Gateway TM 5150 User's Manual
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1. 64 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook The Automobile Airplane adapter provides a safe and easy way to plug any Solo notebook into the industry standard EmPower in seat power receptacles now available on major airlines or into any available cigarette lighter in a car boat or RV In addition to providing a safe external power source the advanced lightweight design also allows you to conveniently recharge your notebook s batteries during travel Appendix B Solo Notebook Accessories 65 66 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Contacting Gateway Contacting Gateway cri rai ioni 68 Calling Gateway 68 Note Your Client ID number and order number can be found on your invoice The serial number can be found on the bottom of your notebook Contacting Gateway If you have any trouble while using your Gateway Solo Multimedia Notebook please contact Gateway You will need to supply your Client ID serial number and order number to the customer support technicians Make a note of these numbers here If your computer is ever stolen be sure to contact your local police and a Gateway representative at once We can put a note on the account so that if anyone calls trying to use your notebook serial number we can contact you immediately Client ID Serial Number Order Number Calling Gateway Gateway offers a wide range of customer service technical support and information se2. Description Use this key to display the Windows Start menu Use this key to provide quick access to application E shortcut menus and help assistants in Windows Pad lock keys Press FN F9 PAD Lock keys to activate the keypad The keypad section of the keyboard will function like a numeric keypad Press FN F9 to put the keyboard back into standard mode amp PTER UU o Ps Chapter 3 Using Your Notebook 19 o Note TV screen display resolution will not be as clear as an external monitor because of the TV screen display limitations Using the video system Your notebook features a built in backlit color liquid crystal display LCD The LCD uses a thin film transistor TFT technology that provides sharp resolution and brilliant colors See the table below for the resolution your configuration provides Vi q Maximum resolution setting 1024 x 768 pixel column x pixel row Maximum color depth setting In addition to using your LCD panel for display you can also attach an external monitor for presentations and other multimedia purposes See the next sections to learn about setting up external displays Setting up the composite video out port The composite video out port lets you view your notebook s display on a TV screen or record to a VCR This option is typically used with large screen TVs to give presentations and for other multimedia needs To setup and connect the computer to a
3. There are many ways to adjust audio input and output on your Solo notebook computer The Volume Control Wheel on the left side of the system controls the external and internal speaker volumes The volume level for other ports 1s controlled by the multimedia software To adjust playback and recording volume levels 1 Click Start Settings and Control Panel Double click the Multimedia icon The Multimedia Properties dialog box opens 2 Click the Audio tab 3 Set the Playback and Recording levels to your preference To adjust volume controls 1 Double click the Speaker icon in the status area to open the Volume Control dialog box T CY 946 AM A Volume Control dialog box opens 2 Slide the various volume and balance controls to suit your listening requirements Chapter 3 Using Your Notebook 27 3 To customize the Volume Control dialog box select Properties under the Options menu 4 In the Properties dialog box select the controls you want to be able to adjust in the Volume Control dialog box by clicking in the check box 5 To view the advanced controls make sure Advanced Controls is selected in the Properties Dialog box The Advanced button 1s now displayed in the Volume Control dialog box 6 Click the Advanced button to view and adjust advanced settings Making an Audio Recording O Note To make an audio recording use the built in microphone or connect an external microphone to the Mic port on the
4. McAfee VirusScan 42 updating 43 memory bay 8 mini docking station 64 modes standby 55 suspend 55 Module CD ROM 32 module diskette drive 32 monitor external 17 TV display 17 mouse external 26 N navigating BIOS utility 60 NTSC out 20 numeric keypad 16 17 19 O order number 68 P pad lock 4 function keys 17 19 parallel port 5 pause function key 17 18 PC Cards ejecting 7 inserting 38 removing 39 slots 7 using 38 PCMCIA See PC Cards pop up status display 177 49 portables technical support 68 ports docking 5 Fast IR 6 IR 40 parallel 5 PS 2 6 serial 5 TV out 20 USB 6 41 VGA 5 power button 3 setting on off 56 standby resume 56 power button settings 62 changing 62 Index 71 power management 51 Windows 95 55 Windows 98 51 Windows NT 55 power menu 62 power off from suspend mode 62 print screen 18 properties touchpad 25 PrtScrn 18 function key 18 PS 2 port 6 R removing battery 8 hard disk drive 35 PC Cards 39 resolution changing display 21 S sales amp customer support 68 scroll lock 4 function key 17 serial number 68 serial port 5 setting power button 56 standby resume 56 setup BIOS 58 shutdown Windows 98 53 software setup 14 standby mode 17 55 Windows 98 53 standby resume button 3 starting up 14 status battery 49 suspend mode 55 62 72 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook swapping battery pack 47
5. 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 Copyright O 1998 Advanced Logic Research Inc ALR All Rights Reserved 9401 Jeronimo Irvine CA 92618 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 ALR 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 ALR may improve and or change products described in this publication at any time Due to continuing system improvements ALR is not responsible for inaccurate information which may appear in this manual For the latest product updates consult the ALR web site at www alr com In no event will ALR 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 ALR reserves the right to make improvements in this manual and the products it describes at any time without notices or obligation Trademark Acknowledgments ALR is a registered trademark of Advanced Logic Research Inc A
6. Swapping modules 32 system request 18 startup 14 status display 49 T technical support 68 TFT display 20 touchpad customizing 25 TV connecting computer to 20 out port 20 U Universal Serial Bus 6 41 using IR port 40 keyboard 16 26 McAfee VirusScan 42 mouse 26 PC Cards 38 USB 41 V VCR connecting computer to 20 VGA port 5 viruses scanning diskettes 42 scanning for 42 updating McAfee VirusScan 43 W Windows key 16 19 Windows 98 standby mode 53 Z Zoomed Video 38 Index 73 American Users W Caution The Federal Communications Commission warns the users that changes or modifications to the unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Canadian Users Regulatory Compliance Statements This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in 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 interference to radio or television reception However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception which can be
7. and shut down your notebook 2 Close the cover and turn your notebook over 3 Locate the modular bay access latch Slide and hold the latch open and use the grip near the front of the notebook to pull the drive module out of the notebook 4 Turn your notebook back over 32 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook 5 Firmly push the drive module you are installing into the bay until the latch clicks into place and is firmly seated If you don t hear the click try it again 6 Open the lid and press the power button to resume using your notebook Chapter 3 Using Your Notebook 33 Using the diskette disk drive externally Your diskette drive module can be used as an internal or external drive When used as an external drive the diskette drive module can be used simultaneously with a CD ROM DVD LS 120 drive module that is installed internally First install the appropriate drive module into your notebook Then connect an external diskette drive module to the parallel port at the back of your notebook using the optional adapter cable It is not necessary to reboot the system for it to recognize the connection 34 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Swapping hard disk drives You can remove the hard disk drive from your notebook to swap to a second hard disk drive If you decide to add a new hard disk drive then use the documentation that comes with the hard disk drive to prepare the hard
8. be in your power scheme 2 Click Save As 3 Type a name for your power scheme and click OK 4 Select your power scheme from the Power scheme drop down list 5 Click OK at the bottom of the Power Management Properties window to apply the change 52 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Alarm settings Even though several ways to keep tabs on your battery power are available alarms letting you know that you might be about to lose battery power are useful The Alarms window lets you turn off and turn on the alarms set the point at which your notebook alerts you that your battery 1s running low and select the notification method Using Standby mode in Windows 98 Windows 98 uses Standby mode Standby mode 1s equivalent to the Suspend mode in Windows 95 When in Standby mode your notebook enters a sleep state according to the power management settings Standby mode causes the system to remove power from most devices except memory The following table shows how to change the system modes in Windows 98 If your and you Do this notebook want to Off Start up Press the power button Chapter 4 Managing Power Use 53 If your aNd you notebook want to On Standby Click Start Shut Down Standby then click OK OR Press FN F4 In Standby Resume Press the power button briefly mode power On Shut down Click Start Shut Down click Shut Down again then click OK 54 Using Your Ga
9. disk drive for use To swap the hard disk drive 1 Saveall work 2 Click Start Shut Down Shut down your computer then click OK 3 Close the LCD lid 4 Disconnect the AC power if plugged into the notebook 5 Remove the battery See To remove the battery pack on Page 47 for instructions 6 Turn your notebook over and locate the hard disk drive latch 7 Unscrew the hard disk drive retaining screw Chapter 3 Using Your Notebook 35 8 Gently pry the hard disk drive latch up and out of the seated position Slide the hard disk drive forward and lift it out of the hard disk drive tray a 9 Da di Me y E 36 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook 9 Place the new hard disk drive into the hard disk drive tray sliding it back into position so that the connector plug 1s firmly seated into the drive s plug in 10 Seatthe latch down into position and secure with the screw 11 Turn the notebook over reconnect the AC adapter and replace the battery pack Chapter 3 Using Your Notebook 37 Using PC Cards Your notebook s PC Card slots also known as PCMCIA card slots are located behind the PC Card doors on the left side of your notebook These slots accept two Type I or Type II PC Cards or Type HI PC Card Install Type II PC Card in the bottom slot Install one Zoomed Video card in either slot Your notebook 1s configured to automatically accept most PC
10. left side of your notebook Connecting an external microphone disables the built in microphone To make an audio recording 1 Click Start Programs Accessories Multimedia then Sound Recorder The Sound Recorder opens 2 Click Edit then Audio Properties to set or check record volume levels 3 Click OK 4 Click the O Record button Recording starts 5 When you are finished recording click the ll Stop button 6 Click File then Save As 7 Type a filename for the recording 8 Click Save The recording is saved 28 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Once you have finished recording you can play it back using Media Player To play back a recording in Media Player 1 Click Start Programs Accessories Multimedia then Media Player The Media Player opens 2 Click File then Open The Open dialog box appears 3 Select the file to play back 4 Click Open 5 To play the file click Play 6 To stop the file click W Stop Chapter 3 Using Your Notebook 29 Using disc media Your system has a CD ROM drive or an optional DVD ROM drive This section describes some of the ways to use disc media for either drive 1 Press the Eject button The drive tray opens 2 Insert the disc Press down carefully on the disc to ensure that it snaps under the clips that holds the disc in the tray Be sure to place the disc in the tray so that the label side 1s facing up If the disc h
11. serious personal injury or death Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters 12 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Plug the AC power adapter into the notebook power connector on the left side at the back of the notebook Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet Chapter 2 Getting Started 13 Starting up your notebook Once the battery is installed and the AC power adapter is plugged in you are ready to start up your notebook To start up your notebook 1 Press in on the LCD panel latch to release and open the LCD panel 2 Tilt the LCD panel to adjust for the proper viewing angle 3 Press the power button The power button is preset to On Off mode You can set it to function either in On Off or Standby Resume mode using the BIOS setup program See Modifying the power button mode on Page 56 for more information about changing power button modes 4 Press FN T or FN J to change display brightness Press the arrow key repeatedly to get the desired brightness 14 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Using Your Notebook Using The Key board icissss erie iss cercaae ira 16 Using the video System ix cain 20 Using the EZ Pad Plus Touchpad 23 Usine The aldo 27 Using GISC med dierasie a 30 Swapping drive MOdules 32 Swapping hard disk drives 35 Usi
12. when not in use The LCD display turns off until the lid is opened Remove PC Cards when not in use Some PC Cards use battery power even when they are not in use Check the PC Card manufacturer s documentation to find out if the card uses power when not in use Keep the battery pack in the computer when using AC power to continuously charge the battery Minimize using CD ROM drive The CD ROM drive uses considerable battery power Adjust the Power management settings most effectively for the way you use your notebook See Managing power on Page 51 for more information about changing the power management settings in Windows 98 See Using the Power menu on Page 61 for more information about accessing the Power menu settings in the BIOS setup program for Windows 95 and Windows NT 56 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Using the BIOS Setup Program Introduction 58 Usin si BIOS Setup Utility 58 Using the P W Caution Setting items in the BIOS utility menus to incorrect values may cause your system to malfunction Make note of the settings before making changes so you can change the settings back if necessary Introduction This section contains information about the BIOS setup utility and is intended to serve as a guide so that you can make changes to your system BIOS when necessary The screen example that you see in this chapter is similar to what you
13. 2 1995 Class B EN 61000 3 2 1995 or EN 60555 2 1986 EN 61000 3 3 1995 EN50082 1 1992 according to EN 61000 4 2 1995 or IEC 801 2 1984 ENV 50140 1994 or IEC 801 3 1984 EN 61000 4 4 1988 or IEC 801 4 1998 11 Low Voltage Directive Safety 73 23 EEC as per EN 60950 1992 This equipment is in the Class 2 category Information Technology Equipment to be used in a residential area or an adjacent area thereto and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential area When used near a radio or TV receiver it may become the cause of radio interference Read instructions for correct handling This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to the Australian New Zealand standard AS NZS 3548 set out by the Spectrum Management Agency Caution Disconnect power before servicing Regulatory Compliance Statements European Users Japanese Users Australian and New Zealand Users 75 Notices Copyright O 1998 Gateway 2000 Inc All Rights Reserved 610 Gateway Drive N Sioux City SD 57049 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 2000 The information in this manual ha
14. Cards To insert a PC Card 1 Insert the PC Card with the label face up If you are using a Type HI PC Card it must be inserted into the bottom slot 2 Slide the card firmly into the PC Card slot When the card is installed correctly the computer emits a two toned beep When a card 1s installed the eject button can be folded into the system to prevent breakage 3 Follow the Windows Setup Wizard installation steps the first time you insert a PC Card Operate the device as recommended in the PC Card manufacturer s manual 38 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook To remove a PC Card 1 Click the PC Card icon in the taskbar 2 Click the card that you want remove 3 Click Stop A screen appears stating that you may safely remove the device 4 Click OK 5 Ifthe eject button is in the stored position fold it out and push in to eject the PC Card Chapter 3 Using Your Notebook 39 Using the IR port The IR infrared port built into your notebook uses Infrared technology to send and receive signals between the notebook and a remote device also equipped with an IR port If your notebook shipped with the IR port enabled and if you do not use the IR port and need to make more resources IRQs available for other devices then use the following steps to disable the IR port To disable the IR port 1 Remove any PC Cards from the PC Card slots 2 Click Start Settings then Control Panel Th
15. Contents Chapter 1 Checking Out Your Notebook 1 Key board and LEOD Panel 2 System Status Indicators LEDS assassino lia 4 bilia 5 RICH S106 ice uil lia 6 Elisir 6 borriello 8 Chapter 2 Getting Started erra 9 Installing the battery packard 10 Connectne the AC POWE ierse iei Siete eee tees 12 Starting up your notebook rin 14 Chapter 3 Using Your Notebook 15 Usine the Keyboard sporca rioni deri 16 Func Gon key Sala 17 DEC TALO rilanci 19 PAU FOC RO VS ra dual Doado rio 19 Usine the vid o system ica 20 Setting up the composite video out port 20 Setting up an external computer monitor 21 Using the EZ Pad Plus Lounchpad sx rca 23 Mouse and TouchPad action equivalents 24 Mouse wheel and rocker switch equivalents 25 Changing touchpad properties ri 25 Using an external mouse or keyboard n 26 Usmo the Adios anseia alain 27 Adjusting Heyo As scala 27 Making an Audio Recording ii 28 Wsmedistcmediai isla i 30 PIIVIASANAUdIO CISC lei a 31 Swapping drive Modules rolla 32 Using the diskette disk drive externallY eee 34 SWappinsg hard disk drive Sereia E a 35 Usme PO Cards enua a
16. Insert a paper clip to press switch C PS 2 port Connect a keyboard mouse numeric key eam i pad or other external device to this port Left Side aag Component Icon Description A USB Universal es Plug USB supported devices into these Serial Bus ports ports 6 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Component Icon Description B PC Card slots C PC Card eject buttons D Kensington lock slot E Mic in F Line in G Line out H Speaker out Headphone jack Volume wheel Es eH P Accepts two Type I or Type II PC Cards or one Type III PC Card Install Type III PC Card in the bottom slot Install one Zoomed Video card in either slot Push in to eject the PC Card If the button is in the stored position fold it out and press to eject the PC Card Attach Kensington lock into this slot Connect an external microphone to this port to record audio 1 8 inch 3 5 mm jack Connect an external audio input source computer stereo VCR etc to this port to record or play audio through the notebook speakers 1 8 inch 3 5 mm jack Connect amplified speakers to this port to play audio from the notebook 1 8 inch 3 5 mm jack Connect external speakers or headphones to this port Supports small unamplified speak ers 1 8 inch 3 5 mm jack Adjust built in speaker volume external speaker and headphone volume Other port volume levels are contro
17. Saveall work 2 If you are using Windows 98 click Start on the taskbar then click Shut Down Standby then OK The system enters standby mode OR If you are using Windows 95 or Windows NT click Start on the taskbar then Suspend The system enters suspend mode OR Shut down the system 3 Close the LCD panel and turn your notebook over 4 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery pack Chapter 4 Managing Power Use 47 5 Hold the latch back and lift the battery up out of the battery opening 6 Place the fresh battery pack into the battery bay pushing downward until it snaps into place 48 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Monitoring the battery status There are many ways to track your battery status Use any one of the following battery indicators to track the battery power level Battery Meter icon This icon appears in the status area of the taskbar Double click the Battery icon to open the Battery Meter window The Battery Meter window tells you what the current power source is and the total battery power remaining Battery charge LED This LED 1s on the system status Indicator panel See System Status Indicators LEDs on Page 4 for more information about the LED status indicators Pop up status display This pop up display provides information about the battery charge and power status Press FN F2 status key to display the pop up menu in the upper l
18. Suspend Resume and your notebook 1s 4 Off or in Suspend mode press the power button to resume power to your notebook On press the power button to cause your notebook to enter Suspend mode Press and hold the power button for about five seconds to turn your notebook completely Off To change the power button setting 1 Start up your notebook 2 Press the F2 key when prompted to do so The Entering Setup message briefly shows and then the Main menu appears 3 Using the right arrow key move to the Power menu 4 The first available option is Power Switch If the setting displayed 1s the one you want go to Step 6 5 Press the SPACEBAR to change the setting 6 Press the ESC key to access the Exit menu Press ENTER to Save changes and exit then press ENTER or use the down arrow key to select any other option 62 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Solo Notebook Accessories O Note For more information on this or other Gateway solutions for your notebook call 1 800 846 2000 Accessories We offer many accessories that can help you make the most of using your Solo notebook Check out our web site or call our Add Ons group to help you find products that will best fit your needs Available accessories include memory modules external keyboards speakers carrying cases printers tape backup units hard drives modems network cards software and uninterruptable power
19. TV or VCR 1 Click Start Settings then Control Panel Double click the Display icon and click the Settings tab in the Display Properties window 2 Change the desktop area display resolution by sliding the Desktop area slider to adjust pixel resolution to 640 x 480 3 Change the font size to Large Font 4 Click Apply then OK Windows changes the display settings 5 Next connect one end of a video cable to the composite video TV out port on the left side of the notebook and the other end to the video in connector on the television or VCR 20 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook 6 Press FN F3 to change the active display to LCD display external monitor or both displays at the same time as the active display Setting up an external computer monitor You can connect an external computer monitor to your notebook through the VGA port on the back of your notebook If you are using an optional docking station you can also connect an external computer monitor to the docking station VGA port To connect the computer to an external monitor 1 Connect one end of a VGA cable to the VGA port on the back of the notebook and the other end to the video connector on the monitor 2 Press FN F3 to change the active display from LCD only to LCD and monitor or monitor only Continue changing the display options until you get the desired display Depending upon the external monitor you are using you may have to l
20. aa 38 U mathe IR DOR camisas atas lalla 40 li sine the USB POr ciais DR ac kiasset ten nee an eae 41 Using McAfee VIRUS S CAM casos ille ae 42 Updating McAfee V USS CAN irradia 43 Chapter 4 Managing Power Use 45 E eE DAC lia 46 Charging the battery pack iii 46 Swapping the battery pack ii 47 Monitoring the battery StatUSs iii 49 Manas ino powe ennenen alia 51 Wide 51 Windows 95 and Windows NT iii 55 Modifying the power button mode 56 Maximizine the Dattery Hera 56 Appendix A Using the BIOS Setup Program 57 AT oE O a 58 Using the BIOS Setup UBmty iii 58 Usine the Power menta ars risada a a 61 Appendix B Solo Notebook Accessories 63 ACCESSONEeS ENE NORA O NPR DN RR RNA AE RR 64 Appendix C Contacting Gateway _ 67 Contacune Gateway ail lara 68 Callino Gana aa 68 INOX seen 69 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Checking Out Your Notebook Keyboard and LCD Panel 2 System Status Indicators LEDS 4 Bikini aio 5 RG fed gi Re 6 5 MENOR ONE a 6 PIG SIC lil ai 6 Keyboard and LCD Panel Component Icon Description A System status LED lights that indicate the status of various indicators system functions See System Sta
21. act with the touchpad to quit scrolling Changing touchpad properties Use the following instructions to change EZ Pad Plus properties such as button configuration drag edge motion cursor configuration and others To customize the Enhanced EZ Pad 1 Click Start Settings and Control Panel 2 In the Control Panel window double click the Mouse icon 3 In the Mouse Properties dialog box click the tab of your choice to access and customize touchpad functions To find out more about using and customizing the touchpad click the Help button in the Mouse Properties dialog box Chapter 3 Using Your Notebook 25 Using an external mouse or keyboard You can attach an external mouse or keyboard to the notebook using the PS 2 port the USB port or the serial port The optional docking stations also have ports for external connections It 1s not necessary to shut down the system to connect an external PS 2 mouse or keyboard If the touchpad driver does not support the external mouse then refer to the mouse documentation and follow the installation instructions 26 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Using the audio Your system provides 16 bit stereo audio with SoundBlaster Pro compatibility You can record audio for presentations attach voice messages to your e mail listen to audio CDs and use 1t for many other multimedia applications This section tells you more about using audio Adjusting the volume
22. as two playable sides place the disc so that the name of the side you want to play A or B is facing up 3 Push the tray in until it clicks in the closed position 30 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Playing an audio disc The CD ROM drive accepts standard music CDs You can play and control an audio CD using the CD Player application in Windows For information on playing DVD discs see the documentation that shipped with your DVD ROM drive To play an audio CD 1 Insertanaudio CD After a few seconds the CD starts playing If the CD did not auto start then click Start Programs Accessories Multimedia and CD Player to start the CD Player software 2 Click the CD Player taskbar button to use the CD Player software UR Start Control Panel A CD Player 03 3 Control audio play as desired You can change tracks view playing times control volume set preferences define a play list and even set the system to continuous or random play using this dialog box G CD Player Ei Disc Wes Qotons Help un He ee hm amp Tithe Tale Track fi rack 3 TIRE Total Play 65 57 ms Track 0516 ms Chapter 3 Using Your Notebook 31 Swapping drive modules Your notebook features a modular option bay located in the front panel of the notebook This bay accepts a CD ROM DVD diskette or LS 120 drive module To swap your drive modules 1 Close any open files
23. d mode 4 When the system is attached to AC power and the system is turned off The notebook can run on a fully charged battery for approximately 3 5 hours Use the battery gauge icon in the taskbar to track the available battery power See Monitoring the battery status on Page 49 to learn more about tracking battery status Battery life is affected by how much you use the system components such as the hard drive CD ROM drive and LCD display in addition to other components such as PC Cards Other factors such as the power management settings also affect battery life See Chapter 4 Managing Power Use for more information about power management and monitoring the battery status 10 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook To install the battery pack 1 Turn the notebook over 2 Place the battery pack into the battery bay pushing downward until it snaps into place Chapter 2 Getting Started 11 voa Connecting the AC power Replace the power cord if it Your AC adapter comes in two parts the power cord and the AC power becomes damaged The adapter replacement cord must be of the same type and voltage rating as the ongina gora To connect the AC adapter 1 Connect the power cord to the AC power adapter A Warning Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter The AC adapter has no user replaceable or user serviceable paris inside The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause
24. determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 4 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 4 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 4 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Accessories This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device The accessory associated with this equipment 1s the shielded power cord This accessory 1s required to be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC rules 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 Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de Classe B prescrites dans le r glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par Industrie Canada Attention Couper le courant avant l entretien 74 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook This Information Technology Equipment has been tested and found to comply with the following European directives 1 EMC Directive 89 336 EEC amending directive 92 31 EEC amp 93 68 EEC as per EN 50081 1 1992 according to EN 5502
25. display See Using the video sys tem on Page 20 Places the system in Standby mode See Using Sus F4 pend mode in Windows 95 and Windows NT on Page 55 for more information about the Standby mode Standby Enables the Pad Lock function so you can use the F9 numeric keypad Pad Lock Luci The Pad Lock LED stays lit while this function is enabled Press the key combination again to disable Pad Lock In some programs you can scroll through large volumes F1O of text Scroll Lock The Scroll Lock LED stays lit as long as this function is enabled In some programs this key combination pauses the dis FI play when text is scrolling very quickly Press any key to continue the text flow Pause Chapter 3 Using Your Notebook 17 Key Description Combination fa In some programs this key combination pauses scrolling text in a DOS screen Prints the screen if a printer is connected to your note Home book DOS only In Windows this key combination puts the screen content into the clipboard You can then paste it into a program such as Paint to display or print it a O i O N Q PrtScrn SysRq System Request is reserved for certain appli 200 cations such as in some DOS programs SysRq Increases LCD brightness t A EO Decreases LCD brightness La Vv 18 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Special keys The following keys help you use shortcuts when working with some software
26. e Control Panel window opens 3 Double click the System icon The System Properties dialog box opens 4 Click the Device Manager tab 5 Click next to Infrared Built in Infrared port on laptop or desktop appears in the list 6 Double click Built in Infrared port on laptop or desktop The Built in Infrared port on laptop or desktop Properties dialog box opens 7 Click to select the Disable in this hardware profile checkbox 8 Click OK 9 Click OK on the Device Manager tab 10 Double click the Infrared icon in the Control Panel window The Infrared Monitor dialog box opens 11 Click the Options tab 12 Clear the check box beside Enable infrared communication on COM2 13 Click OK 40 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Using the USB ports USB is a new type of serial interface that serves as a single port alternative to connecting devices that traditionally have required their own ports such as mice joysticks keyboards scanners cameras and speakers To use a USB device connect it to the USB port The USB automatically installs and configures the necessary drivers and the system resources Chapter 3 Using Your Notebook 41 D Note We recommend that you always scan diskettes that you are introducing to your system Using McAfee VirusScan A computer virus 1s a program that attaches itself to another program on the computer and spreads from one program to another If transmitted unnot
27. e order of bootable devices in the system Exit gives you access to options for exiting the BIOS Setup utility As you select items on the main menu and in submenus you will see specific information related to the current selection in the Item Specific Help box Refer to the help box for information about the menu options 60 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Using the Power menu The Power menu 1s a part of the BIOS Setup Utility that contains the power management settings and system timeouts These settings are stored and saved even when the power 1s off Use the Power menu to make changes to the system to improve the battery powered session time and performance The rest of the BIOS Setup Utility screens are discussed in Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your Solo Notebook The Power menu screen shown may differ somewhat from that shown here because you may have a newer BIOS than described here The screens will be similar enough to get the information you need If there are differences follow the on screen instructions and help To use the Power menu 1 Startup your notebook 2 Press the F2 key when prompted to do so The Entering Setup message briefly shows and then the Main menu appears 3 Use the right arrow key to navigate to the Power menu Use the keys identified at the bottom of the screen to navigate through the different options An Item Specific Help bar providing additional information 1
28. ect Menu Enter Select gt Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit The command bar at the bottom of the screen shows the keystrokes necessary to access help navigate through the menus and perform other functions e Fl opens the Help screen providing general help for using the BIOS Setup utility e The up arrow and down arrow keys select items in the menu e Pressing SHIFT with the or key changes values in fields or moves an item up or down in a list e F9opensa screen that lets you return all values to their default settings e Esc closes the screen you are in and returns you to the previous screen e The left arrow and right arrow keys move you between the five menus e ENTER either moves you to a submenu screen when a selected item is preceded by gt or activates a selected field e 10 opens a screen that lets you accept or disregard changes you made and then exit the BIOS Setup utility Appendix A Using the BIOS Setup Program 59 The main screen has the following menu selections at the top of the screen Main gives you access to basic information and settings related to your system hardware and configuration Advanced gives you access to information and settings for system resources hardware and system configuration Security gives you access to settings related to system access passwords Power gives you access to Information and settings related to power saving functions available with your system Boot gives you th
29. ed by many things such as using screen savers rather than the suspend function or playing music CD ROMs while using a word processor If no AC power outlet is available you want to make the battery powered session last as long as possible Power management 1s handled differently in Windows 98 than in Windows 95 and Windows NT The following two sections address these differences Refer to the section that applies to your operating system Windows 98 To modify your power management settings in Windows 98 you do not need to go into the BIOS program unless you want to change the power button setting specifically Instead Windows 98 now includes a Power Management Properties dialog box To use the Power Management Properties dialog box 1 Click the Start button Settings and Control Panel 2 In the Control Panel window double click the Power Management icon 3 Click the appropriate tab to view and modify settings Chapter 4 Managing Power Use 51 Power schemes A power scheme 1s a set of properties selected in the Power Schemes window and given a name For example the Portables Laptop power scheme changes the settings to maximize battery life in your notebook system You can select one of three existing power schemes from the Power schemes drop down list You can also create your own power scheme and add 1t to the list To create a power scheme 1 In the Power Schemes window set the properties as you want them to
30. eft corner of the LCD The menu displays status information in the following order 4 The Ist line shows whether you are using an AC or DC power connection 4 The 2nd line shows battery charge status percentage where 100 represents a fully charged battery 4 The 3rd line indicates the current power management setting custom savings performance Disabled 4 The 4th line displays the current BIOS used on the system 4 The 5th line displays the keyboard controller version The menu stays open for about ten seconds Chapter 4 Managing Power Use 49 Built in battery meter The battery you received with your notebook has a battery meter built into it To check the status using the battery meter remove the battery from the battery pack bay see To remove the battery pack on Page 47 and turn it Aimar Liiga BATT ALTI Bembupr Ti Da Poti OG Ei RR E P A LEE ii Farei ee ele den ee LT Pi dI Hi Pata a array cde ran ma ATTENTION Fla qua di eo Eh ij bi per de Ae ime ee ee ee A DIL Ha PRE Cee ee ee ee mat IH Ed hepa ia e dh od ili ACHTUNG Vetierae gary LE hihi i Ed ed Peds Ege Pey ei i EM Lo eet el n i Dai STi ai Ln vi LOT Quids Ts ee Press in on the circle indicated by the hand icon The battery meter below the icon lights up to indicate the percentage of battery power available 50 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Managing power A battery powered session for your notebook is affect
31. iced viruses can damage data cause computers to crash or display bothersome or offensive messages Some viruses can go unnoticed for long periods of time because they are tied to a certain time or date before they become active McAfee VirusScan 1s a program that helps you protect your system from computer viruses Each time you start your system McAfee VirusScan scans your hard disk drive for viruses that could be potentially harmful to your system If you are using diskettes to transfer information to your system you can run the McAfee VirusScan software on the diskette to check it before copying files from it to your system To scan a diskette 1 Place the diskette in the diskette drive 2 Click Start Programs McAfee VirusScan and VirusScan 3 Change the C drive setting to A and click All Files tavam b whai sora Repete cam Hom Fal n E iss FE idei piirin Hag com i Aia M ppa E Pregio lari onda n 4 Click Scan Nou VirusScan scans the diskette If it finds a virus it alerts you with on screen instructions for removing it 42 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Updating McAfee VirusScan Because new viruses are continually being introduced in the computer world a message appears approximately every six months reminding you to update your version of McAfee VirusScan DE pa Prot 5 rr e Did Ca ju La ori Lado Sec orar al tg foliar apborti co Upgrade ina ina angra a
32. ll other product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies 76 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook
33. lled by multimedia software Chapter 1 Checking Out Your Notebook 7 Bottom Component Icon Description A Battery release Slide the latch to release the battery pack latch from the battery pack bay B Battery pack bay Slide a battery pack into bay for battery power and battery charging C Modular option Slide the latch to release the modular option bay release device so it can be swapped latch D Memory bay Open the memory bay cover to install remove SO DIMM memory modules E Hard drive bay Contains the hard drive assembly 8 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Getting Started Installing the battery pack 10 Connecting the AC power 12 Starting up your notebook 14 Oo Note Battery life varies depending on configuration power management settings and features used Installing the battery pack Your notebook is powered by a long lasting battery shipped to you partially charged When you first get started you may want to use the AC adapter to fully charge the battery and provide a constant supply of power while you are checking out some of the notebook features If your battery is not installed you need to install the battery pack and charge it You can charge the battery 4 When you are using your notebook with the AC adapter 4 When the system is attached to AC power and in standby or suspen
34. n use C Modular option bay Indicates that the device installed in the modular access indicator option bay is in use D Caps lock Indicates that the caps lock is on When the caps lock light is on you type in all capital letters E Pad lock Indicates that the pad lock is on See Pad lock keys on Page 19 F Scroll lock Indicates that the scroll lock is on G Battery charge This indicator has four modes of indication indicator Green means the battery is fully charged Yellow indicates the battery is charging Red indicates a battery charging problem No LED means the AC adapter is not connected 4 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Back Port Icon Description A Power connector Connect the AC power adapter to this port B Parallel port Connect a parallel port device such as a LPT1 del printer to this port C Docking port Connect a docking station to this port D Serial port Connect a serial device to this port E VGA port O Connect a VGA monitor cable to this port F Composite Connect a cable from this port to a Video In video out connector on an external video device such asa TV or VCR to display the notebook screen on the external video device Chapter 1 Checking Out Your Notebook 5 Right Side Component Icon Description A Fast IR Infra Supports an optional external infrared device red port such as a printer D B Reset switch Restarts the notebook if necessary
35. nd fa hia T Ml rete A a rene cme Updating your version of McAfee VirusScan is important because it keeps your virus protection current If you have a modem an analog phone line and a subscription to an O Note Internet service provider you can update McAfee VirusScan software l Click the Update button and follow the on screen instructions to complete ea enem installed in your system and the update process properly connected to a phone line to access the Internet Chapter 3 Using Your Notebook 43 44 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Managing Power Use Using the DAUELY asia 46 Charging the battery pack 46 Swapping the battery pack 47 Monitoring the battery status 49 ManasmSpoW L siria 51 WindoWS OS asiente 9 E 51 Windows 95 and Windows NT 55 Modifying the power button mode 56 Maximizing the battery Iife 56 Using the battery Your notebook can run on a fully charged battery for approximately 3 5 hours depending on the type of battery you have and how you use your notebook Under normal operating conditions Li 10n batteries have about 600 charge cycles before they require replacement Battery life 1s affected by how much you use the system components such as the hard drive CD ROM drive or LCD display For example batte
36. ne PEC 38 Usmo the IR Pift ennir 40 Usine he USB POS dnin ean 41 Using McAfee VirusScan 42 Using the keyboard 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 shortcut keys for Windows 98 function keys for system operations and pad lock keys for the numeric keypad Action A Fn function Press FN key plus one of the Fn Combination keys Combination blue to perform a function For example FN F2 keys shows the Pop up status display B Fn function Press FN key plus another Fn Combination key such keys as F2 F3 FA etc to perform a specific function C Windows logo Press to activate the Windows Start button menu key D Numeric keypad Press FN F9 to activate the numeric keypad 16 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Function keys Press the FN key together with one of the following keys with blue letters to get these on the fly functions Key Description Combination afe Displays the power status display for the Pop up Status F2 Display program in the upper left corner of the desktop Press the key combination again to make the display Stat al disappear See Pop up status display on Page 49 Toggles between the LCD display external monitor both F3 displays at the same time or TV display NTSC or PAL LCD CRT format as the active
37. ng AC power 12 computer to TV 20 computer to VCR 20 contacting Gateway 68 contrast display 14 D decrease LCD brightness 18 diskette drive module 32 diskettes scanning for viruses 42 display active 21 brightness 14 changing resolution 21 contrast 14 system status 49 TFT 20 TV 17 docking port 5 docking station 64 Index 69 E eject PC Card 7 external keyboard 26 mouse 26 external monitor changing resolution 21 F F10 17 F11 17 F12 18 F2 17 F3 17 F4 17 F9 17 Fast IR 6 function keys 16 17 pad lock 177 pause 17 18 PrtScrn 18 scroll lock 17 SysRq 18 G Gateway contacting 68 H hard disk drive 4 removing 35 hard disk drives swapping 35 http www gateway com US site 68 70 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook icons battery meter 49 docking port 5 Fast IR 6 parallel port 5 PS 2 6 serial port 5 VGA port 5 increase LCD brightness 18 inserting PC Cards 38 installing battery pack 10 IR using 40 K Kensington lock 7 keyboard 16 external 26 using 16 keypad 17 numeric 16 keys application 19 combination 16 F10 17 F11 17 F12 18 F2 17 F3 17 F4 17 F9 17 function 16 17 pad lock 19 PrtScrn 18 Windows 16 19 L LCD brightness 14 decrease 18 Increase 18 contrast 14 display external monitor 17 LEDs cap lock 4 hard disk drive 4 pad lock 4 scroll lock 4 lock Kensington 7 M making an audio recording 28 managing power 51 maximizing battery life 56
38. ower the video resolution to 640 x 480 Refer to your monitor manual for its display resolution capabilities To change the display resolution for an external monitor 1 Right click the Monitor icon in the taskbar tray right bottom corner 2 Select the desired resolution The screen resolution changes Chapter 3 Using Your Notebook 21 If the Monitor icon does not appear on the taskbar and you want to have 1t appear there follow these steps 1 Right click on the desktop and select Properties from the menu The Display Properties dialog box opens 2 Click the Settings tab 3 Click Show settings icon on taskbar The Monitor icon appears in the status area of the taskbar 22 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Using the EZ Pad Plus Touchpad Like a mouse the EZ Pad Plus touchpad controls the cursor movements on the display You can scroll zoom autoscroll and pan using the rocker switch between the mouse buttons Scrolling capabilities are available in some Windows applications including Microsoft Office The EZ Pad Plus TouchPad provides you with fast and easy navigation in large documents spreadsheets e mails and on the Internet The rocker switch located between the mouse buttons lets you scroll zoom autoscroll and pan Scrolling capabilities are available in some Windows applications including Microsoft Office A EZ Pad Plus TouchPad B EZ Pad Plus rocker switch C EZ Pad Plus but
39. rvices If you have questions or problems contact the Gateway service that is most appropriate For assistance or Contact information about Systems pricing Sales amp customer orders billing state support ments warranty ser If outside the US vice and other non check your warranty technical issues booklet for numbers 800 846 2000 Portables technical support US toll free Canada toll free Problems with hard ware or software 800 846 2302 800 846 3609 The Gateway Web site which contains a variety of information about Gateway Modem required World Wide Web US and Canada http www gateway com 68 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Index A AC power connecting 12 active display 21 application key 19 arrow down 18 arrow up 18 assistance resources 68 automobile airline adapter 65 B batteries 64 charging 10 battery charger 64 battery latch 8 battery life 10 maximizing 56 battery meter indicator 49 battery pack bay 8 charging 46 installing 10 swapping 47 battery status 49 monitoring 49 BIOS menu descriptions 60 setup utility 58 utility navigating 60 brightness display 14 button power 3 standby resume 3 C calling Gateway 68 U S amp Canada 68 cap lock 4 CardBus 38 changing display resolution 21 touchpad properties 25 charging battery 10 battery pack 46 client ID 68 combination keys 16 composite video out 20 computer viruses 42 connecti
40. ry life is increased by using the suspend function rather than a screen saver Battery life 1s reduced by playing an audio CD while using a word processor Other factors such as the power management settings affect the battery life See Maximizing the battery life on Page 56 for more information about power management Charging the battery pack The battery must be installed in the notebook and connected to an AC power source to charge You can charge the battery in the following modes 4 When you are using your notebook with the AC adapter 4 When the system is attached to AC power and in standby or suspend mode 4 When the system is attached to AC power and the system is powered off You can also purchase an external battery charger or an airplane automobile adapter from Gateway Add Ons The external charger can charge an additional battery while charging a battery in your notebook The airplane automobile adapter lets you power your notebook and charge your battery when an AC outlet is not available 46 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Swapping the battery pack Battery packs can be warm swapped This means you can change battery packs while in Suspend mode Windows 95 or Standby mode Windows 98 The backup battery that supports warm swapping has a limited power supply about ten minutes Make the battery swap quickly to conserve the backup battery power To remove the battery pack 1
41. s also located along the right side of each menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility DB Note Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit The Power menu screen Item Specific shown may differ somewhat Help from that shown here If Power Switch On Off Set the power button there are differences follow Lid Switch Backlight off to On Off to work Low Battery Beep Enabled normally Set to the on screen instructions Cooling Control Performance Suspend Resume to and helps gt AC Mode Power Savings Off MORK as a Upea gt DC Mode Power Savings 00 00 00 rash e Off Resume On Time shut off system Resume Time Resume on Modem Ring Fl Help TL Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Default ESC Exits lt Select Menu Enter Select gt Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit Appendix A Using the BIOS Setup Program 61 o Note Turning your notebook completely off when the power button is set for On Off mode causes every part of your notebook to turn off Any unsaved work will be lost Pressing the power button will restart your notebook v Caution Any unsaved work can be lost if you hold the power button down for too long Power button switch settings When the power switch setting in the Power BIOS Setup menu is On Off and your notebook is 4 Off press the power button to turn your notebook on 4 On press the power button to turn your notebook completely off When the power switch setting in the Power menu is
42. s been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate However changes are made periodically These changes are incorporated in newer publication editions Gateway 2000 may improve and or change products described in this publication at any time Due to continuing system improvements Gateway 2000 is not responsible for inaccurate information which may appear in this manual For the latest product updates consult the Gateway 2000 web site at www gateway com In no event will Gateway 2000 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 2000 reserves the right to make improvements in this manual and the products it describes at any time without notices or obligation Trademark Acknowledgments AnyKey black and white spot design CrystalScan Destination EZ Pad EZ Point Field Mouse Solo TelePath Vivitron stylized G design and You ve got a friend in the business slogan are registered trademarks and GATEWAY Gateway Solo green stylized GATEWAY green stylized Gateway logo and the black and white spotted box logo are trademarks of Gateway 2000 Inc Intel Intel Inside logo and Pentium are registered trademarks and MMX is a trademark of Intel Corporation Microsoft MS MS DOS and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of
43. see on your LCD However you may have a system with a newer BIOS version than the one described in this manual In that case some of the examples may differ somewhat from what you see If there are differences follow the Item Specific Help box in the right hand column of the BIOS Setup menu Using the BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS has a built in setup utility that lets you configure several basic system characteristics The settings are stored in battery backed RAM and are retained even when the power is off To enter the BIOS Setup utility 1 Restartthe system 2 Press F2 when prompted on screen during the start up process The Main menu opens 58 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility O Note Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit The Setup menu screen Item Specific Help shown may differ somewhat System Time HH MM SS from that shown here If System Date MM DD YYYY Floppy Disk Drive A 1 44MB 1 25 MB 3 1 2 there are differences follow Floppy Disk Drive B Disabled the on screen instructions Primary Master NNN MB and helps Secondary Master CD ROM Memory Cache Enabled System Memory NNN MB System Information Num lock Off Display Device Simultaneous Text Mode Expnasion Enabled Graphics Mode Expansion Enabled QuickBoot Mode Enabled Boot time Diag Screen Disabled Fl Help Ti Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Default ESC Exits lt Sel
44. supplies UPS Here are more accessories we offer that make using your Solo more flexible The Docking station is a full featured expansion unit designed to meet the needs of mobile users who require the modularity and functionality of a desktop system The docking station s key features include two dual expansion slots PCI or ISA a 3 5 hard drive expansion bay a 5 25 or 3 25 device expansion bay two PC Card slots built in stereo speakers and a removable monitor stand Other features are the MIDI game port and two PS 2 ports that let you attach devices such as an external keyboard mouse or joystick to the docking station Once you connect the peripherals you can leave them attached The Mini docking station enhances the capabilities of your Solo notebook by providing a one step connection to external devices such as a monitor keyboard mouse printer serial device joystick external power speakers and microphone The docking station also provides additional PC Card slots for expanded functionality when using network cards SCSI adapters and modems Add an Extra battery for when you re on the road and have no place to plug in your portable An additional Li Ion battery will keep you working The Battery charger can be used to charge the Li Ion battery for the Solo 5150 It takes approximately two to three hours to charge a fully discharged battery The battery charger has two LEDs to indicate battery charge status
45. teway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Windows 95 and Windows NT To modify your power management settings in Windows 95 and Windows NT you need to go into the BIOS program to change the power management settings See Using the Power menu on Page 61 for more information on these settings and how to modify them Using Suspend mode in Windows 95 and Windows NT Windows 95 and Windows NT use Suspend mode When in Suspend mode your notebook enters a sleep state according to the power management settings Suspend mode causes the system to remove power from most devices except memory The following table shows how to change the system modes in Windows 95 and Windows NT If your and you Do the following notebook want to Off Start up Press the power button On Suspend Click Start Suspend OR Press FN F4 In Suspend Resume Press the power button briefly mode power On Shut down Click Start Shut Down Shut down the computer then click Yes Chapter 4 Managing Power Use 55 Modifying the power button mode You can change the power button mode in the BIOS setup program from On Off to Standby Resume See Power button switch settings on Page 62 for more information about accessing the BIOS Power menu settings to change the power button mode Maximizing the battery life You can extend the battery life by following these practices Dim the display brightness as low as is comfortable Close the LCD lid
46. tons mouse buttons To move the cursor press a finger lightly against the touchpad then slide it in the direction you want the cursor to move Press the buttons or tap on the pad to select an object Chapter 3 Using Your Notebook 23 Mouse and louchPad action equivalents The basic mouse functions are illustrated and described in the following table To right click press the right mouse button instead of tapping Mouse Action TouchPad Action Move cursor Slide finger Left button Double tap finger double click Left button drag Tap and drag 24 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Mouse wheel and rocker switch equivalents The following table describes using the rocker switch to perform wheel functions Scroll Up Down Press forward or backward on the rocker switch to scroll through documents Zoom in out Press and hold Ctrl as you apply pressure to the rocker switch Data zoom Press and hold Shift as you rock the switch to jump to a hyperlink or return to previous Web sites using Internet Explorer or expand or collapse menu trees in Windows Explorer Autoscroll Click both sides of the rocker switch and let go once The document continues flowing until you use a keystroke mouse click or additional rocker action to quit scrolling Pan Hold down both sides or the middle of the rocker switch and swipe your finger across the touchpad to scroll quickly either vertically or horizontally Break cont
47. tus Indi LEDS cators LEDs on Page 4 B EZ Pad Plus Controls the cursor movement on the screen pointing device with scroll switch C Mouse buttons Use the left mouse button for left click func and rocker tionality Use the right mouse button for right switch for click functionality The rocker switch provides scrolling scrolling capability in software applications capability that support it 2 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Component Icon Description D Modular option Accepts the following devices CD ROM bay drive DVD drive diskette drive or LS 120 drive The devices shipped with your system depend on your customized order E Built in speakers Provides high quality stereo sound reproduction for software and audio CDs F Power button Press to turn power ON or OFF Can also be configured to Suspend Resume mode G Color Liquid Backlit anti glare screen Crystal Display LCD Chapter 1 Checking Out Your Notebook 3 System Status Indicators LEDs Indicator Description A Power indicator Indicates that the system is on Green means the central processing unit on the system board CPU is being used Flashing green means the system is in suspend mode Yellow mean the CPU utilization is low Red means a problem with the CPU A red LED is highly unusual If it remains red after restarting the system contact technical support B Hard drive Indicates that the hard drive is i
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