume
 86
playing audio CD 97
playing DVD 99
recording audio 89
using CD drive 94
using diskette drive 93
using DVD drive 94
using Windows Media Player 91, 97, 
99
multi-player game
playing
 167
music
See audio
muting sound
 86
N
navigation keys 34
Nero Express 100, 104, 108
NeroVision Express 114
network
jack
 7, 40, 229 
						

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troubleshooting 254
network equipment shopping list 171, 
174, 176
networking
access point
 173, 174
ad hoc 175, 176
computers 165
data transfer speed 169, 172
Ethernet 168, 169
games 167
internal wireless label 11
peer-to-peer 175, 176
selecting connection type 168
sharing devices 167
sharing drives 166
sharing Internet connections 166
sharing printers 167
signal strength 172
streaming audio 167
streaming video 167
turning off wireless Ethernet 177
turning on wireless Ethernet 177
wired connections 168, 169
wireless connections 168, 172
non-technical support
Accounting
 264
Sales 264
Warranty 264
Norton Antivirus 193, 194
numeric keypad 34
status indicator 35, 36
O
online help 47, 50
opening
documents
 73
files 38, 56
folders 38, 61
programs 38, 56
shortcut menu 38
operating system
troubleshooting
 255
orientationchanging
 150
P
Pad Lock
status indicator
 35, 36
system key 35
password 146, 255
pasting
files and folders
 63, 75
text and graphics 75
PC Card
See cards
PCMCIA card
See cards
peer-to-peer networking
 175, 176
pen 3, 28
button 30
calibrating 29, 256
care 189
gestures 30
replacing point 189
tether anchor 6
tips 31
troubleshooting 256
peripheral devices
FlexDock
 14, 227
installing 41
purchasing 15
troubleshooting 257
photography
See digital photography
playing
audio CD
 97
audio file 89, 91
DVD 99
Media Player file 91
multimedia files 91
multi-player games 167
music CD 97
Windows Media Player file 91
Plug and Play devices
IEEE 1394 support for
 41
USB support for 41 
						

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pointer 37
moving 38
ports
See connections
power
AC adapter
 21, 133
advanced settings 135, 139
alarms 135, 137
automobile/airplane adapter 133, 
134
battery 27, 128, 130, 131, 133
changing modes 134
changing schemes 136
changing settings 135
connector 6, 21, 230
conserving battery power 133
damaged cord 23, 24
EmPower adapter 133
extending battery life 133
Hibernate mode 134, 140
indicator 26
international adapter 147
management 127, 133
schemes 135, 136
source problems 24
SpeedStep settings 135
Standby mode 26, 134
status indicator 5
surge protector 24
switch 6, 25, 135
troubleshooting 256, 257
turning off tablet PC 26
turning on tablet PC 25
power adapter
airplane
 13
automobile 13
power management
Max Battery setting
 133
Power Options Properties 6
Power/Battery icon 133
printer
default
 258
inkjet 15
installing 41, 184
laser 15
sharing 167
troubleshooting 258
USB port 7, 228, 229
printing documents 74
programs
closing
 75
closing unresponsive 27
Dashboard 160
installing 185, 212
opening 38, 56
reinstalling 185, 212
R
radio approval authorities 145
radio frequency wireless connections 
145
RAM
See memory
rebooting tablet PC
 27
recharging battery 130
recordable drive
activity indicator
 96
eject button 96
manual eject hole 96
troubleshooting 243
using 94, 100
recording
audio file
 89
data CD 100
data DVD 100
music CD 104
recovering files and folders 65
Recycle Bin 56
deleting files and folders 65
emptying 66
recovering files and folders 65
re-dialing telephone 124
reinstalling
drivers
 209
peripheral devices 184
printer 184 
						

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programs 185, 212
scanner 184
software 185, 212
Windows 214
removing files and folders 56, 65, 66, 
75, 196
renaming files and folders 75
replacing
See installing
resetting tablet PC
 27
resolution
changing
 152
restarting tablet PC 27
Restoration CDs 208
restoring files and folders 65
right-clicking 28, 38
rotating
display orientation
 161
tablet in FlexDock 232
router 170, 171
S
safety
caring for computer
 189
general precautions 18, 20, 267
guidelines for troubleshooting 238
static electricity 221
saving documents 72
ScanDisk
See Error-checking
scanner
installing
 41, 184
USB port 7, 228, 229
scanning drive
for errors
 198
for viruses 193
Scheduled Tasks Wizard 201
screen
adjusting settings
 151
changing color depth 151
changing number of colors 151
changing resolution 152
resolution 111
saver 157
troubleshooting 242, 260
screen objects
getting information
 38
moving 38
selecting 38
Scroll Lock
status indicator
 35, 36
system key 35
Search utility 68
searching
for files and folders
 66, 68, 181
in Help and Support Center 48
security button 3, 4
security features
Kensington cable lock
 9
security while travelling 146
serial number 11, 12, 146
setting up
safety precautions
 268
sharing
devices
 167
drives 166
Internet connection 166
printer 167
See also networking
shortcut menus
accessing
 38
shortcuts
adding to desktop
 58
closing programs 75
closing windows 75
copying 75
cutting 75
deleting files and folders 75
keyboard 75
opening menu 38
pasting 75
renaming files and folders 75
selecting adjacent items in list 75
selecting items in list 75
switching between files, folders, or 
programs
 75 
						

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shutting down tablet PC 26, 27
small office network 166
SO-DIMM 222
software
See programs
sound
adjusting
 86
controls 86
muting 86
troubleshooting 260
Sound Recorder
making audio recordings
 89
playing file 89
speakers
built-in
 8
jack 8, 229
specifications 12
speech recognition 31, 54, 162
SpeedStep technology 135
Standby 6, 26, 131, 231
troubleshooting 258
Standby mode 26, 134
Start button 56
Start menu 56
starting
programs
 38, 56
tablet PC 25
startup
diskette
 191
password 146
static electricity 221
status indicators
battery status
 5, 129
Caps Lock 36
hard drive 5
location 3
numeric keypad 35, 36
Pad Lock 35, 36
power 5
Scroll Lock 35, 36
wireless Ethernet activity 5
Sticky Notes 54
streaming audio and video 167
support
Help and Support Center
 44, 54
surge protector 24
system identification label 11
system keys 34
combinations 35
System Properties 242
T
Tablet and Pen Settings 54, 158, 262
Tablet PC Input Panel 4, 31, 54
Take a Tour of Windows XP 45
tapping 28
Task Manager 4
taskbar 56
Technical Support 264
technical support
automated troubleshooting
 264
eSupport 12
FaxBack support 264
resources 263
Technical Support 264
tips before contacting 263
tutorial service 264
telephone
acoustic handset coupler
 144
automatically canceling fax 125
canceling fax 123
configuring Fax 117
installing Fax 116
line protector 144
line tester 144
receiving and viewing faxes 123
retrying fax 124
sending fax 120
sending faxes from program 122
sending scanned image fax 122
setting up fax cover page template 
121
using Fax 115
telephone support 263
tips
pen
 31