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Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway M1300 Tablet PC

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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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1 Checking out Your Gateway M1300 Tablet PC11
- Box Contents12
- Button Panel13
  - Buttons14
  - Status Indicators15
- Power Switch Side16
- Ports Side17
- Speakers Side18
- Back19
- Identifying Your Model21
- Finding Your Specifications22
- Accessories23
2 Getting Started27
- Safety Instructions28
- Connecting the AC Adapter31
  - Protecting from Power Source Problems34
- Starting Your Tablet PC35
  - Waking up Your Tablet PC36
- Turning off Your Tablet PC36
- Restarting (Rebooting) Your Tablet PC37
- Using the Display38
- Using the Pen38
- Using the Keyboard43
- Connecting the Modem49
- Connecting to a Wired Ethernet Network50
  - Broadband Internet Connections51
- Installing a Printer, Scanner, or Other Peripheral Device51
3 Getting Help53
- Using the Tutorials54
  - More Helpful Startup Pages and Programs55
- Help and Support Center57
  - Searching for a Topic58
- Do more with Gateway59
- Online Help60
- Gateway Web Site61
  - Using Esupport62
4 Windows Basics63
- About Windows XP Tablet PC Edition64
- About the Windows Environment65
- Using the Desktop66
  - Using the Start Menu66
  - Adding Icons to the Desktop68
- Identifying Window Items69
- Working with Files and Folders71
- Working with Documents81
- Keyboard Shortcuts85
5 Using the Internet87
- Learning about the Internet88
- Setting up an Internet Account89
- Using the World Wide Web90
  - Connecting to a Web Site91
  - Downloading Files92
- Using E-Mail93
  - Sending E-Mail93
  - Checking Your E-Mail94
6 Using Multimedia95
- Adjusting the Volume96
- Recording and Playing Audio99
- Playing Audio and Video Files with the Windows Media Player101
- Using the Optional Diskette Drive103
- Using the Optional DVD/CD-RW Drive104
- Using an External Monitor121
- Connecting a Digital Camera122
- Connecting a Digital Video Camera124
7 Sending and Receiving Faxes125
- Installing Fax126
- Configuring Fax127
- Sending a Simple Fax130
- Setting up Your Cover Page Template131
- Faxing from Programs132
- Faxing a Scanned Document132
- Receiving and Viewing a Fax133
- Canceling a Fax133
- Automatically Retry Sending a Fax134
- Automatically Cancelling a Fax135
8 Managing Power137
- Battery Basics138
- Monitoring the Battery Charge138
  - Battery Status Indicator139
  - Battery Status Gauge139
- Recharging the Battery140
- Changing Batteries141
- Extending Battery Life143
- Changing Power Settings145
9 Travel Tips153
- Packing Your Tablet154
- Traveling by Air154
- Modem154
- Radio Frequency Wireless Connections155
- Files155
- Security156
- Power157
- Additional Tips157
10 Customizing Your Tablet PC159
- Using the Display160
  - Changing Display Orientation160
  - Adjusting Brightness160
- Adjusting the Screen and Desktop Settings161
- Adjusting Tablet and Pen Settings168
- Programming the Buttons169
- Using the Motion Dashboard170
- Using Speech Recognition172
- Adding and Modifying User Accounts172
11 Networking Your Tablet PC175
- Benefits of Networking176
- Selecting a Network Connection178
  - Wired Ethernet Network178
  - Wireless Ethernet Network178
- Using a Wired Ethernet Network179
- Using a Wireless Ethernet Network182
- Using Your Tablet PC on a Network187
  - Installing and Configuring Your Tablet PC for Ethernet Networking187
  - Turning Your Wireless Ethernet on or off187
12 Moving from Your Old Computer189
- Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard190
- Transferring Files191
  - Finding Your Files191
- Transferring Internet Settings193
- Installing Your Old Printer or Scanner194
- Installing Your Old Programs195
13 Maintaining Your Tablet PC197
- General Guidelines198
- Display Screen198
- Pen199
  - Replacing the Pen Point199
- Caring for Your Tablet PC199
- Creating an Emergency Startup Diskette201
- Protecting Your Tablet PC from Viruses203
- Managing Hard Drive Space206
- Cleaning Your Tablet PC213
14 Restoring Software217
- Using the Restoration Cds218
- Reinstalling Device Drivers219
- Updating Device Drivers221
- Reinstalling Programs222
- Reinstalling Windows224
15 Upgrading Your Tablet PC227
- Adding and Removing a PC Card228
- Preventing Static Electricity Discharge231
- Adding or Replacing Memory232
16 Using the Tablet PC Flexdock237
- Front238
- Back239
- Using the Flexdock241
17 Troubleshooting247
- Safety Guidelines248
- First Steps249
- Troubleshooting250
- Faqs271
- Telephone Support273
  - Before Calling Gateway Technical Support273
  - Telephone Numbers274
- Tutoring and Training275
A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information277
- Regulatory Compliance Statements279
- Wireless Guidance279
- United States of America281
- Laser Safety Statement286
- California Proposition 65 Warning286
- Macrovision Statement287
Index289

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