This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your
tablet PC. Read this chapter to learn:
■ How to identify the features of your Gateway tablet PC
■ How to locate your tablet PC’s model and serial
number
■ How to locate the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
■ How to locate the specifications for your tablet PC
■ What accessories are ava ilable for your tablet P C
Tips & TricksTo access the contents of this guide, tap
Start, All Programs, then tap Gateway
Documentation. Y ou can also downloa d an
electronic copy from
support.gateway.com/support/manlib/
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Box contents
Your Gateway Tablet PC box includes:
■ A pen, plus a spare and several replacement tips
■ An AC power adapter an d installed battery
■ A soft cloth for cleaning the screen
■ Operating system and software CDs
■ An adjustable desktop stand
■ A mobile USB keyboard with touchpad
■ A hard top cover
Your box als o cont ains a ny addi tional accessories yo u have ordered, such as a
combination DVD/CD-RW drive. If you ordered a FlexDock, it will arrive in a
separate box.
If any of these components appear on the packing slip but not in the box, search
the packag ing agai n and check the shipp ing invoic e for info rmation ab out back
orders. If you still are unable to account for the component, contact Gateway.
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Button panel
Button panel
Microphone
Security
Hot key 2
Hot key 1
Cursor pad
FnPen
EscStatus indicators
ComponentDescription
MicrophoneRecord 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 “Ports side” on page 7.
ButtonsSee “Buttons” on page4 for a description of each button.
Status
indicators
PenWrite, tap, and input directly on the tablet’s display using the cordless pen.
See “Status indicators” on page 5 for a description of each status indicator.
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Buttons
ItemIconPrim ary functionSecondary function
(Fn button+button)
SecurityOpens the Windows Task Manager.
Also used for domain authentic ation
or logon screen.
Hot key 2Rotates display orientation. Also
opens the BIOS utility if pressed
during startup.
Hot key 1Opens Motion Dashboard.Opens Windows Journal.
■
Cursor pad
The edges serve the same
function as the arrow keys on a
keyboard.
■
The center of the cursor pad is the
None
Opens Tablet Input Panel.
Can also be reprogramm ed.
Can also be reprogramm ed.
Left arrow:
Right arrow: TAB
Up arrow: PAGE UP
Down arrow: PAGE DOWN
SHIFT+TAB
ENTER key.
FnPress the Fn (Function) button with
another button to activate the
button’s secondary function.
EscEquivalen t to a key boa rd’s
ESC key.ALT+TAB.
None
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Status indicators
The status indicators show you the current activity of system components.
Status indicatorMeaning
Button panel
Wireless a ctivity
Hard drive
Battery status
Power
■
LED steady or blinking green - Wireless IEEE 802.11b is on
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LED off - Wireless IEEE 802.11b is off
■
LED blinking - The hard drive is being read from or written to
■
LED steady green - AC adapter plugged in and battery fully
charged
■
LED steady yellow - AC adapter plugged in and battery charging
■
LED steady orange - Battery overheated or defective
■
LED blinking green and ora nge - Ba ttery di scha rging a bnorma lly
and should be replaced
■
LED slow-blinking orange - AC unplugged and battery less than
10 percent
■
LED fast-blinking orange - AC unplugged and battery less than
5percent
■
LED off - AC unplugged and battery fully discharged or removed
■
LED steady green - Tablet is turned on
■
LED blinking green - Tablet is in Standby mode
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LED off - Tablet is off.
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Power switch side
Power
connector
Power switch
Antenna areaPen tether
PC Card slot
anchor
ComponentDescription
Power connectorPlug the AC adapter cable into this connector. Do not substitute
another adapter or use this connector for any other purpose.
Power switch
Antenna zoneThe wireless networking antennas are located in this area. Make
PC Card slotInsert one Typ eII PC Card into this slot. For more information, see
■
Turn on the tablet by sliding and holding the switch for about
1 second.
■
When the Gateway Tablet PC is on, slide the switch briefly to
activate Standby (or H i bern ate if it is enabled through the Contro l
Panel’s Power Options Properties dialog box).
■
Sliding and holdin g the swi tch for more t han 4 se conds (when th e
tablet is turned on) will cause a forced sh utdown, whi ch is the last
resort when the tablet is completely unresponsive.
sure that you keep your hands clear of this zone when using
wireless connectivity in areas where reception is weak.
“Adding and removing a PCCard” on page 218. A plastic blank
ships with the Gateway Tablet PC, and you can leave it in place
whenever the slot is not in use.
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Pen tether
anchor
Use this tether anchor to tether the pen to the tablet. You must
purchase the pen tether separately.
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Ports side
Ports side
Modem jack
Network jack
Monitor port
FlexDock
connector
USB ports
IEEE 1394 port
Headphone jack
Microphon e jack
ComponentIconDescription
Modem jackPlug a modem cable into this jack. For more information, see
“Connecting the modem” on page 39.
Network jackPlug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable into this jack. For more
informati on, see “C onnectin g to a wire d Etherne t network” on
page 40 and “Networking Your Tablet PC” on page 165.
Monitor portPlug an analog VGA monitor into this port. For more information,
see “Using an external monitor” on page 111.
FlexDock
connector
USB portsPlug the port replicator or USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such
IEEE 1394 portPlug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire
Make sure that the Gateway Tablet PC sits firmly on the docking
connector.
as a diskette drive, Iomega ™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera,
keyboard, or mouse) into these USB 2.0 ports.
®
or i.Link®) device
(such as a digital camcorder or DVD/CD-RW drive) into this 4-pin
IEEE 1394 port. For more information, see “Connecting a digital
video camera” on page114.
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ComponentIconDescription
Microphone jackPlug an external mi cro ph one i nto this jack. The built-in microphone
is turned off when a microphone is plugged into this jack.
Headphone jackPlug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. The built-in
speakers are turned of f when speakers or he adphones are plu gged
into this jack.
Speakers side
Speakers
ComponentDescription
SpeakersProvide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers
are not plugged in.
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Back
Back
Kensington lock slot
Hard driveBatteryBattery gaugeBattery latch
ComponentDescription
Kensington lock slotSecure your tabletPC to an object by connecting a Kensington cable
lock to this slot.
Hard drive bayThe hard drive is located in this bay.
Battery b ayIns ert the b attery in to this ba y. For more informat ion, see “Changin g
batteries” on page 131.
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Memory bay
Antenna zone
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ComponentDescription
Battery gaugePush the button next to the LEDs to check the battery’s charge.
Battery latchSlide to release the battery.
Memory bayInstall as many as two memory modules into this bay. For more
information, see “Adding or replacing memory” on page 222.
Antenna zone The wireless networking antennas are located in this area.
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Identifying your mo del
Identifying your model
ImportantThe labels shown in this section are for informational
purposes only . Label information varie s by model, featur es
ordered, and location.
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 Supp ort will need this
information if you call for assistance.
Gateway
model
number
Wireless
device
Gateway serial number
You can locate the Gat eway 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 you r customer ID number.
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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 o perating 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.comeSupport 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
Gateway and Motion offer accessories that can help you m ake the most of using
your tablet PC. To order accessories, visit the Gateway Accessory Store at
accessories.gateway.com
www.motioncomputing.com
Batteries and automobile/airplane power adapte rs
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.
and the Motion Web site at
.
Accessories
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 record ing music and data to CD- R or
CD-RW discs. See “Using the optional DVD/CD-RW drive” on page 94 for more
information.
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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
See “Using the Tablet PC FlexDock” on page 227 for more information.
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Accessories
Peripheral devices
Y ou c an attach devices ( such as a keyboard, mous e, 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 a re running more slo wly than you think they sho uld,
try adding more memory. See “Adding or replacing memory” on page 222 for
more information.
Printers
Y ou c an attach almos t any type of prin ter 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. Al so, before you connect a cab le make sure both
connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.
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■ 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. T o avoid damaging the tablet, allow sufficient time for the m oisture
to evaporate before using the tablet.
■ When traveling, do not check the tablet as baggage. Y ou 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
battery, and disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet.
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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 becom e 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 he at damage.
■ Protect your tablet, battery, and hard drive from environmental hazards
such as dirt, dust, food, liquids, temperature extrem es, and overexposure
to sunlight.
Safety instructio ns
■ Replace only with a Gat eway Tablet PC bat tery to avoid risk of fire or
explosion.
■ Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’ s in structions. Do
not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode.
Using the AC adapter
■ Place the adapter in a ven tilated area, such as a d esktop 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 th at will reduce cooling, and do
not use the adapter while it is inside a carrying case.
■ Make sure that nothing rests on your adapter's 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 adapte r 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
exceed the ampere rating of the extension cable.
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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 “T elepho ne supp ort” on page263 for service
information.)
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Connecting the AC adapter
Connecting the AC adapter
Your tablet ships with a charged 6-cell lithium-ion (or an optional lightweight
3-cell) battery in its bay. You can run your tablet PC using an AC adapter or
the tablet PC battery. You may own other devices that advise you to charge the
battery before first use, but the Gateway Ta blet PC battery does not require it.
If a charge is needed, just plug in the AC adapter and let the battery charge
while you are working.
Important
■
A full charge will take up to two hours. Press the button
next to the battery gauge. W hen all five LEDs glow gre en,
the battery is fully charged. See “Bac k” on page 9 for the
location of the battery gauge.
■
Whenever the tablet is connected to AC power and the
battery is in place, the tablet wi ll automatically charge th e
battery until it reaches 100 percent. The Battery Status
indicator glows steady yellow while the battery is
charging and changes to ste ady green wh en charging is
complete. See “Status indicators” on page 5 for more
information.
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To connect the AC adapter:
1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.
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Connect the AC mini-plug to the AC adapter.
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Connecting the AC adapter
WarningMake sure that you use th e AC adapter that came with your
tablet PC.
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 tablet PC may be
damaged.
2 Connect the AC adapter to your tablet PC’s power connector.
3 Plug the power cord or AC mini-plug into a wall outlet.
The battery status indicator turns on (see “Button panel” on page 3for the
location of the battery status indicator). If the ba ttery status indicator does
not turn on, unplug the adapter from your tablet PC, then plug it back in.
4 When you finish using your tablet PC for the first time, turn your tablet PC
off and leave your tablet PC connected to AC power for at least 2 hours.
For more information about the battery charge meter on your model, see
“Monitoring the battery charge” on page 128.
5 If the batte ry charge meter does not sho w a full charge after 4 hou rs,
contact Gateway Technical Support at support.gateway.com
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WarningDo 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 tha t
can cause serious i njury or de ath. Con tact Gatew ay about
returning defective AC adapters.
Protecting from power source problems
During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into your t ablet PC
can increase to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage.
Protect your tablet PC and peripheral devices by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from reaching your
tablet PC.
WarningHigh voltages can enter your tablet PC through both the
power cord and the modem connection. Protect your
tablet PC by using a surge protector. If you have a
telephone modem, use a surge protector that has a
modem jack. 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.
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Starting your tablet PC
To start your tablet PC:
1 If this is the first time turning on your tablet, connect the USB keyboard
to a USB port.
Starting your tablet PC
2 Slide and hold the power switch for about 1 second. The tablet turns on.
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Important
■
While the tablet is on, sliding and holding the switch will
activate the low-power Standby or Hibernate mode.
■
While the tablet is on, sliding and holding the switch for
more than four seconds will cause a forced shutdown,
which should be the last resort when the tablet is
completely unresponsive.
3 Use the keyboard to complete the Windows setup. The pen does not work
during setup.
4 After setup is complete, remove the pen from its packing box, then tap
the pen on the screen to control the pointer.
Waking up your tablet PC
When you have not used your tablet PC for several minutes, it may enter a
power-saving mode called Standby. While in Standby mode, the power indicator
flashes.
If your tablet PC is in Standby mode, “wake” it up by sliding the power switch.
For more information on changing power-saving settings, see “Changing power
settings” on page 135.
T urning off your tablet PC
To turn off your tablet PC:
1 Tap Start, then tap Turn Off Computer. The Tu r n O f f C om p u t er dialog box
opens.
2 Tap Tur n Of f. Windows shuts down and turns off your tablet PC.
ImportantIf for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer
option in Windows to turn of f your table t PC, slide and hold
the power switch for about four seconds, then release it.
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Restarting (rebooting) y our tablet PC
Restarting (rebooting) your
tablet PC
If your tablet PC does not respond to pen or keyboard input, you may have to
close programs that are not responding. If closing unresponsive programs does
not restore your tablet PC to normal operation, you may have to restart (reboot)
your tablet PC.
To close unresponsive programs and restart your tablet PC:
1 Press the Security button. For more information, see “Button panel”
on page 3.
-OROn the keyboard, press C
TRL+ALT+DEL.
2 Click Task Manager. A window opens that le ts you close a program that is
not responding.
3 Tap the program that is not responding.
4 Tap End Task.
5 If your tablet PC does not respond, turn it off, wait ten seconds and turn
it on again.
ImportantIf your tabletPC does not turn off immediately, complete
the following steps until the tablet PC turns off:
1 Slide and hold the power s witch for about fo ur seconds,
then release it.
2 Remove AC power and 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.
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Using the display
The tablet’s screen combines the eye-soothing readability of a liquid-crystal
display with the responsiveness of a pen controller. The screen provides a hard
writing surface, minimizes glare, and increases readability.
■ Unlike other touchscreens and PDAs, the tablet’s display responds only to
the tabl e t’s pen. T he ta b l e t w i l l n ot r e s pon d to a P D A pen or the t o uc h o f
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.
Using the pen
The tablet PC’s pen is the only device that can write, tap, and input directly
on the tablet’s display.
WarningA finge r-tap or PDA stylus h as no effect on the table t’s
display, and ink pens and other pointed objects could
damage the surface, so al ways use the pen tha t came with
your tablet. You can order extra pens from Gateway.
The pen can do everything a mouse does. Just think “tap” instead of “click”.
With a mous e:With a pen:
Point and clickPoint and tap
Double-clickDouble-tap
Click-and-dragTap-and-drag
Right-clickButton-tap
(press the pen button while tapping or press and hold
with the pe n)
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Calibration
The first time you use your tablet, you should calibrate your pen for both
portrait and landscape orientations. Calibration ensures the accuracy of the pen
and adjusts the screen’s performance for different users.
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 tablet 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.
To open the calibration program:
■ Open the Motion Dashboard by pressing the Hot Key 1 , then tapping
Calibrate button.
the
- OR -
Using the pen
Double-tap (
Options
tab.
Tablet and Pen Settings) in the taskbar, then tap the Pen
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Gestures
A gesture is a shape you draw with your tablet p en to send a command to y our
tablet PC. In Input Panel, you can also use gestures to control the insertion
point in the active program. When you use these gestures, you get the same
result as pressing the corresponding key on a standard keyboa rd.
■ Open the Tablet Input Panel by waving the pen back and forth over the
screen.
■ Backspace by drawing a right-to-left line on the display surface.
■ In most text input programs, you can erase text by scratching it out.
Windows interprets a scratchout as a delete command.
■ To erase, draw a short, wide “Z.”
■ Y ou will find more information about ge stures and gesture symbols, as well
as handwriting tips, in the
Help section of the TIP’s Tools menu.
Pen button
The pen button serves the same function as the right button on a mouse. Press
it and tap (button-tap) to open right-click menus when they are available.
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Using the pen
■ Hold the pen the same way you hold a writing pen, and steady your writin g
hand by resting it on the display surface.
■ Line up the pointer before you tap, in cases where the pointer and pen
point are out of alignment. The screen reads the position of the pointer,
not the tap.
■ Store the pen in the Gateway Tablet PC’s pen holder. Store extra pens in
a drawer to avoid prolonged pressure on t he pen tip.
■ The pen has internal electronics, so keep it dry and avoid contact with
liquids.
■ The tablet responds to most Penabled™ EMR pens manufactured by
Wacom
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.
T ablet Input Panel (TIP)
Tap (the Keyboard icon) near the Start button to open the T ablet Input Panel
(TIP). Use the TIP to enter data by hand, soft keyboard, or voice into a word
processing program or a text-entry form.
■ Access the TIP keyboard and writing pad by tapping the tabs near the
bottom of the window.
■ To set up speech options, tap Tools, then tap Speech.
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TIP tips
■ Open a program for your input (for example, a word processing program
or a Web form) before using the writing pa d or soft keyboard.
■ To adjust writing pad and keyboard settings, tap Tools, then tap Options.
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■ For security and accuracy when entering masked text (such as passwords),
use the Tablet PC Input Panel’s soft keyboard instead of the writing pad.
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Using the keyboard
Your tablet PC came with a keyboard that functions the same as a desktop
computer keyboard. Many of the keys have been as signed alternate functions,
including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system
operations, and the Pad Lock keys for the n umeric keypad.
You attach the external keyboard to the tablet PC using a USB port. Y ou do not
need to shut down the tablet PC to connect the keyboard.
Using the keyboard
FN key
Windows
key
Function keys
Numeric
keypad
System keys
Navigation
keys
Arrow keys
Application key
Windows
key
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Key types
The keyboard has several different types of keys. Some keys perform specific
actions when pressed alone and other actions when pressed in combination
with another key.
Key typeIconDescrip tion
Function key sPress these keys label ed F1 to F12 to perform actions in
programs. For example, pressing
Each program uses diff erent function keys for di fferent purposes .
See the program documentation to find out more about the
function key actions.
F1 may open help.
System keysPress these keys in combi nation with t he
specific actions.
Navigation keysPress these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a line,
to the end of a line, up the p age, down the page , to the beginning
of a document, or to the end of a document.
Arrow keysPress these keys to move the cursor up, down , right, o r left.
Application keyPress this key for quick access to shortcut menus and help
assistants in Windows.
Windows keysPress one of these keys to open the Windows Start menu. This
key can also be used in combination with other keys to open
utilities like
utility).
Numeric keypadUse these keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad is
turned on. Press
F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Explorer
FN+NUMLKto turn on the numeric keypad.
FN key t o perform
FN keyPress th e FN key in combination with a system key (such as
SYSRQ, NUMLK, or SCRLK) to perform a specific action.
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System key combinations
When you press the FN key and a s ystem key at the same time , your tablet PC
performs the action identified by the text on the key.
Using the keyboard
Press and hold F
N, then
press this system key...
To...
Perform an action specified by the software currently running.
(This function is only available in some programs.)
Turn on PadLock so you can us e the nu meric keypa d. Press this
key combination again to turn off PadLock. The Pad Lock status
indicator appears when this function is turned on.
Pause the text scrolling in a DOS screen. Press this key
combination again to continue scrolling. The Scroll Lock status
indicator appears when this function is turned on. (This function
is only available in some programs.)
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Status indicators
Status indicators inform you when a button has been pressed that affects how
the keyboard is used.
Pad lock
Caps lock
Scroll lock
IndicatorIconDescription
Pad LockNumeric keypad is turned on. For more information, see “System
key combinations” on page 35.
Caps LockCaps Lock is turned on.
Scroll LockScroll Lock is turned on. For more information, see “System key
combinations” on page35.
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Using the touchpad
The keyboard has a touchpad and two buttons.
Using the keyboard
Left touchpad
button
When you move your finger on the touchpad, the pointer (arrow) on the screen
moves in the sam e directi on.
You can use the left and right buttons below the touchpad to select objects.
Right touchpad
button
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To...Do this...
Move the pointer
on the scre en.
Select an object
on the scre en.
Start a program
or open a file or
folder.
Access a shor tcut
menu or find
more information
about an object
on the scre en.
Move your finger around on the
touchpad. If you run out of space
and need to move the pointer
farther, lift your finger, move it to
the middle of the touchpad, then
continue moving your finger.
Position the pointer over the
object. Quickl y pres s an d relea se
the left button once. This actio n is
called clicking.
Position the pointer over the
object. Press the le ft b utto n t wi ce
in rapid successio n. This actio n is
called double-clicking.
Position the pointer over the
object. Quickl y pres s an d relea se
the right button once. This action
is called right-clicking.
Move an object
on the scre en.
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Position the pointer over the
object. Press the left button and
hold it down , then us e the
touchpad to move (drag) the
object to the appropriate part of
the screen. Release the but ton to
drop the object where you want it.
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Connecting the modem
Your tablet PC has a built-in 56K modem that you can use to connect to a
standard telephone line.
WarningTo reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger
telecommunications line cord.
To connect the modem:
1 Insert one end of a modem cable into the modem jackon the ports
side of your tablet PC. For the location of the modem jack, see “Ports side”
on page 7.
2 Insert the oth er end of the modem cable into a telephone wa ll jack. The
modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines.
3 Start your tablet PC, then start your communications program.
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Connecting to a wired Ethernet
network
Y our tablet PC has a network jack that you can use to connect to a 10/100 wired
Ethernet network.
ImportantYour tablet PC is equipped with built-in wireless Ethernet.
For information about connecting to a wired or wireless
Ethernet network, see “Networking Your Tablet PC” on
page 165.
To connect to a wired Ethernet network:
1 Insert one end of a network cable into the network jackon the ports
side of your tablet PC. For the location of the network jack, see “Ports side”
on page 7 and “Back” on page 229.
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2 Insert the other end of the network cable into a network jack. Ask your
network administrator to help you select the correct network jack.
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Installing a printer, scanner, or other peri pheral device
Broadband Internet connections
Y ou can use your tablet PC’s Ethernet jack for more than just networking. Many
broadband Internet connections, such as cable modems and DSL modems,
connect to your tablet PC’s Ethernet jack. For more information, see “Using the
Internet” on page 77 and “Networking Your Tablet PC” on page 165.
Installing a printer , scanner , or
other peripheral device
ImportantBefore you install a printer, scanner, or other peripheral
device, see the device documentation and installation
instructions.
Your tablet PC and optional FlexDock has one or more of the following ports:
IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire
You use these ports to connect peripheral devices such as drives, printers,
scanners, and digital cameras to your tablet PC. For more information about
port locations, see “Checking Out Your Gate way M1300 Tablet PC” on page 1
and “Using the Tablet PC FlexDock” on page 227.
IEEE 1394 and USB ports support plug-and-play and hot swapping, which means
that your tablet PC will usually recognize such a device whenever you plug it
into the appropriate port. When you use an IEEE 1394 or USB device for the
first time, your tablet PC will prompt you to install any software the device
needs. After doing this, you can disconnect and reconnect the device at any
time.
Help and
Support
For more information about installing peripheral devices,
tap Start, then tap Help and Support.
Type the keyword installing devices in the Help and
Support Center Search box , then
tap the arrow.
®
or i.Link®) and Universal Serial Bus (USB).
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Getting Help
This chapter tells you about additional information
resources available to help you use your tablet PC. Read this
chapter to learn how to acces s:
■ Tutorials
■ Help and Support Cente r
■ Do More with Gateway
■ Online help
■ Gateway Web site
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Using the tutorials
To run the tutorials, tap the Welcome to Tablet PC link in the Help and Support
Center.
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Support
To open the Help and Support Center, tap Start, then tap
Help and Support.
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More helpful startup pages and programs
Get Going with T ablet PC
This interactive introduction offers more hints on using your Tablet PC and
helps you calibrate the pen and display. You should calibrate the pen right
away.
To open Get Going with Tablet PC:
■ Tap Start, All Programs, then tap Get Going with Tablet PC.
T ake a T our of Windows XP
To open Take a Tour of Windows XP:
1 Tap Start, then tap Help and Support Center.
2 Tap What’s new in Windows XP.
Using the tutorials
3 Tap Taking a tour or tutorial.
4 Tap Take the Windows XP tour.
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Inkball
After you finish the tutorials, you can play Inkball to hone your pen skills.
To play Inkball:
■ Tap Start, All Programs, Games, then tap Inkball.
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Help and Support Center
Help and Support Center
Your tablet PC includes Windows Help a nd Support C enter, an easily accessible
collection of help information, troubleshooters, instructional videos, and
automated support. Use Help and Support Center to answer questions about
Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of your
Gateway Tablet PC.
Whenever you open the Help and Support Cent er while the Gateway Tablet
PC is online, the Did You Know section checks for updates from Microsoft and
Motion, such as tablet usage hints, and notices from Motion about your
Gateway Tablet PC.
To start Help and Support
■ Tap Start, then tap Help and Support. The Windows Help and Support Center
opens.
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Searching for a topic
To search for a topic in Help and Support Cente r, type a word or phrase
(keyword) in the
screen, then tap the arrowbutton.
Search box
Search results
header
Search box located at the top of any Help and Support Center
Search result s
headers
For each search, you receive the following search result types:
■ Suggested Topics - These topics are located in Help and Support Center
and are relevant to your search topic.
■ Full-text Search Matches - These topics are located in Help and Support
Center and contain the words you entered in the
■ Microsoft Knowledge Base - These topics are located on the Microsoft Web
site and contain the words you entered in the
Search box.
Search box. Yo u must be
connected to the Internet to search for and access these topics.
T o view a list of your search results, tap the results header for the type of results
you want to view.
To view a topic, tap the topic name in the
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Do More with Gateway
Do More with Gateway
Your tablet PC includes Do More with Gateway, a tool that provides additional
information about using your Gateway computer for digital music, digital
photography, digital video, gaming, and other programs. To access Do More
with Gateway, tap
the left-side of the page to learn more about the software already installed on
your tablet PC as well as partnerships and special offers available through
Gateway.
Start, then tap Do More with Gateway. Tap the topics listed on
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Online help
Many programs provide information online so you can research a topic or learn
how to perform a task while you are using the program. You can access most
online help information by selecting a topic from a
Help button.
a
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.
Help menu or by tapping
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Gateway Web site
Gateway’s online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 da ys per week and
provides the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and
personalized information about your system. Visit the Gateway eSupport
We b s i t e a t support.gateway.com
the Internet, see “Using the Internet” on page 77 .
. For more information about connecting to
Gateway Web site
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Using eSupport
The eSupport site is divided into four major areas:
■ Support Home
■ Downloads
■ Contact Us
■ Account Info
Each of these areas is represented by a tab across the top of the Web page.
Support Home tab
To get specific information about your tablet PC, type your serial number into
the My System Information box, then tap
me
. For more information, see “Finding your specifications” on page 12.
The Support Information link lets you access product documentation,
specifications, and manuals. By entering your serial number, you get specific
documents related to your system. You can also browse through the reference
area to locate an article specific to the question you have.
GO, or tap Look up my serial number for
The Tutorials link lets you access an extensive library of how-to articles and
videos on topics such as making audio CDs and installing memory.
Downloads tab
The Downloads tab provides the latest software updates for BIOS and driver
upgrades. By entering your serial number you get drivers specific to your system.
All Downloads to walk through a step-by-step wizard to locate your drivers.
Tap
Contact Us tab
The Contact Us tab contains links to technical support with a live technician,
including chat and e-mail. Tap
numbers for both sales and support. For more information, see “Telephone
numbers” on page 264.
Call Us to get a list of Gateway telephone
Account Info tab
The Account Info tab contains support for non-technical issues, like the status
of your order or changing your a ccount address.
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Windows Basics
Read this chapter to learn how to:
■ Use the Windows desktop
■ Manage files and folders
■ Wo r k w i t h d ocu m e n ts
■ Use shortcuts
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About Windows XP Tablet PC
Edition
The Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition operating system is a fully
functioning version of Windows XP Professional with added pen-based
computing features:
■ Tablet and Pen Setting s — set properties for the pen, tablet buttons, and
display screen
■ Tablet PC Input Panel (TIP) — use its writing pad, soft keyboard, and voice
recognition for entering data
■ Windows® Journal — hand-write documents, then turn them into text or
image files
■ Sticky Notes — make a quick note with your pen or voice and drop it into
another program
■ Document annotation — insert handwritten notes into W ord do cuments and
other programs
■ Enhanced speech and voice recognition — say what you are thinking, and your
tablet will understand
■ Inkball — practice and master pen input with this game of strategy
The
What’s New in Wi ndows XP link in the Help and Support Center and the
Windows XP Start Here booklet that shipped with your tablet c an help you learn
more about using Windows XP Tablet PC Edition.
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About the Windows environment
About the Windows environment
After your tablet PC starts, the first screen you see is the Windows desktop. The
desktop is like the top of a real desk. Thi nk of th e desktop as your pe rsonalized
work space where you open programs and p erform other tasks.
Your desktop may be different from this example, depending on how your
tablet PC is set up.
Help and
Support
For more information about the desktop, tap Start, then tap
Help and Support.
Type the keyword Windows desktop in the Help and
Support Center Search box , then
tap the arrow.
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Using the desktop
The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon.
Desktop elementsDescription
The taskbar is the bar at the bottom of the tablet PC display containing the
Start button on the left and a clock o n the right. Oth er buttons on th e taskbar
represent programs that are running.
Tap a program’s button on the taskbar to open the program’s window.
The Start button provides access to programs, files, help for Windows and
other programs, and tablet PC tools and utilities.
Tap the Start button, then open a file or program by tapping an item on the
menu that opens.
The Recycl e Bin is where files, folders, and programs that you discarded
are stored. Y ou must empt y the Recycle Bin to permanen tly delete them from
your tablet PC. For instructions on how to u se the Recycl e Bin, see “Deleting
files and folders” on page 65.
Using the Start menu
You can start programs, ope n fi les, customize your system, get help, search for
files and folders, and more using the Start menu.
To use the Start menu:
1 Tap t he Start button on the lower left of the Windows desktop. The Start
menu opens showing you the first level of menu items.
2 Tap All Programs to see all programs a nd files in the Star t menu. When y ou
move the 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.
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3 Tap a file or program to open it.
Using the desktop
Help and
Support
For more information about the Start me nu, tap Start, then
tap Help and Support.
Type the keyword Windows Start menu in the Help and
Support Center Search box , then
tap the arrow.
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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:
1 Tap Start, then tap All Programs.
2 Button-tap (press the pen button) the program that you want to add to
the desktop.
3 Tap Send To, then tap Desktop (create shortcut). A shortcut icon for that
program appea rs on the deskto p.
Help and
Support
For more information ab ou t de sk top ic ons, tap Start, then
tap Help and Support.
Type the keyword desktop icons in the Help and Support
Center Search box , then tap the
arrow.
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Identifying window ite ms
Identifying window items
When you 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-tap the
Local Disk (C:) icon in the My Computer window.
Titl e ba r
Menu bar
Close
Maximize
Minimize
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Every program window looks a little different because each has its own menus,
icons, and controls. Most windows include these items:
Window itemDescription
The title bar is the horizontal bar at the top
of a window that shows the window title.
Tapping the minimize button reduces the
active window to a button on the taskbar.
Tapping the program button in the taskbar
opens the window again.
Tapping the maximize button expands the
active window to fit the entire tablet PC
display. Tapping the maximize button again
restores the window to its former size.
Tapping the close button closes the active
window or p rogram.
Tapping an item on the menu bar starts an
action such as Print or Save.
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Support
For more information about windows, tap Start, then tap
Help and Support.
Type th e keyword window in the Help and Support Center
Search box , then tap the arrow.
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Working with files and folders
You can organize your files and programs to suit you r preferences much like
you would store information in a file cabinet. Y ou can store these files in folders
and copy, move, and delete the information just as you would reorganize and
throw away information in a file cabinet.
Viewing drives
Drives are like file cabinets because they hold files and folders. A tablet PC may
have more than one drive. Each drive has a letter, usually Local Disk (C:) for
the hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) for the optional diskette drive. You may also
have an optional combination DVD/CD-RW drive.
To view the drives on your tablet PC:
■ Tap Start, then tap My Computer on the Start menu.
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To see the files and folders on a drive:
■ Double-tap the drive icon. If you do not see the contents of a drive after
you double-tap its icon, tap
Show the contents of this drive.
Help and
Support
For more information about files and folders, tap Start,
then tap Help and Support.
Type the keyword files and folders in the Help and
Support Center Search box , then
tap the arrow.
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 tablet PC. In fact, all information on a tablet PC is stored in
files.
Folders
Files
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To create a folder:
1 Tap Start, then tap My Computer on the Start menu.
2 Double-tap the drive where you want to put the new folder . Typically , Local
Disk (C:) is your hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) is your optional diskette
drive. If you do not see the contents of the drive, tap
this drive
.
Show the contents of
3 If you want to create a new folder inside an existing folder, double-tap the
existing folder. If you do not see the contents of the folder, tap
contents of this drive
or Show the contents of this folder.
Show the
4 Tap File, New, then tap Folder. The new folder is created.
5 Type a name for the folder, then press ENTER. The new folder name appears
by the folder icon.
Help and
Support
For information about renaming folde rs, se e “Ke yb oa rd sh or tcu ts ” on page 75.
For more information about creating files and folders, tap
Start, then tap Help and Support.
Type the keyword creating files and folders in the Help
and Support Center Search box ,
then tap the arrow.
Copying and moving files and folders
The skills you need to copy and move files are called copying, cutting, and pasting.
When you copy and paste a file or folder, you place a copy of the file or folder
on the Windows clipboard, which temporarily stores it. Then, when you decide
what folder you want the copy to go in (the destination folder), you paste it there.
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.
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ImportantThe clipboard stores whatever you cut or copy until you cut
To copy a file or folder to another folder:
1 Locate the file or folder you want to copy. For more information, see
“Viewing drives” on page 61 and “Searching for files” on page 68.
2 Button-tap (press the pen button) the file or folder that you want to copy.
A pop-up menu opens on the desktop.
3 Tap Copy on the pop-up menu.
4 Open the destination folder.
5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, button-tap.
6 Tap Paste. A copy of the file or folder appears in the new location.
or copy again. Then the clipboard contains the new
information only. Therefore, you can paste copies of a file
or folder into more than one place, but as soon as you co py
or cut a different file or folder, the original file or folder is
deleted from the clipboard.
To move a file or folder to another folder:
1 Locate the file or folder you want to move. For more information, see
“Viewing drives” on page 61 and “Searching for files” on page 68.
2 Button-tap (press the pen button) the file or folder that you want to move.
A pop-up menu opens on the desktop.
3 Tap Cut on the pop-up menu.
4 Open the destination folder.
5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, button-tap.
6 Tap Paste. The file or folder you moved appears in its new location and is
removed from its old location.
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Help and
Support
For more information about copying files and folders or
moving files and folders, tap Start, then tap Help and Support.
Type the keyword copying files and folders or moving files and folders in the Help and Supp ort Ce nter Search
box , then tap the arrow.
Deleting files and folders
When you throw away paper files and folders, you take them from the file
cabinet and put them in a trash can. Eventually the trash can is emptied.
In Windows, you throw away files and folders by first moving them to the
Windows trash can, called the Recycle Bin, where they remain until you decide
to empty the bin.
You can recover any file in the Recycle Bin as long as the bin has not been
emptied.
To delete files or folders:
1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, tap the files or folders that you
want to delete. For instructions on h ow to select multiple files and folders,
see “Keyboard shortcuts” on page 75.
If you cannot find the file you want to delete, see “Searching for files” on
page 68.
2 Tap File, then tap Delete. Windows moves the files and folders to the Recycle
Bin.
Help and
Support
For more information about deleting files and folders, tap
Start, then tap Help and Support.
Type the keyword deleting files and fold ers in the Help
and Support Center Search box ,
then tap the arrow.
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To recover files or folders from the Recycle Bin:
1 Double -tap the Recycle Bin icon. The Recycle Bin window opens and lists
the files and folders you have thrown away since you last emptied it.
2 Tap the files or folders that you want to restore. For instructions on how
to select multiple files and folders, see “Keyboard shortcuts” on page 75.
3 Tap File, then tap Restore. Windows returns the deleted files or folders to
their original locations.
To empty the Recycle Bin:
CautionEmptying the Recycle Bin permanent ly erases any fil es or
1 Double- tap the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop. The Recycle Bin window
opens.
folders in the bin. These files cannot be restored.
2 Tap File, then tap Empty Recycle Bin. W in dows asks you if you are sure that
you want to empty the bin.
3 Tap Yes. Windows permanently deletes all files in the Recycle Bin.
Help and
Support
For more information ab out em ptying th e Recy cle Bi n, tap
Start, then tap Help and Support.
Type t he keyword e mptying Re cycle Bin in the Help and
Support Center Search box , then
tap the arrow.
Browsing for files and folders
A file or folder that you need is rarely right on top of your Windows desktop.
It is usually on a drive inside a folder that may be inside yet another folder,
and so on.
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Windows drives, folders, and files are organized in the same way as a real file
cabinet in that they may have many levels (usually many more levels than a
file cabinet, in fact). So you usually will have to search throug h levels of folders
to find the file or folder that you need. This is called browsing.
To browse for a file:
1 Tap Start, then tap My Computer. The My Computer window opens.
2 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, tap
the contents of this drive
or Show the contents of this folder.
Show
3 Continue double-tapping folders and their subfolders until you find the
file or folder you want.
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Help and
Support
For more information about browsing for files and folders,
tap Start, then tap Help and Support.
Type the keyword files and folders in the Help and
Support Center Search box , then
tap the arrow.
Searching for files
If you are looking for a particular file or folder or a set of files or folders that
have characteristics in common, but you do not remember where they are
stored on your hard drive, you can use the Search utility to search by:
■ Name or part of a name
■ Creation date
■ Modification date
■ File type
■ Text contained in the file
■ Time period in which it was created or modified
You can also comb ine search criteria to ref ine searches.
Files and folders found using this utility can be opened, copied, cut, renamed,
or deleted directly from the list in the results window.
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To find files and folders using the Search utility:
1 Tap Start, then tap Search. The Search Results window opens. Tap All files
and folders
.
2 If you want to search by file or folder name, type in all or part of the file
or folder name in the name box in the left pane of the window.
■ If you type all of the name, Search will list all files and folders of that
name.
■ If you type part of the name, Search will list all of the file and folder
names containing the letters you typed.
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3 Tap Search. When the search is completed, Windows lists the files and
folders whose names contain the text that you searched for.
4 Open a file, folder, or program by double-tapping the name in the list.
Help and
Support
For more information abo ut search ing for fil es and fol ders,
tap Start, then tap Help and Support.
Type the keyword searching in the Help and Support
Center Search box , then tap the
arrow.
Using advanced search opt ions
Search can find files meeting more criteria than file name. You can narrow your
search by selecting the search options that you want. You can search by the:
■ Date the file was created or modified.
■ Size of the file.
■ Type of file, such as a program or a text document.
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Working with documents
Tablet PC docum ents include word processing files, spreadsheet files, or other
similar files. The basic methods of creating, saving, opening, and printing a
document apply to most of these types of files.
The follo wi ng exam pl es sho w ho w t o c re ate, sa ve, op en, an d p ri nt a doc ume nt
using Microsoft
as Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
For more information about using a program, tap
®
WordPad. Similar proce dures apply to other programs such
Help on its menu bar.
Creating a new document
To create a new document:
1 Tap Start, All Programs, Accessories, then ta p WordPad. Microsoft WordPad
starts and a blank docu ment opens.
2 Begin co mposing your documen t. Use the me nus and toolbar buttons at
the top of the window to format the document.
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Saving a document
After you create a document, you need to save it if you want to use it later.
To save a document:
1 Tap File, then tap Save. The Save As dialog box opens.
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File
name
2 Tap the arrow button to open the Save in list, then tap the folder where
you want to save the file. If you do not see the folder you want, browse
through the folders listed below the Save in list.
3 Type a new file name in the File name box.
4 Tap Save.
Help and
Support
For more information about saving documents, tap Start,
then tap Help and Support.
Type the keyword saving in the Hel p and Suppo rt Cente r
Search box , then tap the arrow.
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Opening a document
To view, revise, or print an existing document, first you need to open it. Open
the document in the program that it was created in.
To open a document:
1 Start the program.
2 Tap File, then tap Open.
3 Tap the arrow button to open the Look in list, then tap the folder you want
to open. If you do not see the folder you want, browse through the folders
listed below the Look in list.
Look in
list
4 Do uble-tap the docum ent file name. The documen t opens.
Help and
Support
For more information about opening documents, tap Start,
then tap Help and Support.
Type the keyword opening files in the Help and Support
Center Search box , then tap the
arrow.
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Printing a document
To print a document, you must have a printer connected to your tablet PC or
have access to a network printer. For more information about installing or using
your printer, see the printer documentation.
To print a document:
1 Make sure that the printer is turned on and loaded with paper.
2 Start the program and open the document.
3 Tap File, then tap Print. The Print dialog box opens.
4 Set the print options, then tap OK. The document prints.
Help and
Support
For more information about printin g documen ts, tap Start,
then tap Help and Support.
Type the keyword printing in the Help and Support Center
Search box , then tap the arrow.
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Keyboard shortcuts
The following table shows a few shortcuts that you can use in Windows and
almost all programs that run in Windows. For more information about
shortcuts, see your Windows or program documentation.
To...Do this...
Copy a file, folder, text, or graphicClick the item, then press CTRL + C.
Keyboard shortcuts
Cut a file, folder, text, or graphicClick the item, then press
Paste a file, folder, text, or graphicClick inside the folder or window where you want to paste
the object, then press
Select multiple items in a list or windowClick the first item, press and hold down the
then click each of the remaining items.
Select multiple adja cen t item s in a lis t
or window
Permanently delete a file or folderClick the file or folder , t hen pre ss
Rename a file or folderClick the file or folder, press F2, type the new name, then
Close the active window or programPress
Switch to a differe nt file, fo lder, or
running pro gram
Help and
Support
For more information abou t Wi ndo w s key boa rd s hort cut s,
tap Start, then tap Help and Support.
Type the keyword Windows keyboard shortcuts in the
Help and Support Center Search box
Click the first item in the list, press and hold down the
SHIFT key, then click the last item in the list.
file or folder is permanently deleted. The file or folder is
not stored in the Recycle Bin.
press
ENTER.
ALT + F4.
ALT +TAB.
Press
, then tap the arrow.
CTRL + X.
CTRL + V.
CTRL key,
SHIFT + DELETE. The
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Using the
Internet
This chapter provides information about the Internet and
the World Wide Web. Read this chapter to learn how to:
■ Set up and access an Internet account
■ Connect to a Web site using a browser
■ Download files from the Internet
■ Send and receive e-mail
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Learning about the Internet
The Internet is a worldwide network of computers linked together to provide
information to people everywhere. The two most popular services on the
Internet are e-mail and the World Wide Web. You can access this network by
connecting your tablet PC to a telephone, DSL (Digital Subscriber Line), or cable
line and signing up with an Internet service provider (ISP).
Cable and DSL modems, a connection known as broadband, use your TV cable
or special telephone lines to connect to your ISP and access the Internet. Cable
and DSL modems connect to your tablet PC through an Ethernet jack and
provide a faster connection speed than a standard telephone mode m.
ImportantFor the location of your modem and Ethernet jacks, see
“Ports side” on page7 and “Back” on page229.
Internet Servers
store information so other
computers can access it
from the Internet.
Your computer
connects to the
Internet through
an ISP.
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ISP Servers
let you connect to
the Internet and
access your e-m ail
messages.
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Setting up an Internet acc ount
If you want to access the Internet you need:
■ A modem – a device that connects your tablet PC to other computers or
servers using a telephone, DSL, or cable line.
■ An I nternet service provider – a company that provides access to the
Internet through an ISP ser ver. When you connect to an ISP, th e ISP server
lets you access the Internet and yo ur e-mail messages.
■ A Web browser – a program that displays information from the World
Wide Web .
■ An e-mail program – a program that lets you create, send, and receive
e-mail messages over the Internet.
Setting up an Internet account
Before you can view the information on the World Wide Web, you need to
set up an Internet account with an Internet service provider (ISP). To set up
an ISP service or to transfer an existing account to this tablet PC, contact the
ISP directly.
Help and
Support
For general information about us ing Internet acco unts, tap
Start, then tap Help and Support.
Type the keyword ISP in the Help and Support Center
Search box , then tap the arrow.
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Using the World Wide Web
The World Wide Web is a multimedia window to the Internet that gives you
access to millions of information sources.
Information on the Web comes to you on We b p a g e s , w hich are electronic
documents that you view us ing a Web page display program called a browser.
You can use any of the commercially available Web browsers, like Microsoft
Internet Explorer (which comes installed on your new tablet PC) or N etscape
Navigator.
W eb pages can contain text, ani mations, mus ic, and other mult imedia fea tures.
A group of related Web pages is called a Web site. You can access Web sites to
shop, track investments, read the news, dow nload programs, and much mo re.
You can explore a Web site or visit other Web sites by tapping areas on a Web
page called links or hyperlinks. A link may be colored or underlined text, a
picture, or an animated image. You can identify a link by moving the pointer
over it. If the pointer changes to a hand, the item is a link.
To learn more about using the Web browser features, tap
Link
Web
page
Linked Web
page
Help in the menu bar.
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Using the World Wide Web
Connecting to a Web site
After you set up an account with an Internet service provider (ISP), you can
access the many information sources on the World Wide Web.
To connect to a Web site:
1 Connect to your Internet account. After your tablet PC connects, a default
opening page or welcome screen opens.
2 To go to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for “Universal
Resource Locator”) in the browser address bar (for example
www.gateway.com), then tap
- OR On the current Web page, tap a link to a Web site.
The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads
(transfers) data to your tablet PC, and displays the page on the site that
you requested.
GO on the browser address bar.
Help and
Support
Sometimes Web pages display slowly. The speed that a Web page displays on
your screen depends on the complexity of the Web page and other Internet
conditions. Additionally , the speed of your connection will determine how fast
Web pages display.
For more information about connecting to a Web site, tap
Start, then tap Help and Support.
Type the keyword connec ting to Web site in the Help
and Support Center Search box ,
then tap the arrow.
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Downloading files
Downloading is the process of transferring files from a computer on the Internet
to your tablet PC.
T o pro tect your tablet PC against viruses, make sure that you scan the files you
download. For more information, see “Protecting your tablet PC from viruses”
on page 193.
To download files or programs from a Web site:
1 Connect to your Internet account.
2 In the address bar, type the address of the Web site that contains the file
or program you want to download, then tap
- OR Tap a link on a Web page to navigate to the Web site containing the file
that you want to download.
3 Create or locate th e folder where you want to store the file on your
tablet PC. For more information, see “Working with files and folders” on
page 61.
GO on the b rowser address bar .
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4 Tap the link on the Web page for the file that you want to download.
5 Follow the on-screen instructions for saving the file in the folder that you
want. A copy of the file is downloaded to your tablet PC. The time that it
takes to transfer the file to your tablet PC depends on file size and Internet
conditions.
6 Open the folder that yo u created.
7 Install or view the downloaded file by double-tapping it. If applicable,
follow the instructions provided on the Web site to run or install the
program.
Help and
Support
For more information about downloading files, tap Start,
then tap Help and Support.
Type the keyword downloading files in the Help and
Support Center Search box , then
tap the arrow.
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Using e-mail
E-mail (electronic mail) lets you send messages to anyone who has an Internet
connection and e-mail address. E-mail is usually a free service of your Internet
account.
The Internet never closes, so you can send e-mail messages at any time. Your
e-mail messages arrive at most e-mail addresses in minutes.
An e-mail address consists of a user n ame, the @ symbol, and the Internet domain name of the Internet service provider (ISP) or company that “hosts” that user.
Your e-mail address is assigned when you sign up for an account with an ISP.
For example, a person with an account with America Online might have an
e-mail address that is similar to this one:
User nameInte rnet domai n name
Using e-mail
Sending e-mail
To send e-mail using Microsoft Outlook:
1 Connect to your e-mail account.
2 Tap New.
3 Type the e-mail address of the recipi ent you want to send e-mail to in the
To box.
4 Type the subject of your e-mail in the Subject box.
5 Type the e-mail message.
6 When finished, tap Send. Y our e-mail is sent over the Internet to the e-mail
address you specified.
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Checking your e-mail
To check your e-mail using Microsoft Outlook:
1 Connect to your e-mail account.
2 Ta p t h e I n b o x .
3 Double-tap the message you want to read.
For more information about managing and organizing your e-mail messages,
see the online help in your e-mail program.
Help and
Support
For general information a bout using e-m ail, tap Start, then
tap Help and Support.
Type the keyword e-mail in the Help and Support Center
Search box , then tap the arrow.
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Using Multimedia
This chapter provides information on using the multimedia
capabilities of your tablet PC. Read this chapter to learn
how to:
■ Adjust the volume
■ Record and play audio files
■ Use Windows Media Player
■ Use a diskette or combination DVD/CD -RW drive
■ Play CDs
■ Play DVDs
■ Create CDs
■ Attach a digital camera to your tablet PC
■ Attach a digital video camera to your tablet PC
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Adjusting the volume
You can use the volume controls to adjust the overal l volume and the v olume
of specific sound devices in your tablet PC.
To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls:
■ If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of the
speakers.
To adjust the overall volume level:
1 Tap Start, then tap Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your
Control Panel is in Category View, tap
2 Tap/Double-tap the Adjust the system volume or Sounds and Audio Devices.
The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens.
3 Ta p t h e Volume tab.
Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices.
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Adjusting the volume
4 Drag the Device Volume slider to change the volume or tap to select the
Mute check box, then tap OK.
Help and
Support
For more information about adjusting volume, tap Start,
then tap Help and Support.
Type the keyword adju sting volu me in the Help and
Support Center Search box , then
tap the arrow.
To adjust specific volume levels:
1 Tap Start, then tap Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your
Control Panel is in Category View, tap
Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices.
2 Tap/Double-tap the Adjust the system volume or Sounds and Audio Devices.
The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens.
3 Ta p t h e Volume tab.
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4 Tap Advanced in the Device volume area.
If the device you want to adjust does not appear in the window , tap
Properties, the check box next to the audio device you want to adjust, then
OK.
tap
Options,
5 Drag the volume level and balance sliders for the device you want to adjust.
For more information about the volume controls, tap
Help in the window.
6 Tap X in the top-right corner of the window to close it.
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Recording and playin g audio
Recording and playing audio
Use the following instructions to make an audio record ing by s peakin g into a
microphone.
To make an audio recording:
1 Use the built-in microp hone located on the front of the tablet PC .
-ORPlug a microphone into the microphone jack on your tablet PC. For the
location of the microphone jack, see “ Ports side” on pag e 7 or “Ba ck” on
page 229.
2 Tap Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then tap So und Recorder.
The Sound Recorde r opens.
Rewind
Fast Forward
Play
Record
Stop
3 Tap(record), then speak into the microphone.
4 When you finish recording, tap(stop).
5 Tap File, then tap Save As. The Save As dialog box opens.
6 Name the recording , specify the location where you want to save the
recording, then tap
Save. The recording is saved.
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To play an audio recording in Sound Recorder:
1 Open the Sound Rec order.
2 Tap File, then tap Open. The Open dialog box opens.
3 Tap the file you want to play, then tap Open.
4 Play the file by tapping(play), then stop playing the file by
tapping(stop).
Help and
Support
For more information about making or playing an audio
recording, tap Start, then tap Help and Support.
Type the keyword recording audio or playing audio in
the Help and Support Center Search box
, then tap the arrow.
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