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1 Checking Out Your Gateway M275
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Left Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Right Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Keyboard area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Identifying your model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Gateway model number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Gateway serial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Internal wireless label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Finding your specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2 Getting Started
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
General tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using the AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Basic safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting the AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Protecting from power source problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Starting your convertible tablet PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Waking up your convertible tablet PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Turning off your convertible tablet PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Restarting (rebooting) your convertible tablet PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
LCD panel status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Keyboard status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Using the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Key types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
System key combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
LCD panel buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Multi-function buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Using the EZ Pad touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Using the touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Using the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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  • Page 1 Gateway model number ........
  • Page 2 Do More With Gateway ........
  • Page 3 5 Using the Internet ..........79 Learning about the Internet .
  • Page 4 Activating and using Hibernate mode .......182 9 Traveling With Your Gateway M275 .
  • Page 5 Additional tips ........... . 189 10 Customizing Your Gateway M275 .
  • Page 6 Installing your old programs ......... .227 13 Maintaining Your Gateway M275 .
  • Page 7 Replacing the hard drive kit ......... 273 16 Using the Gateway M275 Port Replicator .
  • Page 8 Telephone support ..........310 Before calling Gateway Technical Support ......310 Telephone numbers .
  • Page 9 Gateway M275 This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your convertible tablet PC. Read this chapter to learn: How to identify the features of your Gateway convertible tablet PC How to locate your convertible tablet PC’s model and...

  • Page 10: Front

    Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M275 Front Modular bay LCD panel release latch Component Icon Description Modular bay Use this bay for a DVD drive, combination DVD/CD-RW drive, or a secondary battery. For more information, see “Changing modules” on page 110.

  • Page 11: Left Side

    “Connecting a digital video camera” on page 158. Microphone jack Plug a microphone into this jack. The built-in microphone is turned off when a microphone is plugged into this jack. For the location of your built-in microphone, see “Keyboard area” on page www.gateway.com...

  • Page 12: Back

    Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M275 Component Icon Description Headphone jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. The built-in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. Power switch Slide to turn the power on or off. You can also configure the power switch for Standby/Resume mode.

  • Page 13: Right Side

    Modem jack Plug a modem cable into this jack. For more information, “Connecting the modem” on page Kensington™ lock slot Secure your convertible tablet PC to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this slot. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 14 Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M275 Back Ventilation Docking Ethernet Power Status port port jack connector indicators Monitor port port Component Icon Description Ventilation fan Helps cool internal components. Do not block or insert objects into these slots. USB ports Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, Iomega™...

  • Page 15: Identifying Your Model

    Battery bay Insert the battery into this bay. For more information, see “Changing batteries” on page 171. Hard drive bay The hard drive is located in this bay. For more information, see “Replacing the hard drive kit” on page 273. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 16: Keyboard Area

    Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M275 Keyboard area For information on using your keyboard, see “Using the keyboard” on page Microphone LCD panel multi-function buttons/status Keyboard indicators multi-function buttons/status indicators Keyboard Touchpad Component Icon Description Microphone Record audio through this microphone. The built-in microphone is turned off while an external microphone is connected.
  • Page 17 Web browser, online help, and the My Computer window. For more information, see “Multi-function buttons” on page Keyboard Status Inform you when a button has been pressed that affects how indicators the keyboard is used. For more information, see “Keyboard status indicators” on page www.gateway.com...
  • Page 18 Gateway model number The label on the bottom of your convertible tablet PC contains information that identifies your convertible tablet PC model and its features. Gateway Technical Support will need this information if you call for assistance. Gateway...

  • Page 19: Microsoft Certificate Of Authenticity

    Identifying your model Gateway serial number You can locate the Gateway serial number: Printed on a white sticker on the bottom or back of your convertible tablet PC. Printed on the customer invoice that came with your convertible tablet PC.

  • Page 20: Finding Your Specifications

    Finding your specifications For more information about your convertible 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...

  • Page 21: Accessories

    Accessories Accessories Gateway offers accessories that can help you make the most of using your convertible tablet PC. To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at accessories.gateway.com. Batteries and automobile/airplane power adapters If you run your convertible tablet PC on battery power for extended periods, you may want to buy an additional battery so you can swap batteries when necessary.
  • Page 22 Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M275 A port replicator also provides additional ports and other expansion features not included with your convertible tablet PC. See “Using the Gateway M275 Port Replicator” on page 277 for more information about using a port replicator with your convertible tablet PC.

  • Page 23: Getting Started

    Getting Started This chapter provides basic information about your Gateway convertible tablet PC. Read this chapter to find out how to: Connect the AC adapter Start and turn off your convertible tablet PC Identify the status indicators Use the keyboard...

  • Page 24: General Tips

    PC. For more information, see “Traveling With Your Gateway M275” on page 185. When traveling, do not place your convertible tablet PC in overhead storage compartments where it could slide around. For more information, “Traveling With Your Gateway M275” on page 185. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 25: Using The Battery

    Protect your convertible tablet PC, battery, and hard drive from environmental hazards such as dirt, dust, food, liquids, temperature extremes, and overexposure to sunlight. Replace only with a Gateway convertible tablet PC battery to avoid risk of fire or explosion. For more information, see “Changing batteries” on page 171.

  • Page 26: Basic Safety Precautions

    Except for replacing memory or the hard drive, do not attempt to service your convertible tablet PC yourself. (See “Using eSupport” on page 55 “Telephone support” on page 310 for service information.) www.gateway.com...

  • Page 27: Connecting The Ac Adapter

    Make sure that you use the AC adapter that came with your convertible tablet PC or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. The replacement cord must be of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your convertible tablet PC may be damaged.
  • Page 28 Warning Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 29: Protecting From Power Source Problems

    If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. During an electrical storm, unplug both the surge protector and the modem. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 30 Standby/Resume mode. For instructions on changing the power switch mode, see “Changing power settings” on page 178. If you are starting your convertible tablet PC for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your convertible tablet PC. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 31: Turning Off Your Convertible Tablet Pc

    Turn Off tablet PC. Important If for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in Windows to turn off your convertible tablet PC, slide and hold the power switch for about five seconds, then release it. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 32: Restarting (Rebooting) Your Convertible Tablet Pc

    PC. 3 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for more than 10 seconds. As a part of the regular startup process, a program to check the disk status runs automatically. When the checks are finished, Windows starts. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 33: Status Indicators

    Memory card reader Battery charge Disc drive Power Hard drive Indicator Icon Description Hard drive The hard drive is in use. Disc drive The DVD or DVD/CD-RW drive is in use. Memory card The memory card reader is in use. reader www.gateway.com...
  • Page 34 AC power or the battery charge is very low. Power The LED shows your convertible tablet PC’s power status. LED on - convertible tablet PC is on. LED blinking - convertible tablet PC is in Standby mode. LED off - convertible tablet PC is off. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 35 Pad lock Scroll lock Caps lock Indicator Icon Description Caps Lock Caps Lock is turned on. Scroll Lock Scroll Lock is turned on. For more information, see “System key combinations” on page Pad Lock Numeric keypad is turned on. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 36: Using The Keyboard

    You can attach an external keyboard to your convertible tablet PC using a USB port. You do not need to shut down your convertible tablet PC to connect a USB keyboard. Function keys/ System keys Navigation keys/ Volume keys Windows Numeric Application Arrow keys/LCD keypad brightness keys www.gateway.com...

  • Page 37: Key Types

    Press this key for quick access to shortcut menus and help assistants in Windows. Arrow keys Press these keys to move the cursor up, down, right, or left. LCD brightness Press these colored keys in combination with the key to keys control the screen brightness. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 38: System Key Combinations

    Pause execution of a DOS program. (This function is only available in some programs.) Stop the currently running DOS program. (This function is only available in some programs.) Increase the brightness of the display. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 39 For more information, see “Adjusting the volume” on page 102. Increase the volume. For more information, see “Adjusting the PgUp volume” on page 102. Decrease the volume. For more information, see “Adjusting the PgDn volume” on page 102. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 40: Lcd Panel Buttons

    Windows rotation security Button Icon Press to... Screen rotation Rotate the display orientation. For more information, “Changing display orientation” on page 192. Tablet input panel Open the tablet input panel. For more information, “Tablet Input Panel (TIP)” on page www.gateway.com...

  • Page 41: Multi-Function Buttons

    Open the Windows Task Manager. Also is used for domain authentication or logon screen. Multi-function buttons Press the multi-function buttons to open the programs associated with them. Help Internet E-mail My Computer Button Icon Press to... E-mail Open your default e-mail program. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 42 Chapter 2: Getting Started Button Icon Press to... Internet Open your default Web browser. Help Open online help. My Computer Open the My Computer window. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 43: Using The Ez Pad Touchpad

    The EZ Pad™ consists of a touchpad, two buttons, and a rocker switch. Left touchpad Right touchpad button button Touchpad Rocker switch When you move your finger on the touchpad, the pointer (arrow) on the screen moves in the same direction. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 44: Using The Touchpad

    Quickly press and release the left button once. This action is called clicking. Start a program Position the pointer over the object. or open a file or Press the left button twice in rapid folder. succession. This action is called double-clicking. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 45 Release the button to drop the object where you want it. For instructions on how to adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, right-hand or left-hand configuration, and other touchpad settings, see “Changing the touchpad settings” on page 203. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 46: Using The Display

    PC will not respond to a PDA pen or the touch of a fingertip. Steady your hand on the display surface while writing. The pressure of your hand will not affect any open programs. Switching from AC to battery power dims the display slightly to save power. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 47: Converting The Display From Notebook To Tablet Mode

    Open the LCD panel to the normal viewing position. Locate the rotation direction arrow on the LCD panel hinge. Rotation direction arrow Rotate the LCD panel in the direction of the rotation direction arrow until the panel is backwards. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 48 Chapter 2: Getting Started Close the LCD panel onto the keyboard. There is a click when the LCD panel latch locks. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 49: Using The Pen

    PC’s display, and ink pens and other pointed objects could damage the surface. Always use the pen that came with your convertible tablet PC. You can order extra pens from Gateway. The pen can do everything a mouse does. Just think “tap” instead of “click”. With a mouse:...

  • Page 50: Calibration

    If the on-screen pointer does not seem to line up with the tip of the pen—for example, because someone else has used your convertible tablet PC and adjusted it for their own use—recalibrate it to your tapping patterns. Recalibrate if you write with the opposite hand from the previous user—right-handed writer to left-handed writer. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 51: Gestures

    To erase, draw a short, wide “Z.” You will find more information about gestures and gesture symbols, as well as handwriting tips, in the section of the TIP’s menu. For more Help Tools information, see “Tablet Input Panel (TIP)” on page www.gateway.com...

  • Page 52: Pen Button

    The screen reads the position of the pointer, not the tap. Store the pen in the Gateway convertible tablet PC’s pen holder. Store extra pens in a drawer to avoid prolonged pressure on the pen tip.
  • Page 53 Web form) before using the writing pad or soft keyboard. To adjust writing pad and keyboard settings, click/tap , then click/tap Tools Options For security and accuracy when entering masked text (such as passwords), use your convertible tablet PC Input Panel’s soft keyboard instead of the writing pad. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 54: Using Speech Recognition

    Chapter 2: Getting Started Using speech recognition The Gateway convertible tablet PC is designed to accept and interpret the human voice, both for dictation (speech recognition) and for keyboard-equivalent voice commands. Set up speech recognition through your convertible tablet PC Input Panel’s Tools menu.

  • Page 55: Connecting The Modem

    PC. Insert the other end of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack. The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines. Start your convertible tablet PC, then start your communications program. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 56 Ethernet emitter or you may have a wireless Ethernet PC Card. For information about connecting to a wired or wireless Ethernet network, see “Networking Your Gateway M275” on page 207. For information about installing a wireless Ethernet PC Card, see “Adding and removing a PC Card”...

  • Page 57: Broadband Internet Connections

    “Checking Out Your Gateway M275” on page 1 “Using the Gateway M275 Port Replicator” on page 277. IEEE 1394 and USB ports support plug-and-play and hot-swapping, which means that your convertible tablet PC will usually recognize such a device whenever you plug it into the appropriate port.
  • Page 58 Chapter 2: Getting Started www.gateway.com...

  • Page 59: Help And Support

    Getting Help This chapter tells you about additional information resources available to help you use your convertible tablet PC. Read this chapter to learn how to access: Help and Support Do More With Gateway Online help Gateway Web site...

  • Page 60: Searching For A Topic

    Internet to search for and access these topics. To view a list of your search results, click/tap the results header for the type of results you want to view. To view a topic, click/tap the topic name in the list. Search Results www.gateway.com...

  • Page 61: Do More With Gateway

    Do More With Gateway Do More With Gateway Your convertible tablet PC may include Do More With Gateway, a tool that provides additional information about using your Gateway convertible tablet PC for digital music, digital photography, digital video, gaming, and other programs.

  • Page 62: Online Help

    Help clicking/tapping a button. Help You can search for information by viewing the help contents, checking the index, searching for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 63: Gateway Web Site

    Gateway Web site Gateway Web site Gateway’s online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your convertible tablet PC. Visit the Gateway eSupport Web site at support.gateway.com. For more information about connecting to the Internet, see “Using the Internet”...
  • Page 64 Click/Tap to access links to technical support with a live technician, Contact Us including chat and e-mail. Click/Tap to get a list of Gateway telephone Call Us numbers for both sales and support. For more information, see “Telephone numbers” on page 311.
  • Page 65 Windows Basics Read this chapter to learn how to: Use the Windows desktop Manage files and folders Work with documents Use shortcuts...

  • Page 66: About Windows Xp Tablet Pc Edition

    Inkball — practice and master pen input with this game of strategy link in the Help and Support Center and the What’s New in Windows XP Windows XP Start Here booklet that shipped with your convertible tablet PC can help you learn more about using Windows XP tablet PC Edition. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 67 Your desktop may be different from this example, depending on how your convertible tablet PC is set up. Help and For more information about the Windows XP desktop, Support click/tap Start, then click/tap Help and Support. Type the keyword Windows desktop in the Search box , then click/tap the arrow. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 68: Using The Desktop

    Start menu. All Programs When you move the mouse pointer over any menu item that has an arrow next to it, another menu, called a submenu, opens and reveals related files, programs, or commands. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 69: Adding Icons To The Desktop

    , then click/tap the arrow. Adding icons to the desktop You may want to add an icon (shortcut) to the desktop for a program that you use frequently. To add icons to the desktop: Click/Tap , then click/tap Start All Programs www.gateway.com...

  • Page 70: Identifying Window Items

    When you double-click/double-tap the icon for a drive, folder, file, or program, a window opens on the desktop. This example shows the Local Disk (C:) window, which opens after you double-click/double-tap the icon Local Disk (C:) in the My Computer window. Title bar Close Menu bar Maximize Minimize www.gateway.com...
  • Page 71 Clicking/Tapping an item on the menu bar starts an action such as Print or Save. Help and For more information about windows, click/tap Start, then Support click/tap Help and Support. Type the keyword window in the Search box , then click/tap the arrow. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 72: Viewing Drives

    Local Disk (C:) for the hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) for the optional diskette drive. You will also have more drives such as a DVD or DVD/CD-RW drive. To view the drives on your convertible tablet PC: Click/Tap , then click/tap on the Start menu. Start My Computer Drives www.gateway.com...

  • Page 73: Creating Folders

    Folders are much like the folders in a file cabinet. They can contain files and other folders. Files are much like paper documents—letters, spreadsheets, and pictures—that you keep on your convertible tablet PC. In fact, all information on a convertible tablet PC is stored in files. Folders Files www.gateway.com...

  • Page 74: Copying And Moving Files And Folders

    When you cut and paste a file or folder, you remove the file or folder from its original location and place the file or folder on the Windows clipboard. When you decide where you want the file or folder to go, you paste it there. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 75: Searching For Files

    A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. -OR- Button-tap (press the pen button) the file or folder that you want to move. A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. Click/Tap on the pop-up menu. Open the destination folder. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 76: Keyboard Shortcuts

    “Keyboard shortcuts” on page If you cannot find the file you want to delete, see “Searching for files” on page Click/Tap , then click/tap . Windows moves the files and folders File Delete to the Recycle Bin. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 77: Files

    . Windows permanently deletes all files in the Recycle Bin. Help and For more information about emptying the Recycle Bin, Support click/tap Start, then click/tap Help and Support. Type the keyword emptying Recycle Bin in the Search , then click/tap the arrow. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 78 Double-click/Double-tap the drive or folder that you think contains the file or folder that you want to find. If you do not see the contents of a folder, click/tap Show the contents of this drive Show the contents of this folder www.gateway.com...

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