Congratulations...
With your new Gateway Connected Touch Pad you now have the convenience of a touchscreen appliance that lets you communicate with your friends and family through the easy-to-use features of Instant AOL.
You can conveniently locate the Gateway Connected Touch Pad in places like the kitchen or family room so the whole family has quick, "easy-touch" access to features like personalized e-mail and news. You'll also have access to services for busy households including AOL's Calendar, Food & Kitchen, Notes, Address Book, Chat, and more. Your Gateway Connected Touch Pad will help your family stay in touch with each other and the world, making your lives a little easier and more convenient.
About this guide
This guide shows you how to set up and begin using your Gateway Connected Touch Pad. Carefully follow the illustrated instructions to ensure a safe and secure setup.
Once you have the Gateway Connected Touch Pad in place, you'll follow some first-time setup steps to calibrate the display, set the time-zone and clock, and set up your Instant AOL account.
Then we cover some basic techniques to navigate the screen and provide other information about using your touch pad. It's as simple as that!
Gateway Connected Touch Pad
Setting up
Installing keyboard batteries
Install four AA batteries. For the best keyboard performance and battery longevity, always use four fresh batteries. New and partially depleted batteries should not be mixed.
If the keyboard does not seem to work properly, make sure that there is nothing between the keyboard and the Gateway Connected Touch Pad.
Mounting your touch pad
You can position the Gateway Connected Touch Pad in one of two ways. Select one of the following mounting positions and carefully follow the illustrated instructions.
Mounting options
Countertop set up
Under cabinet set up
Under cabinet (with cabinet overhang of 1" or less)
Under cabinet (with cabinet overhang of more than 1")
Connecting cables
Getting to know your touch pad
Front
Back
Turning on your touch pad
Once the Gateway Connected Touch Pad is mounted, plugged in, and connected to a phone line, press the power button and adjust the volume and display contrast to comfortable levels.
Using your touch pad
After you have signed on to Instant AOL you're ready to use your Gateway Connected Touch Pad. You can navigate and select menu options in the following ways:
Keyboard overview
The wireless keyboard provides easy access to Instant AOL menus and to simple screen navigation features. If menu options require an online connection, the touch pad will automatically connect to AOL.
Using the power modes
Your Gateway Connected Touch Pad uses very little power and is designed to be turned on all the time. Leaving your touch pad connected to a power outlet and turned on makes Instant AOL available any time you need it.
High voltages can enter your touch pad through the power cable and the telephone line that is connected to the touch pad. During an electrical storm, unplug the power cord and the telephone line.
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After several minutes of inactivity, the display turns off. (You can also press the power button to turn off the display). |
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After an extended period of online inactivity, Instant AOL disconnects from the Internet. |
Press any keyboard button to reactivate the screen.
If you need to turn the touch pad off, press and hold the power button for several seconds until the power turns off.
Using AOL Home Networking
If you have AOL Home Networking set up on other computers in your home or office, you can connect your Gateway Connected Touch Pad to the home network. AOL Home Networking provides shared access to your AOL account through the home network.
To connect your touch pad to the network:
- Connect one end of the telephone cable to the telephone dial-up connection on the back of the touch pad and the other end to the telephone jack used for the home network.
- Select the Setup menu, then Connection, and follow the on screen instructions to select the home networking setup.
- Connect other computers and shared devices to the network according to manufacturers' instructions.
Getting Help
For more help and information about using Instant AOL, press the 
function key or click Help in the Instant AOL menu bar.
For technical support, call AOL at 888-235-0893.
For warranty issues, call Gateway at 800-846-2301.
When you call, have your e-mail address, name, customer ID or order number, and serial number available.
Routine care
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Avoid excess moisture and temperature extremes. |
Always turn off the touch pad and remove the AC power cord and telephone cord before cleaning. Only use enough water to moisten a cloth and make sure that no water enters the appliance.
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Clean the keyboard and Gateway Connected Touch Pad with a soft, damp cloth moistened with water only. When cleaning the display, squirt a little water on the cloth (never directly on the screen), and wipe the screen. |
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Clean the keys occasionally to remove dust and lint trapped underneath them. The easiest way to do this is to blow dirt from underneath the keys using a can of compressed air. |
Safety, Regulatory,
and Legal Information
Important safety information
Your Gateway system is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is important that the safety instructions marked on the product and in the documentation are followed.
Always follow these instructions to help guard against personal injury and damage to your Gateway system.
Setting up your system
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Read and follow all instructions marked on the product and in the documentation before you operate your system. Retain all safety and operating instructions for future use. |
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Do not use this product near water or a heat source such as a radiator. |
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Set up the system on a stable work surface. |
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The product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the rating label. |
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If your device has a voltage selector switch, make sure that the switch is in the proper position for your area. The voltage selector switch is set at the factory to the correct voltage. |
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Openings in the touch pad case are provided for ventilation. Do not block or cover these openings. Make sure you provide adequate space, at least 6 inches (15 cm), around the system for ventilation when you set up your work area. Never insert objects of any kind into the device ventilation openings. |
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Some products are equipped with a three-wire power cord to make sure that the product is properly grounded when in use. The plug on this cord will fit only into a grounding-type outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into an outlet, contact an electrician to install the appropriate outlet. |
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If you use an extension cord with this system, make sure that the total ampere rating on the products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. |
Care during use
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Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it. |
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Do not spill anything on the system. |
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When the device is turned off, a small amount of electrical current still flows through it. To avoid electrical shock, always unplug all power cables and modem cables from the wall outlets before cleaning the system. |
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Unplug the system from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel if: |
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The power cord or plug is damaged. |
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Liquid has been spilled into the system. |
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The system does not operate properly when the operating instructions are followed. |
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The system was dropped or the cabinet is damaged. |
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The system performance changes. |
Replacement parts and accessories
Do not use Gateway products in areas classified as hazardous locations. Such areas include patient care areas of medical and dental facilities, oxygen-laden environments, or industrial facilities.
To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord.
Regulatory compliance statements
United States users
FCC Part 15
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna |
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver |
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected |
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. |
FCC declaration of conformity
Gateway Companies, Inc.
610 Gateway Drive, North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 232-2000 Fax: (605) 232-2023
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For unique identification of the product configuration, please submit the 10-digit serial number found on the product to the responsible party.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this product is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Gateway could void the FCC compliance and negate your authority to operate the product.
FCC part 68 (applicable to products fitted with USA modems)
Your modem complies with Part 68 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. On the device or modem card is a label that contains the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this device. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company.
An FCC-compliant telephone line cord with a modular plug is required for use with this device. The modem is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack which is Part 68-compliant. See installation instructions for details.
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is used to determine the number of devices which may be connected to the telephone line. Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the local telephone company.
If this device causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. The telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.
The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of this equipment. If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.
This equipment cannot be used on telephone company-provided coin service. Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission or public service commission for information.
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Remain on the line and briefly explain to the dispatcher the reason for the call. |
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Perform such activities in the off-peak hours such as early morning or late evenings. |
The United States Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains, in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent, an identification of the business, other entity, or other individual sending the message, and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or individual. Refer to your fax communication software documentation for details on how to comply with the fax-branding requirement.
EPA ENERGY STAR
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Gateway has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
Notices
All Rights Reserved
This publication is protected by copyright and all rights are reserved. No part of it may be reproduced or transmitted by any means or in any form, without prior consent in writing from Gateway.
The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. However, changes are made periodically. These changes are incorporated in newer publication editions. Gateway may improve and/or change products described in this publication at any time. Due to continuing system improvements, Gateway is not responsible for inaccurate information which may appear in this manual. For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at www.gateway.com. In no event will Gateway be liable for direct, indirect, special, exemplary, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
In the interest of continued product development, Gateway reserves the right to make improvements in this manual and the products it describes at any time, without notices or obligation.
Trademark Acknowledgments
AnyKey, black-and-white spot design, CrystalScan, Destination, EZ Pad, EZ Point, Field Mouse, Solo, TelePath, Vivitron, stylized "G" design, and "You've got a friend in the business" slogan are registered trademarks and GATEWAY, Gateway Profile, Gateway Solo, Gateway Astro, green stylized GATEWAY, green stylized Gateway logo, and the black-and-white spotted box logo are trademarks of Gateway, Inc. America Online, AOL, and the Triangle Logo are registered service marks of America Online, Inc. All other product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only, and may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.