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Q: What is the Tablet PC Motion Dashboard?

A:

The Motion Dashboard acts as a control panel, a status display, and an application launcher. When you open the Motion Dashboard, almost everything you need to manage tablet properties is right at your pen tip. Properties adjust as soon as you change them.

From the Motion Dashboard you can:

  • Open the Motion Welcome Page for helpful information any time.
  • Adjust the Gateway® Tablet PC's volume, power, and display options.
  • Check tablet status readings.
  • Enable wireless operations.
  • Open applications.
  • Reprogram Hot Keys.

To run the Motion Dashboard, press the Hot Key 1.

This Feature: Does This:
Speaker Volume Adjusts or mutes the volume of the Gateway Tablet PC's audio output: built-in speakers, external speakers, or headphones.
Input Levels Controls the volume of microphones or other input devices.
Display Brightness Adjusts the display's brightness level.
Calibrate Opens the Pen Calibration utility.
Display Rotation Changes the display's orientation.
External Display Adjusts the display properties for an external monitor.
Power Scheme Quick access to Power Option Properties.
Power Button Adjusts the function of the power switch.
Wireless Operation Enables/disables the optional mini-PCI wireless LAN.
Battery Displays battery status.
Wireless Status Displays the status and strength of the optional wireless LAN’s signal.
Quick Keys Performs the keyboard equivalent of various keystrokes.
Shortcuts Provides shortcut access to designated software programs.
Display Keyboard Opens the on-screen Tablet Input Panel for typing, writing, and voice input.
Standby Puts the Gateway Tablet PC in Standby mode for safe battery swapping or temporary suspension.