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18 Using Your Gateway Solo™ 5150 Multimedia Notebook

In some programs this key combination pauses scrolling
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Prints the screen if a printer is connected to your note-
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it into a program such as Paint to display or print it.

SysRq (System Request) is reserved for certain appli-
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Increases LCD brightness.

Decreases LCD brightness.

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Содержание Solo 5150

Страница 1: ...ys 19 Using the video system 20 Setting up the composite video out port 20 Setting up an external computer monitor 21 Using the EZ Pad Plus Touchpad 23 Mouse and TouchPad action equivalents 24 Mouse wheel and rocker switch equivalents 25 Changing touchpad properties 25 Using an external mouse or keyboard 26 Using the audio 27 Adjusting the volume 27 Making an Audio Recording 28 Using disc media 30...

Страница 2: ...attery pack 47 Monitoring the battery status 49 Managing power 51 Windows 98 51 Windows 95 and Windows NT 55 Modifying the power button mode 56 Maximizing the battery life 56 Appendix A Using the BIOS Setup Program 57 Introduction 58 Using the BIOS Setup Utility 58 Using the Power menu 61 Appendix B Solo Notebook Accessories 63 Accessories 64 Appendix C Contacting Gateway 67 Contacting Gateway 68 ...

Страница 3: ...Chapter 1 Checking Out Your Notebook Keyboard and LCD Panel 2 System Status Indicators LEDs 4 Back 5 Right Side 6 Left Side 6 Bottom 8 ...

Страница 4: ...stem Status Indi cators LEDs on Page 4 B EZ Pad Plus pointing device with scroll switch Controls the cursor movement on the screen C Mouse buttons and rocker switch for scrolling capability Use the left mouse button for left click func tionality Use the right mouse button for right click functionality The rocker switch provides scrolling capability in software applications that support it F A G D ...

Страница 5: ...e The devices shipped with your system depend on your customized order E Built in speakers Provides high quality stereo sound reproduction for software and audio CDs F Power button Press to turn power ON or OFF Can also be configured to Suspend Resume mode G Color Liquid Crystal Display LCD Backlit anti glare screen Component Icon Description ...

Страница 6: ...rt B Hard drive Indicates that the hard drive is in use C Modular option bay access indicator Indicates that the device installed in the modular option bay is in use D Caps lock Indicates that the caps lock is on When the caps lock light is on you type in all capital letters E Pad lock Indicates that the pad lock is on See Pad lock keys on Page 19 F Scroll lock Indicates that the scroll lock is on...

Страница 7: ...ch as a printer to this port C Docking port Connect a docking station to this port D Serial port Connect a serial device to this port E VGA port Connect a VGA monitor cable to this port F Composite video out Connect a cable from this port to a Video In connector on an external video device such as a TV or VCR to display the notebook screen on the external video device A B C D E F ...

Страница 8: ...external infrared device such as a printer B Reset switch Restarts the notebook if necessary Insert a paper clip to press switch C PS 2 port Connect a keyboard mouse numeric key pad or other external device to this port Component Icon Description A USB Universal Serial Bus ports Plug USB supported devices into these ports A B C A B C D E F G H I ...

Страница 9: ...crophone to this port to record audio 1 8 inch 3 5 mm jack F Line in Connect an external audio input source computer stereo VCR etc to this port to record or play audio through the notebook speakers 1 8 inch 3 5 mm jack G Line out Connect amplified speakers to this port to play audio from the notebook 1 8 inch 3 5 mm jack H Speaker out Headphone jack Connect external speakers or headphones to this...

Страница 10: ... the battery pack bay B Battery pack bay Slide a battery pack into bay for battery power and battery charging C Modular option bay release latch Slide the latch to release the modular option device so it can be swapped D Memory bay Open the memory bay cover to install remove SO DIMM memory modules E Hard drive bay Contains the hard drive assembly A B C D E ...

Страница 11: ...Chapter 2 Getting Started Installing the battery pack 10 Connecting the AC power 12 Starting up your notebook 14 ...

Страница 12: ...spend mode When the system is attached to AC power and the system is turned off The notebook can run on a fully charged battery for approximately 3 5 hours Use the battery gauge icon in the taskbar to track the available battery power See Monitoring the battery status on Page 49 to learn more about tracking battery status Battery life is affected by how much you use the system components such as t...

Страница 13: ...Chapter 2 Getting Started 11 1 Turn the notebook over 2 Place the battery pack into the battery bay pushing downward until it snaps into place To install the battery pack ...

Страница 14: ... AC adapter 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 defect...

Страница 15: ...Chapter 2 Getting Started 13 2 Plug the AC power adapter into the notebook power connector on the left side at the back of the notebook 3 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet ...

Страница 16: ... Tilt the LCD panel to adjust for the proper viewing angle 3 Press the power button 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 Modifying the power button mode on Page 56 for more information about changing power button modes 4 Press FN or FN to change display brightness Press the arrow key repeatedly...

Страница 17: ...rd 16 Using the video system 20 Using the EZ Pad Plus Touchpad 23 Using the audio 27 Using disc media 30 Swapping drive modules 32 Swapping hard disk drives 35 Using PC Cards 38 Using the IR port 40 Using the USB ports 41 Using McAfee VirusScan 42 ...

Страница 18: ...eys for 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 function For example FN F2 shows the Pop up status display B Fn function keys Press FN key plus another Fn Combination key such as F2 F3 F4 etc to perform a specific function C Windows logo key Press to activate the Windows ...

Страница 19: ...me or TV display NTSC or PAL format as the active display See Using the video sys tem on Page 20 Places the system in Standby mode See Using Sus pend mode in Windows 95 and Windows NT on Page 55 for more information about the Standby mode Enables the Pad Lock function so you can use the numeric keypad The Pad Lock LED stays lit while this function is enabled Press the key combination again to disa...

Страница 20: ...er is connected to your note book DOS only In Windows this key combination puts the screen content into the clipboard You can then paste it into a program such as Paint to display or print it SysRq System Request is reserved for certain appli cations such as in some DOS programs Increases LCD brightness Decreases LCD brightness Key Combination Description ...

Страница 21: ...Press FN F9 PAD LOCK keys to activate the keypad The keypad section of the keyboard will function like a numeric keypad Press FN F9 to put the keyboard back into standard mode Key Description Use this key to display the Windows Start menu Use this key to provide quick access to application shortcut menus and help assistants in Windows ...

Страница 22: ...used with large screen TVs to give presentations and for other multimedia needs 1 Click Start Settings then 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 theDesktop area slider to adjust pixel resolution to 640 x 480 3 Change the font size to Large Font 4 Click Apply then OK Windows ch...

Страница 23: ... to the VGA port on the back of the notebook and the other end to the video connector on the monitor 2 Press FN F3 to change the active display from LCD only to LCD and monitor 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 ...

Страница 24: ...he taskbar and you want to have it appear there follow these steps 1 Right click on the desktop and select Properties from the menu The Display Properties dialog box opens 2 Click the Settings tab 3 Click Show settings icon on taskbar The Monitor icon appears in the status area of the taskbar ...

Страница 25: ...rovides you with fast and easy navigation in large documents spreadsheets e mails and on the Internet The rocker switch located between the mouse buttons lets you scroll zoom autoscroll and pan Scrolling capabilities are available in some Windows applications including Microsoft Office A EZ Pad Plus TouchPad B EZ Pad Plus rocker switch C EZ Pad Plus buttons mouse buttons To move the cursor press a...

Страница 26: ...equivalents The basic mouse functions are illustrated and described in the following table To right click press the right mouse button instead of tapping Mouse Action TouchPad Action Move cursor Slide finger Left button double click Double tap finger Left button drag Tap and drag ...

Страница 27: ...n in the Mouse Properties dialog box To Do this Scroll Up Down Press forward or backward on the rocker switch to scroll through documents Zoom in out Press and hold Ctrl as you apply pressure to the rocker switch Data zoom Press and hold Shift as you rock the switch to jump to a hyperlink or return to previous Web sites using Internet Explorer or expand or collapse menu trees in Windows Explorer A...

Страница 28: ...using the PS 2 port the USB port or the serial port The optional docking stations also have ports for external connections It is not necessary to shut down the system to connect an external PS 2 mouse or keyboard If the touchpad driver does not support the external mouse then refer to the mouse documentation and follow the installation instructions ...

Страница 29: ...l Wheel on the left side of the system controls the external and internal speaker volumes The volume level for other ports is controlled by the multimedia software 1 Click Start Settings and Control Panel Double click the Multimedia icon The Multimedia Properties dialog box opens 2 Click the Audio tab 3 Set the Playback and Recording levels to your preference 1 Double click the Speaker icon in the...

Страница 30: ...tton to view and adjust advanced settings Making an Audio Recording To make an audio recording use the built in microphone or connect an external microphone to the Mic port on the left side of your notebook 1 Click Start Programs Accessories Multimedia then Sound Recorder The Sound Recorder opens 2 Click Edit then Audio Properties to set or check record volume levels 3 Click OK 4 Click the Record ...

Страница 31: ...Media Player 1 Click Start Programs Accessories Multimedia then Media Player The Media Player opens 2 Click File then Open The Open dialog box appears 3 Select the file to play back 4 Click Open 5 To play the file click Play 6 To stop the file click Stop To play back a recording in Media Player ...

Страница 32: ...ect button The drive tray opens 2 Insert the disc Press down carefully on the disc to ensure that it snaps under the clips that holds the disc in the tray Be sure to place the disc in the tray so that the label side is facing up If the disc has two playable sides place the disc so that the name of the side you want to play A or B is facing up 3 Push the tray in until it clicks in the closed positi...

Страница 33: ...ve 1 Insert an audio CD After a few seconds the CD starts playing If the CD did not auto start then click Start Programs Accessories Multimedia and CD Player to start the CD Player software 2 Click the CD Player taskbar button to use the CD Player software 3 Control audio play as desired You can change tracks view playing times control volume set preferences define a play list and even set the sys...

Страница 34: ...y accepts a CD ROM DVD diskette or LS 120 drive module 1 Close any open files and shut down your notebook 2 Close the cover and turn your notebook over 3 Locate the modular bay access latch Slide and hold the latch open and use the grip near the front of the notebook to pull the drive module out of the notebook 4 Turn your notebook back over To swap your drive modules ...

Страница 35: ...3 5 Firmly push the drive module you are installing into the bay until the latch clicks into place and is firmly seated If you don t hear the click try it again 6 Open the lid and press the power button to resume using your notebook ...

Страница 36: ...rive the diskette drive module can be used simultaneously with a CD ROM DVD LS 120 drive module that is installed internally First install the appropriate drive module into your notebook Then connect an external diskette drive module to the parallel port at the back of your notebook using the optional adapter cable It is not necessary to reboot the system for it to recognize the connection ...

Страница 37: ...ith the hard disk drive to prepare the hard disk drive for use 1 Save all work 2 Click Start Shut Down Shut down your computer then click OK 3 Close the LCD lid 4 Disconnect the AC power if plugged into the notebook 5 Remove the battery See To remove the battery pack on Page 47 for instructions 6 Turn your notebook over and locate the hard disk drive latch 7 Unscrew the hard disk drive retaining s...

Страница 38: ...36 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook 8 Gently pry the hard disk drive latch up and out of the seated position Slide the hard disk drive forward and lift it out of the hard disk drive tray ...

Страница 39: ...to the hard disk drive tray sliding it back into position so that the connector plug is firmly seated into the drive s plug in 10 Seat the latch down into position and secure with the screw 11 Turn the notebook over reconnect the AC adapter and replace the battery pack ...

Страница 40: ...ebook is configured to automatically accept most PC Cards 1 Insert the PC Card with the label face up If you are using a Type III PC Card it must be inserted into the bottom slot 2 Slide the card firmly into the PC Card slot When the card is installed correctly the computer emits a two toned beep When a card is installed the eject button can be folded into the system to prevent breakage 3 Follow t...

Страница 41: ...con in the taskbar 2 Click the card that you want remove 3 Click Stop A screen appears stating that you may safely remove the device 4 Click OK 5 If the eject button is in the stored position fold it out and push in to eject the PC Card To remove a PC Card ...

Страница 42: ...en Control Panel The Control Panel window opens 3 Double click the System icon The System Properties dialog box opens 4 Click the Device Manager tab 5 Click next to Infrared Built in Infrared port on laptop or desktop appears in the list 6 Double click Built in Infrared port on laptop or desktop The Built in Infrared port on laptop or desktop Properties dialog box opens 7 Click to select the Disab...

Страница 43: ... as a single port alternative to connecting devices that traditionally have required their own ports such as mice joysticks keyboards scanners cameras and speakers To use a USB device connect it to the USB port The USB automatically installs and configures the necessary drivers and the system resources ...

Страница 44: ...m computer viruses Each time you start your system McAfee VirusScan scans your hard disk drive for viruses that could be potentially harmful to your system 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 copying files from it to your system 1 Place the diskette in the diskette drive 2 Click Start Program...

Страница 45: ...Updating your version of McAfee VirusScan is important because it keeps your virus protection current If you have a modem an analog phone line and a subscription to an Internet service provider you can update McAfee VirusScan software Click the Update button and follow the on screen instructions to complete the update process Note You must have a modem installed in your system and properly connect...

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Страница 47: ...g the battery 46 Charging the battery pack 46 Swapping the battery pack 47 Monitoring the battery status 49 Managing power 51 Windows 98 51 Windows 95 and Windows NT 55 Modifying the power button mode 56 Maximizing the battery life 56 ...

Страница 48: ...s such as the power management settings affect the battery life See Maximizing the battery life on Page 56 for more information about power management Charging the battery pack The battery must be installed in the notebook and connected to an AC power source to charge You can charge the battery in the following modes When you are using your notebook with the AC adapter When the system is attached ...

Страница 49: ...Make the battery swap quickly to conserve the backup battery power 1 Save all work 2 If you are using Windows 98 click Start on the taskbar then click Shut Down Standby then OK The system enters standby mode OR If you are using Windows 95 or Windows NT click Start on the taskbar then Suspend The system enters suspend mode OR Shut down the system 3 Close the LCD panel and turn your notebook over 4 ...

Страница 50: ...Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook 5 Hold the latch back and lift the battery up out of the battery opening 6 Place the fresh battery pack into the battery bay pushing downward until it snaps into place ...

Страница 51: ...Ds on Page 4 for more information about the LED status indicators Pop up status display This pop up display provides information about the battery charge and power status Press FN F2 status key to display the pop up menu in the upper left corner of the LCD The menu displays status information in the following order The 1st line shows whether you are using an AC or DC power connection The 2nd line ...

Страница 52: ...a battery meter built into it To check the status using the battery meter remove the battery from the battery pack bay see To remove the battery pack on Page 47 and turn it over Press in on the circle indicated by the hand icon The battery meter below the icon lights up to indicate the percentage of battery power available ...

Страница 53: ...ws 95 and Windows NT The following two sections address these differences Refer to the section that applies to your operating system Windows 98 To modify your power management settings in Windows 98 you do not need to go into the BIOS program unless you want to change the power button setting specifically Instead Windows 98 now includes a Power Management Properties dialog box 1 Click the Start bu...

Страница 54: ...n select one of three existing power schemes from the Power schemes drop down list You can also create your own power scheme and add it to the list 1 In the Power Schemes window set the properties as you want them to be in your power scheme 2 Click Save As 3 Type a name for your power scheme and click OK 4 Select your power scheme from the Power scheme drop down list 5 Click OK at the bottom of th...

Страница 55: ... your battery is running low and select the notification method Using Standby mode in Windows 98 Windows 98 uses Standby mode Standby mode is equivalent to the Suspend mode in Windows 95 When in Standby mode your notebook enters a sleep state according to the power management settings Standby mode causes the system to remove power from most devices except memory The following table shows how to ch...

Страница 56: ...book On Standby Click Start Shut Down Standby then click OK OR Press FN F4 In Standby mode Resume power Press the power button briefly On Shut down Click Start Shut Down click Shut Down again then click OK If your notebook is and you want to Do this ...

Страница 57: ...and Windows NT use Suspend mode When in Suspend mode your notebook enters a sleep state according to the power management settings Suspend mode causes the system to remove power from most devices except memory The following table shows how to change the system modes in Windows 95 and Windows NT If your notebook is and you want to Do the following Off Start up Press the power button On Suspend Clic...

Страница 58: ...he lid is opened Remove PC Cards when not in use Some PC Cards use battery power even when they are not in use Check the PC Card manufacturer s documentation to find out if the card uses power when not in use Keep the battery pack in the computer when using AC power to continuously charge the battery Minimize using CD ROM drive The CD ROM drive uses considerable battery power Adjust the Power mana...

Страница 59: ...Appendix A Using the BIOS Setup Program Introduction 58 Using the BIOS Setup Utility 58 Using the Power menu 61 ...

Страница 60: ...at you see If there are differences follow the Item Specific Help box in the right hand column of the BIOS Setup menu Using the BIOS Setup Utility The 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 t...

Страница 61: ...n a selected item is preceded by or activates a selected field F10 opens a screen that lets you accept or disregard changes you made and then exit the BIOS Setup utility PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Item Specific Help System Time System Date Floppy Disk Drive A Floppy Disk Drive B Primary Master Secondary Master Memory Cache System Memory System Information Num ...

Страница 62: ...figuration Security gives you access to settings related to system access passwords Power gives you access to information and settings related to power saving functions available with your system Boot gives you the order of bootable devices in the system Exit gives you access to options for exiting the BIOS Setup utility As you select items on the main menu and in submenus you will see specific in...

Страница 63: ...iefly shows and then the Main menu appears 3 Use the right arrow key to navigate to the Power menu Use the keys identified at the bottom of the screen to navigate through the different options An Item Specific Help bar providing additional information is also located along the right side of each menu To use the Power menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Item Specif...

Страница 64: ...tart up your notebook 2 Press the F2 key when prompted to do so The Entering Setup message briefly shows and then the Main menu appears 3 Using the right arrow key move to the Power menu 4 The first available option is Power Switch If the setting displayed is the one you want go to Step 6 5 Press the SPACEBAR to change the setting 6 Press the ESC key to access the Exit menu Press ENTER to Save cha...

Страница 65: ...Appendix B Solo Notebook Accessories ...

Страница 66: ...and a removable monitor stand Other features are the MIDI game port and two PS 2 ports that let you attach devices such as an external keyboard mouse or joystick to the docking station Once you connect the peripherals you can leave them attached The Mini docking station enhances the capabilities of your Solo notebook by providing a one step connection to external devices such as a monitor keyboard...

Страница 67: ...book into the industry standard EmPower in seat power receptacles now available on major airlines or into any available cigarette lighter in a car boat or RV In addition to providing a safe external power source the advanced lightweight design also allows you to conveniently recharge your notebook s batteries during travel ...

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Страница 69: ...Appendix C Contacting Gateway Contacting Gateway 68 Calling Gateway 68 ...

Страница 70: ..._____________________ Calling Gateway Gateway offers a wide range of customer service technical support and information services If you have questions or problems contact the Gateway service that is most appropriate For assistance or information about Contact At Systems pricing orders billing state ments warranty ser vice and other non technical issues Sales customer support If outside the US chec...

Страница 71: ...ty navigating 60 brightness display 14 button power 3 standby resume 3 C calling Gateway 68 U S Canada 68 cap lock 4 CardBus 38 changing display resolution 21 touchpad properties 25 charging battery 10 battery pack 46 client ID 68 combination keys 16 composite video out 20 computer viruses 42 connecting AC power 12 computer to TV 20 computer to VCR 20 contacting Gateway 68 contrast display 14 D de...

Страница 72: ...cting 68 H hard disk drive 4 removing 35 hard disk drives swapping 35 http www gateway com US site 68 I icons battery meter 49 docking port 5 Fast IR 6 parallel port 5 PS 2 6 serial port 5 VGA port 5 increase LCD brightness 18 inserting PC Cards 38 installing battery pack 10 IR using 40 K Kensington lock 7 keyboard 16 external 26 using 16 keypad 17 numeric 16 keys application 19 combination 16 F10...

Страница 73: ... ROM 32 module diskette drive 32 monitor external 17 TV display 17 mouse external 26 N navigating BIOS utility 60 NTSC out 20 numeric keypad 16 17 19 O order number 68 P pad lock 4 function keys 17 19 parallel port 5 pause function key 17 18 PC Cards ejecting 7 inserting 38 removing 39 slots 7 using 38 PCMCIA See PC Cards pop up status display 17 49 portables technical support 68 ports docking 5 F...

Страница 74: ...6 setup BIOS 58 shutdown Windows 98 53 software setup 14 standby mode 17 55 Windows 98 53 standby resume button 3 starting up 14 status battery 49 suspend mode 55 62 swapping battery pack 47 Swapping modules 32 system request 18 startup 14 status display 49 T technical support 68 TFT display 20 touchpad customizing 25 TV connecting computer to 20 out port 20 U Universal Serial Bus 6 41 using IR po...

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Страница 76: ...and receiver Connect the 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...

Страница 77: ...ipment 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 Read...

Страница 78: ...go are trademarks 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 compa...

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