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Adding PC Cards   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Preventing static electricity discharge   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Installing memory   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Replacing the hard drive   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

12 Networking Your Notebook

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The benefits of using a network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

Example network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
Selecting a network connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

Wired connections   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Wireless Connections  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
Assessing your connection needs  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
Comparing data transfer speed  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146

Using a wireless network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

Using wireless Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

Purchasing additional network equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174

HPNA   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174
Ethernet   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
Wireless Ethernet  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176

For more information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176

13 Moving From Your Old Computer

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Transferring software and hardware from your old computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177

14 Maintaining Your Notebook

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Caring for your computer   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
Creating an emergency startup diskette   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
Protecting your computer from viruses   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
Managing hard drive space   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189

Checking hard drive space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189
Using Disk Cleanup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190

Summary of Contents for Solo 1450

Page 1: ... 16 Status indicators 17 Using the keyboard 18 Key types 19 System key combinations 20 Multi function buttons 22 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 23 Using the touchpad 24 Connecting the modem 26 Connecting to an Ethernet network 27 Broadband Internet connections 27 Installing a printer scanner or other peripheral device 28 3 Getting Help 29 HelpSpot 30 HelpSpot Videos 32 Online help 33 Gateway Web site 3...

Page 2: ...nt 59 Accessing your Internet account 60 Using the World Wide Web 61 Connecting to a Web site 62 Downloading files 63 Using e mail 64 Sending e mail 65 Checking your e mail 65 6 Using Multimedia 67 Using diskettes 68 Using a CD CD RW or DVD drive 69 Inserting a CD CD RW or DVD 69 Creating CDs using your CD RW or DVD CD RW drive 70 Creating data CDs 70 Creating music CDs 73 Adjusting the volume 77 ...

Page 3: ...6 Changing power settings 107 Changing the power scheme 108 Changing alarm options 109 Changing advanced settings 110 Activating and Using Hibernate Mode 111 Changing SpeedStep settings 112 9 Travel tips 113 Modem 114 Radio frequency wireless connections 114 Files 115 Security 115 Power 116 10 Customizing Your Notebook 117 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 118 Adjusting the color depth 118...

Page 4: ...g data transfer speed 146 Using a wireless network 148 Using wireless Ethernet 149 Purchasing additional network equipment 174 HPNA 174 Ethernet 175 Wireless Ethernet 176 For more information 176 13 Moving From Your Old Computer 177 Transferring software and hardware from your old computer 177 Using the Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 177 Transferring files 178 Transferring Internet ...

Page 5: ...2 Updating device drivers 204 Reinstalling programs 206 Reinstalling Windows 208 16 Troubleshooting 211 Safety guidelines 212 First steps 213 Software support tools 214 Troubleshooting 215 CD CD RW DVD or DVD CD RW drives 215 Device installation 217 Diskette drive 217 File management 218 Hard drive 219 Internet 219 Keyboard 221 LCD panel 221 Memory 222 Modem 222 Mouse 226 Networks 226 Passwords 22...

Page 6: ...vi Tutoring and training 232 Self help 232 Tutoring 232 Training 232 A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information 235 Index 253 ...

Page 7: ...1 1 www gateway com Checking Out Your Gateway Solo 1450 Tips Tricks To access the contents of this guide while you are traveling download an electronic copy from www gateway com support manlib ...

Page 8: ...e battery activity and status LED green battery is fully charged LED orange battery is charging LED red battery is low LED blinking and red battery is very low NOTE This LED only lights up when the notebook is plugged in Power indicator Lights up when the notebook is turned on and shows the notebook power status LED on power is on LED flashing notebook is in Standby mode LED off power is off or no...

Page 9: ...jack PC Card eject button Press this eject button to remove the PC Card from the PC Card slot For more information see Adding PC Cards on page 130 PC Card slot Insert one Type II or Type III PC Card into this slot For more information see Adding PC Cards on page 130 Diskette drive Insert a standard 3 5 inch diskette into this drive For more information see Using diskettes on page 68 Diskette drive...

Page 10: ... RW logo indicates a recordable rewritable CD drive a DVD logo indicates a DVD drive and a DVD CD R RW logo indicates a combination DVD and recordable rewritable CD drive Drive indicator Lights up when the computer is accessing the CD CD RW DVD or combination DVD CD RW drive For more information see Using a CD CD RW or DVD drive on page 69 Drive eject button Press the eject button to open the disc...

Page 11: ... ports Plug USB Universal Serial Bus devices such as a USB Iomega Zip drive printer scanner or camera into these ports Monitor port Plug an analog VGA monitor into this port Parallel port Plug a parallel device such as a printer into this port Ventilation fan Helps cool internal components Do not block or insert objects into these slots Parallel port Monitor port USB ports Power connector Kensingt...

Page 12: ...ase the battery System label Includes the product model number and serial number For more information see Identifying your model on page 9 Ventilation fan Helps cool internal components Do not block or insert objects into these slots Reset hole Insert a straightened paper clip into this hole to manually restart the system Memory bay Install as many as two memory modules into this bay For more info...

Page 13: ...ns are set to open your e mail application your Web browser online help and another program that you assign For more information see Multi function buttons on page 22 Status indicators Inform you when a drive is in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used For more information see Status indicators on page 17 Touchpad Provides all the functionality of a mouse For ...

Page 14: ...8 Chapter 1 Checking Out Your Gateway Solo 1450 www gateway com Keyboard A full sized 86 key keyboard For more information see Using the keyboard on page 18 Component Icon Description ...

Page 15: ... need this information if you call for assistance The following label indicates your computer contains a wireless communications device The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label includes the product key code for your operating system Important The label shown below is for informational purposes only Label information varies by model Insert Solo 1450 Label Insert Wireless Label Insert Microso...

Page 16: ...l devices You can attach devices such as a keyboard mouse printer or monitor to your notebook Memory Large programs such as multimedia games or graphics programs use a lot of memory If your programs are running more slowly than you think they should try adding more memory Printers You can attach many types of printers to your notebook The most common types are inkjet and laser printers which print...

Page 17: ...about your Gateway notebook Read this chapter to find out How to connect the AC adapter How to start and turn off your notebook How to use the keyboard How to use the EZ Pad touchpad How to connect the modem How to connect to an Ethernet network How to install peripheral devices ...

Page 18: ...cord to the AC adapter Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use your notebook on battery power for the first time the battery life may be much shorter than you expect If the battery life seems short even after being charged for 24 hours the battery may need to be recalibrated For information on recalibrating the battery see Recalibrating the battery on page 102 Warning Replace ...

Page 19: ...off and leave the notebook connected to AC power for at least 24 hours The battery charge meters may not show a charge for several hours For more information about battery meters on your model see Monitoring the battery charge on page 100 5 If the battery meters do not show a full charge after 24 hours contact Gateway Technical Support at www gateway com support contact Warning Do not attempt to d...

Page 20: ... connecting them to a surge protector which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from reaching your computer Warning High voltages can enter your computer through both the power cord and the modem connection Protect your computer 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 anten...

Page 21: ...r instructions on changing the power button mode see Changing power settings on page 107 3 If you are starting your notebook for the first time follow the on screen instructions to set up your notebook Waking up your notebook When you have not used your notebook for several minutes it may enter a power saving mode called Standby While in Standby the power indicator flashes If your notebook is in S...

Page 22: ...then click Turn Off Computer The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens 2 Click Turn Off Windows shuts down and turns off your notebook Important If for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in Windows to turn off your notebook press and hold the power button for about five seconds then release it ...

Page 23: ...rd is used Indicator Icon Description Caps Lock Caps Lock is turned on Pad Lock Pad Lock is turned on Scroll Lock Scroll Lock is turned on Diskette drive The standard 1 44 MB diskette drive is in use Hard drive The hard drive is in use Disc drive The CD CD RW DVD or combination DVD CD RW drive is in use Hard drive Disc drive Diskette drive Caps lock Pad lock Scroll lock 1 ...

Page 24: ...nate functions including shortcut keys for Windows function keys for specific system operations and the Pad Lock keys for the numeric keypad You can attach an external keyboard to the notebook using a USB or PS 2 port You do not need to shut down the notebook to connect a keyboard Function System keys Navigation Volume keys Numeric keypad Arrow keys Windows key Fn key Application key Fn key Window...

Page 25: ...cursor to the beginning of a line to the end of a line up the page down the page to the beginning of a document or to the end of a document Volume keys Press these colored keys in combination with the FN key to increase or decrease the volume or mute the sound FN key Press the FN key in combination with a colored system key such as STATUS STANDBY or PAUSE to perform a specific action Application k...

Page 26: ...e A monitor must be plugged into the monitor port on the notebook Enter Standby mode Press the power button to leave Standby mode Turn on Pad Lock so you can use the numeric keypad Press this key combination again to turn off Pad Lock The Pad Lock status indicator appears while this function is turned on Pause the text scrolling in a DOS screen The Scroll Lock status indicator appears when this fu...

Page 27: ...21 Using the keyboard www gateway com Decrease volume Press and hold FN while pressing this system key Too ...

Page 28: ...ent functions than those listed For more information see Programming the multi function buttons on page 126 Button Icon Press to E mail Open your e mail program Internet Open your Web browser Help Open online help User defined shortcut Open the program you assign to this key E mail Internet Help User defined shortcut ...

Page 29: ...the EZ Pad touchpad The EZ Pad consists of a touchpad two buttons and a rocker switch When you move your finger on the touchpad the pointer arrow on the screen moves in the same direction Touchpad Left touchpad button Right touchpad button Rocker switch ...

Page 30: ...d settings on page 125 Using the touchpad To Do this Move the pointer on the screen 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 Select an object on the screen Position the pointer over the object Press the left button below the touchpad once This action i...

Page 31: ...the object Quickly press and release the right button once This action is called right clicking Move an object on the screen Position the pointer over the object Press the left button and hold it down then use the touchpad to move drag the object to the appropriate part of the screen Release the button to drop the object where you want it To Do this ...

Page 32: ...e modem cable into the modem jack on the left side of the notebook 2 Insert the other end of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines 3 Start your notebook then start your communications software Caution To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord ...

Page 33: ...cable into a network wall jack Ask your network administrator to help you select the correct network jack Your notebook is now physically connected to the network Your network administrator can help you log onto your network Broadband Internet connections You can use your notebook s Ethernet jack for more than just networking Many broadband Internet connections such as cable modems and DSL modems ...

Page 34: ...ocations see Checking Out Your Gateway Solo 1450 on page 1 USB ports support plug and play and hot swapping which means that your computer will usually recognize such a device whenever you plug it into the appropriate port When you use a USB device for the first time your computer will prompt you to install any software the device needs After doing this you can disconnect and reconnect the device ...

Page 35: ... 3 www gateway com Getting Help This chapter tells you about additional information resources available to help you use your computer It includes the following topics HelpSpot Online help Gateway Web site ...

Page 36: ...scover and use the many features of your Gateway computer HelpSpot also has an area called Contact Gateway that helps you find the right resource at Gateway to answer your questions or help solve your problems To start HelpSpot Click Start then click Help and Support HelpSpot opens If this is the first time you have started HelpSpot on your computer you may experience a brief wait while HelpSpot b...

Page 37: ...com You can find help information by clicking a link performing a search or browsing the index To learn about using your Gateway computer your mouse and other tasks click the Using your computer link on the HelpSpot main page ...

Page 38: ...HelpSpot contains several short videos to help introduce you to new concepts or show you how to perform various tasks To play a HelpSpot video To watch a video in HelpSpot click Video Tutorials on the HelpSpot home page then click a video title The video plays ...

Page 39: ...earn how to perform a task while you are using the program Most online help information can be accessed by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by clicking a Help button 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 ...

Page 40: ... use your computer Visit the Gateway Web site at www gateway com for Technical documentation and product manuals Technical tips and support including online chat services Hardware drivers Order status Frequently asked questions FAQs For more information about connecting to the Internet see Learning about the Internet on page 58 ...

Page 41: ...sics Read this chapter to get basic information on how to Use the Windows desktop Manage files and folders Work with documents Use shortcuts Help and Support For more information about Windows click Start then click Help and Support ...

Page 42: ...tarts the first screen you see is the Windows desktop The desktop is like the top of a real desk Think of the desktop as your personalized work space where you open programs and perform other tasks Your desktop may be different from the example shown below depending on how your computer is set up ...

Page 43: ... Click 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 computer tools and utilities Click the Start button then open a file or program by clicking selecting an item on the menu that opens The Recycle Bin is where files folders and programs that you discarded are stored You must empty the Recyc...

Page 44: ...Start menu 1 Click the Start button on the lower left of the Windows desktop The Start menu opens showing you the first level of menu items 2 To see all programs and files in the Start menu click All Programs When you move the mouse pointer over any menu item that has an arrow next to it another menu or submenu opens and reveals related files programs or commands 3 Click a file or program to open ...

Page 45: ...ems When you double click 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 double clicking the Local Disk C icon in the My Computer window Minimize Maximize Close Title bar Menu bar ...

Page 46: ...t shows the window title Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a button on the taskbar Clicking the program button in the taskbar opens the window again Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to fit the entire screen Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to its former size Clicking the close button closes the active window or program Clicking an...

Page 47: ...ust 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 computer almost always has more than one drive Each drive has a letter usually Local Disk C for the hard drive and 3 Floppy A for the diskette drive You may also have more drives such as a CD CD RW DVD or combination DVD CD RW drive To view the...

Page 48: ...contain files and other folders Files are much like paper documents letters spreadsheets and pictures that you keep on your computer In fact all information on a computer is stored in files To create a folder 1 Click Start then click My Computer on the Start menu 2 Double click the drive or folder for example the Local Disk C where you want to put the new folder The drive or folder window opens If...

Page 49: ...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 To copy a file or folder to another folder 1 Right click press the right mouse button the file or folder that you want to copy A pop up menu opens on the desktop 2 Click Copy on the pop up menu 3 Open the destination folder 4 With the pointer inside...

Page 50: ...mouse button the file or folder that you want to move A pop up menu opens on the desktop 2 Click Cut on the pop up menu 3 Open the destination folder 4 With the pointer inside the destination folder right click 5 Click Paste The file or folder you moved appears in its new location and is removed from its old location ...

Page 51: ... In My Computer or Windows Explorer click the files or folders that you want to delete For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders see Shortcuts on page 55 2 Click File then click Delete Windows moves the files and folders to the Recycle Bin To recover files or folders from the Recycle Bin 1 Double click the Recycle Bin icon The Recycle Bin window opens and lists the files and fol...

Page 52: ...p The Recycle Bin window opens 2 Click File then click Empty Recycle Bin Windows asks you if you are sure that you want to empty the bin 3 Click Yes Windows permanently deletes all files in the Recycle Bin Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the bin These files cannot be restored ...

Page 53: ...they may have many levels usually many more levels than a file cabinet in fact So you usually will have to search through levels of folders to find the file or folder that you need This is called browsing To browse for a file 1 Click Start then click My Computer 2 Double click 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 f...

Page 54: ... 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 combine search criteria to refine searches Files and folders found using these utilities can be opened copied cut renamed or deleted directly from the list in the resu...

Page 55: ...dow opens Click 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 ...

Page 56: ... Open a file folder or program by double clicking the name in the list Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting more criteria than file name You can select options to 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 ...

Page 57: ...ng Microsoft Word Similar procedures apply to other programs such as Microsoft Excel Microsoft WordPad and Microsoft Publisher For more information about using a program click Help on its menu bar Creating a new document To create a new document 1 Click Start All Programs then click Microsoft Word Microsoft Word starts and a blank document opens 2 Click File then click New The New Document pane op...

Page 58: ...ment Use the menus and toolbar buttons at the top of the window to format the document Saving a document After you create a document you need to save it if you want to use it later To save a document in Microsoft Word 1 Click File then click Save The Save As dialog box opens 2 In the Save in list click the folder where you want to save the file Help and Support For more information about saving a ...

Page 59: ...n it Open the document in the program that it was created in To open a document in Microsoft Word 1 Click Start All Programs then click Microsoft Word Microsoft Word starts and a blank document opens 2 Click File then click Open Help and Support For more information about opening a document in Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support File folder File name ...

Page 60: ...ted to your computer or have access to a network printer For more information about installing or using your printer refer to the printer documentation To print a document in Microsoft Word 1 Make sure that the printer is turned on and loaded with paper 2 Start Microsoft Word and open a document Help and Support For more information about printing a document in Windows XP click Start then click He...

Page 61: ...e the folder or window where you want to paste the object then press CTRL V Select multiple items in a list or in a window Click the first item press and hold down the CTRL key then click each of the remaining items Select multiple adjacent items in a list or window Click the first item in the list press and hold down the SHIFT key then click the last item in the list Permanently delete a file or ...

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Page 63: ...the Internet This chapter provides information about the Internet and the World Wide Web and tells you how to set up the America Online Internet service so that you can send and receive e mail and access other Internet resources ...

Page 64: ...le line and signing up with an Internet Service Provider ISP Cable and DSL modems a faster 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 computer through an Ethernet jack Important For the location of your Ethernet jack see Left side on page 3 Your computer connects to the Internet thro...

Page 65: ...ion on the World Wide Web you need to set up an Internet account with an Internet Service Provider ISP If you have chosen America Online as an ISP follow these instructions to set up and connect to your account To establish a different ISP service or to transfer an existing account to this computer contact the ISP directly If you set up an account with America Online an Internet e mail address is ...

Page 66: ...nnecting the Web browser window opens For information about the Web and the Web browser see Using the World Wide Web on page 61 To disconnect from your America Online Internet account Click X in the top right corner of the America Online window Your computer disconnects from the Internet If you are using a service other than America Online check with your ISP for the correct procedure for disconne...

Page 67: ...on your new computer Web pages can contain text animations music and other multimedia features A group of related Web pages is called a Web site You can access Web sites to shop track investments read the news download programs and much more You can explore a Web site or visit other Web sites by clicking areas on a Web page called links or hyperlinks A link may be colored or underlined text a pict...

Page 68: ...he browser address bar for example www gateway com then click GO on the browser address bar OR On the current Web page click a link to a Web site The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet downloads transfers data to your computer and displays the page on the site that you requested Sometimes Web pages display slowly The speed that a Web page displays on your screen depends on the...

Page 69: ... Web page to navigate to the Web site containing the file that you want to download 3 Create or locate the folder where you want to store the file on your computer 4 Click 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 computer The time that it takes to tran...

Page 70: ... most e mail addresses in minutes An e mail address consists of a user name 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 Help and Support For more...

Page 71: ...ect of your e mail in the Subject box 5 Type the e mail message 6 When finished click Send Now Your e mail is sent over the Internet to the e mail address you specified Checking your e mail To check your e mail using America Online 1 Connect to your America Online account 2 Click Read 3 Double click the message you want to read For more information about managing and organizing your e mail message...

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Page 73: ...n using the multimedia capabilities of your notebook Read this chapter to learn how to Use the diskette drive Use a CD CD RW DVD or combination DVD CD RW drive Create CDs Adjust the volume Play CDs and DVDs Record and play audio files Use Windows Media Player Use MusicMatch ...

Page 74: ...diskette drive with the label facing up 2 To access a file on the diskette click Start My Computer double click the drive letter for example the A drive then double click the file name 3 To remove the diskette make sure the diskette drive status indicator is off see Status indicators on page 17 then press the diskette eject button Warning Do not expose diskettes to water or magnetic fields Exposur...

Page 75: ...D RW DVD or combination DVD CD RW drive After the tray opens slightly pull the disc tray completely open 2 Place the disc in the tray with the label facing up then press down carefully on the disc until it snaps into place 3 Push the tray in until it is closed Important When you place a single sided disc in the tray make sure that the label side is facing up If the disc has two playable sides plac...

Page 76: ...as tax records letters MP3s or photos To create a data CD 1 Insert a blank CD R or CD RW disc into your CD RW drive 2 If a CD Drive dialog box opens click Create a CD using Roxio Easy CD Creator then click OK The Project Selector window opens OR If a dialog box does not open click Start All Programs Roxio Easy CD Creator then click Project Selector The Project Selector window opens make a data CD ...

Page 77: ...ateway com 3 Move your pointer over make a data CD then click dataCD project The Easy CD Creator window opens 4 Click the arrow button to open the Select Source Files list then click the folder where your files are located Source Pane Add Select Source Files ...

Page 78: ...le you want to record hold down the CTRL or SHIFT key when you click to select multiple files in the Source pane then click Add 6 After you have added all of your files click record The Record CD Setup window opens 7 Click Start Recording record Start Recording ...

Page 79: ... or CD RW disc into your CD RW drive 2 If a CD Drive dialog box opens click Create a CD using Roxio Easy CD Creator then click OK The Project Selector window opens OR If a dialog box does not open click Start All Programs Roxio Easy CD Creator then click Project Selector The Project Selector window opens Tips Tricks Most car stereos read CD R discs but do not read CD RW discs make a music CD music...

Page 80: ...your pointer over make a music CD then click musicCD project The Easy CD Creator window opens 4 Click the arrow button to open the Select Source Files list then click the folder where your files are located Source pane Add Select Source Files Source pane ...

Page 81: ...TRL or SHIFT key when you click to select multiple files in the Source pane then click Add Tips Tricks You can add any combination of music tracks or MP3 files to a music CD project You can add up to 99 tracks and files or up to 650 MB 74 minute CD or 700 MB 80 minute CD of tracks and files to a music CD project record ...

Page 82: ...76 Chapter 6 Using Multimedia www gateway com 6 After you have added all of your tracks and files click record The Record CD Setup window opens 7 Click Start Recording Start Recording ...

Page 83: ...lume or press the mute system key combination FN to turn off all sound To adjust the overall volume level from Windows 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Sounds Speech and Audio Devices 2 Click Double click the Adjust the system volume or Sounds and Audio Devices The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box op...

Page 84: ...Mute check box then click OK To adjust specific volume levels 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Sounds Speech and Audio Devices 2 Click Double click the Adjust the system volume or Sounds and Audio Devices The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens ...

Page 85: ...appear in the window click Options Properties the check box next to the audio device you want to appear then click OK 5 Drag the volume level and balance sliders for the device you want to adjust then close the window For more information about the volume controls click Help in the window 6 Click X in the top right corner of the window to close it ...

Page 86: ...r click Help You can also use MusicMatch to listen to CDs See Using MusicMatch on page 85 for more information To play a CD 1 Insert a CD into the CD CD RW DVD or combination DVD CD RW drive 2 If a message asks you to chose a CD player click Windows Media Player The Windows Media Player opens 3 When the media player opens click play Play Stop Next Previous Mute Volume ...

Page 87: ... Start All Programs Accessories Entertainment then click Sound Recorder The Sound Recorder opens 3 Click record then speak into the microphone 4 When you finish recording click stop 5 Click File then click Save As The Save As dialog box opens 6 Name the recording specify the location where you want to save the recording then click Save The recording is saved Help and Support For more information a...

Page 88: ... play an audio recording in Sound Recorder 1 Open the Sound Recorder 2 Click File then click Open The Open dialog box opens 3 Click the file you want to play then click Open 4 Play the file by clicking play then stop playing the file by clicking stop ...

Page 89: ...r more information about using the Windows Media Player click Help To play a file using the Windows Media Player 1 Click Start All Programs then click Windows Media Player The Windows Media Player opens 2 Click File then click Open The Open dialog box opens 3 Click the file you want to play then click Open 4 Play the file by clicking play then stop playing the file by clicking stop Video file info...

Page 90: ...program For more information about playing DVDs click Help in the DVD player program To play a DVD 1 Make sure that the speakers are turned on or headphones are plugged in and that the volume is turned up 2 Turn off your screen saver and standby timers 3 Click Start All Programs DVD Player then click DVD Player The DVD Player video screen and control panel open 4 Insert a DVD into the DVD drive th...

Page 91: ...a music library Enter music track information Listen to Internet Radio For more information on using MusicMatch see its online Help Playing CDs You can use the MusicMatch program to play music CDs To play a music CD 1 Insert the music CD into the CD CD RW DVD or combination DVD CD RW drive on your computer The first time you insert a CD the Audio CD dialog box opens ...

Page 92: ...rom a music CD to your computer s hard drive as MP3 files MP3 MPEG Layer 3 is a standard for digitally compressing high fidelity music into compact files without noticeably sacrificing quality MP3 files end in the file extension mp3 To create rip MP3 files 1 Open MusicMatch by clicking Start All Programs MusicMatch then clicking MusicMatch Jukebox 2 Insert a CD into the CD CD RW DVD or combination...

Page 93: ...87 Using MusicMatch www gateway com 4 Click REC then follow the on screen instructions ...

Page 94: ...mation To edit track information 1 In MusicMatch click My Library The library window opens 2 In the library window right click the file then click Edit Track Tag s The Edit Track Tag dialog box opens 3 Enter information such as track title lead artist album and genre 4 Click OK The new track information appears in the MusicMatch playlist music library and recorder ...

Page 95: ... can add music tracks to your music library by Creating MP3 files When you create MP3 files from the tracks on your music CD MusicMatch automatically adds these files to your music library Dragging and Dropping Drag and drop files from Windows Explorer or your desktop to the music library Downloading files from the Internet When you are connected to the Internet MP3 files that you download are aut...

Page 96: ... music library display settings To change the music library display settings 1 In MusicMatch click Options then click Settings The Settings window opens 2 Click the Music Library tab 3 Click the categories that you want to display in the columns then click OK ...

Page 97: ...om Listening to Internet radio Use the Radio feature in MusicMatch to listen to Internet Radio stations To listen to an Internet radio station 1 Connect to the Internet then open MusicMatch 2 Click Radio Stations The Radio window opens ...

Page 98: ...tation by clicking Broadcast Stations then clicking the appropriate category in the Station Selector 4 Select a radio station then click Play MusicMatch connects to the station and plays the audio Using advanced features You can also use MusicMatch to create your own music CDs and to download MP3 files to your portable MP3 player For more information see the MusicMatch online Help ...

Page 99: ...g the modem Before you send your first fax you need to set up your user information Your fax cover sheets and fax headers will contain this information which is required by law Help and Support For more information about using the fax functions in Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support ...

Page 100: ...en type your personal information in the User boxes 4 Click the Fax tab then enter your name and fax number in the Fax identifier text box This identifier information is required by law You can enter up to 20 characters in the text box We suggest using eight characters for your identifier name followed by 12 characters for your telephone number 5 Click OK Important Some fax machines cannot use spe...

Page 101: ...If you do not want the PhoneTools logo on your cover page click the picture then click the clear button OR If you want to replace the PhoneTools logo with one of your own click the import button then select a picture for the logo The picture must be saved in a supported format BMP DGR GIF JPG PCX T31 or TIF and be small enough to fit in the logo box 8 Click OK Import button Clear button ...

Page 102: ...pter 7 Sending and Receiving Faxes www gateway com Sending a fax To send a fax 1 If PhoneTools is not open click Start All Programs PhoneTools then click PhoneTools 2 Click Send Fax The Send Fax Wizard opens ...

Page 103: ...ge in the Message Text area you must select a cover page 6 If you want to attach a file make sure the file is not open then click browse click the file then click Open 7 Click Next then click Finish The Confirm Transmissions dialog box opens 8 Click Send PhoneTools dials the fax number and sends your fax Important If for any reason you receive a failed transmission message click Send then click Ou...

Page 104: ...inter CAPTURE FAX BVRP then click OK The Send Fax Wizard opens 3 Complete the wizard as instructed in Sending a fax on page 96 Receiving and viewing a fax To receive and view a fax 1 If PhoneTools is not open click Start All Programs PhoneTools then click PhoneTools When PhoneTools is open it detects incoming faxes and stores them in the In Box 2 To view a fax click Fax Inbox then double click the...

Page 105: ...ould manage power consumption to get the most use out of the battery This chapter shows you how to Check and recharge the battery Recalibrate the battery Change batteries Extend the life of the battery by conserving battery power and using alternate power sources Change power saving settings ...

Page 106: ...ft corner of the screen The Status display shows the current power source the battery charge and the power management mode Looking at the battery charge indicator LED green battery is fully charged LED orange battery is charging LED red battery is low LED blinking and red battery is very low Waiting for a Low Battery warning message to appear If your battery charge indicators display what looks li...

Page 107: ...e it is installed and your notebook is connected to AC power While the battery is recharging the battery indicator turns orange and the battery icon in the taskbar has a lightning bolt Important If the power cord or battery icon does not appear on the taskbar click the show hidden icons button ...

Page 108: ...en the Power menu 4 Highlight Battery Calibration then select Enabled by pressing the spacebar 5 Open the Exit menu then highlight Exit Saving Changes and press ENTER 6 Select Yes then press ENTER The battery learning process begins and a screen opens showing you the progress The entire process will take several hours When the recalibration has finished the message Press Esc key to exit appears 7 ...

Page 109: ...s not plugged into an AC outlet save your work and turn off the notebook 2 Close the LCD panel and turn your notebook over 3 Slide the battery release latch and slide the battery out of the bay Warning Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the Gateway Solo 1450 Li Ion or Ni MH battery Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions The battery...

Page 110: ...104 Chapter 8 Managing Power www gateway com 4 Slide a charged battery into the bay until it snaps into place ...

Page 111: ...r combination DVD CD RW drives only when necessary These drives use a large amount of power Recharge the battery often take an extra battery and fully recharge the batteries before traveling For more information see Recharging the battery on page 101 and Changing batteries on page 103 Using alternate power sources To extend battery life use alternate power sources whenever possible If traveling in...

Page 112: ...d Hibernate For more information on using Hibernate mode see Activating and Using Hibernate Mode on page 111 Using Standby mode Always save your work before using Standby mode When in Standby your computer reduces or turns off the power to most devices except memory However the information in memory is not saved to the hard drive If power is interrupted the information is lost When in Hibernate mo...

Page 113: ...schemes groups of power settings let you change power saving options such as when the display or hard drive is automatically turned off You can select one of the defined power schemes or create a custom power scheme Alarms can alert you when the battery charge is low Advanced power settings let you assign different power saving modes to the power button and Standby key You can also select which po...

Page 114: ... your Control Panel is in Category View click Performance and Maintenance 2 Click Double click the Power Options icon The Power Options Properties dialog box opens 3 Click the arrow button to open the Power Scheme list then click the power scheme you want OR Set the timers then save your custom power scheme by clicking Save As and typing a name for the scheme 4 Click OK ...

Page 115: ...1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Performance and Maintenance 2 Click Double click the Power Options icon The Power Options Properties dialog box opens 3 Click the Alarms tab 4 Adjust the alarm settings 5 Click OK ...

Page 116: ...trol Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Performance and Maintenance 2 Click Double click the Power Options icon The Power Options Properties dialog box opens 3 Click the Advanced tab 4 Click the arrow button to open a Power buttons list then click the power setting mode you want to use 5 Click OK ...

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