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Gateway M275X - Pentium M 1.5 GHz User Manual

Gateway M275X - Pentium M 1.5 GHz User Manual (350 pages)

Gateway M275 Notebook User's Guide

Brand: Gateway | Category: Laptop | Size: 5 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
1 Checking out Your Gateway M275

11
- Front
  12
- Left Side
  13
- Right Side
  15
- Back
  16
- Bottom
  17
- Keyboard Area
  18
- Identifying Your Model
  20
  - Gateway Model Number
    20
  - Gateway Serial Number
    21
  - Internal Wireless Label
    21
  - Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
    21
- Finding Your Specifications
  22
- Accessories
  23
2 Getting Started

25
- Safety Instructions
  26
  - General Tips
    26
  - Using the Battery
    27
  - Using the AC Adapter
    27
  - Basic Safety Precautions
    28
- Connecting the AC Adapter
  29
  - Protecting from Power Source Problems
    30
- Starting Your Convertible Tablet PC
  32
  - Waking up Your Convertible Tablet PC
    33
- Turning off Your Convertible Tablet PC
  33
- Restarting (Rebooting) Your Convertible Tablet PC
  34
- Status Indicators
  35
  - LED Status Indicators
    35
  - Keyboard Status Indicators
    37
- Using the Keyboard
  38
  - Key Types
    39
  - System Key Combinations
    40
- Buttons
  42
  - Tablet Control Buttons
    42
  - Multi-Function Buttons
    44
- Using the EZ Pad Touchpad
  45
  - Using the Touchpad
    46
- Using the Display
  48
  - Converting the Display from Notebook to Tablet Mode
    49
- Using the Pen
  51
  - Storing and Removing the Pen
    51
  - Calibration
    52
  - Gestures
    53
  - Pen Button
    54
  - Tips
    54
  - Tablet Input Panel (TIP)
    54
- Using Speech Recognition
  56
- Connecting the Modem
  57
- Connecting to a Wired Ethernet Network
  58
  - Broadband Internet Connections
    59
- Installing a Printer, Scanner, or Other Peripheral Device
  59
3 Getting Help

61
- Help and Support
  62
  - Searching for a Topic
    62
- Do more with Gateway
  63
- Online Help
  64
- Gateway Web Site
  65
  - Using Esupport
    65
4 Windows Basics

67
- About Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
  68
- About the Windows Environment
  69
- Using the Desktop
  70
  - Using the Start Menu
    70
  - Adding Icons to the Desktop
    71
- Identifying Window Items
  72
- Working with Files and Folders
  74
  - Viewing Drives
    74
  - Creating Folders
    75
  - Copying and Moving Files and Folders
    76
  - Deleting Files and Folders
    78
  - Browsing for Files and Folders
    80
- Searching for Files
  81
  - Using the Windows Search Utility
    82
- Working with Documents
  84
  - Creating a New Document
    84
  - Saving a Document
    85
  - Opening a Document
    86
  - Printing a Document
    87
- Keyboard Shortcuts
  88
5 Using the Internet

89
- Learning about the Internet
  90
- Setting up an Internet Account
  91
  - Accessing Your Internet Account
    92
- Using the World Wide Web
  93
  - Connecting to a Web Site
    94
  - Downloading Files
    95
- Using E-Mail
  96
  - Sending E-Mail
    96
  - Checking Your E-Mail
    97
6 Sending and Receiving Faxes

99
- Installing and Configuring Fax
  100
  - Installing Fax
    100
  - Configuring Fax
    101
- Sending a Simple Fax
  103
- Setting up Your Cover Page Template
  105
- Faxing from Programs
  106
- Faxing a Scanned Document
  106
- Receiving and Viewing a Fax
  107
- Canceling a Fax
  107
- Automatically Retry Sending a Fax
  108
- Automatically Cancelling a Fax
  109
7 Using Multimedia

111
- Adjusting the Volume
  112
- Recording and Playing Audio
  115
- Playing Audio and Video Files with the Windows Media Player
  117
- Using S/PDIF Digital Audio
  118
- Changing Modules
  120
- Using the DVD or DVD/CD-RW Drive
  122
  - Identifying Drive Types
    122
  - Inserting a CD or DVD
    123
- Listening to Cds
  124
- Using MUSICMATCH
  126
  - Playing Cds
    126
  - Creating MP3 Music Files
    128
  - Editing Track Information
    130
  - Building a Music Library
    131
  - Changing the Music Library Display Settings
    132
  - Listening to Internet Radio
    133
  - Using Advanced Features
    133
- Playing a DVD
  134
- Creating Cds Using Nero Express
  135
  - Creating a Data CD
    136
  - Copying a CD
    140
  - Copying Music Tracks
    143
  - Creating a Music CD
    146
  - Advanced Features
    150
- Using the Optional Diskette Drive
  150
- Using the Memory Card Reader
  152
  - Memory Card Types
    152
  - Using a Memory Card
    153
- Connecting a Digital Camera
  154
- Connecting a Digital Video Camera
  156
- Editing Videos
  157
- Viewing the Display on a Projector or Monitor
  158
- Viewing the Display on a Television
  160
  - Changing from One Display to Another
    163
8 Managing Power

165
- Monitoring the Battery Charge
  166
- Recharging the Battery
  167
- Recalibrating the Battery
  168
- Changing Batteries
  169
  - Replacing the Battery
    170
- Extending Battery Life
  172
  - Conserving Battery Power
    172
  - Using Alternate Power Sources
    173
  - Changing Power Modes
    173
- Changing Power Settings
  175
  - Changing the Power Scheme
    176
  - Changing Alarm Options
    177
  - Changing Advanced Settings
    178
  - Turning on the Power on Lid Lift Feature
    179
  - Activating and Using Hibernate Mode
    180
9 Traveling with Your Gateway M275

183
- Packing Your Convertible Tablet PC
  184
- Traveling by Air
  184
- Modem
  185
- Radio Frequency Wireless Connections
  185
- Files
  186
- Security
  186
- Power
  187
- Additional Tips
  188
10 Customizing Your Gateway M275

189
- Using the Display
  190
  - Changing Display Orientation
    190
  - Adjusting Brightness
    190
- Adjusting the Screen and Desktop Settings
  192
  - Adjusting the Color Depth
    192
  - Adjusting the Screen Resolution
    194
  - Changing the Colors on Your Windows Desktop
    195
  - Changing the Desktop Background
    196
  - Selecting a Screen Saver
    198
- Adjusting Tablet and Pen Settings
  199
- Programming the Buttons
  200
- Adjusting the Tablet PC Input Panel Settings
  201
- Changing the Touchpad Settings
  202
- Adding and Modifying User Accounts
  204
11 Networking Your Gateway M275

207
12 Moving from Your Old Computer

223
- Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
  224
- Transferring Files
  224
  - Finding Your Files
    224
- Transferring Internet Settings
  226
- Installing Your Old Printer or Scanner
  227
  - Installing a USB Printer or Scanner
    228
  - Installing a Parallel Port Printer
    228
- Installing Your Old Programs
  229
13 Maintaining Your Gateway M275

231
- Caring for Your Convertible Tablet PC
  232
  - Display Screen
    232
  - Pen
    233
  - Replacing the Pen Point
    234
  - Maintenance Schedule
    235
- Protecting Your Convertible Tablet PC from Viruses
  236
- Managing Hard Drive Space
  239
  - Checking Hard Drive Space
    239
  - Using Disk Cleanup
    240
  - Checking the Hard Drive for Errors
    241
  - Defragmenting the Hard Drive
    243
  - Backing up Files
    245
  - Using the Scheduled Task Wizard
    245
- Cleaning Your Convertible Tablet PC
  247
  - Cleaning the Exterior
    247
  - Cleaning the Keyboard
    248
  - Cleaning the Convertible Tablet PC Screen
    248
  - Cleaning the Mouse
    248
14 Restoring Software

251
- Using the Gateway Windows XP Pro Tablet PC DVD
  252
- Reinstalling Device Drivers
  253
- Updating Device Drivers
  255
- Reinstalling Programs
  256
- Reinstalling Windows
  258
15 Upgrading Your Gateway M275

261
16 Using the Gateway M275 Port Replicator

281
- Front
  282
- Using the Gateway M275 Port Replicator
  282
- Left Side
  283
- Back
  284
- Connecting to the Port Replicator
  286
  - Attaching to the Port Replicator
    286
  - Disconnecting from the Port Replicator
    287
- Securing Your Port Replicator
  288
17 Troubleshooting

289
- Safety Guidelines
  290
- First Steps
  291
- Software Support Tools
  291
- Troubleshooting
  292
  - Audio
    292
  - Battery
    292
  - Device Installation
    292
  - Diskette Drive (External)
    293
  - Display
    294
  - DVD or DVD/CD-RW Drives
    295
  - File Management
    297
  - Hard Drive
    298
  - Interface/Ports
    299
  - Internet
    299
  - Keyboard
    301
  - Memory
    301
  - Memory Card Reader
    302
  - Modem (Dial-Up)
    302
  - Mouse
    306
  - Networks
    307
  - Operating System
    307
  - Passwords
    308
  - PC Cards
    308
  - Pen
    308
  - Power
    309
  - Printer
    310
  - Sound
    312
  - Touchpad
    313
  - Video
    313
- Telephone Support
  314
  - Before Calling Gateway Technical Support
    314
  - Telephone Numbers
    315
- Tutoring and Training
  316
  - Self-Help
    316
  - Tutoring
    316
  - Training
    317
A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information

319
- Important Safety Information
  319
- Regulatory Compliance Statements
  322
- Wireless Guidance
  322
- United States of America
  324
- Laser Safety Statement
  329
- Epa Energy Star
  329
Index

331

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