Gateway Solo 9150 User Manual

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Contents
Chapter 1: Getting Started
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Keyboard and LCD ..................................................................................4
System status indicators ...........................................................................6
Left side.....................................................................................................7
Back ..........................................................................................................8
Bottom ................................................................................................... 10
Right side............................................................................................... 12
Chapter 2: Using Your System
......................................................... 13
Connecting AC power........................................................................... 14
Starting up.............................................................................................. 15
LCD panel.............................................................................................. 15
Using the keyboard................................................................................ 16
Function key combinations............................................................ 17
Special keys.................................................................................... 19
Numeric keypad ............................................................................. 19
Using the pointing device...................................................................... 20
Connecting the modem .................................................................. 28
Swapping Option Bay modules............................................................ 29
Using audio............................................................................................ 32
Adjusting the volume..................................................................... 32
Making an audio recording............................................................ 33
Using disc media ................................................................................... 34
Playing an audio CD ...................................................................... 35
Removing or replacing the hard disk drive .......................................... 37
Using PC Cards ..................................................................................... 39
About CardBus cards ..................................................................... 40
Using Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports.............................................. 40
Using Fast Infrared (IR) ports............................................................... 40
Using Composite Video Out................................................................. 41
Using ATI Player............................................................................ 42
Chapter 3: Managing Power Consumption
................................. 45
Maintaining battery power.................................................................... 46
Battery learning software............................................................... 46
Battery status .................................................................................. 48

Gateway Solo 9150 Specifications

Operating Environment

operating temperature	5 to 35 degrees C
storage temperature	-25 to 60 degrees C
operating humidity	20 to 80% RH, no condensation
storage humidity	15 to 98% RH, no condensation

Weight and Dimensions

dimensions	320 (W) x 260 (D) x 56 (H) mm, 12.6 (W) x 10.2 (D) x 2.2 (H) inches
system weight	8.8 lbs/3990g
AC adapter weight	14.1 ounces (400g)

Summary

Chapter 1: Getting Started

Keyboard and LCD

Description of the notebook's keyboard layout and LCD screen features.

System status indicators

Explanation of the various indicator lights on the notebook.

Left side

Details ports and controls located on the left edge of the notebook.

Back

Identifies ports and connectors on the rear of the notebook.

Bottom

Describes components and features found on the underside of the notebook.

Right side

Outlines ports and connectors on the right edge of the notebook.

Chapter 2: Using Your System

Connecting AC power

Step-by-step guide to connecting the AC adapter for power.

Starting up

Instructions on how to power on the notebook.

LCD panel

Information about the notebook's LCD display and viewing angle adjustments.

Using the keyboard

Overview of the keyboard layout, function keys, and special keys.

Using the pointing device

Guide to operating the EZ Pad TouchPad and EZ Point stickpoint.

Connecting the modem

Instructions for connecting and using the built-in modem.

Swapping Option Bay modules

Procedure for exchanging modular drives or battery packs.

Using audio

How to adjust volume levels and make audio recordings.

Using disc media

Steps for inserting and playing audio CDs and DVDs.

Removing or replacing the hard disk drive

Instructions for hard drive maintenance.

Using PC Cards

Guide for inserting and removing PC Cards.

Using Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports

Information on connecting USB devices.

Using Fast Infrared (IR) ports

Instructions for using the IR port for data transfer.

Using Composite Video Out

How to connect the notebook to a TV or VCR.

Using ATI Player

Guide to the video capture and playback utility.

Chapter 3: Managing Power Consumption

Maintaining battery power

Tips for keeping the battery in good condition.

Battery learning software

Instructions for recalibrating the battery gauge.

Battery status

Ways to check the battery's charge level.

Swapping batteries

Procedure for replacing the notebook battery.

Maximizing battery life

Practices to extend battery operating time.

Managing power

How to configure power settings in Windows 98.

Using Standby mode in Windows 98

Explanation of Standby mode and its use.

Windows 95 and Windows NT

Notes on power management in older OS.

Using the Power menu

Accessing and using the BIOS Power menu.

Status menu

Information on the system status display.

Chapter 4: Getting Online

Using the Internet

Introduction to the Internet and its services.

Using e-mail

How e-mail works and email addresses.

Sending e-mail

Step-by-step guide to composing and sending emails.

Checking your e-mail

Instructions for receiving and reading emails.

Exploring the World Wide Web

How to browse websites using a web browser.

Using Microsoft Fax

Overview of fax functionality.

Setting up Microsoft Fax

Instructions for configuring Microsoft Fax.

Sending and receiving faxes

Steps to send and receive faxes.

Appendix A: Solo Notebook Accessories

Accessories

Description of available optional accessories.

Appendix B: Contacting Gateway

Contacting Gateway

Information on how to get support from Gateway.

Index

Index

Alphabetical list of topics and page numbers.