Gateway Solo 2100 User Manual

User’s Guide 1

Gateway Solo 2100 Specifications

General

Brand	Gateway
Model	Solo 2100
Category	Laptop
Language	English

Summary

Safety Cautions and Warnings

Essential Features Overview

System Modularity and Options

Highlights the modular option bay for drives and the dual battery system.

Key Technology Highlights

Explains Password protection, Popup Status Display, and Zoomed Video.

System Overview

Getting Started

Initial Setup Steps

Guides on connecting AC power and powering up the system for the first time.

System Interface Basics

Introduces LCD display, keyboard, EZ Pad, and Windows 95.

LCD Display Operation

Keyboard Functions

EZ Pad Pointing Device

Windows 95 Basics

Welcome Screen Navigation

Windows 95 Interface Elements

Start Button, Task Bar, and Documentation

Modularity and Connectivity

Batteries and Modular Bay

Covers battery installation, charging, and the modular option bay.

Drives, Memory, and PCMCIA

System Connections and Docking Station

Battery Management

Charging and Discharging Battery Packs

Provides instructions on charging and discharging the system's battery packs.

Checking Battery Status

Removing and Replacing Battery Pack

Modular Option Bay

Modular Drive Options

Describes the CD-ROM and floppy disk drive modules for the bay.

Swapping Modular Bay Components

Hard Disk Drive Management

Removing and Replacing the Hard Disk Drive

Step-by-step guide for removing and installing the system's hard disk drive.

Memory Expansion

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions

Instructions to prevent damage to components from static electricity.

PCMCIA Card Usage

Mini-Docking Station

Using the System

Microphone, Speakers, and Audio Recording

Screen Savers, CDs, and Modems

Microphone and Speaker Operations

Making an Audio Recording

Playing an Audio CD

Modem Installation and Usage

Advanced Topics

Power-Saving Modes

Details standby and suspend/resume modes for power conservation.

Setup and Advanced BIOS Menus

Guides on accessing and configuring BIOS setup menus.

Popup Status and Port Configurations

Power-Saving Modes

Standby and Suspend/Resume Modes

Explains how the system enters and exits standby and suspend modes.

Setup Menu Navigation

Main BIOS Setup Menu

Advanced BIOS Settings

Security Menu Options

Supervisor Password Management

User and Backup Password Functions

Boot and Drive Access Security Settings

Power Management Settings

Power Button and PM Control Options

System Timeout Settings

Suspend/Resume and Battery Features

Popup Status Display

Port and IRQ Configuration

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Care, Virus Checking, and Drive Utilities

Reformatting and General Troubleshooting

Guides on reformatting the hard drive and resolving common issues.

System Care and Maintenance

Virus Checking Procedures

Hard Drive Utilities

Disk Defragmenter and ScanDisk

Reformatting the Hard Disk Drive

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Start-up and Power Problems

Addresses issues with system startup, battery, and AC power.

Display and Hard Drive Issues

Resolves problems related to the display and hard disk drive access.

General Troubleshooting Scenarios

System Date and Error Message Resolution

Password and Brightness Troubleshooting

Frequently Asked Questions