Quanta Computer OA8WM3B2200BG User Manual
Maintaining Y our
Gateway M275
This chapter provides basic information about maint aining
your convertible tablet PC hardware and software. Read
this chapter to learn how to:
■ Care for your convertible tablet PC
■ Protect your convertible tablet PC from viruses
■ Manage hard drive space
■ Back up files
■ Clean your convertible tablet PC
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Caring for your convertible
tablet PC
To extend the life of your convertible tablet PC:
■ Be careful not to bump or drop your convertible tablet PC, and do not put
any objects on top of it. The case, although strong, is not made to support
extra weight.
■ When transporting your convertible tablet PC, we recommend that you
put it in a carrying case.
■ Keep diskettes, modular drives, and your c onvertible tablet PC away from
magnetic fields. Magnetic fields can erase data on both diskettes and hard
drives.
■ Never turn off your convertible tablet PC when the hard drive light is on
because data on the hard drive could be lost or corrupted.
■ Avoid subjecting your convertible tablet PC to extreme temperature
changes. The case and LC D pan el can beco me bri tt le and ea sy to bre ak in
cold temperatures and can melt or warp in high temperatures. Damage due
to either extreme is not covered by your w arranty. As a general rule, your
convertible tablet PC is safest at temperatures that are c omfortable for you.
■ Keep all liquids away from your convertible tablet PC. When spilled onto
computer components, almost any liquid can result in extremely expensive
repairs that are not covered under your warranty.
■ Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. Dust and dirt can clog the
internal mechanisms.
■ Do not block the ventilation fan.
■ When storing your convertible tablet PC for an extended period of time,
unplug AC power and remove the battery after discharging it partway.
Display screen
■ Use only your convertible tablet PC’s pen on the display. Do not write on
the surface with an ink pen or pencil.
■ Nothing heavier than your writing hand should be placed on top of the
display.
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Pen
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■ Protect the display surface from unnecessary contact by turning the screen
so it is in the notebook orientation and closing it when transporting the
Gateway convertible tablet PC. For more information, see “Converting the
display from notebook to tablet mode” on page 39.
■ Never spray or pour liquids directly on the display surface.
■ Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.
■ Use a soft fabric to wipe away dust and fingerprints. Dampen the cloth
with water but never spray anything directly on the surface. If liquid
collects around the edges, wipe it up immediately.
■ Always store the pen in the Gateway convertible tablet PC’s pen holder
when not in use. For more information, see “Right Side” on page 5.
■ Store extra pens horizontally in a box or d rawer.
■ Pens should not be stored vertically on the tip because constant tip pressure
can affect pen-s creen interaction.
■ The pen has electronics in it, so it should not be exposed to or immersed
in liquids.
Replacing the pen point
Normal use wears down the pen’s point, so the pen ships with extra points
and a replacement tool. To use the tool, grasp the old point with the ring and
pull. Insert a new point and apply slight pressure to set it in place.
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Maintenance schedule
Use the following table to set up a regular maintenance schedule.
Maintenance task Monthly When needed See...
Check for virus es X X page 233
Manage hard drive space X page 236
Clean up hard drives X X page 237
Scan hard drive for errors X X page 238
Defragment hard drive X X page 240
Back up files X X page 242
Recalibrate the battery X page 170
Clean convertible table t PC case X page 244
Clean keyboard X page 245
Clean convertible tablet PC
screen
Clean mouse X page 245
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Protecting your converti ble tablet PC from virus es
Protecting your convertible
tablet PC from viruses
A virus is a program th at attaches itself to a f ile on a computer, then spreads
from one computer to another. Viruses can damage data or cause your
convertible tablet PC to malfunction. Some viruses go undetected for a period
of time because they a re activated on a certain da te.
Protect your convertible tablet PC from a virus by:
■ Using the Norton
on diskettes, attached to e-mail messages, or downloaded from the
Internet.
■ Checking all programs for viruses before installing them.
■ Disabling macros on suspicious Microsoft Word and Excel files. These
programs will warn you if a document that you are opening contains a
macro that might have a virus .
■ Periodically updating the Norton AntiVirus program to protect agai nst the
latest viruses.
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AntiViru s pro gram t o chec k fil es and p rogra ms t hat are
Help and
Support
For more information about protecting your convertible
tablet PC against viruses, click/tap Start, then click/tap
Help and Support.
Type the keyword viruses in the Search box
, then click/tap the arrow.
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To scan for virus es:
1 Click/Tap Start, All Programs, Norton AntiVirus, then click/tap Norton
AntiVirus 2003
Scan for
viruses
. Norton AntiVirus opens.
2 Click/Tap Scan for Viruses.
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Scan
3 Click/Tap the type of scan you want to make in the Scan for Viruses area,
then under Actions, click/tap
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Scan.
Protecting your converti ble tablet PC from virus es
To remove a v irus:
1 If Norton AntiVirus finds a virus, follow all on-screen instructions to
remove the virus.
2 Turn off your convertible tablet PC and leave it off for at least 30 sec onds.
3 Turn on your convertible tablet PC and rescan for the virus.
To update Norton AntiVirus:
1 Make sure that you are connected to the Internet.
2 Click/Tap Start, All Programs, Norton AntiVirus, then click/tap LiveUpdate -
Norton AntiVirus
. The LiveUpdate wizard opens.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions to update your Norton AntiVirus
program with the latest virus protection files.
4 When the program has finished, click/tap Finish.
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Managing hard drive space
Windows provides several utilities you can use to manage your hard drive.
Checking hard drive space
To check hard drive space:
1 Click/Tap Start, then click/tap My Computer. The My Computer window
opens.
2 Right-click/Button-tap the drive that you want to check for available file
space, then click/tap
Properties. Drive space information appears.
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Managing hard drive spa ce
Using Disk Cleanup
Delete unnecessary files, such as temporary Windows files, to free hard drive
space.
To use the Windows Dis k Cleanup program:
1 Click/Tap Start, then click/tap My Computer. The My Computer window
opens.
2 Right-click/Button-tap the hard drive that you want to delete files from,
for example Local Disk (C:), then click/tap
box opens at the General tab.
Properties. The Properties dialog
3 Click/Tap Disk Cleanup. The Di sk Cleanup dialog box opens.
4 Make sure that the check box beside each file type you want to delete is
selected. For more information about file types you can delete, read the
descriptions in the Disk Clea nup dialog box.
5 Click/Tap OK, then click/tap Yes.
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Help and
Support
For more information about keeping the hard drive space
free of unnecessary files, click/tap Start, then click/tap
Help and Support.
Type the keyword disk cleanup in the Search box
, then click/tap the arrow.
Checking the hard drive for errors
The Error-checking program examines the hard drive for physical flaws and file
and folder problems. This program corrects file and folder problems and marks
flawed areas on the hard drive so Windows does not use them.
If you use your convertible tablet PC several hours every day, yo u probably want
to run Error-checking once a week. If you use your convertible tablet PC less
frequently, once a month may be adequate. Also use Error-checking if you
encounter hard drive problems.
To check the hard drive for errors:
1 Click/Tap Start, then click/tap My Computer. The My Computer window
opens.
2 Right-click/Button-tap the hard drive that you want to check for errors,
for example Local Disk (C:), then click/tap
box opens.
Properties. The Properties dialog
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3 Click/Tap the Tools ta b.
4 Click/Tap Check Now.
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5 Click/Tap the o pti ons you want to use, t hen c lick/t ap Start. For h elp, press
F1. Windows checks the drive for errors. This process may take several
minutes. After Windows has finished checking the drive for errors, it
provides a summary of the problems that it found.
6 Correct any problems that are found by following the on-screen
instructions.
7 Click/Tap OK.
Help and
Support
For more information about checking the hard drive for
errors, click/tap Start, then click/tap Help and Support.
Type t he keyword checking for disk errors in the Search
box , then click/tap the arrow.
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Defragmenting the hard drive
When working with files, sometimes Windows divides the file information into
pieces and stores them in different places on the hard drive. This is called
fragmentation, and it is normal. In order for your convertible tablet PC to use
a file, Windows must search for the pieces of the file and put them back
together. This process slows the hard drive performance.
The Disk Defragmenter program organizes the data on the drive so ea ch file is
stored as one unit rather than as multiple pieces scattered across different areas
of the drive. Defragmenting the information stored on the drive can improve
hard drive performance.
While the Disk Defragmenter program is running, do not use your keyboard
or mouse because using them may continuously stop and restart the
defragmenting process. Also, if you are connected to a network, log off before
starting Disk Defragmenter. Network communication may stop the
defragmentation process and cause it to start over.
To defragment the hard drive:
1 Click/Tap Start, then click/tap My Computer. The My Computer window
opens.
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2 Right-click/Button-tap the hard drive that you want to defragment, for
example Local Disk (C:), then click/tap
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Properties. The Properties dialog box
3 Click/Tap the Tools ta b.
4 Click/Tap Defragment Now.
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5 If Disk Defragmenter does not start automatically, click/tap Defragment or
Start.
Disk Defragmenter shows its progress on the computer display. When
finished, Disk Defragmenter asks if you want to quit the program.
6 Click/Tap Close or Yes, then click/tap the X in the top-right corner to close
the Di sk Defragment er window.
Help and
Support
For more information about defra gm en ting the hard drive,
click/tap Start, then click/tap Help and Support.
Type the keyword defragmenting in the Search box
, then click/tap the arrow.
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Backing up files
Backing up files and removing them from the hard drive frees space for new
files on the hard drive. It also protects you from losing important information
if the hard drive fails or you accidentally delete files.
You should back up your files regularly to a writable CD (if you have a
recordable drive) or to diskettes (if you have a diskette drive). Use a backup
device, such as a record able drive or Zip drive, to do a co mplete hard drive
backup. For more information, see “Creating CDs using Nero Express” on
page 136. If you do not have a high-capacity backup device and you want to
purchase one, you can contact Gateway’s Add-on Sales department or visit the
Accessories Store at accessories.gateway.com
.
Help and
Support
For more information about backing up files, click/tap
Start, then click/tap Help and Support.
Type the keyword saving files in the Search box
, then click/tap the arrow.
Using the Scheduled Task Wizard
The Scheduled Task Wizard lets you schedule maintenance tasks such as
running Disk Defragmenter and Error-checking.
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To start the Scheduled Task Wizard:
1 Click/Tap Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click/tap
Scheduled Tasks. The Scheduled Tasks window opens.
2 Double-click/Double-tap the Add Scheduled Task icon. The Scheduled Task
Wiz ard op en s.
3 Click/Tap Next, then click/tap the task or program you want to schedule
and follow the on-screen instructions to customize the task.
Important Your convertible tablet PC must be on during scheduled
tasks. If your convertible tablet PC is off, scheduled tasks
will not run.
Help and
Support
For more information about using the Scheduled Tasks
Wizard, click/tap Start, then click/tap Help and Support.
Type the ke yword Scheduled T ask Wizard in the Search
box , then click/tap the arrow.
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Cleaning your convertible
tablet PC
Keeping your convertible tablet PC clean and t he vents free from dust helps
keep your convertible tablet PC performing at its best. Y ou may want to gather
these items and put together a convertible tablet PC cleaning kit:
■ A soft, lint-free cloth
■ An aerosol can of air that has a narrow, straw-like extension
■ Isopropyl alcohol
■ Cotton swabs
■ A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit
Cleaning the exterior
Warning When you shut down you r convertible tabletPC, the power
turns off, but some electri cal current still flows thro ugh your
converti ble table t P C. To avoid po ssible in jury from
electrical shock, unpl ug the po wer co rd and mo dem ca ble
from the wall outlets.
Always turn off your convertible tablet PC and other peripherals, then remove
the main and optional secondary batteries before cleaning any components.
Use a damp, lint-free cloth to clean your convertible tablet PC and o ther parts
of your convertible tablet PC. Do not use abrasive or solvent cleaners because
they can damage the finish on components.
Your convertible tablet PC is cooled by air circulated through the vents on the
case, so keep the vents free of dust. With your convertible tablet PC turned off
and unplugged, brush the dust away from th e vents with a damp cloth. Be
careful not to drip any water into the vents. Do not attempt to clean dust from
the inside of your convertible tablet PC.
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Cleaning the keyboard
You should clean the keyboard occasionally by using an aerosol can of air with
a narrow, straw-like e xtension to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys.
If you spill liquid on the keyboard, turn off your convertible tablet PC and turn
your convertible tablet PC upside down. Let the liquid drain, then let the
keyboard dry before trying to use it again. If the key board does not w ork after
it dries, you may need to replace it.
Cleaning the convertible tablet PC screen
Use a soft cloth and wat er to clean the convertible tablet PC screen. Squirt a
little water on the cloth (never directly on the screen), and wipe the screen with
the cloth.
Warning The convertible tablet PC screen is made of specially
coated glass and can be scratched or damaged by
abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners.
Cleaning the mouse
If you have a mouse and the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across
the computer screen or becomes difficult to control precisely, cleaning the
mouse will likely improve its accuracy.
Clean your optical mouse by wiping the bottom of the mouse w ith a damp
lint-free cloth.
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To clean your trackball mouse:
1 Turn the mouse upside down.
2 Rotate the retaining ring on the bottom of the mouse counter-clockwise,
then remove the retaining ring and mouse ball.
3 Remove any dust, lint, or dirt from the mouse ball with a soft cloth.
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4 Clean the mouse rollers with a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol.
Mouse rollers
5 Replace the mouse ball and lock the retaining ring into place.
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Restoring
Software
Read this chapter to learn how to:
■ Reinstall device drivers
■ Update device drivers
■ Reinstall programs
■ Reinstall Windows
If you are not comfortable with the procedures covered in
this chapter, seek help from a more experienced computer
user or a computer service technician.
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Using the Restoration CDs
Use the Gateway Restoration CDs to reinstall device drivers, your operating
system, and other programs that were p reinstalled at the factory.
Important Before you try to fix a problem by reinsta lling software from
your Gateway Restoration CDs, make sure that you have
tried these steps first:
■
Use the diagnostics and troubleshooting tools found in
Help and Support. For more information about
diagnostics and troubleshooting tools, click/tap Start,
then click/tap Help and Support.
Type the keyword troubleshooting in the Search box
■
Run System Restore. For more information about
System Restore, click/tap Start, then click/tap Help and
Support.
Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box
■
See the Troubleshooting chapter of this guide.
If these steps do not resolve the problem, use the Gateway
Restoration CDs to reinstall device drivers or programs .
If reinstalling device drivers or programs does not resolve
the problem, reinstall Windows.
, then click/tap the arrow.
, then click/tap the arrow.
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Reinstalling devic e drivers
Reinstalling device drivers
Device drivers are progra ms that control devices su ch as the computer display,
DVD drives, and modems. Drivers translate information between computer
devices and programs.
Drivers for your original convertible tablet PC hardware are installed at
Gateway. If you install a new device, you nee d to install the drivers provided
by the device manufacturer.
You should reinstall device drivers:
■ If directed to do so while troubleshooting
■ If you see a message indicating that there is a problem with a device driver
If you need to reinstall device drivers because you are directed to do so while
troubleshooting or if a message tells you that there is a problem with a dev ice
driver, reinstall the device drivers by following the instructions below.
If you just reinstalled Windows XP, the device drivers were automatically
reinstalled.
To reinstall device drivers:
1 Insert the red Drivers and Applications CD in to the DVD or DVD/C D-RW
drive. If the program starts automatically, go to Step 5.
- OR If the program does not start automatically, go to Step 2.
Important If the drive you want to use is not in the modular bay, you
need to swap modules. For more information about
swapping modules, see “C hangin g mo dules ” on pa ge 110.
2 Click/Tap Start, then click/tap Run. The Run dialog box opens.
3 In the Open text box, type d:\runmenu.exe (where d is the drive letter of
your DVD or DVD/CD-RW drive).
4 Click/Tap OK.
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5 If this is the first time you have inserted the red Drivers and Applications
CD, accept the End User License Agreement (EULA) by clickin g/tapping
Yes, I accept it, then clicking/tapping Continue. The Gateway Driver and
Application Recove ry program starts and t he
Recovery
tab appears.
6 Select a s ingle device driver to reins tall.
- OR -
Drivers and Application
Click/Tap
reinstall. (Grayed out drivers are not available for Automatic Installation.
To select these drivers, click/tap
Automatic Installation, then select multiple device drivers to
Manual Installation.)
7 Click/Tap Install.
8 Follow any additio nal on-screen instructions. Depending on the device
driver you are reinstalling, you may only need to restart your convertible
tablet PC to complete the installation. However, if a setup wizard opens
when you restart your convertible tablet PC, follow the on-screen
instructions.
Help and
Support
For more information about reinstalling device drivers,
click/tap Start, then click/tap Help and Support.
Type the keyword drivers in the Search box
, then click/tap the arrow.
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Updating device driv ers
Updating device drivers
The Restoration CDs contain a device driver update utility that works over the
Internet. If you do not have an Internet service provider, the update utility
works by direct-dialing the device driver update service.
Important If your convertible ta blet PC came equipped with a wirel ess
device, only use the drivers approved for the country the
device will be used in. See the red Drivers and
Applications CD or the Gateway Technical Support Web
site (support.gateway.com).
If your convertible tablet PC came equipped with an
internal embedded wireless device, see “Safety,
Regulatory, and Legal Information” on page315 for
general wireless regulatory and safety guidelines.To find
out if your convertible tablet PC has an internal wireless
device, check the label (see “Identifying your model” on
page 10).
To update device drivers:
1 Insert the red Drivers and Applications CD i nto the DV D or DVD/ CD-RW
drive. If the program starts automatically, go to Step 5.
- OR If the program does not start automatically, go to Step 2.
Important If the drive you want to use is not in the modular bay, you
need to swap modules. For more information about
swapping modules, see “C hangin g mo dules ” on pa ge 110.
2 Click/Tap Start, then click/tap Run. The Run dialog box opens.
3 In the Open text box, type d:\runmenu.exe (where d is the drive letter of
the DVD or DVD/CD-RW drive).
4 Click/Tap OK.
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5 If this is the first time you have inserted the red Drivers and Applications
CD, accept the End User License Agreement (EULA) by clickin g/tapping
Yes, I accept it, then clicking/tapping Continue. The Gateway Driver and
Application Recove ry program starts and t he
Recovery
tab appears.
6 Click/Tap the Web Updates tab.
7 Click/Tap Check Now. The Connect window opens.
8 Install available updated dev ice drivers by following the on-screen
instructions. Depending on the device driver you are updating, you may
only need to restart your convertible tablet PC to complete the installation.
However, if a setup w izard opens when you restart your convertible
tablet PC, follow the on-screen instructions.
Drivers and Application
Help and
Support
For more information about updating device drivers,
click/tap Start, then click/tap Help and Support.
Type the keyword updating drivers in the Search box
, then click/tap the arrow.
Reinstalling programs
If you have problems running a program or if you have reinstalled your
operating system, you can reinstall programs from the red Drivers and
Applications CD and other program CDs. If you are reinstalling programs from
other program CDs, follow the installation instructions on each CD. If you want
to reinstall a program, uninstall the old version first.
To reinstall programs from the Drivers and Applications CD:
1 If you just reinstalled Windows, go to Step 4. Otherwise, go to the next
step.
2 Click/Tap Start, Control Panel, then click/tap Addor Remove Programs.
3 In the Currently Installed Programs list, click/tap th e program you want to
uninstall, then click/tap
instructions.
Change/Remove and follow the on-screen
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4 Insert the red Drivers and Applications CD in to the DVD or DVD/C D-RW
drive. If the program starts automatically, go to Step 8.
- OR If the program does not start automatically, go to Step 5.
Important If the drive you want to use is not in the modular bay, you
need to swap modules. For more information about
swapping modules, see “C hangin g mo dules ” on pa ge 110.
5 Click/Tap Start, then click/tap Run. The Run dialog box opens.
6 In the Open text box, type d:\runmenu.exe (where d is the drive letter of
your DVD or DVD/CD-RW drive).
7 Click/Tap OK.
8 If this is the first time you have inserted the red Drivers and Applications
CD, accept the End User License Agreement (EULA) by clickin g/tapping
Yes, I accept it, then clicking/tapping Continue. The Gateway Driver and
Application Recove ry program starts and t he
Recovery
tab appears.
Drivers and Application
9 Select a single program to reinstall.
- OR Click/Tap
(Grayed out programs are not available for Automatic Installation. T o select
these programs, click/tap
Automatic Installation, then select multiple programs to reinstall.
Manual Installation.)
10 Click/Tap Install.
11 Follow any additional on-screen instructions. Depending on the programs
you are reinstalling, you may only need to restart your convertible
tablet PC to complete the installation. However, if a setup wizard opens
when you restart your convertible tablet PC, follow the on-screen
instructions.
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Help and
Support
For more information abo ut reinstalling programs, click/t ap
Start, then click/tap Help and Support.
Type th e keyword installing p rograms in the Search box
, then click/tap the arrow.
To reinstall other programs from a CD:
1 If you just reinstalled Windows, go to Step 4. Otherwise, go to the next
step.
2 Click/Tap Start, Control Panel, then click/tap Addor Remove Programs.
3 In the Currently Installed Programs list, click/tap th e program you want to
uninstall, then click/tap
instructions.
Change/Remove and follow the on-screen
4 Insert the program CD into the DVD or DVD/CD-RW drive.
Important If the drive you want to use is not in the modular bay, you
need to swap modules. For more information about
swapping modules, see “C hangin g mo dules ” on pa ge 110.
5 Complete the program reinstallation by following the instructions
included with the program CD.
Reinstalling Windows
If your convertible tablet PC is not working correctly, try the following op tions
to correct the problem:
■ Troubleshooting. For more information, see “Troubleshooting” on
page 285.
■ Running System Restore.
■ Reinstalling device drivers. For more information, see “Reinstalling device
drivers” on page 249.
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Reinstallin g Windows
If the options above do not correct the problem, you can use the Restoration
CDs to reinstall Windows and other software.
The Re storatio n CDs step you through reinstalling Windows XP. If you are
reinstalling Windows XP, the Restoration CDs automatically reinstall the
hardware device drivers and some programs as well. You can install any
remaining programs by using the program CDs that came with your convertible
tablet PC. To reinstall your programs, follow the instructions in “Reinstalling
programs” on page 252.
Important If you are prompted for your Windows product key when
you reinsta ll Window s, you can f ind the key on the
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label located on the
bottom of your convertible tablet PC case. For more
information, see “Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity” on
page 11.
To reinstall Windows XP and the device drivers:
Caution Back up your personal files before you use this option.
All files on your convertible tablet PC will be deleted!
1 Insert the red Drivers and Applications CD in to the DVD or DVD/C D-RW
drive.
Important If the drive you want to use is not in the modular bay, you
need to swap modules. For more information about
swapping modules, see “C hangin g mo dules ” on pa ge 110.
2 Restart your convertible tablet PC.
3 Select 2. Boot from CD-ROM.
4 Select a l anguage option .
5 Select 1. Delete all files (Automated Fdisk/Format).
6 Select 1. Continue deleting all files and restart.
7 When prompted, pr ess any key to continue.
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8 Select 2. Boot from CD-ROM.
9 Select a l anguage option .
10 Select 2. Automated installation of Windows (XP).
11 When prompted, remove the red Drivers and Applications CD and insert
the blue Operating System CD into the DVD or DVD/CD-RW drive, then
press any key to continue.
12 When prompted, accept the License Agreement by pressing Y.
13 Wa it while the setup program copies files to your hard drive. When y our
convertible tablet PC restarts, do NOT press any key to boot from CD.
14 When prompted, insert the red Drivers and Applications CD, then click/tap
Continue. The Gateway Application Loader automatically installs your
drivers and programs. Your convertible tablet PC restarts several times
during this process. Do not press any keys or buttons during this process
unless prompted to do so.
15 When the Gateway Application Loader has finished, go to the Windows
desktop by clicking/tapping
16 Install a ddi tion al pr ogra ms b y foll owi ng the ins truc tion s in “Reinstalling
programs” on page 252.
OK.
17 Install other software, such as Microsoft Works Suite and gaming software,
by following the instructions in “To reinstall other programs from a CD: ”
on page 254.
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Upgrading Y our
Gateway M275
This chapter provides information about adding hardware
devices to your convertible tablet PC. Read this chapter to
learn how to:
■ Add and remove PC Cards
■ Add and replace memory
■ Replace the har d drive
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Adding and removing a PC Card
Your convertible tablet PC has a PC Card slot (also known as a PCMCIA card
slot). This slot accepts one Type II card.
Y ou do not need to restart your convertible tablet PC when changing most cards
because your convertible tablet PC supports hot-swapping. Hot-swapping means
that you can insert a PC Card while your convertible tablet PC is running. If
your PC Card does not work after hot-swapping, see the PC Card manufacturer’s
documentation for further information.
To insert a PC Card:
■ Push the card firmly into the PC Card slot label-side up until the outer edge
of the card is flush with the side of your convertible tablet PC.
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