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24 Using Your Gateway Solo 3100 Notebook

Using an external mouse or keyboard

You can attach an external mouse or keyboard to the notebook using the PS/2
port, the USB port, or the serial port. The optional port replicator also has
ports for external connections. It is not necessary to shut down the system to
connect an external PS/2 mouse or keyboard. Just connect it to the port and
start to work.

If the EZ Point drivers do not support the external mouse, refer to the mouse
documentation and follow the installation instructions.

Connecting the modem

Your Solo 3100 notebook comes with a built-in 56K data/fax modem and a
telephone cable.

1.

Insert one end or the telephone cable into the modem jack on the rear
panel of the notebook.

To connect and use the modem

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Summary of Contents for Solo 3100

Page 1: ...attery pack 10 Connecting the AC power 11 Starting up your notebook 12 Using Your Notebook 15 Using Your Solo 3100 16 Using the keyboard 16 Using key combinations 17 Using the LCD 20 Using the EZ Point 22 Connecting the modem 24 Using the audio 25 Using 3 5 diskettes 27 Using CD ROMs and DVDs 28 Using the USB port 31 Removing and replacing the hard disk drive 31 Using PC Cards 32 Using the IR port...

Page 2: ...ttery Power 52 Charging the battery pack 52 Using the battery 54 Monitoring the battery status 55 Changing the Power button setting 55 Using the Suspend and Standby modes 56 Maximizing Battery Life 58 Using the Port Replicator 61 Checking Out the Port Replicator 62 Attaching to the replicator 64 Separating from the replicator 65 Setting up the video out port 66 Accessories 69 Solo Notebook Accesso...

Page 3: ...rovides information about using the operating system learning about advanced features networking getting help and more Online documentation Lets you access the electronic manuals from your hard drive when you are traveling or when the manuals are not accessible To access the online documentation click Start Online Documentation then select the manual you want to review Gateway web site http www ga...

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Page 5: ...Chapter 1 Checking Out Your Notebook Checking Out Your Solo 3100 2 Keyboard and LCD panel 2 Top panel buttons and indicators 3 Rear panel 4 Right side 5 Left side 6 Bottom 7 ...

Page 6: ...tion A 12 1 TFT Color LCD Liquid Crystal Display Provides sharp crisp resolution with backlit anti glare screen B Keyboard Provides full functionality of a desktop com puter keyboard Many keys have been assigned alternate functions C Speakers Provides high quality sound reproduction for software audio CDs and DVDs D EZ Point Controls the cursor movement on the screen A B C D C ...

Page 7: ...lay C Hard drive Displays when the computer accesses the hard drive D DVD or CD Displays when the computer accesses the DVD or CD Compact Disc drive E Caps lock Visible when Caps Lock is enabled F Pad lock Visible when Pad Lock is enabled G Scroll lock Visible when Scroll Lock is enabled H Microphone Records sounds when the system is recording D C E F G H B A Note You can save power and extend bat...

Page 8: ...odem jack Plug a phone line into this jack to connect the notebook s on board modem to an analog phone system D PS 2 port Connect an external keyboard mouse numeric keypad or other device to this port E VGA port Connect a VGA Video Graphics Adapter monitor cable to this port F Parallel port LPT1 Connect a parallel device such as a printer to this port G Serial port Connect an optional serial devic...

Page 9: ...DVD or CD if power is unavailable Insert a straightened paper clip or other stiff wire to eject the DVD or CD tray D PC Card slot Accepts one Type I or Type II PC Card E Volume wheel Adjust speaker volume Other port volume levels are controlled by multimedia software F PC Card eject button Push once to release the eject button and push a second time to eject the PC Card Push a third time to retrac...

Page 10: ...r intake to cool components C Power connector Connect the AC power adapter to this port D USB port Plug optional USB Universal Serial Bus serial devices into this port E Hard disk drive Hard disk drive storage bay The hard drive can be removed only by first removing the mounting screw on the bottom of the note book then sliding the drive out A B C D E Note For more information on how to use the US...

Page 11: ...e battery pack from the battery pack bay C Hard disk drive The hard drive can be removed only by first removing the two mounting screws then sliding the drive out D Replicator port Connect the port replicator to this port E Memory bay Open the memory bay cover to install or remove RAM memory modules C B A D Note See Attaching to the replicator on page 64 for more information about using the port r...

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Page 13: ...Chapter 2 Getting Started Getting Your System Running 10 Installing the battery pack 10 Connecting the AC power 11 Starting up your notebook 12 ...

Page 14: ...enever your notebook is connected to AC power The notebook can run on a fully charged battery for about 2 5 to 3 hours but battery life varies depending on configuration power management settings and features used Use the battery gauge icon in the taskbar to track the available battery power Battery life is affected by how much you use the system components such as the hard drive CD DVD drive LCD ...

Page 15: ... Caution Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged The replacement cord must be of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord Warning Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter The AC adapter has no user replaceable or user serviceable parts inside The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious personal injury or death Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adap...

Page 16: ...mputer on 3 Press FN or FN to change display brightness for suitable viewing Windows starts and the Regional Settings dialog box opens To start up the computer Important The power button is preset to On Off mode You can set it to function either in On Off or Standby Resume mode using the BIOS setup program See Using the BIOS Setup utility on page 72 for more information about accessing the BIOS Po...

Page 17: ...the Product ID number located on the Certificate of Authenticity on the cover of the Windows manual then click Next The Start Wizard dialog box appears 6 Click Finish The Time Properties dialog box appears 7 Set the Time Zone and Time then click OK The Add Printer Wizard dialog box appears 8 Click Next 9 Select a printer from the list and click Next OR click Cancel to skip the printer setup 10 Sel...

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Page 19: ...key combinations 17 Using the LCD 20 Using the EZ Point 22 Connecting the modem 24 Using the audio 25 Using 3 5 diskettes 27 Using CD ROMs and DVDs 28 Using the USB port 31 Removing and replacing the hard disk drive 31 Using PC Cards 32 Using the IR port 34 Using McAfee VirusScan 35 ...

Page 20: ...any of the keys have been assigned alternate functions including shortcut keys function keys for specific system operations and pad lock keys for the numeric keypad Key Action A Fn function Combination keys Press FN key plus one of the Fn Combination keys blue to perform a specific function For example FN F2 shows the Pop up status display B Fn function keys Press FN key plus another Fn Combinatio...

Page 21: ...key to get symbols and standard upper case letters Special keys The following keys help you use shortcuts when working with some software Key Description Use this key to display the Windows Start menu Pressing CTRL ESC also displays the Start menu Use this key to provide quick access to shortcut menus and help assistants in Windows In many cases this key functions like a right mouse click ...

Page 22: ...ng the Suspend and Standby modes on page 56 for more information about the Standby mode Makes temporary changes to the power management PM mode settings by toggling the setting options PM ON enables power management with AC or battery power PM DC enables power management when the notebook is using battery power only PM OFF disables power management The selected option is not saved when the system ...

Page 23: ...lay or print it SysRq System Request is reserved for certain appli cations such as in some DOS programs In some programs this key combination will send you to the starting point of your text In some programs this key combination sends you to the end point of your text Increases LCD brightness and displays the brightness meter for the Popup Status Display reflecting the changes Use the FN F2 key co...

Page 24: ...res a built in backlit color LCD Liquid Crystal Display The LCD uses TFT Thin Film Transistor technology that provides sharp resolution and brilliant colors The notebook s display supports a maximum resolution of 800 x 600 and a maximum color depth of 24 bit color In addition to using your LCD panel for display you can also attach an external monitor for presentations and other multimedia purposes...

Page 25: ...or monitor only Continue changing the display options until you get the desired display Depending upon the external monitor you are using you may have to lower the video resolution to 640 x 480 Refer to your monitor manual to find out its display resolution capabilities 1 Right click the Monitor icon in the taskbar tray 2 Select the desired resolution The screen resolution changes If the Monitor i...

Page 26: ... PS 2 port or the serial port Review this section to find out more about pointing device options Controlling the EZ Point The EZ Point provides an easy way to move the cursor across the screen and navigate through software The EZ Point consists of a stick located on the keyboard between the G and H keys and two buttons located below the spacebar on the keyboard A EZ Point B EZ Point select button ...

Page 27: ...ch as button assignments cursor speed and acceleration You can also enable scrolling press to select release to select and magnifying glass 1 Click Start Settings then Control Panel The Control Panel appears 2 Double click the EZ Point icon The EZ Point Properties dialog box appears 3 Click the tab of your choice to customize functions of the EZ Point Replacing the EZ Point cap The cap on the EZ P...

Page 28: ...y to shut down the system to connect an external PS 2 mouse or keyboard Just connect it to the port and start to work If the EZ Point drivers do not support the external mouse refer to the mouse documentation and follow the installation instructions Connecting the modem Your Solo 3100 notebook comes with a built in 56K data fax modem and a telephone cable 1 Insert one end or the telephone cable in...

Page 29: ...il listen to audio CDs and use it for many other multimedia applications Adjusting the volume You can use several methods to adjust audio input and output on your Solo notebook computer The volume control wheel on the left side of the system controls the Speaker Out port and the internal system speakers The volume level for other ports is controlled by the multimedia software as explained below 1 ...

Page 30: ...tening requirements Making an audio recording To make an audio recording use the built in microphone or connect an external microphone to the port replicator Connecting an external microphone will disable the built in microphone 1 Click Start Programs Accessories Multimedia then Sound Recorder The Sound Recorder opens 2 Click Edit then Audio Properties to set or record volume levels 3 Click OK 4 C...

Page 31: ...ck then click Open 4 Click the Play button to play the file 5 Click the Stop button to stop playing the file Using 3 5 diskettes Your system has an external 3 5 diskette drive which enables you to use 3 5 diskettes with up to 1 44 MB capacity 1 Turn off your notebook 2 Plug the drive cable into the parallel port on the back of the notebook To play back a recording in Media Player To connect the ex...

Page 32: ...or DVD Press down carefully on the disc to ensure it snaps onto the clips that hold the disc in the tray 3 Press the eject button to close the tray 1 Double click the My Computer icon The My Computer window opens 2 Double click the CD ROM drive icon To insert a CD or DVD To access information on the CD or DVD drive Important Be sure to place the disc in the tray so that the label side is facing up...

Page 33: ...onds the CD starts playing 2 Click the CD Player taskbar button to use the CD Player software OR 1 If the CD did not auto start click Start Programs Accessories Multimedia and CD Player The CD Player appears 2 Hold the mouse pointer over the control buttons on the CD Player to get familiar with each button function You can change music tracks view playing times control the volume define a play lis...

Page 34: ...CD or DVD drive using the eject button for example when the computer is shut down 1 Carefully insert a stiff wire such as a straightened heavy duty paper clip into the manual eject hole until you feel resistance 2 Gently press harder until the drive tray slides out 3 Grasp the front of the tray and pull it out To use the manual eject button Manual eject hole ...

Page 35: ... the system resources Removing and replacing the hard disk drive You can remove the hard disk drive from your notebook to swap to a second drive If you decide to add a new drive use the documentation that comes with the drive to prepare the it for use 1 Save all work 2 Click Start Shut Down then click OK 3 Close the LCD panel then disconnect the AC power 4 Remove the battery 5 Remove the two screw...

Page 36: ... it 6 If this is a first time installation follow the information that accompanied the drive to prepare it for use Using PC Cards Your notebook s PC Card slot also known as a PCMCIA card slot is located on the right side of your notebook This slot accepts PC Card 16 PC Card 32 CardBus or Zoomed Video cards Your notebook is configured to automatically accept most PC Cards To replace the hard disk d...

Page 37: ...our PC Card does not work when hot swapping refer to the PC Card manufacturer s documentation for further information 1 Insert the PC Card with the label facing up 2 Slide the card firmly into the PC Card slot When the card is installed correctly the computer emits a two toned beep 3 Follow the Windows Setup Wizard installation steps the first time you insert a PC Card Operate the device as recomm...

Page 38: ...ime to eject the PC Card 6 Press the PC Card eject button a third time to replace the button into the chassis Using the IR port The IR infrared port built into the back of your notebook uses infrared technology to send and receive signals between the notebook and a remote device equipped with an IR port A variety of desktop computers printers and other peripherals are IR equipped Use the manufactu...

Page 39: ...become active If transmitted unnoticed viruses can damage data cause computers to crash or display bothersome or offensive messages Avoiding computer virus infection is important and McAfee VirusScan helps you protect your system from computer viruses If you are using diskettes to transfer information to your system you can run the McAfee VirusScan software on the diskette to check it before copyi...

Page 40: ...ng you to update your version of McAfee VirusScan Updating your version of McAfee VirusScan is important because it keeps your virus protection current If you have a subscription to an Internet service provider and your notebook is properly connected to a phone line you can update McAfee VirusScan software Click the Update button and follow the on screen instructions to complete the update process...

Page 41: ... Web 39 Using Microsoft Fax 41 Setting up Microsoft Fax 41 Sending and receiving faxes 43 Manually answering with your modem 44 Installing Your PC Modem 44 Enabling the modem 46 Installing Your Network Modem 47 Configuring the modem 48 Locating the COM port address 50 ...

Page 42: ...connects the computer to a phone line Your Solo 3100 notebook has a built in 56K data fax modem An Internet service provider ISP a connection between the modem and the Internet such as gateway net A Web browser an application that translates information from the Internet service provider to the computer The Microsoft Internet Explorer Web browser is installed on the computer To understand Internet...

Page 43: ...ve e mail World Wide Web After you have your Internet service set up you are ready to explore the Internet To do this you need to use a Web browser In our example below we use Microsoft Internet Explorer to visit the Gateway Web site 1 Connect to the Internet service Depending upon your Internet service provider you may be prompted to provide your user ID and password 2 Double click the Internet E...

Page 44: ...owing illustration the Gateway Web site appears in Microsoft Internet Explorer Refer to the Web browser s online help to learn more about using the Web browser exploring the Web printing and saving information Address Bar When you move the cursor over the screen and it changes to a hand you can click to link to another page or section of the Web site Display area for Web pages ...

Page 45: ...dd Remove Programs and you can stop here If a message asks you to include all required components click Yes and continue to step 4 4 Click OK at the bottom of the Add Remove Programs window If the Inbox Setup Wizard appears go to step 5 If the Inbox Setup Wizard does not appear follow the instructions on the screen 5 In the Inbox Setup Wizard click the Properties button and make sure your active m...

Page 46: ...licking Next 12 If this is your first installation choose the default path for Personal folder file by clicking Next 13 Choose whether you want Microsoft Exchange to automatically run whenyoustartWindows 95 Rememberthatyouneedtohave Microsoft Exchange running to receive faxes Click Next 14 Click Finish Microsoft Exchange opens If the Mail logon shows and you do not have a Post Office set up click ...

Page 47: ...nu then click New Fax Follow the instructions in the Compose New Fax Wizard Printing to Microsoft Fax 1 Open the document that you want to fax for example a Microsoft Word document 2 Select the File menu and click Print 3 Select Microsoft Fax from the list of printers then click OK Follow the instructions in the Compose New Fax Wizard 1 Double click the Inbox icon to open Microsoft Exchange 2 Go t...

Page 48: ...n a fax arrives After a fax is received click the Inbox folder in the Personal Folders window then double click the first fax in the list The fax document opens in the FaxViewer 9 Click Print to print the fax Manually answering with your modem If you set the modem s answer mode to Manual you must manually answer the phone when it rings To manually answer the phone double click the modem icon in th...

Page 49: ...ne 45 1 Plug the connector end of the modem cable into the modem Connectors are either the 4 pin shown below 15 pin or RJ11 connector type Plug the RJ11 connector into the XJACK connector as shown below To install the modem ...

Page 50: ... CD ROM 1 Make sure the external diskette drive is installed 2 Insert the modem into the PC Card slot 3 The New Hardware Found window appears Click the Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer button then click OK 4 The Install From Disk window appears Insert the driver diskette into the diskette drive 5 On the command line provided type A then click OK 6 The Select Device window appears...

Page 51: ...Network Modem The network PC Card modem has a 64 pin connector on one end and an RJ45 Ethernet connector on the other end The combo PC Card modem A shown below has the 68 pin connector on one end and two ports B D on the other end The two ports include A 15 pin connector port that can be used with a 10BASE T Ethernet cable with a 15 pin connector B on one end and a RJ45 connector C on the other en...

Page 52: ... Plug the other end of the telephone cable into the wall jack OR 1 If your network PC Card has the XJACK connector gently push on the end of the XJACK to release it then plug one end of the telephone cable RJ11 into the XJACK connector 2 Plug the other end of the phone cable into the wall jack To install the modem Important If you have trouble plugging in the 15 pin connector turn it over so that ...

Page 53: ...Select Floppy disk drives insert the driver diskette into the drive then click Next The system finds the modem driver 6 Click Finish Dual toned beeps indicate that the modem is enabled Windows 95 1 Make sure the external diskette drive is installed 2 Insert the modem face up 68 pin connector first into the PCMCIA slot 3 Start up your notebook The Add New Hardware Wizard opens 4 Select Driver from ...

Page 54: ...imary Network Logon command line shows your network type then click OK 10 Restart your system Locating the COM port address Some modem applications require you to know the COM port address that Windows assigned to your modem 1 Click Start Settings and Control Panel then double click the Modems icon The Modems Properties dialog box appears 2 Click the Diagnostics tab The assigned COM port appears 3...

Page 55: ...ower Usage Managing Battery Power 52 Charging the battery pack 52 Using the battery 54 Monitoring the battery status 55 Changing the Power button setting 55 Using the Suspend and Standby modes 56 Maximizing Battery Life 58 ...

Page 56: ...xternal battery charger or an airplane automobile adapter from Gateway Add Ons The external charger can charge an additional battery while your notebook is charging its own attached battery The airplane automobile adapter lets you power your notebook and charge your battery from power plugs on airplanes and automobiles 1 Install the battery pack in the notebook then connect the AC power to the not...

Page 57: ...nd mode OR If you are using Windows 98 click Start on the taskbar then click Shut Down Standby then OK The system goes into Standby mode OR Shut down the system 3 Close the LCD panel and turn your notebook over 4 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery pack 5 Hold the latch forward and lift the battery pack from the notebook To remove the battery pack ...

Page 58: ...ery gauge This learning cycle increases the battery gauge accuracy gauge accuracy changes over time Because the learning cycle can take as long as 16 hours per battery we suggest that you start the Learning Cycle program and run it overnight 1 Insert the battery into the battery bay 2 Plug the AC adapter into the notebook and an AC outlet 3 Connect the external diskette drive then insert the Batte...

Page 59: ... panel The menu displays the following system information 1 The 1st line shows battery charge status percentage where 100 represents a fully charged battery If the battery level is low a warning icon appears 2 The 2nd line indicates the current power management setting OFF ON or DC 3 The 3rd line shows the current power source AC ON or AC OFF 4 The 4th line displays the current BIOS used on the sy...

Page 60: ...he power button restores power to the notebook Windows 95 Windows NT Resume Awakens system from Suspend mode Restores power to notebook Windows 95 Windows NT Sleep Turns off CPU Central Processing Unit clock Video controller Hard disk Input output controller Audio Any activity on the keyboard mouse or a modem ring brings the notebook back to full power Windows 95 Standby Sleeping state Equivalent ...

Page 61: ... up Press the power button ON Suspend Click Start Suspend OR Press FN F4 In Suspend mode Restore power Press the power button ON Shut down Click Start Shut Down Shut down the computer then click Yes If your notebook is and you want to do this OFF Start up Press the power button ON Standby Click Start Shut Down Standby OK OR Press FN F4 In Standby mode Restore power Press the power button ON Shut d...

Page 62: ...r system Maximizing Battery Life You can extend the battery life by following these practices Lower the display brightness as much as is comfortable Close the LCD panel when not in use The LCD display stays off until you open the LCD panel Adjust the Power menu settings in the BIOS setup program for maximum battery life For example you can also make custom settings to the Standby mode such as chan...

Page 63: ...use of the DVD or CD ROM drive DVD and CD ROM drives use considerable battery power Use the optional external charger to charge an additional battery pack while you work Setting Power saving mode Power button mode Standby Resume PM Control Battery Power Savings Maximum Battery Life Sleep Timeout 2 Minutes Standby Timeout 10 Minutes Hard Disk Timeout 2 Minutes Video Timeout 4 Minutes Audio Timeout ...

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Page 65: ...Chapter 6 Using the Port Replicator Checking Out the Port Replicator 62 Attaching to the replicator 64 Separating from the replicator 65 Setting up the video out port 66 ...

Page 66: ...tional ports not found on the notebook s rear panel The replicator uses the following parts to securely hold your notebook Component Description A Notebook release buttons While pressing these buttons lift the note book off the replicator B Notebook securing tabs These tabs help secure the notebook to the replicator and help ensure a constant strong connection between the two devices C Notebook el...

Page 67: ...tached port also exists on your notebook E Video Provides output for an external monitor port also exists on your notebook F Parallel Provides output for parallel devices port also exists on your notebook G Serial Provides output for serial devices port also exists on your notebook H Modem Connects your notebook s modem to your telephone line port also exists on your note book I USB Universal Seri...

Page 68: ...t replicator you should first connect the desired external devices to the replicator ports on the replicator s rear panel 2 Close the notebook s LCD Liquid Crystal Display panel then align the interface connectors K Headphone speaker out Provides speaker output port also exists on your notebook L AC power Attaches the AC power adapter to your note book port also exists on your notebook Component I...

Page 69: ... from the replicator firmly press down on the replicator s notebook release buttons with your thumbs Caution The notebook should easily attach to the replicator if gentle pressing does not result in a good connection do not try to force it into place Remove the notebook and carefully examine the bottom of the notebook and the top of the replicator for anything that might be interfering with the co...

Page 70: ...hen Control Panel Double click the Display icon and click the Settings tab in the Display Properties window 2 Change the desktop area display resolution by sliding the Desktop area slider to adjust pixel resolution to 640 x 480 3 Change the font size to Large Font 4 Click Apply then OK Windows changes the display settings 5 Connect one end of a video cable to the Composite Video TV Out port on the...

Page 71: ... to LCD only LCD and TV or TV only If the display is distorted on the television screen check to see if the BIOS setting is correct for NTSC or PAL NTSC is used primarily in the United States See About the BIOS Setup Utility on page 72 for more information about changing the TV Mode ...

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Page 73: ...Appendix A Accessories Solo Notebook Accessories 70 ...

Page 74: ...ems as well A no slip shoulder strap is included An extra battery is handy for when you re on the road and have no place to plug in your notebook Purchase an additional battery to keep you working The battery charger charges a fully discharged battery in about two to three hours This battery charger has two LEDs to indicate battery charge status The automobile airplane adapter provides a safe and ...

Page 75: ...Appendix B Using the BIOS Setup Program About the BIOS Setup Utility 72 Using the BIOS Setup utility 72 ...

Page 76: ... Specific Help box in the right hand column of the BIOS Setup menu Using the BIOS Setup utility The computer s BIOS has a built in setup utility that lets you configure several basic system characteristics The settings are stored in battery backed RAM and are retained even when the power is off 1 Restart the system 2 Press F2 when prompted on screen during the start up process The Main menu appear...

Page 77: ... the menus ENTER moves you to a submenu or allows editing of the field F10 opens a screen that lets you load previous values before you made changes and then exit the BIOS Setup utility The main screen has the following menu selections at the top of the screen Main gives you access to basic information and settings related to your system hardware and configuration Advanced gives you access to info...

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Page 79: ...Appendix C Contacting Gateway Contacting Gateway 76 ...

Page 80: ...ce We can put a note on the account so that if anyone calls trying to use your notebook serial number we can contact you immediately Gateway offers a wide range of client services If you have questions or problems contact the Gateway service below that is most appropriate for your needs Please refer to your Gateway Warranty booklet for information and the contact numbers for Gateway outside the U ...

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Page 82: ...rademarks of Gateway 2000 Inc Intel Intel Inside logo and Pentium are registered trademarks and MMX is a trademark of Intel Corporation Microsoft MS MS DOS and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All other product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Cop...

Page 83: ...equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Accessories This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device The accessory associated with this equipment is the shielded power cord This accessory is required to be used in order to ensure compl...

Page 84: ...quipment is in the Class 2 category Information Technology Equipment to be used in a residential area or an adjacent area thereto and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential area When used near a radio or TV receiver it may become the cause of radio interference Re...

Page 85: ...hat may be connected to the line as determined by the total REN s contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for your area If the modem malfunctions disconnect it from the telephone line until the problem is corrected If you do not disconnect the modem and correct the problem the telephone company may temporarily disconnect your service The telephone company must notify you if it m...

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Page 87: ...er 39 arrow down 20 arrow up 19 assistance resources 76 attaching to the replicator 64 audio 63 adjusting volume 25 audio input 63 audio output 63 auto dim 12 automobile airline adapter 70 B batteries 70 charging 10 using 54 battery charger 70 battery gauge accuracy 54 indicator 55 battery latch 7 battery learning software 54 battery life 10 maximizing 58 battery pack bay 7 charging 52 installing ...

Page 88: ...anning for viruses 35 using 27 display 2 active 21 brightness 12 changing resolution 21 contrast 12 LCD 2 system status 55 TFT 20 TV 18 display type 7 docking connector 62 docking port 7 docking station 62 documentation online v printed v download 38 downloading 38 DVD inserting 28 E ejecting manually 5 PC Card 5 elevating platforms 62 e mail 38 39 e mail address 38 emergency eject 5 CD ROM 2 enab...

Page 89: ...hone jack 4 headphone port 64 headphones 64 help 76 Home key 19 home page 39 hyperlink 38 I icons battery gauge 55 caps lock 3 CD ROM 3 docking port 7 Fast IR 4 hard disk drive 3 pad lock 3 parallel port 4 PS 2 4 scroll lock 3 serial port 4 VGA port 4 increase LCD brightness 19 input audio 63 inserting PC Cards 33 installing battery pack 10 modem 44 interface connectors 64 interface port 62 Intern...

Page 90: ...nswering 44 manually ejecting 5 manuals online v printed v maximizing battery life 58 McAfee VirusScan 35 updating 36 media diskette 27 memory bay 7 microphone in 63 Microsoft Exchange 42 43 Microsoft Fax setting up 41 Microsoft Fax Tools 43 mode sleep 56 model number 7 modem 38 63 configuring 49 diagnostics 50 enabling 46 installing 44 network 47 modem cable 45 46 modem port 63 modes standby 56 s...

Page 91: ...PgDn 19 function key 19 PgUp 19 function key 19 pointing device 22 63 pop up status display 18 55 port modem 63 parallel 63 serial 63 VGA 21 port replicator 62 64 ports AC 6 air outlet 6 docking 7 Fast IR 4 34 IR 4 34 parallel 4 PS 2 4 serial 4 TV out 66 USB 6 31 63 VGA 4 post office 42 power 52 power adapter 64 power button as on off 55 as standby resume 55 power connector 6 power management func...

Page 92: ...button 55 standby resume 55 setting up external monitor 21 setup BIOS 72 first time 13 shutdown Windows 95 and NT 57 Windows 98 57 sleep mode 56 software battery learning 54 setup 12 13 software drivers 46 speaker out port 64 speakers 64 external 4 out jack 4 volume 5 standby mode 18 56 Windows 98 56 57 starting up 12 status battery 55 stickpoint 22 customizing 23 replacing cap 23 support 76 suspe...

Page 93: ...video out port 63 video port 63 viewing faxes 43 viruses scanning diskettes 35 scanning for 35 updating McAfee VirusScan 36 volume audio 25 volume wheel 5 W wall jack 46 Web browser 39 See also World Wide Web Web site Gateway v Windows key 17 Windows 95 and NT suspend mode 56 57 Windows 95 98 and NT resume 56 Windows 98 power management properties 58 standby mode 56 57 Windows Messaging 42 World W...

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