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Gateway SOLO 9300 PII 400 MHZ 128 RAM 6GB HD WITH HUGE 15" TFT SCREEN (GAT93400) PC Notebook

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2. However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries the approval does not of itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN termination point In the event of problems you should contact Gateway customer support 172 Japanese users VCCI statement This equipment is in the Class B 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 areas When used near a radio or TV receiver it may become the cause of radio interference Read instructions for correct handling FERAIT OVT TOREJ ERUR ESENES Rean VCCI ORE Ez amp O 7222AB l8 amp s8T0 x Cd CORBA FERIA CHATScce B8gcucusD cCoxBDODLAZ4O6TUUZa37vSZIBSVEIOBRERUTC PAARANScC ssles sletecaccnod0s3 ANS AAS ICH D CIELUMXO ISUVEU CTUM 173 Australia and New Zealand users EMI statement 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 Australian Communications Authority and Radio Spectrum Management Agency New Zealand telecommunication statement for products fitted with Telepermit approved modems 174 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipme
3. C Reset switch D Power button Icon Description Indicates the battery status mode Green light indicates that the battery is fully charged Yellow light indicates that the battery is charging Red light indicates that the battery is malfunctioning No light indicates that the system is running on the battery Indicates the power status mode Steady green light indicates that power is on and the notebook is in operation Flashing green light indicates that the notebook is in standby mode Yellow light indicates that the notebook is in a power saving mode No light indicates that the notebook is off Insert a paper clip to press the switch and reset the notebook when you need to shut down your system and you cannot use the operating system shut down procedure Use this method only if you have first tried pressing CTRL ALT DEL or holding down the power button for 4 5 seconds Press to turn the power on or off You can also configure the button to operate in Standby Resume mode or Hibernate mode For more information on configuring the power button mode see To change advanced power management settings on page 103 Power and battery indicators 17 Using the keyboard Your notebook features a keyboard that has the same functionality as a desktop computer keyboard Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions including shortcut keys for Windows function keys for system opera
4. Getting Started cu Personalizing Software amp Accessories Internet E mail amp Phone Fax Mobile Computing Connected Home What would you like help with FIXING amp CONTACTS Maintaining amp Fixing E mail Technical Support Utilities amp Diagnostics Technical Support Web site Contacting Gateway Getting Help QuickANSWERS QuickANSWERS is an easily accessible interactive guide for use with Windows 98 and is designed to help you quickly discover and use the many features of your Gateway computer Double click the QuickAnswers icon to get help with everything from finding a file to backing up your hard drive E Gateway QuickANSWERS Ss 5 6 Back Forward Stop Refresh Home Print Search i a Getting St Connecting The ABC s cf PCs Internet Web E mail Gateway Irternet Service QuickANSWERS ick here to learn t ickANSWER ME A S ee Customizing your PC Keeping your PC Healthy Contacts for PC Help For more information 161 Online help 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 162 by clicking a Help button El Gateway Homepage Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help You can search for information by viewing the help content checking the index searching for a
5. SOLO 9300 fom sone on once 98 A CD DVD drive bay release latch B CD DVD drive bay C Modular bay release latch D Modular bay Important When changing modules you must shut down your notebook before replacing the module and restart the Y notebook after the new module is correctly installed 114 Upgrading Your Notebook To change bay modules 1 Save all work and then shut down your notebook 2 Close the cover and turn your notebook over 3 Locate the appropriate module bay access latch 4 Slide and hold the latch open then pull the module straight out and away from your notebook Changing bay modules 115 5 Firmly push the new module straight into the bay until the latch clicks into place 6 Restart your notebook 116 Upgrading Your Notebook Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to static electricity also known as electrostatic discharge ESD Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge sensitive components in the notebook Prevent ESD A damage by following ESD guidelines every time you open the notebook case Before opening the memory bay follow these guidelines B Turn off the notebook power m Wear a grounding wrist strap available at most electronics stores and attach it to a bare metal part of the notebook Warning To prevent risk of electric shock do not insert any object D into the vent holes of the power
6. Line In C External microphone connection D Modem connection optional E USB connections F IEEE1394 serial connection optional G PC Card eject buttons H PC Card slots 4 About Your Notebook Icon Description Plug external speakers or headphones into this connection Connect an external audio source such as a stereo to this connection so you can record sound on your notebook or play sound through the notebook speakers Plug a microphone into this connection While the external microphone is connected the built in microphone is disabled Plug a modem cable into this connection Plug a USB device such as a USB scanner into this connection Plug an IEEE1394 equipped device into this connection Press one of the eject buttons to remove a PC Card from a PC Card slot Insert Type I Il and III PC Cards into these slots Back Flip each back panel door down to view the connections The icons identifying the connections are located on the inside of the panel doors Component A PS 2 device connection B Parallel device connection C Serial device connection D Docking connection E Composite Video Out TV Out connection F Composite Video In TV In connection optional G VGA Monitor connection 8 b cB E jo D Description Plug a PS 2 device such as a keyboard or mouse into this connection Plug a parallel device such as a printer into this connection P
7. Using the World Wide Web on page 82 To disconnect from your Gateway net or AOL Internet account m Click X in the top right corner of the Web browser Your notebook disconnects from the Internet Important Make sure that your notebook disconnects properly from your Internet account If you do not have an unlimited hours ISP account you may have to pay for the time that you are connected even if you are not using the notebook Setting up an Internet account 81 Using the World Wide Web Link Web page 82 The World Wide Web is a multimedia window to the Internet that gives you 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 There are many Web browsers that you can use one of which is Microsoft Internet Explorer which comes installed on your new notebook 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
8. e x File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Back gt A QSeach gFavoites CHistoy B amp fg H Q Address amp http www gateway com shop for Home or Home Office Home amp Student Learning Growing Businesses Corporations Education Government File Edt View Favorites Tools Help Back gt A A QSearch Gy Favorites Hity D 59 fe a B explore WALA Aiea gs port by gateway client care Home or Home Office Find support for viruses troubleshooting 4 http www gateway com support choose shtml tips driver downloads and more Growing Businesses Corporations Government or Education Get the support you need for your business or institution eway Please see our Legal Information Privacy Statement Terms and Conditions of Sale and Limited Warranty Copyright amp 1997 1998 1999 2000 Gateway Inc All rights reserved Gateway Send feedback to Webmaster Central Linking and Logo Information zl e Doe TT Mme Visit the Gateway Web site at www gateway com for Technical documentation and product manuals Technical tips and support Hardware drivers A glossary of computer terms Frequently asked questions FAQs For more information about connecting to the Internet see Accessing your Internet account on page 81 For more information 163 Before calling for technical support If you have a technical problem with your notebook fol
9. 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 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 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 Gateway Solo 9300 Gateway Solo Pro 9300 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation of this product is subject t
10. 1987 EN 61000 3 3 1995 or EN 60555 3 1987 EN 50082 1 1992 according to EN 61000 4 2 1995 or IEC 801 2 1984 EN 61000 4 3 1996 or IEC 801 3 1984 EN 61000 4 4 1995 or IEC 801 4 1988 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 Marking by the symbol C X indicates compliance of this equipment to the Telecom Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Stations Directive 98 13 EEC Such marking is indicative that 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 Networks PSTNs 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 D 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 This equipment has been approved to Council Decision 98 482 EEC CTR 21 for Pan European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN
11. Client Care 164 165 close button 30 color changing depth 47 changing numbers of 47 changing scheme 49 Composite Video In 5 76 135 140 144 154 Composite Video Out 5 76 135 139 144 153 connecting to Internet 81 connecting TV 76 139 153 connections Composite Video In 5 135 144 Composite Video Out 5 135 144 Digital Audio Out 6 135 143 Docking 5 docking station 143 144 146 153 Headphone 4 134 147 IEEE 1394 4 110 Joystick 135 145 Keyboard 5 136 147 Left Analog Out 144 Line In 4 134 147 Line Out 134 147 177 Microphone 4 134 147 MIDI 135 145 Modem 4 Monitor 5 135 145 Mouse 5 136 147 notebook 4 5 NTSC PAL In 5 NTSC PAL Out 5 Parallel 5 134 144 parallel 110 port replicator 133 134 136 139 Power 6 135 145 Printer 5 134 144 Right Analog Out 144 S PDIF 6 135 143 Serial 5 135 145 serial 110 Speaker Out 4 134 147 S Video Out 135 145 TV In 5 TV Out 5 USB 4 110 133 143 VGA 5 135 145 copying files and folders 34 43 text and graphics 43 copyright notice 176 cutting files and folders 34 43 text and graphics 43 D deleting files and folders 35 43 desktop 26 adjusting settings 46 buttons 27 changing background 51 changing color depth 47 changing color scheme 49 changing number of colors 47 icons 27 43 dialing codes 126 178 diskette drive 62 diskettes 3 62 display 13 adjusting 13 docking connection 132 docking station 148 port replicator 137 rele
12. Insert the other end of the telephone cable into a telephone wall jack The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines 3 Start your notebook then start your communications software Connecting the modem 111 Adding PC Cards Your notebook has two PC Card slots also known as PCMCIA card slots These slots accept Type I II HI and Zoomed Video cards You do not need to restart your notebook when changing most cards because 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 Important If you are using a Type III PC Card it must be inserted into Y the bottom slot 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 A Type III card must be inserted into the lower slot 112 Upgrading Your Notebook 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 113 Changing bay modules Your notebook has two module bays The CD DVD drive bay supports a DVD CD CD R or CD RW drive module The other supports a diskette drive 120 MB SuperDisk drive second hard drive or second battery Gateway TED nos MODEL NO
13. 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 printer to your notebook The most common types are inkjet and laser printers which print in color or black and white Accessories 129 Inkjet printers and cartridges are relatively inexpensive but they are slower than laser printers Using an inkjet color printer you can print pictures banners and greeting cards Laser printers and cartridges are more expensive but they print much faster than inkjet printers Laser printers are better than inkjet printers when you are printing large documents 130 Travel Tips and Accessories Using the Solo Port Replicator The optional port replicator gives you a convenient way to attach external devices such as a monitor a full size keyboard or an AC power adapter Although devices can be attached directly to the connectors on the notebook rear panel the port replicator lets you make all of those connections in one step The port replicator also gives you access to additional connectors not found on the notebook rear panel 131 Front Component Description A Release latch B Docking connector C Docking posts 132 Using the Solo Port Replicator Left side Component A USB connectors B Dual mode Kensington lock slot Icon AD AD Desc
14. Options Prompt for password when computer goes off standby Power buttons When press the power button an my computer Hibemate m When press the sleep Button on my computer Standby ox E 4 Change the settings then save the changes by clicking OK Changing power settings 103 To enable Hibernate support 1 If your notebook supports Hibernate mode and you want to use it click Start then select Settings then Control Panel The Control Panel window opens 2 Double click the Power Management icon in Windows 98 or the Power Options icon in Windows Me If you do not see the Power Options icon click view all Control Panel options then double click the icon The Power Management Properties dialog box opens 3 Click the Hibernate tab Power Management Properties Ea x Power Schemes Alarme Power Meter Advanced Hibernate w 34 When your computer hibernates it stores whatever it has in h memory on your hard disk and then shuts dawn When your computer comes out of hibernation iE returns to its previous state cancel Ame 4 Select the Enable hibernate support check box then click Apply Hibernate mode is now an option you can select in the Advanced tab 5 Click the Advanced tab 6 Select Hibernate as one of the advanced power settings then save the changes by clicking OK 104 Managing Power Disabling the backlight dimmer The screen is set to reduce its br
15. Replace the cover by setting it flat on the docking station and sliding it forward into place Do not tilt the cover 9 Replace the screw that secures the cover to the docking station Important w The PCI card bay cover is locked when the release latch is down and the docking station is secured using the Kensington lock slot Installing a PCI card 157 158 Using the Solo Docking Station Getting Help This chapter tells you about additional information resources available to help you use your notebook If these resources do not provide the information you need technical support resources are available 159 For more information Gateway has provided these additional resources to help you get the most out of your Gateway PC HelpSpot HelpSpot is an easily accessible set of Help files troubleshooters instructional videos and automated support for Windows Me Use HelpSpot to answer questions about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of your Gateway notebook S To start HelpSpot 160 1 Click Start then select Help HelpSpot starts 2 Click a link or do a search for more help information lt a Help and Support e x Woe SPOT lt a Dictionary Videos Support Gateway com Go Back Print CHAT SERVICES Serv Chat Services Tutorial SIN NA po Chat with Tech 9 Chat with Customer Service Chat with eSales Advisor Chat with Search Assistant LEARN ABOUT
16. System Tools C WINDOWS Statt File Folder 2 23 2000 Files or Folders E System Restore C AWINDOWS Start 1KB Shortcut 5 10 2000 Computers oy System Information C WINDOWS Start 1KB Shortcut 5 12 2000 People E 4 PCs oO TIT Fas HE IIS S H0 mor Es m1 vo meos 5p 22 object s You can open a file folder or program by double clicking the name in the list 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 m Date searches for files that were created or modified on a specific date or during a specific period m 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 40 Windows Basics Using the Windows 968 Find utility To find files and folders using the Find utility 1 Click Start then select Find then Files or Folders The Find AII Files dialog box opens A Find All Files File Edit View Options Help Mame amp Location Date Advanced Hamed Stor Containing text New Search Look in 5 My Computer ol v Include subfolders Browse 2 If you want to search by file or folder name type in all or part of the file or folder name in the Named text box in of the window m If you type all of t
17. Using composite video on page 76 Important DVD playback to a VCR will be scrambled by copyright M protection technology To connect your notebook to a TV 1 Connect one end of a standard RCA video cable to the Composite Video Out connection on the port replicator or connect one end of a standard S Video cable to the S Video Out connection on the port replicator 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the Video In connector on your television or VCR 3 Switch the display to Composite Video Out or S Video Out by pressing FN F3 4 Reset your display screen area setting to 640 x 480 with large text fonts for best viewing Using composite video or S Video 139 To connect a VCR or camera to your notebook 1 Connect one end of a standard RCA video cable to the Composite Video In connection on the port replicator 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the Video Out connector on your VCR or camera 140 Using the Solo Port Replicator Using the Solo Docking Station The optional docking station gives you a convenient way to attach external devices such as a monitor a full size keyboard or an external pointing device Although devices can be attached directly to the connections on the rear panel the docking station lets you make all of those connections in one step It also provides additional connections and other expansion features 141 Front Component A B C D 142 Using the Solo Dockin
18. a specific type such as a program or a text document 42 Windows Basics 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 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 Select the file or folder press F2 type the new name then press ENTER Press ALT F4 Press ALT TAB Shortcuts 43 44 Windows Basics Customizing Your Notebook This chapter provides information a
19. eee 161 eII 1 o 5 cch 5 x ood 5 oe ae od ae ath a be ee oe ha weed eho eb a bets 162 Gateway Web site 0 eee eee eee eae 163 Before calling for technical support 0 0 00 ee 164 Technical support resources 1 ee ees 165 A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information 167 jp ANNETTE ds ae ee kore es ee ee 177 About Your Notebook This chapter provides basic information about your Gateway notebook Read this chapter to find out where components and connections are located Front 2 Component A B Speakers Lock switch for CD DVD player control buttons CD DVD player control buttons About Your Notebook Icon mm lt lt gt il gt gt Description Provide sound output Slide the switch to lock or unlock the CD DVD player control buttons Control the CD DVD player software when playing an audio CD or a DVD Icons from top to bottom Rewind Play Pause Stop Forward Left side Component A Kensington lock slot B CD DVD drive bay C Modular bay Icon CY Description Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this slot Use this bay for a DVD CD CD R or CD RW drive Use this bay for a 3 5 inch diskette drive LS 120 SuperDisk drive second hard drive or second battery Left side 3 Right side Component A Speaker Out Headphone connection B External audio connection
20. eee eee 34 Deleting files and folders uua ise ae ows o poe dered teawe Bd dede anes ea 35 Browsing for files and folders 0 cece eee eens 37 Searching for fileS a 252 9 2 78 erm mitem big Gee ee ambled aes owes EA Roa ose ed 38 Using the Windows Me Search utility llle 39 Using the Windows 98 Find utility llle 41 ONOMCUIS erare EAEE OE UU ROME ER ee he pee ee See sce Eee 66 nese ee 43 4 Customizing Your Notebook ccc cee eee eee 45 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 0 00 cece eee 46 Adjusting the color depth 0 0 0 ce tees 46 Adjusting the screen area 1 eee eens 48 Changing the font size 1 eee ens 49 Applying a color scheme 00 ccc ee eee ee 49 Changing the desktop background 000 cece eee eee 51 Selecting a screen saver ee eet eee nes 52 Customizing the multi function buttons cee 54 Working with Documents 000 cece ees 55 Creating a new document 00 eee eee eee ene 56 Saving a document 0 eee hn 57 Opening a document ius shes m uh Rex dee ewhe dees be Rom DECR ERR Rein ed 58 Printing a document 23223 49x rd uot CERE ee eee odeur di C eee os edd 59 Using Multimedia 0 0 cc ccc eee eee 61 USING GISKGNGS 2x dudcux 9x d ROI POR bu ed AE te dE EORR dans Hie ir ow 4 0 a x 62 Using the CD DVD drive lille RII H3 c 63 inserni
21. in the lower right corner of the taskbar A battery status popup window opens Moving the pointer anywhere on the display closes the window Press FN F2 keys to view the Status window which appears in the upper left corner of the display The second and third lines of the Status window display battery levels for the main battery and optional second battery if installed When the battery level gets low the system beeps three times the battery icon in the lower right task bar has a red X over it and the Low Battery window appears advising you to change your battery or connect to AC power immediately to prevent losing your work Managing Power Conserving battery power While using the battery to power your notebook conserve power by m Dimming the display as low as is comfortable m Removing PC Cards when you do not need them Many PC Cards use a small amount of power while inserted even if they are not being used m Modifying the Power Management settings for maximum power savings For more information on changing these settings see Changing power settings on page 100 m Closing the display panel to turn off the display while you are not using your notebook The display stays off until you open the panel again m Enabling Hibernate mode support and using Hibernate mode for power savings while the notebook is not in use For more information on Hibernate mode see To enable Hibernate support on page 104 m Usi
22. into the connector 6 Replace the two screws to secure the hard drive to the notebook 7 Reinstall the module and connect the power Replacing the main hard drive 123 124 Upgrading Your Notebook Travel Tips and Accessories This chapter contains helpful hints for using your notebook while traveling and information on various accessories that you can buy for your notebook 125 Travel tips These tips can make traveling with your notebook more convenient and trouble free For more information about your notebook and how to solve common problems double click the HelpSpot or QuickAnswers icon on the Windows desktop This chapter provides information on Using the modem Transferring files Protecting your notebook from loss and theft Managing your notebook s power efficiently Modem Files HN HN HN 126 Take a telephone cord to connect the modem to telephone jacks If you are traveling internationally take telephone jack adapters or an acoustic handset coupler Take a telephone line protector Take a telephone line tester to check for unsafe lines especially if you are traveling internationally Take a list of ISP dial up numbers 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 Download entire Web sites that you frequently refer to for off line viewing if you will be traveling for extended periods without access to a
23. m An e mail program a program that lets you create send and receive e mail messages over the Internet 80 Using the Internet Setting up an Internet account Before you can view the information on the Word 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 AOL as an ISP follow these instructions to set up and connect to your account If you set up an account with Gateway net or AOL an Internet e mail address is created for you After completing the setup you are ready to access the Internet To set up an Internet account with Gateway net or AOL 1 Double click the Register with Gateway net or the America Online icon If you do not find the service you want on the Windows desktop then look for the Gateway net or America Online icon located in the Online Services folder on the Windows desktop 2 Follow the on screen instructions After setting up your account you can connect to the Internet and access your e mail services Accessing your Internet account gt To connect to your Gateway net or AOL Internet account 1 Double click the Connect to Gateway net or America Online icon The Connect dialog box opens 2 Complete the member name and password information then click Connect The notebook dials the Internet account phone number After connecting the Web browser window opens For information about the Web and the Web browser see
24. 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 mode Managing Power Changing settings To change the power scheme 1 Click Start then select Settings then Control Panel The Control Panel window opens 2 Double click the Power Management icon in Windows 98 or the Power Options icon in Windows Me If you do not see the Power Options icon click view all Control Panel options then double click the icon The Power Management Properties dialog box opens 3 Select a power scheme from the Power Scheme drop down list OR Power Management Properties E x Power schemes Alarms Power Meter Advanced a EF Select the power scheme with the mast appropriate settings Far thie computer Note that changing the settings below will modify the selected scheme Save Ag Delete Settings for Portable Laptop power scheme When computer is l Plugged in a Running on batteries System standby After 20 mins After 5 mina Turn off monitor Atte 15 mins After 2 mins Turn off hard disks Atte 30 min After 3 mins ea jew Set the timers for System standby 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 clic
25. 77 709 2951 Canada 800 229 1103 by issue 900 555 4695 by minute www gateway com support http www gateway com support contact index shtml 800 846 2301 US 888 888 2032 Canada 165 Resource Gateway net AOL CompuServe Sales accounting and warranty Service description Get support for your ISP account Get information about available systems pricing orders billing statements warranty service or other non technical issues 166 Getting Help How to reach 877 247 2051 US 800 827 6364 US 888 265 4357 Canada 800 848 8990 US 800 846 2000 US 888 888 2037 Canada Safety Hegulatory 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 is important that the safety instructions marked on the product and in the documentation are followed Warning Always follow these instructions to help guard against 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 not use this product near water or a heat source such as a radiator Set up the system on a stable work surface The product should be operated only from the t
26. 8 Using Multimedia Using the Internet This chapter provides information about the Internet and the World Wide Web and tells you how to set up Gateway net M or America Online AOL Internet services so that you can send and receive e mail and access other Internet resources 79 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 e mail and the World Wide Web You can access this network by connecting your notebook to a phone line and signing up with an Internet Service Provider ISP Internet Servers store information so other computers can access it from the Internet eer E choose 2 ISP Servers let you connect to the Internet and access your e mail messages Your notebook connects to the Internet through an ISP If you want to access the Internet you need BH Amodem adevice that connects your notebook using a telephone line to other computers or servers If you have a modem jack on your notebook you have a modem B An Internet Service Provider a service that provides access to the Internet through an ISP server When you connect to an ISP the ISP server lets you access the Internet and your e mail messages B A Web browser a program that displays information from the World Wide Web
27. Alternative Rock Adult Contemporary Album Oriented Rack Alternative Big Band Christian Classic Rock College Comedy Contemporary Hits Radio Country Diverse Easy Listening International Jazz amp Blues LE m Is 23 stations in Format Classical a ChoiceRadio com Classical 4 NE Classic FM San Francisca CA LIMITED STATES Classic FM South Africa windows Media DiscJackev com Classical 102 1 FM DiscJackev com Star Warp hi com EDFC Classical 102 1 Kvop medi amp mazing cam Class medi amp mazing cam Opera Philharmonic Radio Taipei Premier Radio Antena 2 WCLV WFIVIR WFR NNI Mn Lu 4 Select a radio station then click Play MusicMatch connects to the station Using MusicMatch 75 Using composite video The TV Out Composite Video Out connection lets you view your notebook display on a TV screen using a standard RCA video cable Important To enable external video by default connect the TV or other external viewing device before starting your Y notebook The optional TV In Composite Video In connection lets you view video or still images from a VCR or video camera using a standard RCA video cable The MGI VideoWave III video capture program lets you capture motion video or still images For information on the location of these connections see Back on page 5 Important DVD playback to a VCR will be scrambled by copyright 4 prot
28. C the memory bay cover before reconnecting power 2 Remove the memory bay cover screws then remove the memory bay cover For the location of the memory bay cover see Bottom on page 7 Upgrading Your Notebook 3 Ifyou are removing a module gently press outward on both clips at either end of the memory module until the module tilts upward 4 Pull the memory module out of the slot Installing memory 119 5 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30 degree angle and slide it into the empty memory slot Important Use only PC100 100 MHz memory modules 6 Gently push the module down until it clicks in place 7 Replace the memory bay cover then replace the screws 8 Insert the battery or connect the power adapter and turn on your notebook 120 Upgrading Your Notebook Replacing the main hard drive If you would like more hard drive capacity you can install a second hard drive or replace your original drive with a higher capacity drive To replace the drive follow the instructions below To replace the main hard drive 1 Shut down your notebook close the cover and turn your notebook over 2 Slide the module bay latch and pull the module straight out from the notebook The main hard drive is located beneath the module Replacing the main hard drive 121 3 Remove the two screws that secure the hard drive to the notebook 122 Upgrading Your Notebook 5 Place the new hard drive in the bay and slide it
29. 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 Use the menus and toolbar buttons at the top of the window to format the document 56 Working with Documents Saving a document After you create a document you need to save it if you want to use it later To save a document in Microsoft Word 1 Select File then Save The Save As dialog box opens 2 Select the folder from the Save in drop down box type the new file name then click Save folder My Pictures 5 h History My Documents Desktop Favorites AN i a File name Fani letter File My Network i lal zave name i Save as type TT cael Saving a document 57 Opening a document To view revise or print an existing document you need to open it Open the document from the program it was created in 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 Find the folder you want to open in the Look in drop down box File folder Look in My Documents v tj x P Tools File Emy Pictures F9 Family letter name History e My Documents Desktop Favorites My Network Places Files of type J All word Documents bs 4 Double click the document file nam
30. Contents 1 About Your Notebook ueeeeeeeeese 1 gg Lr 2 PCI GIG P m 3 PONE SIOC P 4 Back Tq 5 BONO NTPCCr O rEm 7 2 GNM SANGO ioecoosovarbscUETERTRREA RAW RAW ATO REN 9 Connecting the AC adapter 0 ccc eee eens 10 Protecting from power source problems 0000 cee ees 12 Starting your notebook elles 13 Waking up your notebook 0 ce ee ne 14 Turning off your notebook 0 eee hh rn 15 System status indicators lille 16 Power and battery indicators lille 17 Using the keyboard lille rn 18 Adjusting the keyboard angle 0 0 eee 18 FUNCION MCS na 19 MUITETUNCHON DUMIONS asus obe ERR dep abt nk RRN an Eai EA 21 Using the EZ Pad touchpad ce ees 22 3 Windows Basics eisusesu esie konnen d mn EROR RR REOR ee ence eee 25 About the Windows environment lees 26 Desktop components llle 27 Window components 000 cee eee ee eee eee 29 Using the Start menu 1 ee ehh 31 Working with files and folders 0 0 cece ee eee eae 32 POOUMONVCS 2 265255 cher eene caste oe es obs oes seeks tee ER N 32 About folders and files l l 33 Copying and moving files and folders 0 0 0 0
31. DVDs with the DVD Player program See the DVD help for more information about using the DVD player To play a DVD 1 Make sure that the volume is turned up 2 Disable your system screen saver and standby timers 3 Click Start then select Programs DVD Player then DVD Player The DVD Player video screen and control panel open 4 Insert a DVD into the DVD drive then click play The DVD plays 5 To control the DVD or adjust the volume use the controls in the DVD player For more information on using the DVD player see its online help Playing CDs and DVDs 67 Recording and playing audio Use the instructions below to make an audio recording by speaking into the microphone To make an audio recording 1 Click Start then select Programs Accessories Entertainment then Sound Recorder The Sound Recorder opens 41 Sound Sound Recorder m x File Edt Effects Help Fasitian Length 0 00 sec 0 00 sec Rewind Fast Play Stop Record Forward Click record then speak into the microphone When you finish recording click W stop Select File then Save As The Save As dialog box opens a FF CO N Name the recording specify the path then click Save The recording is saved To play an audio recording in the Sound Recorder 1 Open the Sound Recorder 2 Select File then Open The Open dialog box opens 3 Select the file you want to play back then click Open 4 Play the file by clickin
32. Internet 80 connecting to 81 requirements to access 80 Internet Explorer 27 Internet radio 75 Internet service provider ISP 80 connecting to 81 disconnecting from 81 setting up an account 81 technical support 166 K Kensington lock cable lock 127 docking station 143 notebook 3 port replicator 133 key combinations 20 keyboard 18 adjusting angle 18 shortcuts 43 keys 179 Break 20 brightness 20 LCD CRT 20 Pad Lock 20 Pause 20 Scroll Lock 20 standby 20 status 20 L LCD panel 13 LCD CRT key 20 Line In connection 78 line protector 126 line tester 126 lock cable 127 switch 2 M main battery bay 8 maximize button 30 Media Player 69 memory bay 8 installing 118 removing 119 menu bar 30 messages checking e mail 86 sending e mail 85 Microsoft Internet Explorer 27 MIDI file 69 minimize button 30 model number 127 modem 80 international adapter 126 MOV file 69 moving pointer 23 screen objects 24 MP3 file creating 71 180 editing track information 74 playing 69 MPEG file 69 multi function buttons 21 customizing 54 multimedia listening to music CDs 65 playing a file with Media Player 69 playing audio CD with MusicMatch 70 playing audio CD with Windows CD Player 66 playing audio CD with Windows Media Player 65 playing DVD 67 recording audio 68 using Windows Media Player 65 music library building 72 changing settings 73 MusicMatch building a music library 72 creating music files 71 edi
33. Placethe music CD into the CD DVD drive on your notebook The names of the music tracks appear in the playlist area h OPEN SAVE CLEAR CD R 2 Track O2 3 Track 03 4 Track 04 5 Track 05 3 Click Play 70 Using Multimedia Creating music files Using the MusicMatch program you can copy the tracks from a music CD to your notebook hard drive as MP3 files Here are some terms that you need to know before you get started B Bit rate is the number of bits required to store one second of music CD quality is 128 kilobits 128 000 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 B 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 Double click the MusicMatch icon 2 Place a CD into the CD DVD drive on your notebook The CD tracks appear in the playlist with checkmarks next to them 3 If you do not want to record a track remove the checkmark 4 Click REC The recorder window opens 2 Ey Track 02 3 igi Track IE 4 gi Track 04 rw rw E M trackd5 5 Click REC in the Recorder window The tracks are copied as MP3 fil
34. 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 Display Properties True Color 24 bit uc jv Epterndini V EESTI CIA anke Eras mantan A 4 Select a setting from the Colors drop down list 5 Ifyou want to save your changes click OK Windows tells you it will apply your changes when you click OK again 6 Click OK Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 47 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 more icons on 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 individual components of the screen such as icons and menu bars appear To change the screen area 48 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 Display Properties EE Background Screen Saver Appearance Effects Web Settings Display Gateway PFL2 154 on Intel H 810 Chipset Graphics Driver PY 2 4 Colors True Color 24 bit EN NEN 800 by EDD pixels jv Erend mv windon desktop onta thie monitor Advanced ERNPUN 4 Drag the Screen area slider t
35. a hand the item is a link To learn more about using the Web browser features select Help in the menu bar E Gateway Homepage Microsoft Internet Explorer Pl x File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Z A E T e 0 Q a d s a 9 Back Eran Stop Refresh Home Search Favorites History Mail Print Edit Discuss Realcom Address Links v Go 3 http www gateway com index shtml Small amp Mid Size B Large Businesses Education E Gateway com Consumer Homepage Microsoft Internet Explorer Ele Edt View Favorites Tools Help a u d B 3 B 9 e Search Favorites Hi Mail Print Edit Discuss Realcom e 09 3 Back Forward Stop Refresh Home istory l You have the right Hot Deals to a customized technology experience as Advertised oards t on TV and i At a fair price 1 SAVE BIG We 4 on NEW Customized Y Solutions RE Designed from 799 Just For You click here to get started ome a Studeni Our popular Gateway Essential PC now with more memory and Learning P ss e and more ower 633 MHz of Intel Processing Power all for just 799 Zone ak We know technology s great but People Rule HEU C order status legal privacy copyright Desktops from 799 Notebooks from 1199 es dei Windows gt Remanufacture
36. am windows Manage files and folders Use shortcuts For more detailed information about Windows see your Microsoft Windows documentation and online help 25 About the Windows environment 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 My PN Documents My Documents My Co m p ute r My Computer Recycle Bin Recycle Bin Internet _ Ww Explorer Internet Explorer MSN EBD i Signup Setup MSN nternet HelpSpot or QuickAnswers z Gateway net A desint America O n i n e America Online Start button Taskbar 26 Windows Basics Desktop components Icons are graphic representations of objects on the desktop that you select and open such as a drive disk folder document or program Buttons are graphic representations of controls that you use to change the state of desktop elements such as the window size Desktop icons buttons and elements Ms mm i My Computer a hy Documents Internet Explorer Ao 5 Gateway nel America Online Description The My Computer icon provides access to drives and other computer controls Double click the My Computer icon to view the drives and
37. ams then Windows Media Player When the media player opens click play gt Windows Media Player File View Play Tools Help DOoo E a Play Stop Sound Track Pause Controls Controls Playing CDs and DVDs 65 Listening to music CDs in Windows 98 Use the CD DVD drive and the Windows CD Player to play pause fast forward rewind or go to the next or previous track on any audio CD For information on controlling disc play using buttons on the front of your notebook see Front on page 2 To play a CD m Insert a CD into the CD DVD drive The CD Player opens and the CD plays If the CD Player does not open automatically when you insert the CD open it by clicking Start then selecting Programs Accessories Entertainment then CD Player When the CD Player opens click play Pause Play Stop amp c Player RE Dic View Options Help Rewind Next Track Previous Skip Eject Track Forward CD If you do not hear the audio or you want to increase or decrease the volume see Adjusting the volume on page 64 When you finish listening to the CD click the Eject CD button to open the CD DVD drive tray 66 Using Multimedia Playing a DVD A DVD is similar to a standard CD but has greater data capacity Because of this increased capacity full length movies several albums of music or several gigabytes of data can fit on a single disc If your notebook has a DVD drive you can play
38. and cause data loss or system damage Protect your notebook and peripherals by connecting them to a surge protector which will absorb voltage surges and prevent them from reaching your notebook Warning High voltages can enter your notebook through the power cable and the telephone line that is connected to the QD modem Protect your notebook by using a surge protector with a telephone connection During an electrical storm unplug both the surge protector and the telephone line Getting Started Starting your notebook To start the notebook 1 Open your notebook by sliding 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 E MMe EEE Woo Pause Break Power button The power button is preset to On Off mode However you can also set it to function in Standby Resume mode For instructions on changing the power button mode see To change advanced power management settings on page 103 3 To adjust the viewing angle of the display tilt the display panel forward or backward 4 To control display brightness press the FN key together with the up arrow or down arrow key This notebook is shipped with the backlight dimmer feature enabled The dimmer cuts display power 50 when your notebook is operating on battery power To learn how to disable this feature see Disabling the backlight dimmer on page 105 5 If you are s
39. ars under the folder Working with files and folders 33 Copying and moving files and folders The basic 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 stores it 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 The clipboard stores whatever you cut or copy until you cut or copy again Then the clipboard contains the new 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 Select Copy from the menu 3 Open the destination folder 4 With the pointer inside the folder right click the mouse button 5 Select Paste A copy of the file or folder appears in the new location To move a file or folder to another folder 34 1 Right click the file or folder that you want to move A menu opens on the desktop 2 Select Cut from the menu 3 Open the destination folder 4 With the pointer inside the desti
40. ase latch 132 documentation Gateway Web site 163 HelpSpot 160 online help 162 QuickANSWERS 161 documents creating 56 opening 58 printing 59 saving 57 double clicking 23 downloading 84 dragging 24 drives 32 CD DVD 63 diskette 62 hard drive 121 icons 27 installing and replacing 115 viewing contents 32 viewing files and folders 32 DVD control buttons 2 drive 63 drive bay 3 playing 67 E electrostatic discharge ESD 117 e mail 80 85 address 85 checking for messages 86 sending 85 external monitor 20 EZ Pad touchpad 22 F faxes receiving and viewing 92 sending 90 sending and receiving 87 sending from a program 91 setting up cover page 88 files 32 33 copying 34 43 cutting 43 deleting 35 43 finding 37 38 moving 34 opening 23 pasting 43 renaming 43 searching for 37 38 transferring 126 viewing list 32 Find utility 41 finding files and folders 37 38 floppy disk 3 62 Fn key 20 folders 32 33 copying 34 43 creating 33 cutting 43 deleting 35 43 finding 37 38 moving 34 opening 23 pasting 43 renaming 43 searching for 37 38 viewing list 32 font size 49 Function key 20 G Gateway Web site 163 Gateway net 27 81 H hard drive 3 replacing 121 help button 21 online 162 HelpSpot 27 126 160 hyperlinks 82 icons 27 selecting desktop 43 IEEE 1394 connection 4 110 installing bay modules 114 docking station 148 hard drive 121 memory 118 PC Cards 112 PCI card 155 port replicator 137
41. bout customizing your computer by adding new hardware devices and changing settings in Windows You can m Change screen and display settings m Change the background and screen saver BH Customize the multi function buttons 45 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings You can adjust the display settings such as the screen background and screen saver using the Display Properties window However adjusting the color depth and screen area are two of the most basic settings you may need to change Adjusting the color depth 46 Color depth is the number of colors your LCD displays 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 usually need 32 bit True Color which renders millions of colors to be displayed with optimum quality Windows lets you choose from four color depth settings for your LCD We recommend that the 32 bit True 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 32 bit True Color if necessary Some games and video intensive programs change your setting automatically but do not return it to its original value when they are closed Customizing Your Notebook To change the color depth 1 Click Start then select
42. connection and the connection on a TV VCR or camcorder SO you can record video or capture an image on your notebook Functionality depends on your notebook Plug a parallel device such as a printer into this connection Component F G Serial connection Joystick MIDI connection Monitor VGA connection S Video In connection S Video Out connection Power connection Description Plug a serial device such as a serial mouse into this connection Plug a game joystick or an electronic MIDI musical instrument into this connection This connection provides both MIDI in and out capabilities Plug an external monitor into this connection Plug a standard S Video cable into this connection and the connection on an S Video device Functionality depends on your notebook Plug a standard S Video cable into this connection and the connection on an S Video device Plug the AC power adapter into this connection Use only the Solo 9300 power adapter Back 145 Right side 146 Using the Solo Docking Station Component A PC Card slots Speaker Out Headphone connection Microphone connection Line In connection Line Out connection Mouse connection Keyboard connection Power button Icon e Ci Description Insert Type I Il and III PC Cards into these slots Plug external speakers or headphones into this connection Plug a microphone into this connection While the e
43. d Systems Gateway Approved Accessories Gateway Solo 1150 Find a Country Store Gateway Essential 733 NEW nd w Just E The affordable and gt Office Max No gt Training 999 L stylish notebook Linked Web page E fip internet Using the Internet Connecting to a Web site After you set up an account with an Internet Service Provider ISP such as Gateway net or AOL you can access the many information sources on the World Wide Web To connect to a Web site 1 Connect to your Internet account After the notebook connects the default opening page your home page 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 V gateway corn W GO OR On your home page or another Web page click a link to a Web site The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet downloads transfers data to your notebook and displays the opening page of the site that you requested 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 Using the World Wide Web 83 Downloading files Downloading is the process of transferring files from a computer on the Internet to your notebook To protect your notebook against vir
44. e The document opens 58 Working with Documents Printing a document To print a document you must have a printer connected to your notebook or have access to a network printer For more information about installing or using your printer refer to the printer documentation SD To print a document in Microsoft Word 1 Make sure that the printer is turned on and loaded with paper 2 Start 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 Printing a document 59 60 Working with Documents Using Multimedia This chapter provides information on using the multimedia capabilities of your notebook Read this chapter to learn how to Use the diskette drive Use the CD DVD drive Adjust the volume Play CDs and DVDs Record and play audio files Use Media Player Use MusicMatch Use video capture 61 Using diskettes The diskette drive uses 3 5 inch diskettes sometimes called floppies or floppy disks Diskettes are useful for saving files for archive purposes or to use on another computer Warning Do not expose diskettes to water or magnetic fields Exposure could damage the data on the diskette Component Description A Diskette slot B Eject button S 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 Compute
45. ection technology To connect your notebook to a TV 1 Connect one end of a standard RCA video cable to the Composite Video Out connection on the notebook 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the Video In connector on your TV or VCR 3 Switch the display to Composite Video Out by pressing FN F3 4 Reset your display setting to 640 x 480 screen area with large text fonts for best viewing For information on changing the screen area see Adjusting the screen area on page 48 For information on changing the font size see Changing the font size on page 49 To connect a VCR or camera to your notebook 1 Connect one end of a standard RCA video cable to the optional Composite Video In connection on the notebook or docking station 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the Video Out connector on your VCR or camera 76 Using Multimedia Using MGI VideoWave III MGI VideoWave III is a video capture program that lets you display and capture video single frame or video stream from the optional Composite Video In connection The VideoWave III s TV Tuner mode is not supported To use VideoWave III 1 Connect the Video Out connection of your external source such as a video camera to the optional Composite Video In connection on your notebook For information on the location of this connector see Back on page 5 2 Connect the Audio Out connection of your external source if available to the Line In connecti
46. edit track information To edit track information 1 Double click the MusicMatch icon 2 Create an MP3 file 3 Right click the file then select Edit Track Tag Tag Song File C My Documents My Music Misc Misc Track 01_mp3 Select check boxes to apply the fields to tracks from the same CD Track Title Track 01 Track Time 02 42 Track Number for Record Year E Lead Artist E Genre Album John Doe meets Jane v Tempo None E Audio file URL The meeting Iv Mood None I Buy CD URL o Situation None sr Artist URL John Doe v Preference None E Lyrics Notes zl r Art Add Art E Remove Tag Remove Art Cancel Apply ooo 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 74 Using Multimedia Listening to Internet Radio Using the Radio feature in MusicMatch you can listen to Internet Radio stations To listen to an Internet Radio station 1 Double click the MusicMatch icon then connect to the Internet 2 Click Radio The Radio window opens Powered by hiwire STATION SELECTOR To listen please select a radio station GO TO STATION S WEBSITE 3 Click Station Selector A window opens that lists radio stations by music format city or country Adult Album Alternative Adult
47. elect various items from the Item drop down list and change their settings 6 Click Save As type a name for the new scheme and then click OK 7 Select a color scheme from the Scheme drop down list An example of the scheme appears in the window above the list 8 Click OK 50 Customizing Your Notebook Changing the desktop background The Windows desktop background can be changed to either a picture or HTML document Windows provides several background pictures You can also use pictures or HTML documents that you have created or retrieved from other sources Important If Active Desktop is enabled and you have chosen to display Web content the standard desktop background will Y 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 the Windows online help 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 3 Click the Background tab Display Properties Select a background picture or HTML document as wallpaper Browse Picture Dteplay Center E Bubbl id Bubbles j _Eatem ERNPFUN Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 51 4 Select a background picture from the Select an HTML Document or a picture list OR Select a backgro
48. eplace the power cord if it becomes damaged The replacement cord must be of the same type and voltage O rating as the original cord or the notebook may be damaged 10 Getting Started 2 Connect the 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 Battery charging indicator Gateway EET You can use the notebook while the adapter is connected to AC power 3 When you finish using your notebook turn the notebook off and leave the notebook connected to AC power for at least 24 hours The battery charge meters may not show a charge for several hours For the location of the battery meters see Checking battery status on page 94 Connecting the AC adapter 11 4 Ifthe battery meters do not show a full charge after 24 hours recalibrate the battery For information on recalibrating the battery see Recalibrating the battery on page 99 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 Protecting from power source problems 12 During a power surge the voltage level of electricity coming into your notebook can increase to far above normal levels
49. eric keypad Press this key combination again to disable Pad Lock The Pad Lock status indicator appears while this function is enabled Pause the text scrolling in a DOS screen This function is only available in some programs The Scroll Lock status indicator appears when this function is enabled Press the key combination again to continue scrolling Pause text scrolling Press any key to continue scrolling This function is only available in some programs Stop the currently running DOS program This function is only available in some programs Increase the brightness of the display Decrease the brightness of the display Multi function buttons Sene Component A Volume control buttons B E mail button C Web browser button D Help button E Shortcut button on QO f Description Left button decreases volume Middle button increases volume Right button mutes sound Press again to hear sound Opens your e mail program Opens your Web browser Opens an online help file Opens a program you assign to this key For information on customizing the multi function buttons see Customizing the multi function buttons on page 54 Multi function buttons 21 Using the EZ Pad touchpad The EZ Pad consists of a touchpad and two buttons A EZ Pad buttons mouse buttons B EZ Pad touchpad When you move your finger on the touchpad the pointer arrow on the screen moves in the sa
50. eries according to the manufacturers instructions The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled Do not disassemble heat above 100 C 212 F or incinerate Dispose of used battery promptly Keep away from children To install a second battery 1 Shut down your notebook close the cover and turn your notebook over 2 Slide the module bay latch and pull the module straight out Changing batteries 97 3 Firmly push the second battery straight into the bay until the latch clicks into place 4 Open your notebook and press the power button to start your system Charging batteries Both the main and the optional secondary batteries recharge while they are installed and your notebook is connected to AC power While the batteries are recharging the battery indicator light turns on 98 Managing Power Recalibrating the battery If your notebook goes into Standby mode while you are working on your notebook but the battery is not low you 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 Unplug the AC power adapter and turn on your notebook As soon as it starts and you see a startup screen press F2 The BIOS Setup utility opens Open the Exit menu Highlight Calibrate Gas Gauge then press ENTER You are prompted to start the recalibration program S
51. es to your hard drive Using MusicMatch 71 Building a music library 72 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 MP3 files from the tracks 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 files from the Internet When you are connected to the Internet MP3 files that you download are automatically added to your music library Using Multimedia Changing the music library display settings To change the music library display settings 1 Double click the MusicMatch icon 2 Select Options then Settings The Settings window opens 3 Click the Music Library tab C 4 Select the categories that you want to display in the columns 5 Click OK Using MusicMatch 73 Editing track information If you are connected to the Internet and are listening to a music CD MusicMatch automatically downloads and displays track information from a database on the Internet called CDDB CD Database This database contains information on thousands of artists albums and track titles After you add a CD track as an MP3 file to your music library you can
52. folders on your computer 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 35 Drive icons represent the various drives on your computer such as the diskette drive hard drive and CD drive Double click a drive icon to view files and folders located in the drive 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 Gateway has provided an easily accessible interactive guide called HelpSpot for use with Windows Me or QuickANSWERS for use with Windows 98 These guides are designed to provide help information and let you quickly discover and use the features of your computer Double click either the HelpSpot or QuickAnswers icon to begin The Gateway net and AOL icons let you connect to the Gateway net and America Online ISP Internet Service Provider Double click either the Gateway net or AOL icon to dial one of the services About the Windows environment 27 Desktop icons buttons Desc
53. g play then stop playing the file by clicking B stop 68 Using Multimedia Using the Media Player The Media Player can play several types of audio and video files including WAV MIDI MP3 AU AVI MPEG and MOV formats To play a file using the Media Player 1 Click Start then select Programs Accessories Entertainment then Media Player The Media Player opens amp Windows Media Player File View Play Favorites Go Help e j Search g Music j Web Events EX EON Video screen Stop a 7 ci Play m I m l4 4 9 DDI H i ea Pause Show x i Z ___ _ Video file Clip Awalk inthe woods i EET information Copyright 1999 deos He Playing 01 197 04 04 4 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 B stop 5 For more information about the Media Player click Help in the Media Player application Using the Media Player 69 Using MusicMatch Using the MusicMatch M program you can Play music CDs Create MP3 music files from your music CDs Build a music library Enter music track information Listen to Internet Radio Playing CDs You can use the MusicMatch program to play music CDs on your notebook To play a music CD 1 Double click the MusicMatch icon on your desktop MusicMatch opens 2
54. g Station Description Docking connector Docking posts Docking eject button Release latch Left side Component A S PDIF digital audio output connection USB connections Dual mode Kensington lock Icon t oe xb Jj xb Description Plug a standard RCA cable into this connection and the connection on a digital audio device Plug a USB device into one of these connections These connections and the notebook USB connections can be used at the same time Secure your notebook and docking station to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to these slots Connect the lock here to secure only the docking station left slot Connect the lock here to secure both the docking station and the notebook right slot Left side 143 Back Icon KYR LH Component A Right channel analog audio out connection B Left channel analog audio out connection C Composite Video Out TV Out connection D Composite Video In TV In connection LC E Parallel connection e 144 Using the Solo Docking Station Description Plug in an audio device to this connection for a right stereo channel only audio connection Plug in an audio device to this connection for a left stereo channel only audio connection Plug a standard RCA cable into this connection and the connection on a TV or VCR so you can view your notebook screen on a TV Plug a standard RCA cable into this
55. ginning of another The equipment 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 devices in 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 Qo result in hazardous radiation exposure To prevent exposure to laser beams do not try to open the enclosure of a CD or DVD drive 175 Notices Copyright 2000 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 inaccura
56. h as printers scanners and digital cameras Connecting the modem Adding PC Cards Changing bay modules Replacing memory and the hard drive 109 Installing a printer scanner or other peripheral device 110 Your computer has one or more of the following connectors IEEE 1394 connectors Universal Serial Bus USB connectors serial connectors and parallel connectors These connections are used for connecting peripheral devices such as printers scanners and digital cameras to your notebook For the location of the connectors see see About Your Notebook on page 1 IEEE 1394 connectors and USB connectors are plug and play which means that you usually can use a IEEE 1394 device or USB device by just plugging it into the appropriate connector Windows establishes communication between your computer and the device automatically Parallel and serial connector peripheral devices are not plug and play so they usually require a setup program and device drivers small programs that let the device communicate with your computer and other software Refer to the device documentation for detailed information and installation instructions Upgrading Your Notebook Connecting the modem If your notebook is the 15 0 or 15 7 inch display model it came with a built in V 90 56K modem and a telephone cable To connect the modem 1 Insert one end of the telephone cable into the modem jack on the right side of the notebook 2
57. he name Find will list all files and folders of that name m If you type in part of the name Find will list all of the file and folder names containing the letters you typed Searching for files 41 3 Click Find Now When the search is completed Windows lists the files and folders whose names contain the text that you searched for a Find Files named system File Edit View Options Help Mame amp Location Date Advanced Named system T Stop Containing text New Search Look in E My Computer v Include subfolders Browse In Folder Modified 4 System CWIN DOS File Folder 3 3 00 10 42 System32 CNWINDONVS File Folder 3 3 00 10 44 s System CAM INDO SEB Configuration Settings 4 24 00 2 06 System cb CWIN DOW S 1KB CEB File 3 6 00 1 37 F E System Tools E CAWINDOWS 4S File Folder 3 370 1 08 F Bl System Information eS CAINDO SSS TRE Shortcut 4 1 zz file s Found Monitoring Mew Items 3 3 00 1 1 zi k 2 You can open a file folder or program by double clicking the name in the list Using advanced search options You can find files meeting more criteria than file name You can select options to narrow your search by clicking the Date or Advanced tabs and selecting the options that you want m Date searches for files that were created or modified on a specific date or during a specific period m Size searches for files of a specific size B Type searches for files of
58. he telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required The telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operation of this equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service This equipment cannot be used on telephone company provided coin service Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs Contact the state public utility commission or public service commission for information When programming or making test calls to emergency numbers Remain on the line and 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 The United States Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent an identification of the business other entity or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending mach
59. ightness 5096 while on battery power You can disable this feature if you want full screen brightness regardless of the power source To disable the backlight dimmer 1 Turn on your notebook 2 Assoonasit starts and you see a startup screen press F2 The BIOS Setup utility opens 3 Open the Power menu then highlight DC Mode Power Savings and press ENTER The DC Mode Power Savings screen opens 4 Select Customized by pressing the spacebar then highlight the Backlight field and select Full by pressing the spacebar 5 Press ESC 6 Open the Exit menu then select Exit Saving Changes Changing power settings 105 Changing SpeedStep settings If your notebook has an Intel SpeedStep M processor the processor can change its operating speed according to the power source Your notebook s default settings operate the processor at full speed while connected to AC power and at reduced speed which uses less power while using battery power To change SpeedStep settings 1 Click Start then select Settings then Control Panel The Control Panel window opens 2 Double click the Power Management icon in Windows 98 or the Power Options icon in Windows Me If you do not see the Power Options icon click view all Control Panel options then double click the icon The Power Management Properties dialog box opens 3 Click the Intel SpeedStep technology tab Power Management Properties HE Power Schemes Alarms Power Mete
60. ine or such business other entity or individual Refer to your fax communication software documentation for details on how to comply with the fax 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 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 DOC notice for products fitted with an IC compliant modem The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operation and safety requirements The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the users satisfaction Before installing this 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 line individual 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 service in some situations Repairs t
61. king OK Changing power settings 101 To change the alarm options 1 Click Start then select Settings then Control Panel The Control Panel window opens 2 Double click the Power Management icon in Windows 98 or the Power Options icon in Windows Me If you do not see the Power Options icon click view all Control Panel options then double click the icon The Power Management Properties dialog box opens 3 Click the Alarms tab Power Management Properties ki x Power Schemes Alarme Power Meter Advanced Low battery alarm Alarm Action Notification Text Power Mode No action Critical battery alarm vw Activate critical battery alarm when power level reaches 3E Um 7 m 100 Alarm Action Notification Text Power Mode Standby 4 Adjust the alarm settings then save the changes by clicking OK 102 Managing Power To change advanced power management settings 1 Click Start then select Settings then Control Panel The Control Panel window opens 2 Double click the Power Management icon in Windows 98 or the Power Options icon in Windows Me If you do not see the Power Options icon Click view all Control Panel options then double click the icon The Power Management Properties dialog box opens 3 Click the Advanced tab Power Management Properties E E Power Schemes Alarms Power Meter Advanced Hibemate ni i Select the behaviors you want
62. l Gateway The CD DYD buttons will control this CD application Microsoft CD Player Accessory The CD DVD buttons will control this DVD application Microsoft DVD Player Applet Version 6 0 3 Click the tab corresponding to the multi function button to make changes to its function 4 Click OK 54 Customizing Your Notebook Working with Documents Whether you are creating a spreadsheet writing a letter or drawing a picture you are working with a document file The basic methods of creating saving opening and printing a document apply to most programs This chapter illustrates the following concepts Creating a document Saving a document Opening a document Printing a document Although 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 55 Creating a new document 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 select New The document templates dialog box opens CREE General Legal Pleadings Letters amp Faxes Memos Other Documents Publications Reports web Pages Preview E mail Message Preview not available Create New Document Template FER 3
63. l audio output connection Power connection y go Sp fl Description Plug a serial device Such as a serial mouse into this connection Plug a game joystick or an electronic MIDI musical instrument into this connection This connection provides both MIDI in and out capabilities Plug an external monitor into this connection Plug a standard RCA cable into this connection and the connection ona TV VCR or camcorder so you can record video or capture an image on your notebook Functionality depends on your notebook Plug a standard RCA cable into this connection and the connection on a TV or VCR so you can view your notebook screen ona TV Plug a standard S Video cable into this connection and the connection on an S Video device Plug a standard RCA cable into this connection and the connection on a digital audio device Plug the AC power adapter into this connection Use only the Solo 9300 power adapter Back 135 Right side Component Icon Description A Mouse C H Plug a PS 2 mouse into this connection B Keyboard Plug a PS 2 keyboard into this connection 136 Using the Solo Port Replicator Attaching to the replicator You can attach your notebook to the port replicator while your notebook is Off on or in Standby Suspend mode To attach your notebook to the replicator 1 Connect external devices to the connectors on the replicator 2 Lift the release latch on the replicator 3 Align
64. le 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 in part of the name Search will list all of the file and folder names containing the letters you typed Searching for files 39 3 Click Search Now When the search is completed Windows lists the files and folders whose names contain the text that you searched for D Search Results A x File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Back amp Q Search L Folders C History D X amp g Go Address Search Results Search x Select an item to view its description Neg E Search for Files and Folders Search for files or folders named Containing text pe ooo Look in e My Computer Search Options gt gt C WINDOWS File Folder 2 23 2000 SYSTEM C AWINDOWS 3KB Configuration Settings 5 24 2000 SYSTEM32 C AWINDOWS File Folder 2 23 2000 E SYSTEM CB C WINDOWS 1KB CB File 5 10 2000 SYSTEM C WINDOWS 3KB File 4 5 2000 Z E SYSTEM BAK C WINDOWS 1KB BAK File 4 24 2000 s SYSTEM DRV CSWwIND OWwS SYS 3KB Device driver 5 8 2000 s MMSYSTEM DLL C WINDOWS SYS 120KB Application Extension 5 8 2000 e SYSTEM CNWIND W SXSYS 1 8987 KB Security Catalog 5 8 2000 Stop Search Search for other items B3
65. lorer Ww cw SS UL ir Setup MSN Internet A LJ New Office Document i Open Office Document p Documents Settings earch 5 Windows Update Internet Explorer 2 Microsoft Home Publishing 2000 M Microsoft Money G Microsoft Streets amp Trips 2000 Microsoft Word Z Microsoft Works Outlook Express Ks Picture It Express J gt Windows Media Player Using the Start menu Working with files and folders You can organize your documents 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 About drives Drives are like file cabinets because they hold many files and folders A computer almost always has more than one drive Fach drive has a letter usually Local Disk C for the main drive and 3 Floppy A for the diskette drive Depending on your system you may also have more drives such as CD DVD or Zip drives Each drive has its own letter To view the drives on your computer m Double click the My Computer icon on your desktop Ani x File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Back 2 Seach GyFolders CBHistoy A GS X A Eg Address GQ MyComuter SB Drives a arP 2 25 is Floppy 4 Local Disk C Compact Disc i D My Computer Select an item t
66. low these recommendations before contacting Gateway technical support 164 Make sure that your notebook 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 as a 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 Gateway 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 manual m The software publisher s Web site Consult the troubleshooting chapter of Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your Gateway Solo Notebook Warning To avoid bodily injury do not attempt to troubleshoot your D notebook problem if Power cords or plugs are damaged Liquid has been spilled into your notebook Your notebook was dropped he cabinet was damaged Instead unplug your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician Getting Help Technical support resources Gateway offers a wide range of customer service technical support and information services If you have questions or problems contact the Gateway service that is most appropriate for your needs Res
67. lug a serial device such as a digital camera into this connection Connect the optional port replicator or docking station to this connection Warning Power passes through this connection This docking connection is UL certified for use only with Solo 9300 docking station devices Plug a standard RCA cable into this connection and the Video In connection on a TV or VCH so you can view your notebook screen ona TV Plug a standard RCA cable into this connection and the Video Out connection on a TV VCR or camcorder so you can record video or capture an image on your notebook Plug an external monitor into this connection Back 6 Component H S PDIF digital audio output connection optional l Power connection About Your Notebook Description Plug a standard RCA cable into this connection and the connection on a digital audio device Plug the AC power adapter into this connection Bottom Bottom Component A Elevating feet B Memory bay C Main battery bay D Battery release latch E Modular bay F Modular bay release latch G System identification label H CD DVD drive bay Release latch for CD DVD disc drive bay 8 About Your Notebook Icon Description Extend these feet to tilt the notebook forward and to provide a more natural typing position Install up to two SO DIMM memory modules in the slots held within this bay Insert the main battery into this ba
68. me direction You can use the EZ Pad left and right buttons below the touchpad to select objects Important The touchpad is disabled when an external mouse is n2 connected 22 Getting Started To Move the pointer on the screen Select an object on the screen Start a program or open a file or folder Access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object on the screen Do this Using the EZ Pad touchpad 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 Position the pointer over the object Quickly tap your finger on the touchpad once This action is called clicking Position the pointer over the object Quickly tap your finger on the touchpad twice 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 23 To Move an object on the screen 24 Do this Getting Started then drag 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 Windows Basics Read this chapter to get basic information on how to Work on the Windows desktop Work with document and progr
69. n Internet connection Copy your working files from your desktop computer to your notebook before you travel If you need to access your desktop computer files from your notebook while traveling set up the desktop computer for remote access Take extra diskettes for transferring files between computers and backing up files Travel Tips and Accessories Security Get a locking cable for your notebook so you can attach a cable lock and leave the notebook in your hotel room while you are away 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 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 Whoever sits next to you or behind you can see your notebook display Avoid working with confidential documents until you can be sure of privacy Use a startup password to restrict access to your notebook You can find the password setup in the Security menu of the BIOS Setup utility 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 Highligh
70. n hard drive 0 0 cc eee eee 121 11 Travel Tips and Accessories 125 Ub cd 126 Mecum 126 PCS cO 126 e T 127 god ttrCC 128 PCCCSSONCS eseri rieta Ee wages gence a Gaaek wowed eae Gee ee 129 12 Using the Solo Port Replicator 131 FIOM sestais asmadan i n a Eaa E S E E EE E a 132 E uks METWRTCRPCIRQCCCNRTRCTIRCCPMCC 133 DOCK MmC u 134 al ua 5lcqev rPP 136 Attaching to the replicator aaa 137 Using composite video or S Video llllellllllleeens 139 13 Using the Solo Docking Station 141 nia 142 LORSE a eects te Se eee es cre a a en ate ee oh eee es See nee ep a ae a ee 143 BACK gach eeu ee os Baden Be Bee eae hae eee bere eae eae wae 144 ejeng n m 146 Docking your notebook 0 ce ers 148 Adjusting audio settings 0 ccc eee eens 150 Using composite video or S Video 1 eee 153 Installing a PCI card 0 0 ee een RII 155 14 Getting Help 0 0 cece eee eens 159 For more information cR RR rss 160 HelpSpot 2 0 ehh 160 QuickANSWERS ee ee ee ee eee eee
71. nation folder right click the mouse button 5 Select Paste The file or folder you moved appears in its new location and is removed from its old location Windows Basics Deleting files and folders When you throw away paper files and folders you take them out of your file cabinet and put them in a trash can Eventually a trash collector empties the can and takes the trash away In Windows you throw away files and folders by first moving them to the 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 To delete files or folders 1 Select the files or folders that you want to delete For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders see Shortcuts on page 43 2 Right click then select Delete from the pop up menu Windows moves the files and folders to the Recycle Bin To recover files or folders from the Recycle Bin 1 Double click the Recycle Bin icon The Recycle Bin window opens listing the files and folders you have deleted since the last time you emptied it 2 If you want to recover all the files and folders in the bin click Restore All Windows Me or select all the files then right click and select Restore Windows 98 OR If you want to recover individual files and folders select them from the list then click Restore Windows Me or right click and select Restore Window
72. near your system Some products have a replaceable CMOS battery on the system board There is a danger of explosion if the CMOS battery is replaced incorrectly Replace the battery with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions When the computer is turned off a small amount of electrical current still flows through the computer To avoid electrical shock always unplug 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 damaged iquid 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 The system performance changes Replacement parts and accessories Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by Gateway 168 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 telecommunications line cord Regulatory compliance statements United States users FCC Part 15 This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device
73. ng a CD DVD su garsdias e544 Fb ease eee ee arp E RR PP PER E oca 63 Adjusting the volume cles 64 Playing CDs and DVDs llle 65 Listening to music CDs in Windows Me leen 65 Listening to music CDs in Windows 98 selle 66 Playing a DVD is daran i cda dr cR aid ee soci ere o rau dos e dn olm 2 67 Recording and playing audio cc eee es 68 Using the Media Player lllleeeee nn 69 Using MUSICIEN agua 3o Eu 13 33e a ara HOGER PED EY Freee E 70 Playing CDS PC T 70 Creating music files nananana e 71 Building a music library llle 72 Changing the music library display settings LL 73 Editing track information 0 0 00 ccc es 74 Listening to Internet Radio lllllllllll es 75 Using composite video llle rr 76 Using MGI VideoWave lll lllllll BS 77 Changing the audio source 1 Lee eens 78 Using the Internet LLelleeseeeeeeeeeee 79 Learning about the Internet 0 0c rn 80 Setting up an Internet account 0 0 0 eee eee 81 Accessing your Internet account 0 0 00 ee eee 81 Using the World Wide Web 0 cece eee eens 82 Connecting to a Website 1 0 tenes 83 DOWMOAGCING WES 2 42 ncntecaesn aoe FESTESPIUEMeSEREdE T ARN RA AES TEM 84 SING CMa METTTET
74. ng the CD DVD drive only when necessary CD and DVD drives use a large amount of power Maintaining battery power 95 Changing batteries Batteries can be warm swapped This means that you can change batteries while in Standby mode To replace the battery 1 If your notebook is on save all work and press FN F4 The notebook goes into Standby mode 2 Turn your notebook over then slide the battery release latch and lift the battery out of the bay 3 Place a recharged battery into the bay and press down until it snaps into place 4 Open the notebook and press the power button Warning Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced O Replace only with the Gateway Solo 9300 Li lon battery Discard used batteries according to the manufacturers 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 96 Managing Power Installing a second battery Your notebook has a modular bay that accepts a second battery When a second battery is installed the system uses power from the second battery when the main battery s power is exhausted The second battery charges when the notebook is connected to AC power Warning Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the Gateway Solo 9300 Li lon battery Discard used batt
75. nt indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom nor does it provide any sort of warranty Above all it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom s network services This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to the Telecom 111 Emergency Service Important Under power failure conditions this telephone may not operate Make sure that a separate telephone not A dependent on local power is available for 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 more than 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 The equipment shall be set to make sure that automatic calls to different numbers are spaced such that there is no less than 5 seconds between the end of one call attempt and the be
76. nt you created in another program Receive a fax View and print a fax 87 Creating a 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 To set up your fax cover page 1 Click Start then select Programs PhoneTools then PhoneTools PhoneTools opens g PhoneT ools All Fieceive made is F as mul Len Info 1 2 Click Configure then select General Configuration from the pop up menu The General Configuration dialog box opens 3 Click the Customize tab then type your personal information in the User boxes 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 88 Sending and Receiving Faxes 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 The Logo Management dialog box opens Import Clear button button Image attributes ve Adjusted v Centered T 7 If 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
77. ntil the notebook is disconnected 3 Lift the notebook off of the docking posts Docking your notebook 149 Adjusting audio settings Your notebook is configured to use only its internal audio connections and speakers even while docked To enable the docking station s external speakers and audio connections you must change audio settings the settings are changed automatically in Windows NT and Windows 2000 You can also configure the notebook s internal speakers analog audio to pass through the digital audio connection to the docking station To enable the docking station s external speakers and audio connections in Windows Me 1 Double click the speaker icon on the taskbar The Volume Control dialog box opens 2 Click Advanced The Advanced Controls for Volume Control dialog box opens 3 Click Docked Speakers for analog audio The docking station audio connectors are enabled See Right side on page 146 to locate the analog audio output connector OR Click Enable S PDIF for digital audio The docking station digital audio connector is enabled For the S PDIF digital audio output connector s location see Left side on page 143 150 Using the Solo Docking Station To enable the docking station s external speakers and audio connections in Windows 98 1 Start your notebook right click the My Computer icon then select Properties from the pop up menu 2 Click the Device Manager tab then double click So
78. o certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should make sure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe 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 QD Contact the appropriate inspection authority or an electrician as appropriate 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 the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 171 European users European directives This Information 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 50081 1 1992 according to EN 55022 1994 Class B EN 61000 3 2 1995 or EN 60555 2
79. o 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 N authority to operate the product 169 FCC part 68 applicable to products fitted with USA modems 170 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 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 using a compatible modular jack which is Part 68 compliant See installation instructions for details The Ringer Equivalence Number REN is used to determine the number of devices which may be connected to the telephone line Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most areas the sum of RENS should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line as determined by the total RENS contact the local telephone company If this device causes harm to t
80. o the size you prefer 5 Ifyou want to save your changes click OK Windows tells you it will apply your changes when you click OK again 6 Click OK Customizing Your Notebook Changing the font size You can choose a larger font size for desktop items so the text is easier to read especially for presentations using a TV for display To change the font size 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 then click Advanced 4 Select Small Fonts or Large Fonts from the Font Size menu then click OK 5 Click OK 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 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 49 3 Click the Appearance tab Display Properties Active Window By tain te Message Box Sues Dee Eoia SJES zm Ok oa 4 If you want to apply one of Windows color schemes go to Step 7 5 If you want to create a new scheme s
81. o view its description F 3 Displays the contents of your computer Control Panel See also My Documents My Network Places Dial Up Networking My Computer To see the files and folders on a drive m Double click the drive icon If you do not see the contents of a drive after you double click the drive icon click View the entire contents of this drive 32 Windows Basics 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 instructions that you keep on your computer In fact all information on a computer is stored in files amp Hy Documents File Edit View Favontez Toole Help Folders Family My Pictures Files Stores and manages documents See alzo My Network Places hy Computer My Computer a abject s 0 bytes To create a folder 1 Double click the My Computer icon on the desktop The My Computer dialog box opens 2 Double click 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 appe
82. oduct incorporates copyright 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 176 Index A AC adapter 128 connecting 10 damaged 10 defective 12 accessories 129 safety precautions 168 airplane automobile power adapter 128 AOL 27 81 AU file 69 audio changing settings 150 changing sources 78 audio CD adding tracks to your library 72 editing track information 74 playing in Windows 98 66 playing in Windows Me 65 playing with MusicMatch 70 auto dim with battery 13 105 AVI file 69 B background 51 battery bays 3 8 changing 96 charge status 94 128 installing 97 installing second 97 managing power 94 95 128 meter 94 recalibrating 99 release latch 8 Break key 20 brightness 20 C cable lock 3 docking station 143 port replicator 133 capturing video 77 CD adding tracks to your library 72 editing track information 74 playing audio in Windows 98 66 playing audio in Windows Me 65 playing audio with MusicMatch 70 CD DVD 63 control buttons 2 drive bay 3 inserting discs 63 installing and replacing 115 changing bay modules 114 clicking 23
83. on on your notebook You will need to change the audio source to Line In See Changing the audio source on page 78 3 Click Start then select Programs MGI VideoWave IlI then MGI VideoWave III VideoWave III starts For more information on using VideoWave III see its online Help Using composite video T7 Changing the audio source If you want to play audio through your notebook using an external audio source you need to connect the audio device to your notebook and change audio settings To use an external audio source 1 Connect the Audio Out connection on the external audio device to the Line In connection on your notebook or docking station 2 Double click the speaker icon on the taskbar The Volume Control dialog box opens E Yolume Control Ma x Options Help Volume Control Wave Syrth Line CD AUS Mic Phone In Balance Balance Balance Balance Balance Balance Balance Balance ea ae a a a a Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume Mute all Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute v Mute Mute Maestro Mixer 3 Select Options then Properties The Properties dialog box opens 4 In the Adjust volume for section select Recording then click OK The Recording Control dialog box opens 5 In the Line Balance section click the Select checkbox 6 In the Line Balance section drag the volume level and balance sliders to adjust settings 7 Close the Recording Control dialog box 7
84. ource Automated troubleshooting system ATS Fax on demand support Gateway s fee based software tutorial service World Wide Web E mail support Services Gateway Client Care 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 issue or by the minute Access a variety of online information about Gateway its products and its software and hardware manufacturers Get help by submitting an e mail form to one of Gateway s support services Several e mail support services are available Complete an e mail form then click Submit at the bottom of the form Your e mail goes to an online service representative who will assist you as quickly as possible Talk to a Gateway Client Care representative about a non tutorial support question Make sure you are at your notebook where you can try troubleshooting ideas with the technician Be prepared to explain the problem including any error messages you have received or steps that you have taken to solve the problem Have your e mail address name customer ID or order number serial number and system information available Technical support resources How to reach 800 846 2118 US 877 709 2945 Canada 800 846 4526 US 8
85. ox then click OK 5 Open the Audio Properties dialog box again then click the Audio Settings tab 6 Select the Direct all audio output to the digital audio port Optical or S PDIF check box then click OK All audio is now passed through the digital audio connection 152 Using the Solo Docking Station Using composite video or S Video The Composite Video Out connection lets you view your notebook display on a TV screen using a standard RCA video cable The S Video Out connection lets you view your notebook display on a TV screen using a standard S Video cable Important To enable external video by default connect the TV or other external viewing device before starting your Y notebook The Composite Video In connection lets you view video or still images from a VCR or video camera using a standard RCA video cable The S Video In connection lets you view video or still images from a VCR or video camera using a standard S Video cable Functionality of these Video In connections depends on your notebook The MGI VideoWave III video capture program lets you capture motion video or still images and store them on your hard drive For more information on using MGI VideoWave III see Using MGI VideoWave III on page 77 Important DVD playback to a VCR will be scrambled by copyright 4 protection technology To connect your docking station to a TV 1 Connect one end of a standard RCA video cable to the Composite Video Out connec
86. ps before contacting 164 tutorial service 165 World Wide Web 165 telephone line protector 126 line tester 126 receiving and viewing faxes 92 sending a fax 90 sending faxes from a program 91 setting up fax cover page 88 title bar 30 touchpad 22 buttons 22 clicking 23 double clicking 23 moving pointer 23 opening files folders and programs 23 right clicking 23 selecting screen objects 23 travel tips 126 turning off notebook 15 turning on notebook 13 TV In 5 135 140 144 154 TV Out 5 135 139 144 153 U undocking 149 USB connection 4 110 133 143 V video capture 77 VideoWavelll 77 virus protecting against 84 volume adjusting 64 muting 64 volume control 21 W waking up your notebook 14 WAV file 69 Web browser 80 82 Web page 82 Web site 82 connecting to 83 Gateway 163 window 29 close button 30 closing 43 maximize button 30 menu bar 30 minimize button 30 title bar 30 Windows desktop 26 World Wide Web WWW 82 downloading files 84 183 184
87. r Advanced Intel Fi 5peedStep THM technology Intel SpeedStep technology options MERRRRERRREERRSRRRREEENESSERRSEREREESEERESERRSERRERESERESRERESERERSREREERESRREERESEEERESESRSESERESERRESESER x v Automatically change performance when UK intel L Ask me before automatically changing performance When computer i Running on batteries Battery Optimized Performance Recommended Plugged in I asimum Performance Recommended Current Setting Maximum Performance Advanced 106 Managing Power 4 Change any of the following settings m To run the processor at full speed regardless of the power source change the Running on batteries setting to Maximum Performance m Torun the processor at reduced speed using less power regardless of the power source change the Plugged in setting to Battery Optimized Performance m To disable SpeedStep technology control click Advanced select the Disable Intel SpeedStep technology control check box then click OK m To remove the SpeedStep icon from the taskbar click Advanced select the Remove icon from taskbar check box then click OK 5 Click OK Your changes to power management settings are saved Changing power settings 107 108 Managing Power Upgrading Your Notebook This chapter provides information about adding hardware devices to your notebook Topics include Installing additional devices suc
88. r icon the drive letter drive A for the standard 1 44 MB diskette drive or drive D for the LS 120 drive module then the file 3 To remove the diskette make sure the drive activity light is off then press the diskette eject button 62 Using Multimedia Using the CD DVD drive The CD DVD drive module can read data and audio CDs and the DVD drive module can also read DVDs Inserting a CD DVD B Component Description A Eject button B Manual eject hole To open the tray while power is turned off insert a straightened paper clip into this hole To insert a CD DVD 1 Press the eject button on the CD DVD drive then pull the disc tray completely open 2 Place the CD DVD in the tray with the label up then press down carefully on the disc until it snaps into place Important When you place a single sided CD or DVD in the tray make sure that the label side is facing up If the disc has two Y playable sides place the disc so that the name of the side you want to play is facing up 3 Push the tray in until it is closed Using the CD DVD drive 63 Adjusting the volume You can use the volume controls to adjust the overall volume and the volume of specific sound devices in your notebook 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 OR On the button panel above the keyboard press the vol
89. replacing memory 118 reset switch 17 resolution changing 48 right clicking 23 S saving documents 57 scanner installing 110 screen 13 adjusting settings 46 changing area 48 changing color depth 47 changing number of colors 47 saver 52 screen objects getting information 23 moving 24 selecting 23 181 Scroll Lock 16 20 Search utility 39 searching for files and folders 37 38 second battery option bay 3 second hard drive bay 3 security features Kensington lock 3 133 143 security while travelling 127 serial connection 110 serial number 127 shortcut menus accessing 23 shortcuts closing programs 43 closing windows 43 copying 43 cutting 43 deleting files and folders 43 keyboard 43 pasting 43 renaming files and folders 43 selecting desktop icons 43 selecting items in a list 43 SO DIMM 118 software closing 43 opening 23 31 sound adjusting 64 controls 64 muting 64 Sound Recorder making audio recordings 68 playing file 68 speakers 2 SpeedStep technology 106 Standby mode 20 Start button 28 Start menu 31 starting notebook 13 programs 23 31 static electricity 117 182 status indicators Pad Lock 20 Scroll Lock 20 surge protector 12 128 Suspend 20 S Video In 145 S Video Out 139 153 system label 8 system status indicators 16 17 T taskbar 28 technical support automated troubleshooting 165 Client Care 165 e mail 165 FaxBack support 165 Internet Service Provider ISP 166 resources 164 165 ti
90. ription Plug a USB device such as a USB scanner into one of these connections When the notebook is docked only the USB connectors on the docking station are available Secure your notebook and docking station to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to these slots Connect the lock here to secure only the docking station left slot Connect the lock here to secure both the docking station and the notebook right slot Left side 133 Back 134 Component Icon A Speaker Out Headphone C connection B Microphone connection e 72 C Line In connection QO D Line Out connection gt E Parallel connection Ej Using the Solo Port Replicator Description Plug external speakers or headphones into this connection Plug a microphone into this connection While the external microphone is connected the built in microphone is disabled Connect an external audio source such as a stereo to this connection so you can record sound on your notebook or play sound through the notebook speakers Connect an external audio device such as a stereo to this connection so you can play your notebook audio through that device Plug a parallel device such as a printer into this connection Component F G Serial connection Joystick MIDI connection VGA monitor connection Composite Video In TV In connection Composite Video Out TV Out connection S Video Out connection S PDIF digita
91. ription and elements The Start button provides access to programs files help for Windows d Start 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 meejl emu ml ET 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 taskbar button to activate its window 28 Windows Basics Window components When you double click the icon for a drive disk folder document or program a window opens on the desktop This example shows Local Disk C in My Computer after double clicking the Local Disk C icon Title bar Local Disk C3 in uc Manurbsr ya button Back gt QsSearch G4 Folders E History As UI X Ear Maximize lesn o e button Local Disk C Minimize Use the links below to manage or access items stored on your local disk My Documents Add Remove Programs Search For Files or Folders View the entire contents of this drive Capacity 13 9 GB E used 2 19 GB C Free 11 7 GB So 12 object s plus 8 hidden 158 MB g My Computer A About the Windows environment 29 Every program window looks a little different because each has its own menus icons and controls Window element Description The title bar is the ho
92. rizontal bar at the top of a Local Disk U window that shows the name of the program Clicking the minimize button reduces the active EID x window to a button on the taskbar Clicking the program button in the taskbar opens the window again Clicking the maximize button expands the active m Bl x 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 window DIES or program Clicking an item on the menu bar starts an action Ele Edt View Favorites Tools Help such as Print or Save To find out more about window controls see your Microsoft Windows online Help 30 Windows Basics Using the Start menu You can start programs open documents customize your system get help search for files and folders and more using the Start menu 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 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 zN i My Documents V My Computer E Accessories Recycle Bin Games S3 Microsoft Clip Gallery Ej Microsoft Encarta C Microsoft Office Tools amp Microsoft Works A Online Services fF StartUp o Internet Exp
93. rograms 1 In the program with the document open click File then select Print The Print dialog box opens Select the printer Capture fax BVRP then click OK The Send Fax Wizard opens Complete the wizard as instructed in To send a fax on page 90 Sending a fax 91 Receiving a fax 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 2 To view a fax click Fax Inbox then double click the fax you want to view The fax viewer opens where you can view and print the fax 92 Sending and Receiving Faxes Managing Power While your notebook is running on battery power properly managing power consumption is necessary to get the most use out of the battery This chapter shows you how to Maintain battery power and check the battery charge Change batteries E E B Recalibrate the battery E Change power saving settings 93 Maintaining battery power As long as the AC adapter is properly connected the battery will charge while your notebook is operating Checking battery status 94 B Both the main battery and the optional second battery have a built in battery meter Turn the notebook over and press the battery meter The battery meter lights and indicates the percentage of battery power available Position the pointer over the power cord or battery icon
94. rs 37 Searching for files 38 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 Windows Me or the Find utility in Windows 98 to search by Name or part of a name Creation date Moditication 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 Windows Me Search utility 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 D Search Results lgj File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Back gt Q Search Gi Folders C History i GE X aA Ea Address aJ Search Results Search x New Q amp Search for Files and Folders Search for files or folders named Containing text Enter your search criteria to begin Look in amp 9 Local Hard Drives C Y Search Options gt gt Search for other items Files or Folders Computers People mn 0 object s 2 If you want to search by file or folder name type in all or part of the fi
95. s O Test Settings Preview Password protected ange wait ua minutes Energy saving features of monitor To adjust the power settings for your monitor click Settings Settings ENEFTN Select a screen saver from the Screen Saver drop down list Windows previews the screen saver If 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 If you want to password protect your screen saver select the Password protected checkbox click Change type your password then click OK If you want to change the time before the screen saver is activated click the up or down arrows next to the Wait box Click OK Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 53 Customizing 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 Multi function buttons on page 21 To program the multi function buttons 1 Click Start then select Settings then Control Panel 2 Double click the Multi function Keyboard icon If you do not see the Multi function Keyboard icon click view all Control Panel options then click the icon The Gateway Multi function Keyboard utility window opens Gateway Multi function Keyboard Utility E x CD DVD Help Internet E mail Shortcut y
96. s el My Computer 3 Floppy A SYSTEM Select an item to view its description Il File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Displays the contents of your computer Control Panel Back amp Search GyFolders C Histoy fg GE X A Ea s My Document ts My Network Places Dial Up Networking 8 object s Address SYSTEM C Use the links below to manat access items stored on your My Document ts Add Remove Programs Search for Files or Folders View the entire contents of this drive es SYSTEM C z 8o Capacity 2 37 GB Used 869 MB Free 1 53 GB e My Documents File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Back QSearch Cx Foldes Histon HF GE X a Address a My Documents Go My Pictures Family 20 object s plus 7 hidden My Documents Select an item to view its description ABC letter doc f Bank inotice doc Stores and manages documents See also My Network Places My Computer D bytes wj My Computer A 4 object s 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 Browsing for files and folde
97. s 98 For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders see Shortcuts on page 43 Windows returns the deleted files and folders to their original locations Deleting files and folders 35 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 Right click the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop then select Empty Recycle Bin from the pop up menu Windows asks you if you are sure that you want to empty the bin 2 Click Yes Windows permanently deletes all the files in the Recycle Bin 36 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 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 Double click the My Computer icon on the desktop 2 Double click the drive or folder that you think contains the file or folder that you want to find File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Back gt gt QSearch GyFolders CHistoy Ug GE X A Eel Addres
98. ss consists of a user name the 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 T TI User name Internet domain name Sending e mail To send e mail using Gateway net or AOL 1 Connect to your Gateway net or AOL account 2 Click Create Mail OR Click Write 3 Type the e mail address of the recipient you want to send e mail to in the Send To box 4 Type the subject of your e mail in the Subject box 5 Type the e mail message 6 When finished click Send Now Your e mail is sent over the Internet to the e mail address you specified Using e mail 85 Checking your e mail To check your e mail using Gateway net or AOL 1 Connect to your Gateway net or AOL account 2 Click Read Mail OR Click Read For more information about managing and organizing your e mail messages see the online help in your e mail program 86 Using the Internet Sending and Receiving Faxes After you have created a document using a spreadsheet word 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 Set up a fax cover page Create and send a new fax Fax a docume
99. supply B Touch a bare metal surface on the back of the notebook m Unplug the power and modem cables Remove the battery pack Before working with notebook components follow these guidelines m Avoid static causing surfaces such as carpeted floors plastic and packing foam m Remove components 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 memory modules by their edges Avoid touching the edge connectors and components on the modules Never slide memory modules over any surface Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts turn off your notebook and unplug the power o cord before opening the case Preventing static electricity discharge 117 Installing memory Your notebook uses memory modules called SO DIMMs Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any available slot Use only PC100 memory modules for upgrading your memory To add or replace memory modules 118 1 Shut down your notebook then remove the battery and disconnect all power cords Follow the precautions stated in Preventing static electricity discharge on page 117 Warning To avoid injury disconnect all power cords and remove the battery before removing the memory bay cover Replace
100. t Enabled then press ENTER 4 Highlight Set Supervisor Password then press ENTER and follow the instructions 5 Highlight Set User Password then press ENTER and follow the instructions 6 Exit the BIOS Setup utility by opening the Exit menu then selecting Exit Saving Changes When you start your notebook you are prompted to enter the user password you set in Step 5 Travel tips 127 Power To get the best performance from your notebook avoid using the battery whenever possible monitor the battery charge status and use the most efficient power management settings Using alternate power sources Charge the battery whenever possible If traveling internationally take electrical adapters Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter If you will have access to an EmPower in flight power receptacle or an automobile cigarette lighter take an airplane automobile power adapter Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter To use the AC power adapter in airports look for outlets next to support pillars in areas such as boarding gates and under public telephones Take a single plug power surge protector Take an extra battery for your notebook and fully charge all batteries before leaving on your trip For information on how to change the battery see Changing batteries on page 96 Monitoring the battery charge Closely monitor the battery power When the battery gets low change i
101. t or connect to AC power immediately to prevent losing any unsaved work For more information on monitoring the battery charge see Checking battery status on page 94 Conserving battery power Save power whenever possible For information on saving battery power see Conserving battery power on page 95 128 Travel Tips and Accessories 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 Docking stations Although you can attach external devices directly your notebook a docking station lets you make all of those connections at once When you travel with your notebook you merely disconnect from the docking station instead unplugging all the external devices A docking station also provides additional ports and other expansion features not included with your notebook External keyboards and monitors You can attach an external keyboard or monitor to your notebook or docking station Memory
102. tart the recalibration program by pressing ENTER A message appears indicating the amount of time the process takes When the battery has been fully discharged the notebook turns itself off Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration If recalibration is 2 interrupted you must start the process over again You can now re connect the AC adapter and fully charge your battery Recharging may take several hours After the battery finishes recharging the battery meter displays accurate battery status Recalibrating the battery 99 Changing power settings 100 You can completely customize power settings from the Windows Control Panel by selecting power schemes setting power alarms adjusting advanced power settings and enabling Hibernate mode For information on extending battery life while you are traveling see Travel tips on page 126 Power schemes groups of power settings let you change power saving options such as when the LCD or hard drive is automatically turned off You can also select one of the defined power schemes or create a custom power scheme Power alarms can alert you when the battery charge is low Advanced power settings let you assign the power button and Standby key to activate different power saving modes You can also set which power saving mode is activated when you close the LCD panel Hibernate mode also called save to disk writes all current memory information to the hard drive then turns the
103. tarting your notebook for the first time follow the on screen instructions to set up your notebook Starting your notebook 13 Waking up your notebook 14 When you have not used your notebook for several minutes it will go into a power saving mode called Standby While in Standby the notebook screen darkens and the power indicator light changes to orange When you are ready to use your notebook wake it up by pressing a button or key on the keyboard For more information on changing power saving settings see Changing power settings on page 100 Getting Started Turning off your notebook SD 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 and hold the Y power button for about five seconds Turning off your notebook 15 System status indicators Gateway i soto This light turns on When A Ss The notebook is accessing the hard drive B The notebook is accessing the CD DVD drive Qn or LS 120 SuperDisk drive C Em The notebook is accessing the diskette drive D a Caps Lock is enabled E Pad Lock is enabled F Scroll Lock is enabled 16 Getting Started Power and battery indicators x Gateway sorto Component A Battery LED B Power LED
104. te 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 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 Profile Gateway Solo Gateway Astro green stylized GATEWAY green stylized Gateway logo and the black and white spotted box logo 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 pr
105. the connector holes on the bottom of your notebook with the docking posts on the replicator Attaching to the replicator 137 4 Press down on the release latch until it snaps into place Important The notebook may detect additional devices and add drivers after being attached to the port replicator This A process must be completed for components to work properly Follow any on screen instructions if necessary To separate the notebook from the replicator 1 Click Start then select Eject PC 2 Lift the release latch on the replicator until the notebook is disconnected from the docking connection on the replicator 3 Lift the notebook away from the docking posts 138 Using the Solo Port Replicator Using composite video or S Video The Composite Video Out connection lets you view your notebook display on a TV screen using a standard RCA video cable The S Video Out connection lets you view your notebook display on a TV screen using a standard S Video cable Important To enable external video by default connect the TV or other external viewing device before starting your Y notebook The Composite Video In connection functionality depends on your notebook lets you view video or still images from a VCR or video camera using a standard RCA video cable The MGI VideoWave III video capture program lets you capture video or still images and store them on your hard drive For information on using MGI VideoWave III see
106. 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 Creating a cover page 89 Sending a fax To send a fax 1 Click Start then select Programs PhoneTools then PhoneTools PhoneTools opens 2 Click Send Fax The Send Fax Wizard opens Send Fax Wizard 90 Sending and Receiving Faxes 3 Entertherecipient s name company if applicable and fax number then 8 click Next The next wizard dialog box opens Send Fax Wizard Please select the type of cover page you would like included with your Fax from the Template drop down list Choose Mane if you do not wish to include a cover page for this Fax You can change the logo displayed on the cover page by clicking on the Choose logo button Type into the Message Test box the notes you would like displayed on the cover page When finished click on Next El Back Cancel Type the message text in the Message Text area 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 If you want to attach a file make sure the file is not open then Click n browse select the file then click Open Click Next then click Finish The Confirm Transmissions dialog box opens Click Send PhoneTools dials the fax number and sends your fax To fax a document directly from most p
107. ting track information 74 listening to Internet radio 75 playing audio CD 70 My Computer icon 27 My Documents folder 27 N NTSC PAL In 5 135 140 144 154 NTSC PAL Out 5 135 139 144 153 O online help 21 162 opening documents 58 files 23 folders 23 programs 23 31 option bays 3 8 changing modules 114 release latches 8 P Pad Lock 20 parallel connection 110 password 127 pasting files and folders 34 43 text and graphics 43 pause text scrolling 20 PC Cards 4 112 147 PCI card 155 peripheral devices 110 playing AU file 69 audio CD in Windows 98 66 audio CD in Windows Me 65 audio CD with MusicMatch 70 audio file 68 AVI file 69 control buttons 2 DVD 2 67 Media Player file 69 MIDI file 69 MOV file 69 MP3 file 69 MPEG file 69 WAV file 69 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 110 USB support for 110 pointer 22 moving 23 port replicator attaching notebook 137 separating notebook 138 power battery 94 95 128 button 17 20 147 changing settings 100 damaged cord 10 12 management 128 Standby Resume 13 14 status pop up menu 20 printer installing 110 printing documents 59 programs closing 43 opening 23 31 Q QuickANSWERS 27 126 161 H radio listening with MusicMatch 75 RAM 118 119 bay 8 recording audio file 68 CD tracks 71 Recycle Bin 27 deleting files and folders 35 emptying 36 recovering files and folders 35 removing files and folders 35 43 renaming files and folders 43
108. tion on the docking station or connect one end of a standard S Video cable to the S Video Out connection on the docking station 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the Video In connection on your television or VCR 3 Switch the display to Composite Video Out or S Video Out by pressing FN F3 4 Reset your display screen area to 640 x 480 resolution with large text fonts for best viewing Using composite video or S Video 153 To connect a VCR or camera to your docking station 1 Connect one end of a standard RCA video cable to the Composite Video In connection on the docking station or connect one end of a standard S Video cable to the S Video In connection on the docking station 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the Video Out connection on your VCR or camera 154 Using the Solo Docking Station Installing a PCI card You can install one standard half length PCI card in your docking station To install a PCI card 1 Remove the screw on the back of the docking station 2 Lift the release latch on the docking station 3 Slide the cover straight back and lift it off Installing a PCI card 155 4 If your card requires access for cables push out the side panel cover and store it in a safe place 5 Remove the retaining screw from the card bracket in the card bay 6 Install the PCI card in the card slot 7 Secure the card by replacing the retaining screw 156 Using the Solo Docking Station 8
109. tions and a Pad Lock key that enables the embedded numeric keypad Adjusting the keyboard angle The two elevating feet under your notebook give the notebook a comfortable angle for typing To extend the elevating feet 1 Close the LCD panel and turn your notebook over 2 Slide each foot toward the side of the notebook until the foot opens 3 Turn the notebook over The keyboard is now angled toward you 4 To close the feet press them down until they click into place 18 Getting Started Function keys Y amp Gateway f EET Backspace 4 A EN keys B Numeric keypad C Function keys Using the keyboard 19 Function key combinations By pressing an FN key and a Function key the notebook performs the action identified by the green text on the key Press FN and this Function key F2 Status F3 LCD CRT F4 Standby F9 Pad Lock F11 Pause F12 Break JHA 20 Getting Started To Display the power status box in the upper left corner of your screen The menu shows the battery charge level the BIOS version and whether the AC power adapter is being used Press the key combination again to close this box Toggle the notebook screen between the LCD an external monitor both displays at the same time or TV display NTSC or PAL format Enable Standby mode on your notebook Press the power button to exit Standby mode Enable Pad Lock so you can use the num
110. topic or keyword or browsing through the online help Ej Microsoft Internet Explorer Help uw lt lt gt Hide Back Forward Options Web Help Contents Index Search Getting started with Internet Explorer Taking the Internet Explorer 5 Tour Connecting to the Internet Finding the Web Pages Y ou Want Browsing the Web Offline Printing and Saving Information Sending Information over the Internet Safel Protecting Your Computer While You re Onl Controlling Access to Inappropriate Internet Customizing Your Browser Accessibility Getting Help Minton Explorer Getting started with Internet Explorer With an Internet connection and Internet Explorer you can find and view information about anything on the Web Just click the topics below to get started You ll find more information to help you browse the Internet in the Help Contents Basic setup If you aren t connected to the Internet or you want to create a new connection click this link e Setup an Internet connection Learning about Internet Explorer If you re new to the Internet or to Internet Explorer here s the information you need to get started e Introducing the Internet Explorer Web browser e Learning how to browse the Web faster and easier e Finding the information you want Gateway Web site Gateway provides a variety of information on its Web site to help you use your notebook 3 Gateway Homepage Microsoft Internet Explorer
111. ume buttons D to change the volume or press the mute button to turn off all sound For more information on the location of the buttons see Multi function buttons on page 21 To adjust specific volume levels 1 Double click the speaker icon on the taskbar The Volume Control dialog box opens EE Yolume Control Mi Ea Options Help Volume Control Mic Line CD Aux Wave Synthesizer Balance Balance Balance Balance Balance Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume at T T cH T Mute all Mute Mute Mute Mute Soundscape Miner 534 If the device does not appear in the Volume Control dialog box select Options Properties select the audio device you want to appear 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 64 Using Multimedia Playing CDs and DVDs Listening to music CDs in Windows Me Use the Windows Media Player to play and copy your CDs on your notebook For more information about using the Windows Media Player click Help in the Windows Media Player application To listen to a CD in the Windows Media Player m Insert a CD into the CD DVD drive The Windows Media Player opens and the CD plays If the Windows Media Player does not open automatically when you insert the CD open it by clicking Start then selecting Progr
112. und video and game controllers A list of controllers appears System Properties Ea x General Device Manager Hardware Profiles Performance View devices by type C View devices by connection cee Modem Monitors E Mause B Network adapters E e Other devices E H PCMCIA socket B Ports COM amp LPT Er amp Sound video and game controllers 008 ATI Multimedia Video Driver 2 xa E55 Device Manager gt xa ESS Mult Device Enumerator d Gameport Joystick A Maestro DOS Games FM Devices z a Maestro MPLU401 Devices i eae v aes ef Wave le Synthesis Devices 1 s Mead fave WaveT able Synthesis Devic gt Properties Refresh Remove T Prnt ree 3 Double click Maestro Wave WaveTable Synthesis Devices then click the Dock Settings tab 4 Select Use my dock s audio ports and external speakers while docked then click OK The docking station s audio connections and external speakers are enabled To route analog audio through the digital audio connection in Windows 98 1 Right click the My Computer icon then select Properties from the pop up menu 2 Click the Device Manager tab then double click Sound video and game controllers A list of controllers appears Adjusting audio settings 151 3 Double click Maestro Wave WaveTable Synthesis Devices then click the Dock Settings tab 4 Select the Use my notebook s audio ports and internal speakers while docked check b
113. und picture from another location by clicking Browse 5 If you want the picture you chose to cover the entire screen select Tile from the Picture Display drop down list 6 If the picture you chose does not cover the entire screen and you have not chosen 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 Selecting a screen saver 52 You may have heard that your display might be damaged if you leave it on for a long time without using your computer because the image can burn in on the LCD panel You may have heard that you should use a screen saver to avoid this damage Color LCD panels are not subject to burn in so a screen saver is not absolutely necessary But screen savers can be very attractive and are particularly useful if you want to keep others from viewing your screen while you are away from your computer Windows supplies a variety of screen savers that you can chose from and many more are available from the Web and as commercial products Customizing Your Notebook To select a screen saver 1 Click Start then select Settings then Control Panel The Control Panel window opens Click Double click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box opens Click the Screen Saver tab Display Properties in E ajx Background Screen Saver Appearance Effects Web Setting
114. uses make sure that you scan the files you download For more information about scanning for viruses see Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your Gateway Solo Notebook To download files or programs from a Web site 84 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 that you want to download Create a folder where you want to store the file on your notebook 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 notebook The time that it takes to transfer the file to your notebook 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 Using the Internet 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 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 e mail addre
115. xternal microphone is connected the built in microphone is disabled Connect an external audio source such as a stereo to this connection so you can record sound on your notebook or play sound through the notebook speakers Connect an external audio device such as a stereo to this connection so you can play your notebook audio through that device Plug a PS 2 mouse into this connection Plug a PS 2 keyboard into this connection Use this as an alternate power button Right side 147 Docking your notebook You can attach your notebook to the docking station while your notebook is off on or in Standby Suspend mode Important When the notebook is docked the docking station must be connected to AC power to function properly To dock your notebook 1 Refer to the docking station s packing materials for first time setup instructions 2 Connect external devices to the docking station 3 Lift the release latch on the docking station 4 Align the connector holes on the bottom of your notebook with the connector posts on the docking station 148 Using the Solo Docking Station 5 Press down on the release latch until it snaps into place To undock your notebook 1 Click Start then select Eject PC or press the Docking Eject button on the front of the docking station The Eject PC menu item appears in the Start menu only while the notebook is docked 2 Lift the release latch on the docking station u
116. y Slide to release the battery Insert either a diskette drive LS 120 SuperDisk drive second hard drive or second battery into this bay Slide to release the module Find the product model number and serial number on this label For more information on the label see Identifying your model in the Maintaining and Troubleshooting guide Insert either a DVD CD CD R or CD RW drive into this bay Slide to release the drive Getting Started This chapter provides basic information about your Gateway notebook Read this chapter to find out How to connect the AC power adapter How to start and turn off your notebook What the status indicator lights and icons mean How to use the keyboard and touchpad 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 the battery life Y 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 on recalibrating the battery see Recalibrating the battery on page 99 To connect the AC adapter 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter then plug it in to a wall power outlet Warning R
117. ype of power source indicated on the rating label If your computer has a voltage selector switch make sure that the switch is in the proper position for your area The voltage selector switch is set at the factory to the correct voltage Openings in 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 grounded when in use The plug on this cord will fit only into a grounding type outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into an outlet contact an electrician to install the appropriate outlet f you use an extension cord with this system make sure that the total ampere rating on the products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating 167 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 anything to rest on it Do not spill anything on the system The best way to avoid spills is to avoid eating and drinking

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