Home

SOLO 1150 USER MANUAL

1. 2 If you want to search by file or folder name type in all or part of the file or folder name in the Search for files or folders named box in the left pane of the window m If you type all of the name Search will list all files and folders of that name m If you type part of the name Search will list all of the file and folder names containing the letters you typed Searching for files 45 3 Click Search Now When the search is completed Windows lists the files and folders whose names contain the text that you searched for EE JB LA ee lese em jm LI o tee Vh Rem Ga 08 i s IJ S bbim g art Fani 3 dim UR 7 b b Leie moim m cm Timi 2 a r 53h Jasrk im Fina cad P nina U fewer Hezagis fie Paks LN reg is 4 Open a file folder or program by double clicking the name in the list e Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting more criteria than file name You can select options to narrow your search by clicking Search Options and selecting the options that you want W Date searches for files that were created or modified on a specific date or during a specific period W Size searches for files of a specific size m Type searches for files of a specific type such as a program or a text document m Advanced Options give you access to further search options 46 Windows Basics Working with documents Documents are commonly word processing files spreadshee
2. To save a document in Microsoft Word 1 Select File then Save The Save As dialog box opens 2 In the Save in list find the folder you plan to save the file in 3 Type the new file name Hx Fi Es Eo cB me ie 0 a File Mia para m eC mm name iHi 4 Click Save e Working with documents 49 Opening a document To view revise or print an existing document you need to open it Open the document in the program it was created in HelpSpot For more information on opening a document double click 2 the HelpSpot icon on your desktop alf To open a document in Microsoft Word 1 Click Start then select Programs then Microsoft Word Microsoft Word starts and a blank document opens 2 Select File then Open 3 In the Look in list find the folder you want to open Fie a nx folder ED re orn zjem amp amp Gl m File Ses Lag rans name T2 272 4 Doubleclick the document file name The document opens e 50 Windows Basics Printing a document To print a document you must have a printer connected to your computer or have access to a network printer For more information about installing or using your printer refer to the printer documentation HelpSpot For more information on printing a document double click 2 the HelpSpot icon on your desktop To print a document in Microsoft Word 1 Make sure that the printer is turned on and loaded with paper 2 Sta
3. Icon Description Press the eject button to remove a PC Card from the PC Card slot For more information see Adding PC Cards on page 116 Insert one Type I II IIl or Zoom Video PC Card into this slot For more information see Adding PC Cards on page 116 Insert a standard 3 5 inch diskette into this drive Available only on some models Press the eject button to remove a diskette from the drive Left 5 Back Kensington USB Universal mia iack Monitor port Power lock slot Serial Bus port TED an connector Speaker out or headphone jack Component Icon Description Kensington lock slot Secure your computer to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this slot USB Plug a USB device such as a USB lomega Zip Universal Serial Bus drive into this port port External microphone jack N Plug a microphone into this jack Speaker out or Plug external speakers or headphones into this jack headphone jack Q Monitor port O Plug the monitor into this port Power connector Plug the AC power adapter cable into this connector 6 Checking Out Your Gateway Solo 1150 Bottom Hard drive bay Battery release latch Battery Component Hard drive bay Battery release latch Battery System identification label Certificate of Authenticity label Memory bay Icon System identification label Certificate of Authenticity label Memory bay Description Remov
4. Setting up an Internet account 55 Accessing your Internet account HelpSpot For more information on accessing your Internet account 2 double click the HelpSpot icon on your desktop To connect to your Gateway net or America Online Internet account 1 Double click the Connect to Gateway net or America Online Included icon The Connect dialog box opens 2 Complete the member name and password information then click Connect The computer dials the Internet account phone number If you are using a service other than Gateway net or America Online check with your ISP for the proper procedure to connect e After connecting the Web browser window opens For information about the Web and the Web browser see Using the World Wide Web on page 57 To disconnect from your Gateway net or America Online Internet account m Click X in thetop right corner of the Gateway net or America Online program Your computer disconnects from the Internet If you are using a service other than Gateway net or America Online check with your ISP for the proper procedure to disconnect Important Make sure that your computer disconnects properly from your Internet account If you do not have an unlimited a hours ISP account you may have to pay for the time that you are connected even if you are not at the computer e 56 Using the Internet Using the World Wide Web The World Wide Web is a multimedia window to the Internet that gives you
5. 183 184 An FCC compliant telephone line cord with a modular plug is required for use with this device The modem is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring usinga compatible modular jack which is Part 68 compliant See installation instructionsfor details The Ringer Equivalence Number REN is used to determine the number of devices which may be connected to thetelephoneline Excessive RENson a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in responseto an incoming call In most areas the sum of RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To becertain of thenumber of devicesthat may be connected to aline as determined by thetotal RENs contact thelocal telephone company If this device causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advancethat temporary discontinuance of service may be required Thetelephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved Thetelephone company may make changesin its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operation of thisequipment If thishappensthetelephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modificationsto maintain uninterrupted service This equipment cannot be used on telephone company provided coin service Connection to party line serviceis subject to state tariffs Contact the state public utility commission or public service commission fo
6. Regulatory and Legal Information Important safety information Your Gateway system is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment However to ensure safe use of this product it isimportant that the safety instructions marked on the product and in the documentation are followed Warning Always follow these instructions to help guard against O personal injury and damage to your Gateway system Setting up your system Read and follow all instructions marked on the product and in the documentation before you operate your system Retain all safety and operating instructions for future use Do notusethis product near water or a heat source such asa radiator Set up thesystem on a stable work surface The product should be operated only from thetype of power source indicated on therating label If your computer has a voltage selector switch make sure that the switch isin the proper position for your area The voltage selector switch is set at thefactory to the correct voltage Openingsin the computer case are provided for ventilation Do not block or cover these openings Make sure you provide adequate space at least 6 inches 15 cm around the system for ventilation when you set up your work area Never insert objects of any kind into the computer ventilation openings Some products are equipped with a three wire power cord to make sure that the product is properly g
7. For more information see Replacing the hard drive on page 122 m If your computer has been subjected to static electricity or physical shock you may need to reinstall the operating system For more information about reinstalling the operating system Reinstalling Windows Me on page 147 Internet You cannot connect to the Internet m Make sure your computer is connected to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone Use the Setup poster to make sure that the connections have been made correctly Troubleshooting 155 m f you have the call waiting feature on your telephone line make sure it is disabled m Make sure your account with your Internet Service Provider ISP is set up properly Contact your ISP technical support for help m Makesureyou do not havea problem with your modem For information about solving modem problems see Modem on page 158 You receive an Unable to locate host message and are unable to browse the Internet This problem can occur when you havetyped a URL Web address incorrectly you have lost your Internet connection or your ISP is having technical difficulties Double check the URL or try a different URL m Ifthe error message still appears disconnect from the ISP connection and close your browser Then reconnect and open the browser If you still get the error you may have a problem with your Internet connection or ISP Connecting to a Web site takes too long Many facto
8. Using multi function buttons Internet Shortcut Keyboard 23 24 Button Icon E mail 54 Internet Q Help Shortcut O CN Press to Open your e mail program Open your Web browser Open online help Open the program you assign to this key For information on programming the multi function buttons see Programming the multi function buttons on page 109 Getting Started Using the EZ Pad touchpad The EZ Pad consists of a touchpad and two buttons Touchpad Left Right touchpad touchpad button button Using the EZ Pad touchpad 25 When you move your finger on the touchpad the pointer arrow on the screen moves in the same direction You can use the EZ Pad left and right buttons below the touchpad to select objects To Do this Move the pointer on the screen Move your finger around on the touchpad If you run out of space on your touchpad 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 is called clicking 26 Getting Started To Start a program or open a file or folder Access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object on the screen Move an object on the screen Do this Position the pointer over the obj
9. processor or graphics program you can send it as a fax You can also receive faxes on your notebook This chapter shows you how to m Set up a fax cover page m Create and send a fax m Fax a document created in another program m Receive view and print fax 79 Setting up your cover page 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 HelpSpot For more information on setting up a fax cover page 2 double click the HelpSpot icon on your desktop a To set up your fax cover page 1 Click Start then select Programs PhoneTools then PhoneTools PhoneTools opens Manna 2 Click Configure then select General Configuration from the pop up menu The General Configuration dialog box opens 3 Clickthe Customize tab then type your personal information in the User boxes 80 Sending and Receiving Faxes 4 Click the Fax tab then enter your name and fax number in the 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 6 If you want to change the logo that appears on the cover page click Configure then select Logo Management from the pop up menu TheLogo Management dialog box opens Import Clear but
10. 24 hours After the battery finishes recharging the battery gauge displays the accurate battery charge If the battery gauge does not show an accurate charge contact technical support Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process If n recalibration is interrupted you must start the process over again Follow the on screen instructions to exit the battery recalibration program us Recalibrating the battery 139 Cleaning your computer Keeping your computer clean and the vents free from dust helps keep your system performing at its best You may want to gather these items and put together a computer cleaning kit A soft cloth An aerosol can of air that has a narrow straw like extension Isopropyl alcohol Cotton swabs A CD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior 140 Warning When you shut down your computer the power turns off but some electrical current still flows through the computer T To avoid possible injury from electrical shock unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets Always turn off the computer and other peripherals before cleaning any components and remove the battery Use a damp lint free cloth to clean the computer and other parts of your system Do not use abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can damage the fin ish on your components Your computer is cooled by air drawn in through the vents on the case so keep the vents free of dust With the co
11. 52 troubleshooting 157 L LCD panel troubleshooting 157 line protector 112 line tester 112 lock cable 112 maintenance cleaning component exteriors 140 cleaning the case 140 193 cleaning the keyboard 141 cleaning the mouse 141 cleaning the screen 141 defragmenting 135 scheduling with Maintenance Wizard 138 suggested schedule 126 Maintenance Wizard 138 maximize button 34 Media Player 68 memory bay 7 installing 119 removing 120 troubleshooting 158 menu bar 34 messages checking email 61 sending email 60 microphone cable connection 6 Microsoft Internet Explorer 31 MIDI file 68 minimize button 34 model number 112 modem 54 international adapter 112 port 4 troubleshooting 158 monitor port 6 mouse cleaning 141 troubleshooting 164 MOV file 68 moving pointer 26 screen objects 27 MP3 file creating 73 editing track information 76 playing 68 MPEG file 68 multi function keyboard buttons 23 194 customizing 109 multimedia playing a file with Windows Media Player 68 playing audio CD 69 recording audio 70 using Windows Media Player 69 music library building 74 changing settings 75 MusicMatch building a music library 74 creating music files 73 editing track information 76 listening to Internet radio 77 playing audio CD 72 My Computer icon 31 My Documents folder 31 N network troubleshooting 164 non technical support Accounting 177 Sales 177 Warranty 177 Norton Antivirus 129 notebook cover release latc
12. As dialog box opens 0O W ND Name the recording specify the path then click Save The recording is saved e 70 Using Drives and Multimedia To play an audio recording in Sound Recorder AC N Open the Sound Recorder Select File then Open The Open dialog box opens Select the file you want to play back then click Open Play the file by clicking play then stop playing the file by clicking B stop e Recording and playing audio 71 Using MusicMatch Using the MusicMatch program you can Play music CDs Build a music library m Create MP3 music files from your music CDs and add them to your music library Enter music track information m Listen to Internet Radio HelpSpot For more information on using MusicMatch double click 2 the HelpSpot icon on your desktop Playing CDs You can use the MusicM atch program to play music CDs To play a music CD 1 Double click the MusicMatch Jukebox icon on your desktop MusicM atch opens 2 Placethe music CD into the CD drive on your computer The names of the music tracks appear in the playlist area 3 Click Play e 72 Using Drives and Multimedia Creating music files Using the MusicMatch program you can copy the tracks from a music CD to your computer hard drive as MP3 files Here are some terms that you need to know before you get started m Bit rate is the number of bits required to store one second of music CD quality is 128 kilobi
13. Network Logon field is set to Windows Logon o ON O CO Click OK twice then restart the computer e Mouse The external mouse does not work m Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in correctly m Try amouse you know is working to make sure the mouse port works m Shut down and restart your computer The external mouse works erratically m Clean the mouse For more information see Cleaning the mouse on page 141 Networks You cannot connect to your company network m Every network is unique Contact your company computer department or network administrator for help 164 Troubleshooting Passwords The computer does not accept your password m Make sure that CAPS LOCK and PAD LOCK are turned off then retype the password You forgot your startup password m Thepassword feature which isset in the BIOS Setup utility is very secure with no easy way to recover a forgotten password You must return your computer for repair Call Client Care for instructions Power Your computer is not working on AC power m Make sure your AC power adapter is connected properly to your computer For more information see Connecting the AC adapter on page 12 m f your system is plugged into a surge protector make sure the surge protector is securely connected to an electrical outlet switched on and working properly To test the outlet plug a working device such as a lamp into the outlet and turn it on m Make sure the
14. To restore files that were deleted in Windows 1 Doubleclick the Recycle Bin icon 2 Right click the file you want to restore then select Restore The file is restored to the place where it was originally deleted from Important If the Recycle Bin was emptied before you tried to restore a file the file cannot be m recovered 154 Troubleshooting Hard drive You receive an Insufficient disk space error message m Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup For more information see Using Disk Cleanup on page 132 m Empty theRecycleBin by right clicking the Recycle Bin icon and selecting Empty Recycle Bin from the pop up menu Caution All deleted files will be lost when you empty the i Recycle Bin m If possible save your files to another disk or drive If the hard drive is full copy any files not regularly used to diskettes or other backup media then delete them from the hard drive You receive a Data error message m This may bethe result of a defective area on the hard drive To fix hard drive problems run the ScanDisk program For more information see Scanning the hard drive for errors on page 133 The hard drive cannot be accessed or you receive a General failure reading drive C error message m lfadiskette is in the diskette drive eject it and restart the computer m Make sure that the hard drive is correctly installed Remove it firmly reinsert it then restart your computer
15. access to millions of information sources Information on the Web comes to you on Web pages which are electronic documents that you view using a Web page display program called a browser You can use any of the commercially available Web browsers like Microsoft Internet Explorer which comes installed on your new computer Web pages can contain not only text but 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 the Web page called links or hyperlinks A link may be colored or underlined text a picture or an animated image You can identify a link by moving the mouse pointer over it If the pointer changes to a hand the item is a link To learn more about using the Web browser features select Help in the menu bar Link Web page Using the World Wide Web 57 Connecting to a Web site After you set up an account with an Internet Service Provider ISP such as Gateway net or America Online you can access the many information sources on the World Wide Web HelpSpot For more information on connecting to a Web site 2 double click the HelpSpot icon on your desktop a To connect to a Web site 58 1 Connectto your Internet account After the computer connects a default opening page or welcome scre
16. and put them back together This process slows the hard drive performance The Disk Defragmenter program organizes the data on the drive so that each file is stored as one unit rather than multiple pieces scattered across different areas of the drive Defragmenting the information stored on the drive can improve hard drive performance While the Disk Defragmenter program is running do not use your keyboard or mouse because using them may stop and restart the defragmenting process Also if you are connected to a network log off before starting Disk Defragmenter Network communication may stop the defragmentation process and cause it to start over HelpSpot For more information on defragmenting your hard drive 2 double click the HelpSpot icon on your desktop To run Disk Defragmenter 1 Double click the My Computer icon The My Computer window opens 2 Right click the hard drive that you want to defragment then select Properties The System Properties dialog box opens Managing hard drive space 135 3 Click the Tools tab fiseal leah 1 Pigertes a Sere mcis feo chio phun Mireia sun urease iz ierra eben P pma lud cheek ec then dne ini pum reb ragemni gian iar Waha men nabi ia dekerinine sehen voe ni rhsiragprarrimri the rire Diin Hose 4 Click Defragment Now 5 If Disk Defragmenter does not start automatically click Start or Defragment Disk Defragmenter shows its progress on the screen When finished Dis
17. appears in the status area of the taskbar verifying that the modem is connected Open your Web browser Type gateway your way in the Address text box then press ENTER If a Web page opens your modem is working correctly us Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at 14 400 bps when you have a 56K modem Current fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate of 14 400 bps The modem is not recognized by the computer Make surethe line connected to the modem is working and plugged into the modem port Usethe Setup poster to make sure that the connections have been made correctly If the modem shares the telephone line with another device make sure the telephone line is not in use for example someone is on the telephone or another modem is in use Use the modem cable that came with your computer Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may cause problems with the modem connection Shut down and restart your computer Reinstall the device driver For more information Reinstalling device drivers or programs on page 144 Run Windows modem diagnostics Troubleshooting 161 162 To run modem diagnostics 1 2 3 Close all open programs Click Start then select Settings then Control Panel The Control Panel opens If you do not see the Modems icon click view all control panel options Double click the Modems icon The Modems Properties
18. documents that you have created or retrieved from other sources Important If Active Desktop is turned on and you have chosen to display Web content the standard desktop background will n be partially or completely hidden so you may not be able to see changes you have made in the background For more information about Active Desktop see HelpSpot HelpSpot For more information on changing the desktop background double click the HelpSpot icon on your 2 desktop To change the desktop background 1 Click Start then select Settings then Control Panel The Control Panel window opens 2 Click Double click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box opens Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 105 3 Click the Background tab CE oti Biga freon Seem Appian Etac Wah Eating 4 Select a background picture from the Select a background picture or HTML document as Wallpaper list OR Select a background picture from another location by clicking Browse 5 f you want the picture you chose to cover the entire screen select Tile from the Picture Display list 6 If the picture you chose does not cover the entire screen and you did not choose to tile the image in Step 5 you can change the solid color behind the picture by clicking Pattern selecting a pattern from the Pattern list then clicking OK 7 Click OK e 106 Customizing Your Computer Selecting a screen saver You can use a screen saver
19. double click the HelpSpot icon on your desktop To change the color depth 1 Click Start then select Settings then Control Panel The Control Panel window opens 2 Click Double click the Display icon The Display Properties window opens 100 Customizing Your Computer 3 Click the Settings tab 4 Select a setting from the Colors list For most purposes the color depth should be 16 bit High Color 5 If you want to save your changes click OK Windowstells you it will apply your changes when you click OK again 6 Click OK e Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 101 Adjusting the screen area You can change the screen area to a size you prefer For example you can increase the screen area to fit moreiconson your desktop or you can decrease the screen area to make reading and identifying objects on the display easier The larger the screen area the smaller the individual items such as icons and menu bars appear HelpSpot For more information on adjusting the screen area 2 double click the HelpSpot icon on your desktop To change the screen area 1 Click Start then select Settings then Control Panel The Control Panel window opens 2 Click Double click the Display icon The Display Properties window opens 3 Click the Settings tab Dewy Laker PL 3 1 E um ied TD Cup DL abc Dans A F d Coker ZEE DL EE c m e IX eT pies F Aere m nee m 4 Drag the Screen area sl
20. environment 31 Desktop icons buttons and elements Description The Start button provides access to programs A Start 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 mne Aaa F nea The taskbar is the bar at the bottom of the screen containing the Start button on the left and a clock on the right Other buttons on the taskbar represent programs that are running Click a program s button on the taskbar to activate the program s window 32 Windows Basics Window items When you double click the icon for a drive folder files or program a window opens on the desktop This example showsthe Local Disk C window which opens after double clicking the Local Disk C icon in the My Computer window Title bar ci Menu bar ud Maximize button ra F Minimize Lnral Disk c button bon Lhe Ben lain i ici amp com iz Tees HERZ ZB moni En A About the Windows environment 33 Every program window looks a little different because each has itsown menus icons and controls Most windows include these items Window item Description The title bar is the horizontal bar at the top of amp Local Disk C a window that shows the name of the program Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a button on the taskbar Clicking the program button in th
21. for someone else to guess The password feature is very n secure with no easy way to recover a forgotten password If you forget your password you must return your notebook to Gateway for service Call Client Care for instructions 6 Exit the BIOS Setup utility by opening the Exit menu then selecting Exit Saving Changes When you start your computer you are prompted to enter the user password you set in Step 5 e Security 113 Power To get the best performance from your notebook avoid using the battery whenever possible monitor the battery charge and use the most efficient power management settings m For information on conserving battery power see Conserving battery power on page 92 m For information on using alternate power sources see Using alternate power sources on page 92 m Forinformation on monitoring the battery charge see Monitoring the battery charge on page 88 114 Travel Tips Upgrading Your Notebook This chapter provides information about adding hardware devices to your notebook Topics include m Adding PC Cards m Replacing memory m Replacing the hard drive 115 Adding PC Cards 116 The PC Card slot also known as the PCMCIA card slot is located on the left side of your notebook These PC Cards can be used in your notebook m PC Card 16 bit m CardBus 32 bit m Zoom Video PC Card You do not need to restart your notebook when changing most cards because
22. gad xu Ruhe CBE ERES PEDIR Ei 157 MOMO aoc ttf on om gedd pie tir eR eee RE EAE APERE ends 158 Modem s2s0 4 3 eco tiad A bechPgoe und Ron edd ee oe d e uet exe d betes 158 MOUSE qp M 164 Networks 3 ei sab i bizode2 acew emi he ex PER OE edd ee EAR 164 PPassWOICGS fe getdate ieee GRE neers ngu ee Ea exuti en ates 165 a dad acs renani das neds ead be desde died pa donde rane eed 165 PUMO cce curru eee eee a Fd ae uh dun ee EN RN ee 165 ScanDisk us veer Py uus RE ote VE RR ERR ERU E dE PAR ed DS 167 SOUNA uei gia rae pore uppecudiecta qudd eee cand ER XE 168 NIGCO sarira ty TT 168 18 Getting BEIlascustavadadd Moped dddq vs Qr E3392 ead da aq pef 169 HelpSpot c cuia kae dde e etre e GR Ue edt tn de ase X OR Ro e d Ed 170 Gateway Web site lsslsslsesseesl rh 173 Online help 1 ue Redi tn meteo Cn e dle XC Ge DE Rm Re RC DR RAO de 176 Telephone support llsselsseeeseeeeeeeee ne 177 Before calling Gateway technical support 00000 eae eee 178 Tutoring and training eesse nerek ee e III 179 Self help cost vana aa matos de su dnte s destituit ate ub starts Rate MR dde 179 Inconnu 179 Mo MT c 180 vi Checking Out Your Gateway Solo 1150 Tips amp Tricks To access the contents of this manual while you are traveling download the manual from Ee www gateway com support manlib Top Power indicator Battery charge light indicator light Component Description Power
23. indicator light Lights up when the notebook is turned on and shows notebook power status LED on notebook is ON LED off notebook is OFF or in Hibernate LED flashing notebook is in Standby Battery chargeindicator The battery is installed The LED shows the battery light activity and status Green battery is fully charged Orange battery is being charged Red battery is low Blinking and red battery is very low Blinking and orange battery is malfunctioning 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Solo 1150 Front Component Cover release latch Cover release latch Description Open notebook cover by pressing the release latch Front 3 Right CD drive CD drive indicator light Component CD drive CD drive indicator light CD drive eject button Modem jack USB Universal Serial Bus port Icon CD drive eject button USB Universal Serial Bus port Modem jack Description Insert CDs into this drive Lights up when the computer is accessing the CD drive Press the eject button to eject the disc tray from the drive Plug a modem into this jack Plug a USB device such as a USB lomega Zip drive into this port 4 Checking Out Your Gateway Solo 1150 Left PC Card PC Card eject button slot Component PC Card eject button PC Card slot Diskette drive Diskette drive eject button Diskette drive Diskette drive eject button
24. m Click Start then select Help OR Double click the Gateway Help and Support desktop icon HelpSpot opens H EL SPOT eu lus isiti Bulbs kaamt bebseencsEs ora alb Prid Car Serer Char Senices Tutorial 6 e Chan ath Tech Chat with Cuklerear Seti wih Chat with Search Assistari Lean Agra Deng Sanes ds Fersan Camara i 485r sER fleet Cred amp Phoase Fax Mobis Computing Casneried Hame Fiir di CONTFACTS Wainigirong K Fixing E mail Terhsiral Suzpart ities amp Diagsoagtis Trrhisiral Suzpart Web swis Lartacing haee af If this is the first time you have started HelpSpot on your computer you will experience a brief wait while Hel pSpot builds the help database then HelpSpot will display an introductory video e 170 Getting Help You can find help information by clicking a link performing a search or browsing the index To learn about how to work with documents and programs use your mouse and other topics click the Getting Started link on the HelpSpot main page JAEL SPOT m haa bertkseer Sabet Bmgpert bebseebm sms lee Balb Prid Gaming Started arai hay bh Ermia enmen Er 1 ay garg erg 09 i nor Em cca ned E ETT d d H gemi bna ias Lun an lac Ur DR M n RN IMEE bed 1 Hori Cs E er ETE M Serr itam SEEK aeg T tes N E FEIE AME s AE LEN Lac Zac T PS eg em iri und Min em eth ikamm ha aa a T nese Soe iren ae Testen error um eit
25. schedule according to the table below to keep your computer running at its best Maintenance task Immediately Monthly When needed See after purchase Create an emergency diskette X page 127 Check for viruses X X page 129 Manage hard drive space X page 131 Clean up hard drives X X page 132 Scan hard drive for errors X X page 133 Defragment hard drive X X page 135 Back up files X X page 137 Recalibrate the battery X page 139 Clean computer case X page 140 Clean keyboard X page 141 Clean screen X page 141 Clean mouse X page 141 126 Maintaining Your Computer Creating an emergency startup diskette An emergency startup diskette is a diskette that contains critical information that you need to start your computer if Windows fails to start You should create a startup diskette as soon as you get your computer HelpSpot For more information on creating an emergency startup 2 diskette double click the HelpSpot icon on your desktop To create an emergency startup diskette 1 Click Start then select Settings then Control Panel The Control Panel window opens 2 Click Double click Add Remove Programs The Add Remove Programs Properties dialog box opens 3 Click the Startup Disk tab Heri fino airiai paap Pin Ci it poi bores inis biting Winton EL go cn a n Hgg del Po gall pur cepas cur dnos Pog am la aure probes prmbm a dmip i cich Oeae Dih Yoni cnl rut mma opp i 4 Click Create Disk A message tells you to la
26. that came with your computer if necessary For more information see Reinstalling programs on page 146 This section provides instructions for reinstalling device drivers or programs in Windows Me If you are not comfortable with the procedures covered in this chapter seek help from a more experienced computer user or a computer service technician 144 Restoring Software Reinstalling device drivers If you just reinstalled Windows Me the device drivers were automatically reinstalled However you need to reinstall device drivers if directed to do so while troubleshooting or if a message tells you that there is a problem with a device driver HelpSpot For more information on reinstalling device drivers 2 double click the HelpSpot icon on your desktop ar To reinstall Windows Me device drivers 1 Place the Solo 1150 Software Backup CD into your CD drive The System Restoration program starts Go to Step 5 OR If the program does not start automatically go to Step 2 Click Start then select Run The Run dialog box opens In the Open text box type DA RUNMENU EXE whereD isthe driveletter of your CD drive Click OK The System Restoration Kit program starts If the Welcome to the System Restoration Kit window opens close it by clicking OK Click the Install Hardware tab Click Automatic Installation then select multiple device driversto reinstall OR Click Manual Installation then select a single device d
27. that you want to download Create or locate the folder where you want to store the file on your computer Click the link on the Web page for the file that you want to download Follow the on screen instructions for saving the file in the folder that you created A copy of the file is downloaded to your computer The time that it takes to transfer the file to your computer depends on file size and Internet conditions Open the folder that you created Install or view the downloaded file by double clicking it If applicable follow the instructions provided on the Web site to run or install the program us Using the World Wide Web 59 Using e mail E mail electronic mail lets you send messages to anyone who has an Internet connection and e mail address E mail is usually a free service of your Internet account The Internet never closes so you can send e mail messages at any time Your e mail messages arrive at most e mail addresses in minutes An email address consists of a user name the 9 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 the Gateway net ISP might have an e mail address that is similar to this one jdoe gateway net User name Internet domain name Sending e mail HelpSpot For more information on sending e mail double click
28. window opens 2 Right click the drive that you want to check for available file space then select Properties Drive space information appears e Managing hard drive space 131 Using Disk Cleanup Delete unneeded files such as temporary Windows files to free hard drive space HelpSpot For more information on using Disk Cleanup double click 2 the HelpSpot icon on your desktop To use Windows Disk Cleanup program 1 Doubleclick the My Computer icon The My Computer window opens 2 Right click the hard drive that you want to delete files from then select Properties The System Properties dialog box opens at the General tab Dema Turis Label i ui Typa Lorsi Cui Pie iption PAT Bb innige Bi r3 2537 Enim Bri MB free mane Soe tee ajai Capactr LEJEN fiian A GB 3 Click Disk Cleanup The Disk Cleanup dialog box opens 4 Select the check box beside each file type you want to delete For more information about file types you can delete read the descriptions in the Disk Cleanup dialog box 5 Click OK then click Yes e 132 Maintaining Your Computer Scanning the hard drive for errors The ScanDisk program examines the hard drive for surface errors and file and folder problems ScanDisk corrects these problems so that Windows and other programs run efficiently If you use your computer several hours every day you probably want to run ScanDisk once a week On the other hand if you use your computer less freque
29. www gateway com support index shtml www gateway com support index shtml www gateway com support index shtml OR HelpSpot www gateway com support index shtml Resource Chat with eSales Advisor Order Status Service description Get a personalized look at what system is best suited for your own individual needs To use this service fill out the eSales Advisor Questionnaire The eSales Advisor will contact you by phone and discuss the Gateway solution that best fits you needs Get information on whether your order has been received is in production or has been shipped You will also be given an estimated or actual shipping date depending on the status This information is updated daily and is available 24 to 36 hours after an order is placed Location www gateway com OR HelpSpot www gateway com Gateway Web site 175 Online help 176 Many programs provide information online so you can research a topic or learn 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 3 Gateway Homepage Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools 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 Sr Lem eme e gery Hore Eon Fodor E Lee 1 Wh C
30. 131 Using Disk Cleanup 0000 cette 132 Scanning the hard drive for errors 00 cece 133 Defragmenting the hard drive llle ee 135 Backing Up fleS 2 cvece cei gaat eee etd m RR ERG RE REPRETES 137 Using Maintenance Wizard 00 ee 138 Recalibrating the battery 0 0 ee eae 139 Cleaning your computer 0000 cee ern 140 Cleaning the exterior 0 00 ete 140 Cleaning the keyboard 00 0 cece eet tees 141 Cleaning the screen 0 0 ccc ren 141 Cleaning the mouse 000 ce tee 141 12 Restoring Software uuuuuellsuueeee 143 Reinstalling device drivers or programs cee eee eee ee 144 Reinstalling device drivers 0 cee eee 145 Reinstalling programs 0 ce eee 146 Reinstalling Windows Me 0 0 cee eae 147 13 TIQUDIGSHOOUIG tc cceecckcciceneccetieidecdssaGedqacniaginseced 149 Safety guidelines 0 0 cc teeta 149 FISUSIEDS A kadewea cota dione oie RR RE UR bY ee RH te e ee eee n 150 Troubleshooting edere rdbes tr UR CER Ra eR KERES 151 CGD driVe amp ces ceded etek DEO RE en dX Red weed we edd e eda wk 151 Diskette dIIVO ge ee ac rub ede we eee eee ES pie Peek aes 153 File management ossad sars 0 e eee ne 154 Hard ANE ec ee Ons Meee Ire TENURE Rd Whee RR E eh ER ya OR 155 lg PP 155 Keyboard suec un Eee RR YE RR RU a eek aes RI RETO NES 157 LOD panel e3iwebxe ki
31. 2 type the new name then press ENTER Press ALT F4 Press ALT TAB Using the Internet This chapter provides information about the Internet and the World Wide Web and tells you how to set up Gateway net or America Online Internet services so that you can send and receive email and access other Internet resources 53 Learning about the Internet The Internet is a worldwide network of computers linked together to provide information to people everywhere The two most popular services on the Internet are email and the World Wide Web You can access this network by connecting your computer to a telephone DSL or cable line and signing up with an Internet Service Provider ISP d N Internet Servers N store information so other 4 died computers can access it 7 T A lt we from the Internet 1 is 5 I NI l Y h t N N s n I 4 2 PA 5 o x amp en am c Pun em e ISP Servers n N our Sip in let you connect to 125 1 beris M the Internet and El Ml DE o roug access your e mail Ler E PA ELS anian messages Fi oy If you want to access the Internet you need m A modem a device that connects your computer using a telephone DSL or cable line to other computers or servers m An Internet Service Provider a company that provides access to the Interne through an ISP server When you connect to
32. 27 pasting 52 renaming 52 searching for 43 44 transferring 112 troubleshooting 154 viewing list 37 finding files and folders 43 44 Fn key 20 folders 36 38 copying 39 52 creating 38 cutting 52 deleting 41 52 finding 43 44 moving 39 opening 27 pasting 52 renaming 52 searching for 43 44 viewing list 37 fragmentation 135 function key combinations entering Standby mode 21 opening power status box 21 pausing scroll in Windows 21 pausing text scrolling in DOS 21 stopping a DOS program 21 switching between displays 21 function keys description 20 G Gateway Web address 173 Web site 173 Gateway net 31 56 gateway your way dial up server 160 H hard drive bay 7 checking for free space 131 defragmenting 135 replacing 122 scanning for errors on 133 troubleshooting 155 headphone jack 6 help online 176 using 170 HelpSpot 170 Getting Started 171 playing a video 172 starting 170 Hibernate mode 98 hyperlinks 57 l icons 31 selecting desktop 52 installing hard drive 122 memory 119 PC Cards 116 Internet 54 connecting to 56 requirements to access 54 Internet connection troubleshooting 155 159 Internet Explorer 31 Interne radio 77 Internet service provider ISP 54 connecting to 56 disconnecting from 56 setting up an account 55 technical support 177 J jacks headphone 6 microphone 6 modem 4 speaker 6 K Kensington cable lock 112 keyboard cleaning 141 multi function buttons 23 shortcuts
33. 5 F Gea Abos ictnDoseetzire Fm lures c Aes Flur LIFE Phe rem m Mad rine zu Bayh ume m Sum us r amu fiee E e ia r 4 Enter information such as track title lead artist album or genre 5 Click OK After you enter this track information it is displayed in the MusicMatch playlist music library and recorder e 76 Using Drives and Multimedia Listening to Internet radio Use the Radio feature in MusicMatch to listen to Internet Radio stations Da To listen to an Internet radio station 1 Double click the MusicMatch Jukebox icon then connect to the Internet 2 Click Radio r i Wa QEON FEM ALLELE erie Click the Radio icon P7 A F MTA The Radio window opens te Perris oe Frem T Using MusicMatch 77 3 Click Station Selector A window opens that lists radio stations by music format city or country FORMAT tations in Format Classical Adult Album Alternati Adult A 4 Select aradio station then click Play MusicM atch connects to the station e Using advanced features You can also use M usicM atch to create your own music CDs and to download MP3 files to your portable M P3 player See the online help that came with MusicMatch 78 Using Drives and Multimedia Sending and Receiving Faxes PhoneTools lets you send and receive faxes using the modem in your computer After you have created a document using a spreadsheet word
34. AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage Replace any damaged cables Your computer is not working on battery power m Make sure the battery is installed properly For more information see Changing batteries on page 89 m Make sure the battery is fully recharged For more information see Recharging the battery on page 89 m Make sure the battery is calibrated correctly For more information see Recalibrating the battery on page 139 Printer The printer will not turn on m Make sure the power cable is plugged into an AC power source Troubleshooting 165 166 The printer is on but will not print m Check the cable between the printer and the computer Make sure it is connected to the proper port m Many printers have an online offline button that you may need to press so the printer can start printing Press the button to put the printer online m Check the connector and cable for bent or broken pins Reinstall the printer driver Use the manual that came with your printer for instructions on installing the printer driver m Ifthe printer you want to print to is not the default printer make sure you have selected it in the printer setup To set a default printer 1 Click Start then select Settings then Printers 2 Right click on the name of the printer you want to be the default printer then select Set as Default e Troubleshooting You receive a Printer queue is full error message m Mak
35. Contents 1 Checking Out Your Gateway Solo 1150 1 TOD as acturi Rd ane TRUE er RR A RR RU Pectore erae B olt Gy Rie ane ace cute eee 2 nop ae cp CT 3 Right 223 u tee ERR ee te hae ERR Yu UR AER Peete ee RU O EE 4 Left ou vits eee a Peg erp ix vod xx ato iege e Red o rdv 5 ile M CCP mm 6 BOWOM PPM 7 Identifying your model s s rreraren ee RI II 8 ACOOSSOLIOS es ig bots wb p RE ERROR ER EA PESUO E EHE EUR EE 9 2 Getting DIDIT oooioasszas esenbadbdusdada espe th a ais 11 Connecting the AC adapter 0 00 cece 12 Protecting from power source problems 02000 eee eeeee 14 Starting your notebook ssssslselsee e 15 Waking up your notebook 0 eh 16 Turning off your notebook 0 0 eh 16 Status indicators 4i e eser x gies va Sandia ed dee ened a pud 17 iore M 19 Using function Keys o siene eaaa e i e E e I 21 Using multi function buttons 0 eee 23 Using the EZ Pad touchpad sineira seria eeii eae 25 3 Windows DASICE LL Coordinate leote s 29 About the Windows environment 00 00 eee eee eh 30 Desktop Iteims 2 eme emma etu eee a sus x es Maple a s 31 Window Items o iu ac duxere ee a ene ROAD E EUREN CR Ge it ee DRE RO d dg 33 Using the Start menu 2 1 teeta 35 Working with files and folders 0 0 c cece tees 36 About driVes coc esx ited tenet cence chine ap eher a ce eh men a he aire eee nmap eat 36 About folders a
36. Drives and Multimedia Listening to music CDs in Media Player The Windows Media Player turns your computer into a multimedia center Use the player to listen to Internet radio stations play and copy your CDs look for Internet movies and create lists of all media on your computer For more information about the using the Windows Media Player select Help To listen to a CD in the Windows Media Player m InsertaCD into theCD drive The Windows Media Player opens and the CD plays If the Windows Media Player does not open automatically when you insert theCD open it from the Start menu by clicking Start then selecting Programs then Windows Media Player When the media player opens click gt play Play Stop Sound Track Pause Controls Controls Playing audio and video files 69 Recording and playing audio Use the instructions below to make an audio recording by speaking into the microphone HelpSpot For more information on recording and playing audio 2 double click the HelpSpot icon on your desktop To make an audio recording 1 Click Start then select Programs Accessories Entertainment then Sound Recorder The Sound Recorder opens qj Sound Sound Recorder File Edit Position Lenath 0 00 sec 0 00 sec Effects Help Rewind Fast Play Stop Record Forward Click record then speak into the microphone When you finish recording click B stop Select File then Save As The Save
37. Ee ag EEA bre See ee vmi M PEH ay Se aree Tj SNC ghe a om err r M We iy uri Pru arms iin med cler n am m udo m Pao HelpSpot contains several short videosto help introduce you to new concepts or show you how to perform various tasks HelpSpot 171 oP To play a HelpSpot video m To watch a video in HelpSpot click Videos on the HelpSpot navigation bar then click a video title The video plays HED SPOT lt a Dite Rules Bigger bafpeae cee re ark Prid Anvers tin d Ede as BS races gi tei BR Gareg Ens ec i Ha o pd B omar Pres oe Osee Ms uravird Bee el Tib rore Eaim Dac n vsu ect Eb aia Cites Sale Bi or neun e JUL TETTE T WR ras Dima Comin arse TR cuz Salem cnin Smau He o 172 Getting Help Gateway Web site Gateway provides a variety of information on its Web site to help you use your computer ee ee eles p E 3 DUE TT eee SS Hera m Berg Pico Hass k Haba Ladida Visit the Gateway Web site at www gateway com for m Technical documentation and product manuals m Technical tips and support m Hardware drivers m A glossary of computer terms m Frequently asked questions FAQs For more information about connecting to the Internet see Learning about the Internet on page 54 Gateway Web site 173 You can access the following resources through the Gateway Web site or through HelpSpot Resource Gateway Update Utility Chat w
38. Internet When you are connected to the Internet MP3 files that you download are automatically added to your music library Using Drives and Multimedia Changing the music library display settings ge To change the music library display settings 1 Doubleclick the MusicMatch Jukebox icon 2 Select Options then Settings The Settings window opens 3 Click the Music Library tab Gore Plage Fiaccrdm Hui Libia CODE Corewci siy whasaddng cone FF seio ig E eilai tog FP iuo sor iier opening thet music ibra tunic ibus dapi vetta Versa Dae Tas EF Cnm 2 viet Mmt en Fe Dolum d Gane H tami ime bime O Cum 4 Select the categories that you want to display in the columns 5 Click OK e Using MusicMatch 75 Editing track information If you are connected to the Internet and listening to a music CD MusicMatch downloads and displays information such asthe artist album and track titles from a database on the Internet called CD DataBase CDDB After you add a CD track as an MP3 file to your music library you can edit track information To edit track information 1 Doubleclick the MusicMatch Jukebox icon 2 Create an MP3 file 3 Right click the file then select Edit Track Tag lan img P r j ihia h impra liy biari iii T i aj Teet ohe Dae o app che bak biaha bara he dares CD Tak Tae rici Tue Te aL Tamka 71 Pesmi ram r ped
39. Using Drives and Multimedia To adjust specific volume levels 1 Double click the speaker icon on the taskbar The Volume Control dialog box opens Volume peer Drom Hen Volume Lorkd Miira OD haps PREE Birra Barti HES e k eps Sole Woke 2x usc D Murat Hue f Hue Sandee His EH If the device you want to adjust does not appear in the Volume Control dialog box select Options Properties select the audio device that you want to adjust then click OK 2 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 select Help in the Volume Control dialog box e Adjusting the volume 67 Playing audio and video files The Windows Media Player can play several types of audio and video files including WAV MIDI MP3 AU AVI and MPEG formats For more information about the using the Windows M edia Player select Help To play a file using the Windows Media Player 1 Click Start then select Programs Accessories Entertainment then Media Player The Media Player opens Video file information Video screen Play Pause Stop 2 Select File then Open The Open dialog box opens 3 Select the file you want to play then click Open 4 Play the file by clicking play then stop playing the file by clicking E stop For more information about the Windows M edia Player select Help e 68 Using
40. aged Liquid has been spilled into the system The system does not operate properly when the operating instructions are followed The system was dropped or the cabinet is damaged Thesystem performance changes Replacement parts and accessories Useonly replacement parts and accessories recommended by Gateway 182 Important Do not use Gateway products in areas classified as hazardous locations Such areas include patient care a areas of medical and dental facilities oxygen laden environments or industrial facilities Caution To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger i telecommunications line cord Regulatory compliance statements United States users FCC Part 15 This device has been tested and found to comply with thelimits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interferencein a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interferenceto radio or television reception However thereis no guaranteethat interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interferenceto radio and television reception which can bedetermined by turningthe equipment off and on theuser is encouraged to try to correct theinterference by oneor more of thefollowi
41. an FN key and a Function key at the same time the notebook performs an action such as displaying the power status turning on the Scroll Lock and adjusting the brightness of the screen Press and hold FN while To pressing this Function key Display the power status pop up menu F2 Status Toggle the notebook screen between the LCD an external F3 monitor or both at the same time A monitor must be plugged LCD CRT into the monitor port on the notebook Enter Standby mode Press the power button to resume from F4 Standby mode Standby Turn on Pad Lock so you can use the numeric keypad Press F9 this key combination again to turn off Pad Lock The Pad Lock Pad status indicator lights up while this function is turned on Pause text scrolling This function is only available in some F10 programs The Scroll Lock status indicator lights up when this Serall function is turned on Pause text scrolling Press any key to continue scrolling This F11 function is only available in some programs Pause Stop the currently running DOS program This function is only F12 available in some programs Break Increase the volume PgUp a a Keyboard 21 Press and hold FN while To pressing this Function key AME Decrease the volume PgDn Qy Home Mute the volume Increase the contrast of the display Decrease the contrast of the display 22 Getting Started
42. an ISP the ISP server lets you access the Internet and your e mail messages m A Web browser a program that displays information from the World Wide Web m An email program a program that lets you create send and receive e mail messages over the Internet 54 Using the Internet Setting up an Internet account Before you can view the information on the World Wide Web you need to set up an Internet account with an Internet Service Provider ISP If you have chosen Gateway net or America Online asan 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 Gateway net or America Online an Internet e mail address is created for you After completing the setup you are ready to access the Internet HelpSpot For more information on setting up an Internet account 2 double click the HelpSpot icon on your desktop To set up an Internet account with Gateway net or America Online 1 Doubleclick the Register with Gateway net or the America Online Included icon If you do not find the service you want on the Windows desktop then look for the Gateway net or America Online Included icon located in the Online Services folder on the Windows desktop 2 Follow theon screen instructions After setting up your account you can connect to the Internet and access your e mail services us
43. are 177 178 close button 34 color changing depth 100 changing number of 100 changing scheme 103 connecting to Internet 56 copying files and folders 39 52 text and graphics 52 copyright notice 190 customizing 99 cutting files and folders 39 52 text and graphics 52 D deleting files and folders 41 52 132 191 desktop 30 adjusting settings 100 buttons 31 changing background 105 changing color depth 100 changing color scheme 103 changing number of colors 100 icons 31 52 device drivers 144 dialing codes 112 dial up networking reinstalling 163 Disk Cleanup 132 Disk Defragmenter 135 diskette inserting 64 diskette drive 64 documentation Gateway Web site 173 help 170 HelpSpot 170 online help 176 documents creating 48 opening 50 printing 51 saving 49 double clicking 27 downloading 59 dragging 27 drivers 144 reinstalling in Windows Me 145 drives 36 CD 65 diskette 64 hard drive 122 replacing hard drive 122 viewing contents 36 viewing files and folders 37 E electrostatic discharge ESD 118 email 54 60 192 address 60 checking for messages 61 sending 60 emergency startup diskette 127 EmPower power adapter 92 EZ Pad touchpad 25 F fax cover page setting up 80 faxes cover page 80 receiving and viewing 85 sending 82 sending and receiving 79 sending from a program 84 troubleshooting 161 files 36 38 backing up 137 copying 39 52 cutting 52 deleting 41 52 132 finding 43 44 moving 39 opening
44. ateway refer to the manufacturer documentation and technical support resources If you have how to questions about using a program consult m Online Help m Printed documentation m The Microsoft Windows documentation m The software publisher s Web site Consult the troubleshooting chapter of this guide Warning To avoid bodily injury do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if Power cords or plugs are damaged Liquid has been spilled into your computer Your computer was dropped The cabinet was damaged Instead unplug your computer and contact a qualified computer technician Have your client ID serial number and order number available along with a detailed description of your issue including the exact text of any error messages and the steps you have taken Verify that the computer is nearby at the time of your call The technician may have you follow appropriate troubleshooting steps while on the line Getting Help Tutoring and training Gateway s technical support professionals cannot provide hardware and software training or tutorial services Instead Gateway recommends the following tutoring and training resources Self help If you have how to questions about using your Gateway supplied hardware or software consult the following resources m Theprinted or online manual that came with your hardware or software In many cases additional product information and online manuals for Gatew
45. ation and installation instructions Customizing Your Computer Travel Tips These tips can make traveling with your notebook more convenient and trouble free This chapter provides information on Using the modem Transferring files Protecting your notebook from loss and theft Managing your notebook s power efficiently Tips amp Tricks To access the contents of this manual while you are traveling download the manual from gt www gateway com support manlib 111 Modem m Take a telephone cord to connect the modem to telephone jacks If you are traveling internationally take teleohone jack adapters or an acoustic handset coupler m Take a telephone line protector m Take a telephone line tester to check for unsafe lines especially if you are traveling internationally m Take remote access information with you so you can connect to your ISP while outside of your usual calling area A list of country dialing codes may be especially useful if you are traveling internationally m Download entire Web sites that you frequently visit for off line viewing if you will be traveling for extended periods without access to an Internet connection m Copy your working files from your desktop computer to your notebook before you travel m f you need to access your desktop computer files from your notebook while traveling set up the desktop computer for remote access m Takeextra diskettes for transferring files between
46. atteries Follow this procedure to change your notebook battery Warning Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced O Replace only with the Gateway Solo 1150 Li lon battery Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled Do not disassemble heat above 212 F 100 C or incinerate Dispose of used battery promptly Keep away from children To replace the main battery 1 Turn off the computer 2 Close the cover 3 Turn your notebook over Recharging the battery 89 4 Remove the screw from the battery release latch 5 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery 90 Managing Power 6 Hold the latch forward and lift the battery straight out from the notebook 7 Slide the recharged battery into the bay and snap it into place 8 Replace the screw 9 Open the notebook and press the power button e Changing batteries 91 Extending battery life Conserving battery power While using the battery to power your notebook conserve power by Dimming the display as low as is comfortable m Removing PC Cards when you do not need them Many PC Cards usea small amount of power while inserted even if they are not being used Modifying the Power Management settings for maximum power savings For more information see Changing automatic power settings on page 94 Closing t
47. ay supplied hardware can be found in our Web site s Documentation Library m The User s Guide that shipped with your computer m The software publisher s Web site Tutoring For help on using hardware or software that came with your Gateway computer contact Gateway s fee based tutorial hotline m 800 229 1103 rate charged per minute charged to a major credit card m 900 555 4695 rate charged per minute charged to your telephone bill Tutoring and training 179 Training Gateway provides the following in person and computerized training Resource In Store Training at Gateway Country stores Gateway CD ROM Learning Libraries Online Training from Learn Gateway Service description Our friendly and knowledgeable software trainers can teach you how to use the Internet and the most popular software programs including Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint A variety of courses and tutorials are available on CD ROM Select from several easy to use learning libraries More than 450 online courses are available from Learn Gateway All you have to do is go online and log in You select the subject matter and the learning format self paced tutorials or virtual classrooms all from the comfort of your computer 180 Getting Help For more information www gateway com about country softwaretraining shtml www gateway com software training learning library shtml www learnatgateway com lt p
48. bel a new diskette and insert it into the diskette drive Creating an emergency startup diskette 127 128 5 Place a new labeled diskette into the diskette drive o Click OK Windows copies files to the emergency startup diskette 7 When Windows finishes copying files remove the diskette from the diskette drive 8 You should write protect the diskette which will prevent the diskette from being erased or infected by viruses by sliding thetab that is at the top of the diskette to the up position I e 9 Store your emergency startup diskette in a safe place with your other backup software media e Maintaining Your Computer Protecting your computer from viruses A virus is a program that attaches itself to a file on a computer then spreads from one computer to another Viruses can damage data or cause your computer to malfunction Some viruses go undetected for a period of time because they are activated on a certain date Protect your computer from a virus by Using your Norton AntiVirus program to check files and programs that are on diskettes attached to e mail messages or downloaded from the Internet Checking all programs for viruses before installing them Disabling macros on suspicious Microsoft Word and Excel files These programs will warn you if a document that you are opening contains a macro that might have a virus HelpSpot For more information on protecting your computer from 2 viru
49. computers and backing up files Security m Getalocking cablefor your notebook so you can attach a cable lock and leave the notebook in your hotel room while you are away m Always keep your notebook with you while waiting in airports train stations or bus terminals Be ready to claim your notebook as soon as it passes through the x ray machine in security checkpoints m Write down your notebook model number and serial number available on the system label in case of theft or loss and keep the information in a safe place Also tape your business card or an address label to your notebook and accessories 112 Travel Tips m Whoever sits next to you or behind you can see your notebook display Avoid working with confidential files until you can be sure of privacy m Usea startup password to restrict access to your notebook To create a startup password 1 Restart your notebook As soon as you see a startup screen press F2 The BIOS Setup utility opens 2 Open the Security menu then highlight Password on boot and press ENTER 3 Highlight Enabled then press ENTER 4 Highlight Set Supervisor Password then press ENTER and follow the instructions You must set the supervisor password in order to set the user startup password 5 Highlight Set User Password then press ENTER and follow the instructions This is the password you need to enter at startup Important Use a password that you can remember but that is difficult
50. d 2 double click the HelpSpot icon on your desktop oP To start the Maintenance Wizard 1 Click Start then select Programs Accessories System Tools then Maintenance Wizard The Maintenance Wizard dialog box opens Maniera Wixaiil 2 Select the Maintenance Wizard options that suit your preferences Remember that your computer must be on during scheduled maintenance tasks e 138 Maintaining Your Computer Recalibrating the battery If your notebook unexpectedly goes into Standby mode while you are using it but the battery charge is not low you may need to recalibrate your battery You should also recalibrate the battery once a year to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge To recalibrate the battery 1 2 I Oo ON OD Oi 10 Connect the AC power adapter then turn on your notebook When you see the startup screen press F2 The BIOS Setup program opens Press the left arrow key until you select the Security menu Press the down arrow key until you select the Battery Auto Learning option set by default to disabled Press ENTER A small settings window opens Press the down arrow key to select Enabled Press ENTER The option is set to Enabled Press the left arrow key until you select Exit Press the down arrow key until you select Exit Saving Changes The battery recalibration program begins After your battery has been recalibrated the notebook recharges the battery Recharging may take 12
51. dialog box opens 3 Click the Alarms tab 10 Adjust the alarm settings then save the changes by clicking OK e 96 Managing Power a To change advanced power management settings 1 Click Start then select Settings then Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If you do not see the Power Options icon click view all Control Panel options 2 Double click the Power Options icon The Power Options Properties dialog box opens 3 Click the Advanced tab yis Dipl ee iliis s Schemes Mem Power Meter vanced 11 Change the settings then save the changes by clicking OK ie Extending battery life 97 ar To use Hibernate mode 98 1 Click Start then select Settings then Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If you do not see the Power Options icon click view all Control Panel options 2 Doubleclick the Power Options icon The Power Options Properties dialog box opens 3 Click the Hibernate tab Pose plions Pines pour computer Gores Gul ol babsrralanr B tabair oo Fi pura dali Hikara E Enable pbarae uppat Dit space bor Fibeamnation Fii dak ipat E173MB Disk apace ecquid ke iban 32 HB 4 Select the Enable hibernate support check box then click Apply Hibernate mode is now an option you can select on the Advanced tab and in the Shut Down menu 5 To use Hibernate as a power savings mode click the Advanced tab select Hibernate as one of the advanced power settings the
52. dialog box opens Click the Diagnostic tab click the COM port next to the name of the modem then click More Info The Modem Info dialog box opens If information about the modem appears the modem passed diagnostics If no modem information is available a white screen appears with no data or if you get an error such as port already open or the modem has failed to respond the modem did not pass diagnostics Contact Gateway technical support e The modem is noisy when it dials and connects When your modem triesto connect to another modem it beginshandshaking Handshaking is a digital getting acquainted conversation between the two modems that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols You may hear this communication as unusual sounds when the modems first connect If the sounds are too loud you can turn the modem volume down a To turn down the modem volume 1 2 3 Ol Click Start then select Settings then Control Panel The Control Panel window appears If you do not see the Modems icon click view all control panel options Double click the Modems icon The Modems Properties dialog box appears Click the General tab select your modem then click Properties Adjust the Speaker volume control Click OK e Troubleshooting You received an Unable to establish protocols error message m Reinstall dial up networking and dial up networking components To reinstall dial up n
53. ding a fax directly from a 2 program double click the HelpSpot icon on your desktop To fax a document directly from most programs 1 Inthe program with the document open click File then select Print The Print dialog box opens 2 Select the printer Capture fax BVRP then click OK The Send Fax Wizard opens 3 Complete the wizard as instructed in To send a fax on page 82 e 84 Sending and Receiving Faxes Receiving and viewing a fax HelpSpot For more information on receiving a fax double click the 2 HelpSpot icon on your desktop a To receive and view a fax 1 Click Start then select Programs PhoneTools then PhoneTools PhoneTools opens When PhoneTools is open it detects incoming faxes and stores them in the In Box Important Your notebook cannot detect incoming faxes while in the Standby power saving mode For more information on n changing power savings settings see Changing automatic power settings on page 94 2 To view afax click Fax Inbox then double click the fax you want to view The fax viewer opens where you can view and print the fax e Receiving and viewing a fax 85 86 Sending and Receiving Faxes Managing Power While your notebook is running on battery power you should manage power consumption to get the most use out of the battery This chapter shows you how to m Check and recharge the battery m Change batteries m Extend the life of the battery by conserving battery p
54. e reinstalling you may only need to restart your computer to complete the installation However if a setup wizard opens when you restart your computer follow the on screen instructions us Restoring Software Reinstalling Windows Me TheSolo 1150 Recovery CD Disc 1 steps you through reinstalling Windows Me It automatically reinstalls the hardware device drivers and some software The remaining software is installed using the CDsthat came with your computer HelpSpot For more information on reinstalling Windows double click 2 the HelpSpot icon on your desktop a To reinstall Windows Me and the device drivers 1 Place the Solo 1150 Recovery CD Disc 1 in the CD drive 2 Restart the computer When you see the message about changing system settings press F2 then press Esc 3 Follow the on screen instructions The on screen instructions step you through the operating system and device drivers installation us Reinstalling Windows Me 147 148 Restoring Software Troubleshooting This chapter provides some solutionsto common computer problems Usethe information to troubleshoot and correct typical hardware and software issues If the suggestions in this chapter do not correct the problem see Getting Help on page 169 for more information about how to get help Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer follow these safety guidelines m Never remove any bay cover while your computer is turned on
55. e sure the printer is not set to work offline To make sure the printer is not set to work offline 1 Click Start then select Settings then Printers 2 Doubleclick the icon for the printer you want to use 3 Select Printer If there is a Use Printer Offline option on the menu click to clear the check mark us m Waituntil files have been printed before sending additional files to the printer m If you print large files or many files at one time you may want to add additional memory to the printer Consult the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory You receive a Printer is out of paper error message m After adding paper make sure the printer is online Most printers have an online offline button that you need to press after adding paper ScanDisk When you started your computer it ran ScanDisk The computer probably had its power interrupted or was improperly shut down Windows automatically runs ScanDisk at startup when the computer was improperly shut down ScanDisk fixes errors on the hard drive to minimize data loss To prevent ScanDisk from running when you start your computer make sure you always shut down by selecting Shut Down from the Start menu Troubleshooting 167 Sound You are not getting sound from the speakers m Make sure the Windows volume control is turned up by clicking the taskbar speaker icon m Makesurethat Mute is not selected For more information see Adjustin
56. e taskbar opens the window again Clicking the maximize button expands the BME 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 x window or program a Clicking an item on the menu bar starts an File Edit View Favorites Tools Help action such as Print or Save 34 Windows Basics Using the Start menu You can start programs open files customize your system get help search for files and folders and more using the Start menu oF To open the Start menu m Click the Start button on the lower left of the Windows desktop The Start menu opens showing you the first level of menu items e 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 Click a file or program to open it Using the Start menu 35 Working with files and folders You can organize your files and programs to suit your preferences much like you would store information in a file cabinet You can store these files in folders and copy move and delete the information just as you would reorganize and throw away information in a file cabinet HelpSpot For more information on working with files and folders 2 double click the HelpSpot icon on your desktop About drives Drives are like file cabinets because they hold files and folders A co
57. e the bay cover to replace the hard drive Slide to release battery Insert battery into this bay Find the product model number and serial number on this label Find the registration key for the operating system on this label Install a memory module into this bay Bottom 7 Identifying your model The label on the bottom of your computer contains information that identifies your notebook model Technical support will need thisinformation if you call for assistance Label information varies by model Revision code and display type processor size 00 0X 000XXX X 0 0 XX Gateway model F atem u mu CE T Go d ies zc M ge TT Lm XX000000000 nm Gateway serial r ow number a AE E i part number E x i mie 8 Checking Out Your Gateway Solo 1150 Accessories Gateway offers accessories that can help you make the most of using your notebook Batteries and automobile airplane power adapters If you run your notebook on battery power for extended periods you may want to buy an additional battery so that you can swap batteries when necessary With an automobile airplane power adapter you can save battery power by plugging your notebook into an automobile cigarette lighter or an airplane in flight power receptacle Carrying cases Gateway has large capacity carrying cases if you need additional space for accessories or supplies External devices You can attach an
58. ect Press the left button below the touchpad twice in rapid succession This action is called double clicking Position the pointer over the object Quickly press and release the right button once This action is called right clicking 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 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 27 28 Getting Started Windows Basics Read this chapter to get basic information on how to Work on the Windows desktop Manage files and folders Work with documents Use shortcuts HelpSpot For more information on using Windows double click the 2 HelpSpot icon on your desktop 29 About the Windows environment 30 After your computer starts 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 Windows Basics Desktop items Icons are graphic representations of objects on the desktop that you select and open such as a drive folder file or program Buttons are graphic representations of controls that you use to open windows or apply changes Desktop icons buttons and elements Descr
59. emergency use Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this device The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom s specifications a There shall be no morethan 10 calls to the same number within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation and b The equipment shall go on hook for a period of not less than 30 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next attempt Theequipment shall beset to make surethat automatic callsto different numbers are spaced such that thereisno less than 5 seconds between the end of onecall attempt and the beginning of another Theequipment shall be set to make sure that calls are answered between 3 and 30 seconds of receipt of ringing Laser safety statement All Gateway systems equipped with CD and DVD drives comply with the appropriate safety standards including IEC 825 The laser devicesin these components are classified as Class 1 Laser Products under a US Department of Health and Human Services DHHS Radiation Performance Standard Should the unit ever need servicing contact an authorized service location Warning Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure To prevent exposure to laser beams do not try to o
60. en opens 2 To go to a different Web site type the address called a URL for Universal Resource Locator in the browser address bar for example www gateway com then click GO on the browser address bar viris galbesemy cn fete 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 e Sometimes Web pages display slowly The speed that a Web page displays on your screen depends on the complexity of the Web page and other Internet conditions Additionally the speed of your connection will determine how fast Web pages display Using the Internet Downloading files Downloading is the process of transferring files from a computer on the Internet to your computer To protect your computer against viruses make sure that you scan the files you download For more information see Protecting your computer from viruses on page 129 HelpSpot For more information on downloading files double click the 2 HelpSpot icon on your desktop To download files or programs from a Web site 1 2 Connect to your Internet account In the address bar type the address of the Web site that contains the file or program you want to download then click GO on the browser address bar OR Click on links on a Web page to navigate to the Web site containing the file
61. er to Before calling Gateway technical support on page 178 before calling Get support for your Gateway net ISP account Get support for your AOL ISP account Get support for your CompuServe ISP account Get information about available systems pricing orders billing statements warranty service or other non technical issues Telephone support How to reach 800 846 2118 US 877 709 2945 Canada 800 846 4526 US 877 709 2951 Canada 800 229 1103 charged to your credit card 900 555 4695 charged to your telephone bill 800 846 2301 US 800 846 3609 Canada amp Puerto Rico 605 232 2191 all other countries 800 846 1778 TDD 877 247 2051 US 800 827 6364 US 888 265 4357 Canada 800 848 8990 US 800 846 2000 US 888 888 2037 Canada 177 Before calling Gateway technical support If you have a technical problem with your computer follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway technical support 178 Make sure that your computer is connected properly to a grounded AC outlet that is supplying power If you use a power strip make sure that it is switched on If a peripheral such asa keyboard or mouse does not appear to work make sure that all cables are plugged in securely If you have recently installed hardware or software make sure that you have installed it according to the instructions provided with it If you did not purchase the hardware or software from G
62. es for troubleshooting 149 saving documents 49 ScanDisk 133 167 scanner installing 110 screen adjusting settings 100 changing area 102 changing color depth 100 195 changing number of colors 100 saver 107 troubleshooting 157 168 screen objects getting information 27 moving 27 selecting 26 Search utility 45 searching for files and folders 43 44 security while travelling 112 serial number 112 setting up fax cover page 80 shortcut menus accessing 27 shortcuts closing programs 52 closing windows 52 copying 52 cutting 52 deleting files and folders 52 keyboard 52 pasting 52 renaming files and folders 52 selecting desktop icons 52 selecting items in a list 52 SO DIMM 119 software closing 52 opening 27 35 sound adjusting 66 controls 66 muting 66 troubleshooting 168 Sound Recorder making audio recordings 70 playing file 71 Standby mode 93 Start button 32 Start menu 35 starting notebook 15 programs 27 35 196 startup diskette 127 static electricity 118 surge protector 14 system identification label 7 8 T taskbar 32 technical support automated troubleshooting 177 Chat with a Search Assistant 174 Chat with Customer Service 174 Chat with eSales Advisor 175 Chat with Tech 174 Client Care 177 E mail a Friend 174 E mail Customer Service 174 E mail Tech Support 174 FaxBack support 177 Frequently Asked Questions 174 Gateway Update 174 Internet service provider ISP 177 order status 175 resources 178 t
63. es to another computer Warning Do not expose diskettes to water or magnetic fields Exposure could damage the data on the diskette ge To use a diskette 1 Insert the diskette into the diskette drive with the label facing up 2 To access a file on the diskette double click the My Computer icon double click the drive letter then double click the file 3 Toremovethediskette make sure the drive activity light is off then press the diskette eject button us 64 Using Drives and Multimedia Using the CD drive You can use your computer to enjoy multimedia such as listening to CDs oF To insert a CD 1 Press the eject button on the CD drive then pull the disc tray completely open 2 PlacetheCD in the tray with the label up then press down carefully on the disc until it snaps into place 3 Push the tray in until it is closed e Using Drives 65 Adjusting the volume You can use the volume controls to adjust the overall volume and the volume of specific sound devices in your computer HelpSpot For more information on adjusting volume double click the 2 HelpSpot icon on your desktop To adjust overall volume level m Click the speaker icon on the taskbar then drag the slider to change the volume or click to select the Mute check box Volume WI Mute On the keyboard press the FN PAGE UP or PAGE DOWN keys to change the volume or press FN HOME keys to turn off mute all sound e 66
64. et Gateway stylized logo Perfect Scholar Solo TelePath Vivitron stylized G design and You ve got a friend in the business slogan are registered trademarks and black and white spotted box logo GATEWAY Gateway Astro Gateway Work Gateway Connected touch pad Gateway Connected music player Gateway Cyber Ware Gateway Education Ware Gateway Flex Case Gateway Gaming Ware Gateway GoBack Gateway Gold Gateway Learning Ware Gateway Magazine Gateway Micro Server Gateway Money Ware Gateway Music Ware Gateway Networking Solutions Gateway Online Network O N solution Gateway Photo Ware Gateway Professional PCs Gateway Profile Gateway Solo green stylized GATEWAY green stylized Gateway logo Gateway Teacher Ware Gateway Video Ware HelpSpot InforManager Just click it Learn Gateway Kids BackPack People Rule SERVE TO ORDER Server Watchdog SpotShop Spotshop com and Your Ware are trademarks of Gateway 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 Macrovision statement If your computer has a DVD drive and an analog TV Out port the following paragraph applies This product incorporates cop
65. et The server cannot be accessed Mondays from 8 00 a m to 12 00 p m Central Time when the server is backed up To access the gateway your way dial up server 1 2 3 Double click the My Computer icon then click double click the Dial Up Networking icon If the Welcome to Dial Up Networking wizard opens click Cancel Double click the Make New Connection icon then type gateway your way in the Type a name for the computer you are dialing text box Click Configure Click the Options tab click to select the Bring up terminal window after dialing and Display modem status check boxes then click OK Click Next In the Telephone number text box type 1 888 888 0520 then click Next Include any special numbers such as 9 to get an outside line that are required by your teleohone system Click Finish An icon for gateway your way appears in the Dial Up Networking window Right click the gateway your way icon then click Properties The gateway your way Properties dialog box opens 10 Click the Networking tab Troubleshooting 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Click to clear the NetBEUI and IPX SPX Compatible check boxes then click OK Click the Security tab click to clear the Log on to network check box then click OK Double click the gateway your way icon Type gwclient in the User Name text box then click Connect A black screen opens Type gwclient then press F7 An icon two blinking computers
66. etworking 1 2 10 Click Start then select Settings then Control Panel The Control Panel window opens Click Double click the Add Remove Programs icon then click the Windows Setup tab Double click Communications Click to clear the Dial Up Networking check box then click OK twice The System Settings Change dialog box opens Click Yes The computer restarts Click Start then select Settings then Control Panel The Control Panel window opens Click Double click the Add Remove Programs icon then click the Windows Setup tab Double click Communications Click to select the Dial Up Networking check box then click OK twice The System Settings Change dialog box opens Click Yes The computer restarts If you are asked to insert your Solo 1150 Recovery CD do so e Troubleshooting 163 To reinstall dial up networking components 1 Click Start then select Settings then Control Panel The Control Panel window opens 2 If you do not seethe Network icon click view all control panel options 3 Double click the Network icon 4 If TCP IP is not included in the Network Components list click Add then select Protocol Add then Microsoft as the manufacturer Click TCP IP on the right side of the dialog box then click OK Click Client for Netware Networks if included then click Remove Click IPX SPX if included then click Remove Click NetBeui if included then click Remove Make sure the Primary
67. ews in the wall or telephone wall jack are secure m You can also call your telephone service and have them check the telephone line for noise or low line levels m Try another telephone line either a different telephone number in your house or a telephone line at a different location If you can connect on this line call your telephone company m Try connecting with the modem at alower connection speed If reducing the connect speed lets you connect contact your telephone company The telephone line may be too noisy You cannot connect to the Internet m ThelSP may be having technical difficulties Contact your ISP technical support for help m Seeifthe modem works with a different communications program The problem may be with just one program Troubleshooting 159 160 Your 56K modem does not connect at 56K Current FCC regulations restrict actual data transfer rates over public telephone lines to 53K Other factors such as line noise telephone service provider equipment or ISP limitations may lower the speed even further Upload sending data out from your computer speeds are limited to 33 6K m Check your modem connection speed and dial up network DUN connections by accessing the gateway your way dial up server The server also contains drivers patches and updates for current Gateway hardware and software The server provides a secure connection and is a stand alone server You cannot use it to access the Intern
68. external monitor to your notebook or USB devices such as a keyboard mouse or printer 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 almost any type of USB printer to your computer The most common types are inkjet and laser printers which print in color or black and white Inkjet printers and cartridges are relatively inexpensive but usually they are slower than laser printers Using an inkjet color printer you can print pictures banners and greeting cards as well as documents Laser printers and cartridges are more expensive but usually they print much faster than inkjet printers Laser printers are better than inkjet printers when you are printing large documents Accessories 9 10 Checking Out Your Gateway Solo 1150 Getting Started This chapter explains how to Connect the AC power adapter Start your notebook Turn off your notebook Identify status indicators Use your keyboard Use your touchpad and external mouse 11 Connecting the AC adapter You can run your notebook using an AC adapter or the notebook battery The battery was shipped to you partially charged You should use the AC adapter right away to fully charge the battery Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use your notebook on battery power for the first time t
69. g the volume on page 66 Video Important If your Solo 1150 is a DSTN LCD panel you may notice some minor screen distortions or ghosting with this a technology Use your brightness and contrast Function keys to adjust your screen for best viewing The screen is too dark m Adjust the brightness using the function keys The external monitor is not working m Make sure that the monitor power is turned on and that the video cable is properly connected The LCD panel has pixels that are always dark or too bright m This condition is normal and inherent in the TFT technology used in active matrix LCD screens Gateway s inspection standards keep these to aminimum If you feel these pixels are unacceptably numerous or dense on your display contact Gateway Client Careto identify whether a repair or replacement is justified based on the number of pixels affected 168 Troubleshooting Getting Help This chapter tells you about additional information resources available to help you use your computer It includes the following topics HelpSpot Software support tools Gateway Web site Online help Telephone support Tutoring and training 169 HelpSpot HelpSpot isan easily accessible collection of Help information troubleshooters instructional videos and automated support Use HelpSpot to answer questions about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of your Gateway computer To start HelpSpot
70. gs 0 00 cece eee eee 94 8 Customizing Your Computer Lususeusue 99 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings liliis 100 Adjusting the color depth 0 eae 100 Adjusting the screen area llle eae 102 Applying a color scheme esseeeeee eee 103 Changing the desktop background 0 eee e eee eee ences 105 Selecting a screen Saver 0 ccc eet eee 107 Programming the multi function buttons 0 0 ee 109 About installing a printer scanner or other peripheral device 110 9 Travel TPS NORTE 111 Mene PEEL 112 Rn cq cm 112 Securily cuoc beta a eee aes beets eee RSEN HERR KR RO RR ee dale ue ers 112 POWOL siis IbUYa due eleva wd te eae EE qd dex erac eg bx 114 10 Upgrading Your Notebook Lsuueue 115 Adding PG Gatrds xe Eee Rm det a wee da wale OY ane AUR T ctae a 116 Preventing static electricity discharge llle 118 Installing memory e riser keserenan RR IRR IRA t 119 Replacing the hard drive 0 0 0 cece eee 122 11 Maintaining Your Computer sueues 125 Caring for your computer llsllsslselee rn 125 Creating an emergency startup diskette llle 127 Protecting your computer from viruses 00 0c ee eee eee eee eee 129 Managing hard drive space 0 cece es 131 Checking hard drive space 0 00 e eee
71. h 3 numeric keypad 20 O online help 170 176 opening documents 50 files 27 folders 27 programs 27 35 order status 175 P password 113 165 pasting files and folders 39 52 text and graphics 52 PC Card eject buttons 5 slots 5 PC Cards 116 peripheral devices installing 110 playing AU file 68 audio CD in Windows Me 69 audio CD with MusicMatch 72 audio file 71 AVI file 68 Media Player file 68 MIDI file 68 MOV file 68 MP3 file 68 MPEG file 68 WAV file 68 Plug and Play devices USB support for 110 pointer moving 26 port monitor 6 USB 4 6 power AC power adapter 92 advanced settings 94 97 alarms 94 96 automobile airplane adapter 92 battery 92 changing modes 93 changing settings 94 connector 6 damaged cord 12 13 16 EmPower adapter 92 Hibernate mode 93 98 management 92 114 schemes 94 Standby Resume 15 troubleshooting 165 Power LED 2 printer installing 110 troubleshooting 165 printing documents 51 programs closing 52 opening 27 35 R radio listening with MusicMatch 77 RAM 119 120 recalibrating the battery 139 recharging the battery 89 recording audio file 70 CD tracks 73 Recycle Bin 31 deleting files and folders 41 emptying 42 recovering files and folders 41 reinstalling battery 89 Windows Me 147 removing files and folders 41 52 132 renaming files and folders 52 replacing memory 119 resolution changing 102 right clicking 27 S safety general precautions 181 guidelin
72. he My Computer window opens 2 Doubleclick the drive or folder for example 3 Floppy A or Local Disk C where you want to put the new folder The drive or folder window opens If you do not see the contents of the drive or folder click View the entire contents of this drive or this folder 3 Select File then New then Folder The new folder is created 4 Type a name for the folder then press ENTER The new folder name appears under the folder e 38 Windows Basics Copying and moving files and folders The skills you need to copy and move files are copying cutting and pasting When you copy and paste a selection you place a copy of the file you selected on the Windows clipboard which storesit Then when you decide what folder you want the copy to go in the destination folder you paste it there When you cut and paste a selection you remove the file from its folder and place the file on the Windows clipboard When you decide where you want the file to go you paste it there Important The clipboard stores whatever you cut or copy until you cut or copy again Then the clipboard contains the new m information only Therefore you can paste copies of a file into more than one place but as soon as you copy or cut a file again the old file is deleted from the clipboard To copy a file or folder to another folder 1 Right click the file or folder that you want to copy A menu opens on the desktop 2 Selec
73. he battery life a 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 see Recalibrating the battery on page 139 a To connect the AC adapter 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter then plugit in to a wall power outlet Warning Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter The AC adapter has no user replaceable or user serviceable QD parts inside The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters 12 Getting Started 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook s power connector The battery charging indicator light turns on If the battery charging indicator light does not turn on disconnect the adapter from your notebook and repeat Step 2 3 When you finish using your notebook turn the notebook off and leave the notebook connected to AC power for at least 24 hours Warning e 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 injury or death Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters Connecting the AC adapter 13 Protecting from power source problems 14 During a power surge the voltage level of electricity coming into your computer can increase to far above normal leve
74. he display panel to turn off the display while you are not using your notebook The display stays off until you open the panel again Using Hibernate mode for maximum power savings while the notebook is not in use For more information see To use Hibernate mode on page 98 Using the CD drive only when necessary CD 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 89 and Changing batteries on page 89 Using alternate power sources To extend battery life use alternate power sources whenever possible 92 If traveling internationally take electrical adapters Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter If you plan on taking your AC power adapter also take a single plug surge protector If you will have access to an EmPower in flight power receptacle or an automobile cigarette lighter use an airplane automobile power adapter Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter To find AC power outletsin airports look for them next to support pillars in large areas such as boarding gates and under banks of telephones Managing Power Changing power modes You can usethe following power modesto lengthen the life of your notebook s battery m Standby while your notebook is on standby it switches to a low power state where devices such as
75. he notebook 8 Reinstall the battery then connect the power e Replacing the hard drive 123 124 Upgrading Your Notebook Maintaining Your Computer This chapter provides basic information about maintaining your computer hardware and software Caring for your computer Here are ways to extend the life of your system Be careful not to bump or drop your computer and do not put any objects on top of it The case although strong is not made to support extra weight When transporting your computer we recommend that you put it in a carrying case Keep diskettes modular drives and your computer away from magnetic fields Magnetic fields can erase data on both diskettes and hard drives Never turn off your computer when the hard drive light is on because data on the hard drive could be lost or corrupted Avoid subjecting your computer to extreme temperature changes The case can become very brittle and easy to break in cold temperatures and can melt or warp in high temperatures Damage due to either extreme isnot covered by your warranty As a general rule your computer is safest at temperatures that are comfortable for you Keep all liquids away from your computer Almost any liquid can result in extremely expensive repairs that are not covered under your warranty Caring for your computer 125 m Avoid dusty or dirty work environments Dust and dirt can clog the internal mechanisms m Set up a regular maintenance
76. ider to the size you prefer 102 Customizing Your Computer 5 Ifyou want to save your changes click OK Windowstells you it will apply your changes when you click OK again 6 Click OK e Applying a color scheme A color scheme is a set of colors that you can apply to your Windows environment For example you can change the appearance of such things as the desktop windows and dialog boxes You can select an existing scheme or create your own HelpSpot For more information on applying a color scheme 2 double click the HelpSpot icon on your desktop To select a color scheme 1 Click Start then select Settings then Control Panel The Control Panel window opens 2 Click Double click the Display icon The Display Properties window opens Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 103 3 Click the Appearance tab If you want to apply one of Windows color schemes go to Step 6 Uplay Pireertirs 4 f you want to create a new scheme select various items from the Item list and change their settings 5 Click Save As type a name for the new scheme and then click OK 6 Select a color scheme from the Scheme list An example of the scheme appears in the window above the list 7 Click OK e 104 Customizing Your Computer Changing the desktop background TheWindows desktop background can be changed to either apictureor HTML document Windows provides several background pictures You can also use pictures or HTML
77. ipe from the center to the edge not around in a circle using a product made especially for the purpose 152 Troubleshooting Diskette drive The diskette drive is not recognized m Shut down and restart your computer You receive a Access Denied or Write protect error message m Move the write protection tab in the upper right corner of the diskette down unprotected m Thediskette may be full Delete unnecessary files on the diskette and try again m Notall diskettes are BM compatible M ake sure the diskette you are using is IBM compatible m Try adifferent diskette Occasionally diskettes are flawed and cannot be read by the diskette drive You receive a Disk is full error message m Delete unnecessary files on the diskette m Try adifferent diskette Occasionally diskettes are flawed and cannot be read by the diskette drive m Run ScanDisk on the diskette For more information see Scanning the hard drive for errors on page 133 If errors are detected and corrected try using the diskette again You receive a Non system disk or Disk error error message m Eject the diskette from the diskette drive then press ENTER m Make sure the diskette you are using is IBM compatible The light on the diskette drive is lit continuously m Remove the diskette from the drive If the light stays on try restarting your computer Troubleshooting 153 File management A file was accidentally deleted
78. ips before contacting 178 tutorial service 177 telephone line protector 112 line tester 112 telephone support 176 title bar 34 touchpad 25 clicking 26 double clicking 27 moving pointer 26 opening files folders and programs 27 right clicking 27 selecting screen objects 26 training CD ROM 179 classroom 179 Learn Gateway 179 travel tips 111 troubleshooting audio 168 CD drive 151 faxes 161 files 154 hard drive 155 Internet connection 155 159 keyboard 157 LCD panel 157 memory 158 modem 158 mouse 164 network 164 passwords 165 power 165 printer 165 ScanDisk 167 screen 168 screen area 157 screen resolution 157 sound 168 video 168 Web site connection speed 156 turning off notebook 16 turning on notebook 15 tutoring fee based 179 U Universal Serial Bus USB port 4 6 using with Plug and Play devices 110 V VGA port 6 video troubleshooting 168 virus 129 protecting against 59 129 removing with Norton AntiVirus 129 volume adjusting 66 adjusting modem 162 control 66 muting 66 W waking up your notebook 16 WAV file 68 Web browser 54 57 Web page 57 Web site 57 connecting to 58 Gateway 173 window 33 close button 34 closing 52 maximize button 34 menu bar 34 minimize button 34 title bar 34 Window Media Player 69 Windows desktop 30 reinstalling device drivers 145 reinstalling Windows Me 147 Windows keys 20 World Wide Web WWW 57 downloading files 59 write protection for dis
79. iption The My Computer icon provides access to drives ca and other computer controls Double click the My kis Computer icon to view the drives and folders on My Computer your computer My Documents r3 Recycle Bin e Internet Explorer S A America Online Gateway net Included My Documents is a folder where you store your personal files You can create other folders to save files in but My Documents is easy to find because it is on the desktop Double click My Documents to view your personal files and folders The Recycle Bin is where files folders and programs that you discarded are stored You must empty the Recycle Bin to permanently delete them from your computer For instructions on how to use the Recycle Bin see Deleting files and folders on page 41 Microsoft Internet Explorer is a program called a browser that lets you view Web sites and Web pages on the Internet Double click this icon to open the browser The Gateway net and America Online Included icons let you connect to the Gateway net or America Online ISP Internet Service Provider Double click either the Gateway net or America Online Included icon to dial one of the services Gateway has provided an easily accessible interactive guide called HelpSpot This guide is designed to provide help information and let you quickly discover and use the features of your computer Double click the HelpSpot icon to begin About the Windows
80. ise O Nr Cleaning your computer 141 3 Remove the retaining ring and mouse ball a 4 Remove any dust lint or dirt from the mouse ball with a soft cloth 5 Clean the mouse rollers with a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol 9 6 Replace the mouse ball and lock the retaining ring into place e 142 Maintaining Your Computer Restoring Software If your computer is not working properly try the following options to correct the problem m Reinstall device drivers For more information see Reinstalling device drivers or programs on page 144 m Troubleshooting For more information see Troubleshooting on page 149 If the options above do not correct the problem you can use the Solo 1150 Recovery CD Disc 1 to reinstall Windows Me Find out more about the reinstallation options see Reinstalling Windows Me on page 147 143 Reinstalling device drivers or programs Device drivers are programs that control devices such as monitors CD drives and modems Drivers translate information between computer devices and programs Drivers for your original computer hardware are installed at Gateway If you install a new device you need to install the drivers provided by the device manufacturer You should reinstall device drivers m If directed to do so while troubleshooting m If you seeamessage indicating that thereisa problem with a device driver You can also reinstall some of the programs
81. ith Tech Chat with Search Assistant E mail Tech Support E mail a Friend Frequently Asked Questions Chat with Customer Service E mail Customer Service 174 Service description This utility automatically finds downloads and installs the latest drivers for your Gateway supplied hardware Engage in a live Internet chat session with a Gateway technical support professional to help you get the answers to your technical inquiries Engage in a live Internet chat session to help you find data on the Gateway com technical support Web site If the assistants cannot direct you to the solution on the technical support site they will refer you to the area or department that can Get the answers to your technical inquiries by e mail from a Gateway technical support professional Send a link for the Web page you are currently viewing on the Gateway Web site to anyone in the world with an e mail address Get the answers to many of our most common customer service related questions Engage in a live Internet chat session with a Gateway Customer Service Assistant about a non technical issue Get the answers to your non technical inquiries by e mail from a Gateway Customer Service Assistant Getting Help Location www gateway com support index shtml www gateway com support index shtml OR HelpSpot www gateway com support index shtml OR HelpSpot www gateway com support index shtml
82. iting call messaging or voice mail make sure that all messages are cleared and call waiting is disabled before using the modem Contact your telephone service to get the correct code to temporarily disable the service Also make sure the modem dialing properties are set appropriately To check the dialing properties 1 Click Start then select Settings then Control Panel The Control Panel window opens 2 f you do not see the Modems icon click view all control panel options 3 Doubleclick the Modems icon then click Dialing Properties The Dialing Properties window opens 4 Make sure all settings are correct e 158 Troubleshooting m Disconnect any answering machine fax machine or printer that is on the same line as the modem You should not have these devices plugged into the same telephone line as the modem m Make sure that you are not using a digital rollover or PBX line These lines do not work with your modem m Check for line noise scratchy crackling or popping sounds Line noise isacommon problem that can cause the modem to connect at a slower rate abort downloads or even disconnect The faster the modem the less line noise it can tolerate and still work properly m Listen to the line using your telephone Dial a single number such as 1 When the dial tone stops listen for line noise Wiggle the modem cable to see if that makes a difference Make sure the connectors are free from corrosion and all scr
83. k Defragmenter asks if you want to quit the program 6 if you want to defragment another drive click No then follow the on screen instructions OR If you do not want to defragment another drive click Yes e 136 Maintaining Your Computer Backing up files Backing up files and removing them from the hard drive frees space for new files on the hard drive It also protects you from losing important information if the hard drive fails or you accidentally delete files You should back up your files regularly to diskettes or a writable CD if you have a CD R or CD RW drive Use diskettes or writable CDs to do partial backups of selected files or folders Use a backup device such as a CD R CD RW or Zip drive or other high capacity backup device to do a complete hard drive backup If you do not havea high capacity backup device and you want to purchase one you can contact Gateway s Add on Sales department or visit our Web site at www gateway com Gateway GoBack available on selected models also provides file recovery features for files that have been lost in the last few days HelpSpot For more information on Gateway GoBack double click 2 the HelpSpot icon on your desktop Managing hard drive space 137 Using Maintenance Wizard TheM aintenance Wizard lets you schedule maintenancetasks such as running Disk Defragmenter and ScanDisk and deleting unnecessary files HelpSpot For more information on using the Maintenance Wizar
84. kettes 128 197 198
85. ktop 2 Double dick the drive or folder that you think containsthefile or folder that you want to find cp n TT E a jm lu F umop a EE ii Fra Brrr lg bt hm jhe eee LS om oa 3 Continue double clicking folders and their subfolders until you find the file or folder you want If you do not see the contents of a folder click View the entire contents of this folder e Working with files and folders 43 Searching for files 44 If you are looking for a particular file or folder or a set of files or folders that have characteristics in common but you do not remember where they are stored on your hard drive you can use the Search utility in WindowsMe 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 results window Windows Basics Using the Search utility ae To find files and folders using the Search utility 1 Click Start then select Search then For Files or Folders The search dialog box opens wie Fi lee em de ee Biki treet Frm ft a qe 9 ee im liss amd iaiia j Baeurh Requits t ewm Bu iem 5 ium 5S o leid Ime m a imis xj Band
86. le Bin 1 Double click the Recycle Bin icon The Recycle Bin window opens listing the files and folders you have thrown away since you last emptied it 2 Select the files or folders that you want to restore For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders see Shortcuts on page 52 3 Select File then Restore Windows returns the deleted files or folders to their original locations e Working with files and folders 41 To empty the Recycle Bin Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the bin These files cannot be restored 1 Doubleclick the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop TheRecycle Bin window opens 2 Select File then Empty Recycle Bin Windows asks you if you are sure that you want to empty the bin 3 Click Yes Windows permanently deletes all the files in the Recycle Bin e 42 Windows Basics Browsing for files and folders A file or folder that you need is rarely right on top of your Windows desktop It is usually on a drive inside a folder that may be inside yet another folder and so on Windows drives folders and files are organized in the same way as a real file cabinet in that 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 Doubleclick the My Computer icon on the des
87. ls and cause data loss or system damage Protect your computer and peripherals by connecting them to a surge protector which will absorb voltage surges and prevent them from reaching your computer Warning High voltages can enter your computer through both the power cord and the modem connection Protect your O 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 antenna cable TV jack During an electrical storm unplug both the surge protector and the modem Getting Started Starting your notebook ge To start the notebook 1 Open your notebook by pressing the latch on the front of your notebook to the right and lifting the LCD panel 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard Power button The power button is preset to On Off mode However you can also set it to function in Standby Resume mode For more information see Changing power modes on page 93 3 if you are starting your computer for the first time follow the on screen instructions to set up your computer e Connecting the AC adapter 15 Waking up your notebook Warning Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged The replacement cord must be of the same type and voltage a rating as the original cord or the notebook may damaged When you have not used your computer for several minutes it will go into a power saving m
88. ly seated in the tray When you place a disc on the tray make sure that you press the disc firmly onto the spindle so that the retaining clips hold the disc in place The CD drive may not be completely inserted into the drive bay Press the drive into the bay then try to access the disc again Make sure the disc label is facing up m Try adifferent disc Occasionally discs are flawed and cannot be read by the drive Clean the disc For more information see To clean a CD on page 152 m Your computer may be experiencing sometemporary memory problems Shut down and restart your computer An audio CD does not produce sound Make sure the CD label is facing up Click the speaker icon in the lower right corner of the taskbar and make sure the volume controls are turned up Make sure mute controls are turned off by double clicking the speaker icon in the lower right corner of the taskbar and making sure that the Master Out CD Audio MIDI Digital and Wave mute check boxes are not selected For more information about setting the mute control see Adjusting the volume on page 66 m Clean the CD For more information see To clean a CD on page 152 Your computer may be experiencing some temporary memory problems Shut down and restart your computer Reinstall the audio device drivers For more information Reinstalling device drivers or programs on page 144 Troubleshooting 151 a To clean a CD m W
89. m Make sure you are properly grounded before accessing internal components For moreinformation about preventing damage from static electricity see First steps on page 150 Safety guidelines 149 First steps If you have problems with your computer try these things first 150 Make sure the power adapter is connected to your computer and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power If you use a power strip or surge protector make sure it is turned on If a peripheral device does not work make sure that all connections are secure Make sure that your hard drive is not full If an error message appears on the screen write down the exact message The message may help technical support in diagnosing and fixing the problem If you added or removed modules or peripheral devices review the installation procedures you performed and make sure you followed each instruction If an error occurs in a program consult the printed documentation or the online help Important Do not try to troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are damaged if your computer was dropped or if M the cabinet was damaged Instead unplug your computer and contact a qualified computer technician HelpSpot For more information on troubleshooting double click the 2 HelpSpot icon on your desktop Troubleshooting Troubleshooting CD drive The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD drive The disc may not be proper
90. mputer 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 drive To view the drives on your computer m Double click the My Computer icon on your desktop z run Rl pk jd Wee has Dow Hab o ober fae ji l HM ril i Mabe Drives i i J EF My Comgatar vein m brenda cmm Li Busanin eee ee air pois Lu 36 Windows Basics oP To see the files and folders on a drive m Doubleclick the driveicon If you do not see the contents of a drive after you double click its icon click View the entire contents of this drive e Working with files and folders 37 About folders and files Folders are much like the folders in a file cabinet They 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 ini xij Be ES yes Fpot wh ep EA kp Sem Folders Hai D 1x Tope bhy Di rrumani e Folders i j j f E i Wy Prime My Documents Baani an era iq ve iis eec pon Files Skew anc ruar age irutan Lan abr Vis Mebech Places l2 Hi objec Td kel My Lori ar To create a folder 1 Double click the My Computer icon on the desktop T
91. mputer turned off and unplugged brush the dust away from the vents with a damp cloth Be careful not to drip any water into the vents Do not attempt to clean dust from the inside the computer Maintaining Your Computer Cleaning the keyboard You should clean the keyboard occasionally to free it of dust and lint trapped under the keys The easiest way to do thisis to blow dirt from under the keys using an aerosol can of air with a narrow straw like extension If you spill liquid on the keyboard turn off the computer and turn the unit upside down Let the liquid drain then let the keyboard dry before trying to use it again If the keyboard does not work after it dries you may need to replace it Cleaning the screen Use a soft cloth and water to clean the screen Squirt a little water on the cloth never directly on the screen and wipe the screen with the cloth Caution An LCD screen is made of specially coated glass and can be scratched or damaged by abrasive or ammonia based A window cleaners Cleaning the mouse If you have a mouse and the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the screen or becomes difficult to control precisely then cleaning the mouse will likely improve its accuracy HelpSpot For a video demonstration on cleaning the mouse 2 double click the HelpSpot icon on your desktop To clean your mouse 1 Turn the mouse upside down 2 Rotatetheretaining ring on the bottom of the mouse counter clockw
92. n save the changes by clicking OK 6 To manually activate Hibernate mode click Start then Shut Down Hibernate then OK e Managing Power Customizing Your Computer This chapter provides information about customizing your computer by changing settings in Windows and adding new hardware devices You can m Change screen and display settings m Change the background and screen saver m Program the multi function buttons on the keyboard m Install peripheral devices 99 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings Adjusting the color depth and screen area are two of the most basic display settings you may need to change You can also adjust settings such as the screen background and screen saver Adjusting the color depth Color depth is the number of colors your LCD display Various image types require various color depths for optimum appearance on your LCD For example simple color drawings may appear adequately in 256 colors while color photographs need millions of colors to be displayed with optimum quality Windows lets you choose from several color depth settings for your LCD We recommend that the 16 bit High Color setting be used at all times If the color in your images seems false or jumpy especially after you have played a game or run a video intensive program check the color depth setting and return it to 16 bit High Color if necessary HelpSpot For more information on adjusting the color depth 2
93. nd files 2 0 00 cee tee 38 Copying and moving files and folders 0 00 e eee eee eee 39 Deleting files and folders 0 ccc eae 41 Browsing for files and folders 0 0 0 eee 43 Searching for files 20 0 ccc ete eee 44 Using the Search utility 0 0 liiis 45 Working with documents 0 000 cette eee 47 Creating a new document 0 00 e eee ae 48 Saving a document 000 c cece ae 49 Opening a document sssssssseee 50 Thank you for purchasing this Factory Service Manual CD DVD from servicemanuals4u com Please check out our eBay auctions for more great deals on Factory Service Manuals servicemanuals4u Printing a document 0 0 cee nn 51 SMOMCUIS a E 52 Using the Internet iios eere aer rt bese HORS 53 Learning about the Internet lllllilleilee I 54 Setting up an Internet account 0 0 55 Accessing your Internet account liliis 56 Using the World Wide Web sseeeee Ih 57 Connecting to a Website 0 ccc es 58 Downloading files 1 0 0 cece teens 59 Bsirig emal sets pepe Ret CR E xe atch alee DDRCRUR Sele Rub RDRDRIR CRORURGE Hoe 60 Sending e mail i 22 e RPewg4ex vows 9 ERR PEE ee de bY REN Yee dies 60 Checking your e mail 000 tees 61 Using Drives and Multimedia 63 Using Drives 6 b0cWbee tees Nas eed eee RR PLE ORAS debe ek dees 64 Usi
94. ng diskettes 0 0 2 0 cee eee 64 Using the CD drive ii esee erbe re dee eee eee GR RI see ee 65 Adjusting the volume ssseeeeee m 66 Playing audio and video files 0 0 cece me 68 Listening to music CDs in Media Player isses esses 69 Recording and playing audio cee een 70 Using MusicMatch serres arre arra AENA RR n 72 Playing CDS ic sve dece Wei eR iia REDE ROS ER ER xU aed Tg x 72 Creating music files llli eh 73 Building a music library 0 ce BR 74 Changing the music library display settings 20000 seers 75 Editing track information 20 00 eee 76 Listening to Internet radio 1 eee 77 Using advanced features 0 0 cece eee 78 Sending and Receiving Faxes LLuuuuuuuue 79 Setting up your cover page 2 6 cette eee 80 Sending a fax onsite ace ee bee eM EE Cea eh de ee 82 Faxing from programs 00 cee teens 84 Receiving and viewing a fax 1 2 ee ees 85 Managing PONE ua caque dado ere bod Eae rot dd 87 Monitoring the battery charge 0 eee eee 88 Recharging the battery 0 0 cece eae 89 Changing batteries 0 ccc rn 89 Extending battery life 0 ee eae 92 Conserving battery power 0 00 e eee e 92 Using alternate power sources 00 cece eee eee 92 Changing power modes 0 00 0 cece tenes 93 Changing automatic power settin
95. ng measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment 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 Compliance Accessories The accessories associated with this equipment are shielded video cable These accessories are required to be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC rules Declaration of conformity Responsible party Gateway Companies Inc 610 Gateway Drive North Sioux City SD 57049 605 232 2000 Fax 605 232 2023 Product Solo 1150 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation of this product is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Gateway could void the FCC compliance and negate your A authority to operate the product FCC part 68 applicable to products fitted with USA modems Your modem complies with Part 68 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC rules On the computer or modem card is a label that contains the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this device If requested this information must be provided to the telephone company
96. ntly once a month may be adequate Also use ScanDisk if you encounter hard drive problems HelpSpot For more information on using ScanDisk double click the 2 HelpSpot icon on your desktop ili To run ScanDisk 1 Double click the My Computer icon The My Computer window opens 2 Right click the hard drive that you want to check for errors then select Properties The System Properties dialog box opens 3 Click the Tools tab Larai Derk IC Properties Hz imma mci Seo chewy phun Vtedora sua wreaks bo ierra eben ae pua lut chescked Hac deve i eo Dosfrageseri goaon hiar s Aare cupi unnbir Ka deleraee shen ce le rirgpgrarrimmri thee cere Digeri Hines Managing hard drive space 133 4 Click Check Now The ScanDisk dialog box opens 5 Select the options to use then click Start For Help press F1 ScanDisk checks the drive for errors This process may take several minutes 6 Correct any problems that are found by following the on screen instructions After ScanDisk has finished checking the drive for errors it provides a summary of the problems that it found 7 Click Close e 134 Maintaining Your Computer Defragmenting the hard drive When working with files sometimes Windows divides the file information into pieces and stores them in different places on the hard drive Thisis called fragmentation and it is normal In order for the computer to use a file Windows must search for the pieces of the file
97. ode called Standby While in Standby the computer screen darkens and the power indicator light flashes When you are ready to use your computer wake it up by pressing the power button For more information on changing power saving settings or changing the power button settings see Managing Power on page 87 Turning off your notebook To turn off your notebook 1 Click Start then select Shut Down The Shut Down Windows dialog box opens 2 Select Shut Down 3 Click OK Windows shuts down and turns off your notebook Important If for some reason you cannot use the Shut down option in Windows to turn off your notebook press the power a button for about five seconds e 16 Getting Started Status indicators Caps Lock Scroll Lock Harddrive PadLock Diskette drive CD drive Status indicators 17 18 This light turns on amp LH p cp Gp Getting Started When Caps Lock is turned on Pad Lock is turned on Scroll Lock is turned on The notebook is accessing the diskette drive The notebook is accessing the hard drive The notebook is accessing the CD drive Keyboard Function keys Numerickeypad Function keys Navigation keys FN key Windows Application Arrow keys key key Windows key Your notebook features a full size keyboard that has the full functionality of a desktop computer keyboard Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions including shor
98. omputer Programming the multi function buttons The Multi function Keyboard Utility lets you change the actions of some of the multi function buttons For a description of the buttons see Using multi function buttons on page 23 HelpSpot For more information on programming the multi function 2 buttons double click the HelpSpot icon on your desktop To program the multi function buttons 1 Click Start then select Settings then Control Panel If you do not see the Multi function Keyboard icon click view all Control Panel options 2 Doubleclick the Multi function Keyboard icon fiotcray blot function Feels id LR XJ CTD Hep iere Exi Ehoros i Gateway Thais C e ell i then CDI applica my gt See The CEDI beaters soll cords the CFT neater Ardent PE PLaem Appii z ileran amp D z N 3 Click the tab of the multi function button you want to change 4 Click OK Programming the multi function buttons 109 About installing a printer scanner or other peripheral device 110 Your computer has two Universal Serial Bus USB connectors for connecting peripheral devices such as printers scanners and digital cameras to your computer USB ports are plug and play which means that you usually can use a USB device by just plugging it into the USB connector Windows establishes communication between your computer and the device automatically Refer to the device documentation for detailed inform
99. orks PST Ns of TE excluding TE supporting voice telephony services in which network addressing if provided is by means of Dual Tone Multi Frequency DTMF signaling Warning Although this equipment can use either loop disconnect pulse or DTMF tone signaling only the performance of Q the DTMF signaling is subject to regulatory requirements for correct operation It is therefore strongly recommended that the equipment is set to use DTMF signaling for access to public or private emergency services DTMF signaling also provides faster call setup Thisequipment has been approved to Council Decision 98 482 EEC CTR 21 for Pan European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries the approval does not of itself givean unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN termination point In the event of problems you should contact Gateway customer support Japanese users VCCI statement This equipment isin the Class B category Information Technology Equipment to be used in a residential area or an adjacent area thereto and conformsto the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment aimed at preventing radio interferencein such residential areas When used near a radio or TV receiver it may becomethe cause of radio interference Read instructions fo
100. orre tir r Be rire Frair Bow ted Pages Pim tat ard LE LLEL ir Fine ava meg Be a as i ah baa nas et pap Ploeg Voss Lorspuls ale Pe Ded Lorsralirg ceil bo ieee dor Eiacnscang ue h Accus Getting starter with Internet Ewloe wich an Internat coe and Imus Lap arasr jua cur fed and vias imeta eee arti on tia Web jist coh hes terete bhira he get alas Teall bed rera informacion iz balp sus brac the 1rigrnai ia tha Help Conteris Bar erie F acu rent pasaegted Fi the PR en ir qund imd B misie a wee czrrarmas chck fua bak rtp ge penny pare grin Learns shut mimet Eaplinen F giari iea le e aiT MIB EL I ESI hirau cae informer pau nasd to gat charted Getting Help Telephone support You can access the following services through your telephone to get answers to your questions Resource Automated troubleshooting system ATS Fax on demand support Gateway s fee based software tutorial service Gateway Client Care Gateway net AOL CompuServe Sales accounting and warranty Service description Use an automated menu system and your telephone keypad to find answers to common problems Order a catalog of documents on common problems then order documents by document numbers The documents will be faxed to you Get tutorial assistance for software issues billed by the minute Talk to a Gateway Client Care representative about a non tutorial technical support question Ref
101. ower and using alternate power sources m Change power saving settings 87 Monitoring the battery charge Closely monitor the battery charge When the battery charge gets low change the battery or connect to AC power immediately to prevent losing any unsaved work Monitor the battery charge by m Positioning the cursor over the power cord icon or battery icon in the taskbar A battery status window opens Move the cursor away from the icon to close the window m Pressing FN F2 to view the Status display which opens in the upper left corner of the screen The Status display shows the current power source the battery charge and the power management mode m Looking at the battery indicator light m A green light indicates that the battery is fully charged m An orange light indicates that the battery is being charged m Ared light indicates that the battery is low m An orange blinking light indicates that the battery is malfunctioning m Waiting for these other low battery warnings m Ared blinking light m ALow Battery message If your battery charge indicators display what looks like an inaccurate charge you may need to recalibrate the battery For more information see Recalibrating the battery on page 139 88 Managing Power Recharging the battery The battery recharges while it is installed and your notebook is connected to AC power While the battery is recharging the battery indicator light is orange Changing b
102. ox For more information see Adjusting the color depth on page 100 and Adjusting the screen area on page 102 The text on the display is dim or difficult to read m Adjustthe brightness controls m Movethe computer away from sources of electrical interference such as televisions unshielded speakers microwaves fluorescent lights and metal beams or shelves m Change the display settings For more information see Adjusting the screen and desktop settings on page 100 Troubleshooting 157 Memory You receive a Memory error message Make sure the memory modules are inserted correctly in the memory bay slot For more information see Installing memory on page 119 Use diagnostic programsto help determineif a memory module is failing For more information see Installing memory on page 119 You receive a Not enough memory error message Close all programs then restart the computer Modem Your modem does not dial or does not connect Make sure your computer is connected to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone Use the Setup poster to make sure that the connections have been made correctly Make sure that the modem cable is less than 6 feet 1 8 meters long Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your telephone line then check for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the telephone wall jack If you have additional telephone services such as call wa
103. pen the enclosure of a CD or DVD drive 189 Notices Copyright 2001 Gateway Inc All Rights Reserved 4545 Town Centre Court San Diego CA 92121 USA All Rights Reserved This publication is protected by copyright and all rights are reserved No part of it may be reproduced or transmitted by any means or in any form without prior consent in writing from Gateway The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate However changes are made periodically These changes are incorporated in newer publication editions Gateway may improve and or change products described in this publication at any time Due to continuing system improvements Gateway is not responsible for inaccurate information which may appear in this manual For the latest product updates consult the Gateway Web site at www gateway com In no event will Gateway be liable for direct indirect special exemplary incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual even if advised of the possibility of such damages In the interest of continued product development Gateway reserves the right to make improvements in this manual and the products it describes at any time without notices or obligation Trademark Acknowledgments 1 800 GATEWAY ActiveCPR ALR AnyKey black and white spot design CrystalScan Destination DestiVu EZ Pad EZ Point Field Mouse Gateway 2000 Gateway Country gateway n
104. place the cover before you restore power or reconnect the modem cable 3 Remove the memory bay cover screw Installing memory 119 4 Remove the memory bay cover 5 If you areremoving a module gently press outward on both clips at either end of the memory module until the module tilts upward 120 Upgrading Your Notebook 6 Pull the memory module out of the slot 7 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30 degree angle and slide it into the enpty memory slot Important Use only PC100 100 MHz memory modules 8 Gently push the module down until it clicks in place 9 Replace the memory bay cover insert the battery or connect the power adapter and turn on your notebook e Installing memory 121 Replacing the hard drive If you would like more hard drive capacity you can replace your original drive with a higher capacity drive af To replace the hard drive 1 Follow theinstructions under Preventing static electricity discharge on page 118 for important precautions 2 Shut down the notebook then disconnect the power and modem cables 3 Turn the notebook over then remove the battery For more information see Changing batteries on page 89 4 Remove the screw that secures the hard drive to the notebook 122 Upgrading Your Notebook 5 Slide the hard drive kit out and lift it up 6 Place the new hard drive kit into the notebook case f Replace the screw to secure the hard drive to t
105. power cord and modem cable m Remove the battery Before working with computer components follow these guidelines m Avoid static causing surfaces such as carpeted floors plastic and packing foam m Removecomponents from their antistatic bags only when you are ready to use them Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection m Always hold expansion cards by their edges or their metal mounting brackets Avoid touching the edge connectors and components on the cards Never slide expansion cards or components over any surface Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts turn off your computer and unplug the power Q cord and modem cable before opening the case 118 Upgrading Your Notebook Installing memory Your portable computer uses memory modules called SO DIM Ms Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules The modules are available in various capacities and any modulecan be placed in any available slot Useonly PC100 memory modules for upgrading your memory oF To add or replace memory modules 1 Follow the instructions under Preventing static electricity discharge on page 118 2 Shut down your notebook then remove the battery and disconnect the power adapter and modem cable Warning Disconnect the power supply cord remove the battery and disconnect the modem cable before you remove the memory bay cover Re
106. ppropriate The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that thesum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 185 European users The following information is only applicable to systems labeled with the CE mark C European directives ThisInformation Technology Equipment has been tested and found to comply with the following European directives EMC Directive 89 336 EEC amending directive 92 31 EEC amp 93 68 EEC as per EN 55022 1998 Class B EN 61000 3 2 1995 EN 61000 3 3 1995 EN 50024 1998 according to EN 61000 4 2 1995 EN 61000 4 3 1996 EN 61000 4 4 1995 EN 61000 4 5 1995 EN 61000 4 6 1996 EN 61000 4 8 1993 EN 61000 4 11 1994 Low Voltage Directive Safety 73 23 EEC as per EN 60950 1992 A1 A2 A3 A4 A11 European telecommunication information for products fitted with EU approved modems 186 Marking by the symbol CE indicates compliance of this equipment to the Radio and Telecom Terminal Equipment Directive 199 S EC Such marking isindicativethat this equipment meets or exceeds the following technical standards CTR 21 1998 Attachment requirements for pan European approval for connection to the analogue Public Switched Telephone Netw
107. r correct handling EXXPHEXHTOUC OX ARMEBRESSSRIESRLRilmAS VCC ORF ICBO lt DIAZBIRRWTRE CT CORBA REE CHATSCe SBNCUTWETA COXKBDDSJZOTUUDZavZg sH oEUC PAANSc HESA TITEN ARRETE D TELURO RUIAUT RAL 187 Australia and New Zealand users EMI statement This device has been tested and found to comply with thelimits for a Class B digital device pursuant to the Australian New Zealand standard AS NZS 3548 set out by the Australian Communications Authority and Radio Spectrum Management Agency New Zealand telecommunication statement for products fitted with Telepermit approved modems 188 Thegrant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that theitem complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom nor doesit provide any sort of warranty Above all it provides no assurancethat any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model nor doesit imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom s network services Thisequipment shall not be set up to make automatic callsto the Telecom 111 Emergency Service Important Under power failure conditions this telephone may not operate Make sure that a separate telephone not m dependent on local power is available for
108. r information When programming or making test callsto emergency numbers Remain on thelineand briefly explain to the dispatcher the reason for the call Perform such activities in the off peak hours such as early morning or late evenings TheUnited States Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makesit unlawful for any person to usea computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephonefax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at thetop or bottom of each transmitted page or on thefirst pageof thetransmission the date and ti meit is sent an identification of the business other entity or other individual sending the message and thetelephone number of the sending machineor such business other entity or individual Refer to your fax communication software documentation for details on how to comply with thefax branding requirement Canadian users ICES 003 This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of Industry Canada Lepr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les li mites applicables aux appareils num riques de Classe B prescrites dans le r gl ement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par Industrie Canada DOC notice for products fitted with an IC compliant modem The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certifica
109. river to reinstall Click Install Follow any additional on screen instructions Depending on the driver you are reinstalling you may only need to restart your computer to complete the installation However if a setup wizard opens when you restart your computer follow the on screen instructions us Reinstalling device drivers or programs 145 Reinstalling programs Some of the programs that came installed on your system are included on the Solo 1150 Software Backup CD Other programs need to be installed from the additional backup CDs that came with your computer HelpSpot For more information on reinstalling programs 2 double click the HelpSpot icon on your desktop To reinstall programs 1 146 Place the Solo 1150 Software Backup CD into your CD drive The System Restoration program starts Go to Step 5 OR If the program does not start automatically go to Step 2 Click Start then select Run The Run dialog box opens In the Open text box type DA RUNMENU EXE where D isthedriveletter of your CD drive Click OK The System Restoration Kit program starts If the Welcome to the System Restoration Kit window opens close it by clicking OK Click the Install Software tab Click Automatic Installation then select multiple programs to reinstall OR Click Manual Installation then select a single program to reinstall Click Install Follow any additional on screen instructions Depending on theprogram you ar
110. rounded when in use The plug on this cord will fit only into a grounding type outlet Thisisasafety feature If you areunableto insert the plug into an outlet contact an electrician to install the appropriate outlet f you usean extension cord with this system make surethat thetotal ampere rating on the products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating 181 If your system is fitted with a TV Tuner cable or satellite receiver card make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and buildup of static charges Care during use Do not walk on the power cord or allow anythingto rest on it Do not spill anything on the system The best way to avoid spillsisto avoid eating and drinking near your system Some products have a replaceable CM OS battery on the system board Thereis a danger of explosion if the CM OS battery is replaced incorrectl y Replacethe battery with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions When the computer isturned off a small amount of electrical current still flows through the computer To avoid electrical shock alwaysunplug all power cables and modem cables from the wall outlets before cleaning the system Unplug the system from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel if The power cord or plug is dam
111. rs can affect Internet performance m Thecondition of the telephone lines in your residence or at your local telephone company m The condition of the Internet computers to which you connect and the number of users accessing those computers m The complexity of graphics and multimedia on Web pages Having multiple Web browsers open performing multiple downloads and having multiple programs open on your computer 156 Troubleshooting People are sending you e mail messages but you haven t received any mail m Click the receive button in your email program m Make sure your account with your Internet Service Provider ISP is set up properly Contact your ISP technical support for help Keyboard The external keyboard does not work m Make sure the keyboard cable is plugged in correctly m Try a keyboard that you know works to make sure the keyboard port works m If you spilled liquid in the keyboard turn off the computer and unplug the keyboard Clean the keyboard and turn it upside down to drain it Let the keyboard dry before using it again A keyboard character keeps repeating or you receive a Keyboard stuck or Key failure error message m Make sure that nothing is resting on the keyboard m Make sure a key is not stuck Press each key to loosen a key that might be stuck then restart the computer LCD panel The screen area is not correct m Change the screen area and color depth from the Display Properties dialog b
112. rt Microsoft Word and open a document 3 Select File then Print The Print dialog box opens 4 Select the print options then click OK The document prints e Working with documents 51 Shortcuts The following table shows a few shortcuts that you can use in Windows and almost all programs that run in Windows For more information on Windows shortcuts see your Windows or program documentation To Copy a file folder text or graphic Cut a file folder text or graphic Paste a file folder text or graphic Select multiple icons on the desktop Select multiple items in a list or in an Explorer window Select multiple adjacent items in a list Permanently delete a file or folder Rename a file or folder Close the active window or program Switch to a different file folder or running program 52 Windows Basics Do this Select the item then press CTRL C Select the item then press CTRL X Select the item then press CTRL V Click the first icon press and hold down the CTRL key then click each of the remaining icons that you want to select Click the first item press and hold down the CTRL key then click each of the remaining items Click the first item in the list press and hold down the SHIFT key then click the last item in the list Click the file or folder then press SHIFT DELETE The file is permanently deleted and is not stored in the Recycle Bin Select the file or folder press F
113. ses double click the HelpSpot icon on your desktop oP To scan for viruses 1 2 Click Start then select Programs Norton AntiVirus then Norton AntiVirus Norton AntiVirus opens Click Sean for Viruses Select the type of scan you want to make in the Scan area then click Run Scan Now Ys Protecting your computer from viruses 129 a To remove a virus 1 Find and remove the virus immediately using Norton AntiVirus 2 Turn off your computer and leave it off for at least 30 seconds 3 Turn on the computer and rescan for the virus e You should periodically update your Norton AntiVirus program to protect against the latest viruses To update Norton AntiVirus 1 Click Start then select Programs Norton AntiVirus then LiveUpdate Norton AntiVirus The LiveUpdate wizard opens 2 Follow the on screen instructions to update your Norton AntiVirus program with the latest virus protection files 3 When the program is done updating click Finish e 130 Maintaining Your Computer Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you can use to manage your hard drive space and keep your hard drive running efficiently Checking hard drive space In Windows you can see a chart of the available hard drive space HelpSpot For more information on checking hard drive space 2 double click the HelpSpot icon on your desktop To check hard drive space 1 Doubleclick the My Computer icon The My Computer
114. settings let you change power saving options such as when the monitor 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 power saving mode is activated when you close the LCD panel HelpSpot For more information on changing power settings 2 double click the HelpSpot icon on your desktop To change the power scheme 94 1 Click Start then select Settings then Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If you do not see the Power Options icon click view all Control Panel options Managing Power 2 Double click the Power Options icon The Power Options Properties dialog box opens Puse plun Paopacitines 3 Select a power scheme from the Power Schemes list OR Set the timers for System stand by Turn off monitor and Turn off hard disks then save your custom power scheme by clicking Save As and typing in a name for the scheme 4 Save the changes by clicking OK e Extending battery life 95 oP To change the alarm options 1 Click Start then select Settings then Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If you do not see the Power Options icon click view all Control Panel options 2 Doubleclick the Power Options icon The Power Options Properties
115. t Copy from the menu oo Open the destination folder 4 With the pointer inside the destination folder press the right touchpad button 5 Select Paste A copy of the file or folder appears in the new location eS Working with files and folders 39 or To move a file or folder to another folder 1 Right click the file or folder that you want to move A menu opens on the desktop 2 Select Cut from the menu oO Open the destination folder 4 With the pointer inside the destination folder press the right touchpad button 5 Select Paste The file or folder you moved appears in its new location and is removed from its old location e 40 Windows Basics Deleting files and folders When you throw away paper files and folders you take them from the file cabinet and put them in a trash can Eventually the trash can is emptied In Windows you throw away files and folders by first moving them to Windows trash can the Recycle Bin where they remain until you decide to empty the bin You can recover any file in the Recycle Bin as long as the bin has not been emptied g To delete files or folders 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer select the files or folders that you want to delete For instructionson how to select multiple files and folders see Shortcuts on page 52 2 Select File then Delete Windows moves the files and folders to the Recycle Bin us To recover files or folders from the Recyc
116. t files or other similar files The basic methods of creating saving opening and printing a document apply to most of these types of files The following examples illustrate the concepts for creating saving opening and printing a document in Microsoft Word Though these examples use Microsoft Word similar procedures apply to other programs such as Microsoft Excel Microsoft Works and Microsoft Publisher For more information about using a program select Help on the menu bar Working with documents 47 Creating a new document HelpSpot For more information on creating a document double click 2 the HelpSpot icon on your desktop To create a new document 1 Click Start then select Programs then Microsoft Word Microsoft Word starts and a blank document opens 2 Select File then New The New dialog box opens clfuA ons rx Gawa bog Pinar Latins Paces Pros ther Dorunsents Pubis sper Wet Pages Enfer emi 3 Click a tab for the type of document you want to create select a document template style then click OK The document template opens 4 Begin composing your document Usethe menus and toolbar buttons at the top of the window to format the document e 48 Windows Basics Saving a document After you create a document you need to save it if you want to use it later HelpSpot For more information on saving a document double click 2 the HelpSpot icon on your desktop
117. tcut 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 the USB ports You do not need to shut down the notebook to connect the USB keyboard Keyboard 19 20 Component Icon Function keys Numeric keypad Navigation keys FN key Windows key Application key 5 Arrow keys Getting Started Description Press these green colored keys to perform actions in programs For example pressing F1 may open help Each program uses different function keys for different purposes Refer to the program documentation to find out more about the function key actions Use these keys to type numbers when Pad Lock is turned on Press FN 9 to turn on the numeric keypad Press these keys to move the 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 Press the FN key in combination with a green colored function key such as F4 or F10 to perform a specific action Press to open the Windows Start menu These keys can also be used in combination with other keys to open utilities like F Search utility R Run utility and E Explorer utility Press for quick access to shortcut menus and help assistants in Windows Press these keys to move the cursor up down right or left Using function keys When you press
118. the 2 HelpSpot icon on your desktop To send e mail using Gateway net or America Online 60 1 Connect to your Gateway net or America Online account 2 Click Create Mail or click Write 3 Typethe e mail address of the recipient you want to send e mail to in the Send To box 4 Type the subject of your email in the Subject box Ol Type the email message 6 When finished click Send Now Your e mail is sent over the Internet to the e mail address you specified e Using the Internet Checking your e mail HelpSpot For more information on checking your e mail double click 2 the HelpSpot icon on your desktop To check your e mail using Gateway net or America Online 1 Connect to your Gateway net or America Online account 2 Click Read Mail OR Click Read e For more information about managing and organizing your e mail messages see the online help in your e mail program Using e mail 61 62 Using the Internet Using Drives and Multimedia This chapter contains information on using the multimedia features on your computer including information on Using drives Adjusting the volume Using Windows M edia Player Recording and playing audio Using MusicMatch 63 Using Drives This section explains how to use the diskette drive and the CD drive Using diskettes The diskette drive uses 3 5 inch diskettes sometimes called floppy disks Diskettes are useful for storing files or transferring fil
119. the LCD screen and drives turn off m Hibernate also called save to disk writes all current memory RAM information to the hard drive then turns your notebook completely off The next time you turn on the notebook it reads memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open when you activated Hibernate For more information on using Hibernate mode see To use Hibernate mode on page 98 Using Standby mode Always save your work before using the Standby mode Oncein Standby your computer reduces or turns the power off 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 The table below shows how to use Standby mode If your and you then computer is want to Off Start up Press the power button On Enter Press FN F4 In Standby mode On Standby mode Exit Standby mode Shut down Press the power button Click Start then select Shut Down Shut down then click OK Extending battery life 93 Changing automatic power settings You can change the function of the power button Standby key and power saving timers by changing power settings on your notebook You can customize power settings from the Windows Control Panel by selecting power schemes setting power alarms adjusting advanced power settings and enabling Hibernate mode Power schemes groups of power
120. tion meansthat the equipment meets certain tel ecommunications network protective operation and safety requirements The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operateto the users satisfaction Before installingthis equipment users should make sure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection In some cases the inside wiring associated with a single lineindividual service may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of servicein some situations Repairsto certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier Any repairsor alterations made by theuser to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may givethetelecommunications company causeto request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should make surefor their own protection that the electrical ground connectionsof the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pi pe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Warning To avoid electrical shock or equipment malfunction do not attempt to make electrical ground connections by yourself Contact the appropriate inspection authority or an electrician as a
121. to keep others from viewing your screen while you are away from your computer Windows supplies a variety of screen savers that you can choose from and many more are available from the Internet and as commercial products HelpSpot For more information on changing the screen saver 2 double click the HelpSpot icon on your desktop n To select a screen saver 1 Click Start then select Settings then Control Panel The Control Panel window opens 2 Click Double click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box opens Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 107 3 Click the Screen Saver tab Drrniar Promeni 0n Baipard bomm ira i ppxssanica Died Wai f Satire Enem be e iro e V Eazreenri sc ariadi wit TEX rura Eds piss dein Guess Po acr char possa cetera ior cas mers chick Feria nma tms uw 4 Select a screen saver from the Screen Saver list Windows previews the screen saver 5 f you want to customize the screen saver click Settings and then make your changes If the Settings button is not available you cannot customize the screen saver you selected 6 If you want to password protect your screen saver select the Password protected checkbox click Change type your password confirm it then click OK f f you want to change the time before the screen saver is activated click the up or down arrows next to the Wait box 8 Click OK e 108 Customizing Your C
122. ton button CAPROGASM FILESSVPH HETU Logo das PhoneTools BYRP brr sue a F Daise CE ee f f 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 small enough to fit in the logo box 8 Click OK e Setting up your cover page 81 Sending a fax HelpSpot For more information on sending a fax double click the 2 HelpSpot icon on your desktop To send a fax 1 Click Start then select Programs PhoneTools then PhoneTools PhoneTools opens 2 Click Send Fax The Send Fax Wizard opens 82 Sending and Receiving Faxes 3 Enter therecipient s name company if applicable and fax number then click Next The next wizard dialog box opens 4 Type the message text in the Message Text area 5 Select a cover page template from the Template drop down list then click Next If you typed a message 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 28 browse select the file then click Open f Click Next then click Finish The Confirm Transmissions dialog box opens 8 Click Send PhoneTools dials the fax number and sends your fax e Sending a fax 83 Faxing from programs HelpSpot For more information on sen
123. ts per second A high bit rate gives you better sound quality but the file size is also larger For information about changing the sound quality settings see the online help in MusicMatch m 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 m Ripping is the process of copying a music track from a music CD and storing it on your hard drive To create rip MP3 files 1 Doubleclick the MusicMatch Jukebox icon 2 Place a CD into the CD drive on your computer The CD tracks appear in the playlist with check marks next to them 3 If you do not want to record a track remove the check mark 4 Click REC The recorder window opens 5 Click REC in the Recorder window The tracks are copied as MP3 files to your music library on the hard drive e Using MusicMatch 73 Building a music library 74 Use MusicMatch to build a music library You can organize your music tracks by categories find a track quickly by using the sort features and add information to a song file You can add music tracks to your music library by m Creating MP3 files When you create M P3 files from thetracks on your music CD MusicMatch automatically adds these files to your music library m Dragging and Dropping Drag and drop files from Windows Explorer or your desktop to the music library m Downloading filesfrom the
124. your notebook supports hot swapping Hot swapping means that you can insert a PC Card while your notebook is running If your PC Card does not work after hot swapping refer to the PC Card manufacturer s documentation for further information HelpSpot For more information on adding PC Cards double click the 2 HelpSpot icon on your desktop To insert a PC Card m Push the card firmly into the PC Card slot label side up until the outer edge of the card is flush with the side of the notebook Upgrading Your Notebook a To remove a PC Card 1 Release the eject button by pressing the PC Card eject button once 2 Eject the PC Card by pressing the eject button again Adding PC Cards 117 Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside your computer are extremely sensitive to static electricity also known as electrostatic discharge ESD Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge sensitive components in the computer Prevent ESD A damage by following ESD guidelines every time you open the computer case Before opening the computer case follow these guidelines m Turn off the computer power m Wear a grounding wrist strap available at most electronics stores and attach it to a bare metal part of the computer Warning To prevent risk of electric shock do not insert any object o into the vent holes of the power supply m Touch a bare metal surface on the back of the computer Unplug the
125. yright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited 190 Index A AC adapter connecting 12 connector 6 damaged 16 defective 12 13 AC power international adapters 92 accessories 9 safety precautions 182 America Online 56 Application key 20 arrow keys 20 AU file 68 audio troubleshooting 168 audio CD adding tracks to your library 74 editing track information 76 playing in Windows Me 69 playing with MusicMatch 72 automobile airplane power adapter 92 AVI file 68 B background 105 backing up files 137 battery alarm options 94 96 bay 7 changing 89 charge status 88 conserving power 92 installing 89 managing power 92 monitoring charge 88 recalibrating 139 recharging 89 release latch 7 warning messages 88 bays battery 7 89 hard drive 7 memory 7 C cable connections AC adapter 6 headphone 6 microphone 6 modem 4 monitor 6 power 6 USB 4 6 cable lock slot 6 CD 65 adding tracks to your library 74 editing track information 76 playing audio in Windows Me 69 playing audio with MusicMatch 72 troubleshooting 151 dicking 26 Client C

SOLO 1150 USER MANUAL

Contents

Download Pdf Manuals

Related Search

Related Contents