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Gateway M275 Notebook
user'sguide
Troubleshooting
Customizing
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Contents 1 Checking Out Your Gateway M275 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Left Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Right Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Back .
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Converting the display from notebook to tablet mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Using the pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Storing and removing the pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Gestures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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5 Using the Internet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Learning about the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Setting up an Internet account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Accessing your Internet account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Using the World Wide Web . . . . . . . . . .
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Using advanced features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 Playing a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124 Creating CDs using Nero Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Creating a data CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126 Copying a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Additional tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 10 Customizing Your Gateway M275 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 Using the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 Changing display orientation
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12 Moving From Your Old Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213 Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214 Transferring files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214 Finding your files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214 Transferring Internet settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Preventing static electricity discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 Adding or replacing memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 Adding or replacing memory in the memory bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 Replacing memory under the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 Replacing the hard drive kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303 Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303 Telephone support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .304 Before calling Gateway Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .304 Telephone numbers . . . . . . . . . . .
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Checking Out Your 1 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 serial number ■ How to locate the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity ■ How to locate the specifications for your convertible tablet PC ■ What accessories are available for your convertible tablet PC Tips & Tricks You can downl
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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 or combination DVD/CD-RW drive. For more information, see “Changing modules” on page 110. To determine the type of drive in the modular bay, examine the drive tray’s plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in “Identifying drive types” on page 112. Important: Your convertible tablet PC may have come with a DVD or DVD/CD-RW drive.
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Left Side Left Side Speaker Kensington PC Card Memory card Power lock slot slot reader switch IEEE 1394 port Microphone jack Headphone jack Component Icon Description Kensington™ lock slot Secure your convertible tablet PC to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this slot. PC Card slot Insert one Type II PC Card into this slot. For more information, see “Adding and removing a PC Card” on page 252. Memory card reader Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA,
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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. For more information on configuring the power switch mode, see “Changing power settings” on page 165. Speaker Provides audio output when headphones or
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Right Side Right Side Pen Speaker Modem jack Kensington lock slot Component Icon Description Pen Write, tap, and input directly on your convertible tablet PC’s display using the cordless pen. Speaker Provides audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged into your convertible tablet PC or port replicator. Modem jack Plug a modem cable into this jack. For more information, see “Connecting the modem” on page 47. Kensington™ lock slot Secure your convertible tablet PC to a
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Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M275 Back Ventilation USB Docking Ethernet Power Status fan port port jack connector indicators Monitor USB 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™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. Monitor port Plug an analog VGA monitor in
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Bottom Bottom Pen latch Battery System latch label Battery Reset bay hole Hard drive bay Memory bay cover Component Icon Description System label Includes the product model number. For more information, see “Identifying your model” on page 10. Reset hole Insert a straightened paper clip into this hole to manually restart your convertible tablet PC. Memory bay Open this cover to install a memory module. For more information, cover see “Adding or replacing memory” on page 255. Pen latch Sli
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Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M275 Keyboard area For information on using your keyboard, see “Using the keyboard” on page 28. 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. For the location of your microphone jack, see “Left Side” on page 3 and “B
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Keyboard area Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the features of a full-sized 86-key keyboard. For more information, see “Using the keyboard” on page 28. Touchpad Provides all the functionality of a mouse. For more information, see “Using the EZ Pad touchpad” on page 35. Keyboard Press these buttons to open programs assigned to them. Multi-function These buttons are set to open your default e-mail program, your buttons default Web browser, online help, and the My Computer wind
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Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M275 Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this section are for informational purposes only. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. 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 model number www.gateway.com 10
