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14     Using Your Gateway Solo™ 5150 Multimedia Notebook

Starting up your notebook

Once the battery is installed and the AC power adapter is plugged in, you 
are ready to start up your notebook. 

1.

Press in on the LCD panel latch to release and open the LCD panel.

2.

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 

F

N

+

 or 

F

N

+

↓ 

to change display brightness. Press the arrow key 

repeatedly to get the desired brightness.

To start up your notebook

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Содержание TM 5150

Страница 1: ...s 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 wh...

Страница 2: ...ttery 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...

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: ...tem 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 lef...

Страница 5: ...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...

Страница 6: ...t 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...

Страница 7: ...h 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 vid...

Страница 8: ...xternal 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 d...

Страница 9: ...rophone 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...

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...

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

Страница 12: ...pend 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...

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 adapt...

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 th...

Страница 17: ...d 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 Us...

Страница 18: ...ys 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 F...

Страница 19: ...e 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 mo...

Страница 20: ...r 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 Sys...

Страница 21: ...ress 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...

Страница 22: ...sed 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 Propert...

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...

Страница 24: ...e 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 Cl...

Страница 25: ...ovides 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 Scrolli...

Страница 26: ...quivalents 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...

Страница 27: ...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 ro...

Страница 28: ...sing 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...

Страница 29: ...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 Pa...

Страница 30: ...ton 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 not...

Страница 31: ...edia 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 p...

Страница 32: ...ct 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...

Страница 33: ...e 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...

Страница 34: ...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 h...

Страница 35: ...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 butto...

Страница 36: ...ive 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 a...

Страница 37: ...th 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 int...

Страница 38: ...6 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 tra...

Страница 39: ...o 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...

Страница 40: ...book 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 firml...

Страница 41: ...on 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 o...

Страница 42: ...n 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 l...

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...

Страница 44: ...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 inform...

Страница 45: ...pdating 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...

Страница 46: ...44 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook...

Страница 47: ...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...

Страница 48: ...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 inst...

Страница 49: ...ake 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 standb...

Страница 50: ...our 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 i...

Страница 51: ...s 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 disp...

Страница 52: ...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...

Страница 53: ...s 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 yo...

Страница 54: ...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 y...

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 Standb...

Страница 56: ...ook 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 clic...

Страница 57: ...nd 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 excep...

Страница 58: ...e 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...

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

Страница 60: ...t 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 co...

Страница 61: ...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...

Страница 62: ...iguration 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...

Страница 63: ...efly 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...

Страница 64: ...art 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 av...

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

Страница 66: ...nd 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...

Страница 67: ...ook 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 po...

Страница 68: ...66 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook...

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 mo...

Страница 71: ...y 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...

Страница 72: ...ting 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 i...

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...

Страница 74: ...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 m...

Страница 75: ...Index 73...

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...

Страница 77: ...pment 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 In...

Страница 78: ...o 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 registe...

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