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Contents
Legal notices .............................................................. 4
Specifications .............................................................. 6
If you don’t read anything else . . . Read this! ....................................... 8
System Overview.......................................... 9
Outside the System ......................................................... 10
Inside the System .......................................................... 12
Getting Started .......................................... 13
Connecting the Power ...................................................... 14
Powering up the System ..................................................... 15
Power button setting .................................................... 15
Batteries ................................................................ 17
Charging/discharging the battery pack ........................................ 17
Battery status .......................................................... 17
LCD Display .............................................................. 19
Keyboard ................................................................ 20
Key combinations/hot keys ................................................ 20
EZ Pad Pointing Device ...................................................... 24
Customizing the EZ P ad .................................................. 25
Windows 95 ............................................................. 26
Start button ........................................................... 27
Task b a r .............................................................. 27
If you need additional help: ................................................ 27
Modularity/Connectivity ................................... 29
Battery Pack B a y........................................................... 30
Modular Option B ay ........................................................ 31
Modular CD-ROM, floppy disk drive, and battery pack ............................. 31
Swapping modules ...................................................... 32
External Floppy Drive Adapter ................................................. 33
Hard Disk Drive ........................................................... 34
Memory ................................................................ 35
PC Cards ................................................................ 37
Connections ........................................................... 38
Fast IR port ............................................................ 38
Gateway Solo™ mini-docking station ............................................ 39
Gateway Solo™ docking station ................................................ 40
User’s Guide 3
Using the System ........................................ 41
Built-in Microphone/Stereo Speakers ............................................. 42
Making an Audio Recording .................................................. 43
Playing a MIDI file .......................................................... 4 4
Playing external MIDI modules or keyboards .................................. 47
Using the Composite Video Out port ............................................ 48
Using Fast IR Port .......................................................... 48
Playing an Audio C D ....................................................... 49
Using a Modem ........................................................... 50
Advanced Topics ......................................... 51
Power-Saving Modes ....................................................... 52
Standby mode ......................................................... 52
Suspend/Resume mode................................................... 52
Rebooting ............................................................ 52
Setup Menus ............................................................. 53
Main menu ........................................................... 54
Advanced menu ........................................................ 56
Security menu ......................................................... 58
Power menu .......................................................... 61
Exit menu ............................................................ 63
Popup Status Display ....................................................... 64
Port/IRQ Configurations ..................................................... 6 5
Accessories ............................................. 67
Maintenance/Troubleshooting .............................. 69
Care and Maintenance ...................................................... 70
Virus Checking ............................................................ 71
Hard Drive Utilities ......................................................... 72
Disk defragmenter ...................................................... 72
ScanDisk ............................................................. 72
Reformatting the Hard Disk Drive ............................................... 73
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 74
Start u p .............................................................. 74
General .............................................................. 75
Frequently asked questions ................................................ 76
Important Information ...................................................... 78
Calling Gateway 2000 U.S. ................................................ 79
Calling Gateway 2000 outside the U.S. ........................................ 79
Index .................................................. 80
4 Gateway Solo™ 2200 Multimedia Notebook
Legal notices
Gateway Solo™ 2200 Multimedia Notebook Gateway 2000
®
User’s Guide 610 Gateway Drive
Copyright © 1996 North Sioux City, SD 57049 USA
All rights reserved
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consent from Gateway 2000.
The information in this manual has been carefully
checked and is believed to be accurate. However,
Gateway 2000 assumes no responsibility for any
inaccuracies that may be contained in this manual. In
no event will Gateway 2000 be liable for direct,
indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages
resulting from any defect or omission in this manual,
even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
In the interest of continued product development,
Gateway 2000 reserves the right to make improvements in this manual and the products it describes at
any time, without notice or obligation.
Trademark acknowledgments
AnyKey, cow spot motif, CrystalScan, Destination,
Gateway 2000, HandBook, RIDE, Store-On-A-Disc,
TelePath, Vivitron, stylized “G” design, and motto
“You’ve got a friend in the business” are registered
trademarks of Gateway 2000. ColorBook, EZ Pad, EZ
Point, Family PC, Gateway 2000 Duoline, Gateway
2000 Solo, GW2K, and Liberty are trademarks of
Gateway 2000. Intel is a registered 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.
FCC statement
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or 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:
u Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
u Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver
u Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected
u Consult an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
To meet FCC requirements, shielded cables are required
to connect this device to any other Class B certified
device.
INDUSTRY CANADA Notice — For the customers in Canada
This apparatus complies with the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions set out in Radio Interference Regulations.
INDUSTRIE CANADA Notice — Pour les utilisateurs au Canada
Cet appareil est conforme aux normes Classe B pourbruits
radioélectriques, spécifiés dans le Règlement sur le broullage.
Cautions and Warnings
Caution: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. The battery can pose a fire or chemical burn
hazard if mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat above
60°C (140°F), or incinerate. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries promptly and
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Attention: Il y a danger d’explosion s’il y a replacement
incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquenment avec
une batteries du meme type ou d’un type
recommande par le constructeur. Mettre rebut les
batteries usagees conformement aux instructions du
fabricant.
Vorsicht: Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßem
Batteriewechsel. Originalbatterien nur durch gleiche
oder vom Hersteller empfohlene Batterien ersetzen.
Gebrauchte Batterien an Gateway 2000 zurücksenden.
Advarsel: Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri.
Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type
anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte batterier
kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner.
Caution: Replace the cord if it becomes damaged. U.S.
and Canadian replacement cords must be UL-approved
(CSA certified in Canada) type SPT-2, 18 AWG, 2conductor cord with permanently attached NEMA type
1-15P plug at one end and a permanently attached S1
connector body on the other. Cord length may not
exceed 15 feet. Outside the U.S. and Canada the cord
must be rated for at least 250VAC at 10 amps, and
must indicate international safety agency approval. The
plug must be a type appropriate for the country of use.
Obtain replacement cords at an authorized service
center. The replacement must be of the same type and
voltage rating as the original cord.
Vorsicht: Beschädigte Kabel ersetzen. Ersatzkabel in den
USA und Kanada müssen folgende Bedingungen
erfüllen: UL-anerkannter (in Kanada CSA-zertifizierter)
SPT-2 Typ, 18 AWG, 2-Leiter-Kabel mit fest installiertem
NEMA-Typ-1-15P-Stecker und fest installierter
Anschlußdose am anderen Ende, max. 4,57 m Länge.
Außerhalb der USA und Kanada gelten folgende
Bedingungen: Kabel für mindestens 250 V
Wechselstrom bei 10 A, anerkannt durch internationale
Sicherheitsbehörde, landesspezifischer Stecker.
Ersatzkabel nur im Fachhandel erwerben. Nur
Ersatzkabel des gleichen Typs und für die gleiche
Spannung (Voltzahl) wie das Originalkabel verwenden.
User’s Guide 5
Warning: Always plug the cord into an easily accessible
outlet near the equipment so that unplugging the cord
is an easy way to shut off power.
Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter. The AC
adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable
parts inside. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages
that can cause serious personal injury or death. Return
defective AC adapters to Gateway 2000.
The AC adapter is intended for use with a computer.
Both must meet EN 60950.
Achtung: Netzkabel stets in eine gut zugängliche
Steckdose nahe der Ausrüstung einstecken, um durch
einfaches Ziehen des Steckers jederzeit die
Stromversorgung unterbrechen zu können.
Den Adapter unter keinen Umständen
auseinanderbauen. Der Adapter enthält keine vom
Benutzer zu ersetzenden oder zu wartenden
Bestandteile. Die Spannung im Adapter kann beim
Auseinanderbau zu Verletzungen oder Tod führen.
Beschädigte Adapter an Gateway 2000 zurücksenden.
Der Adapter ist für den Gebrauch mit einem Computer
bestimmt. Adapter und Computer müssen die Norm
EN 60950 erfüllen.
Environmental considerations
Your Gateway Solo 2200 Multimedia Notebook has
been engineered to provide many years of reliable
service. However, you should give it the same reasonable care and protection that you would any other
electronic equipment. Damage caused by dropping the
Gateway Solo 2200 Multimedia Notebook, impact with
another object, or immersion in liquids is not covered
by the warranty. Never expose the Gateway Solo 2200
Multimedia Notebook to rain, snow, or moisture. Avoid
locations with high levels of dirt, dust, or smoke.
CAUTION: DO NOT OPEN. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
ATTENTION: NE OUVRIER PAS. PARTIS RÉPARABLES UNIQUEMENT Á L'USINE.
VORSICHT: NICHT ÖFFNEN. ENTHÄLT KEINE VOM BENUTZER ZU
WARTENDEN BESTANDTEILE.
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6 Gateway Solo™ 2200 Multimedia Notebook
Specifications
(Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.)
CPU
Cache
RAM
Core logic
Clock frequency
BIOS
LCD panel size
LCD panel resolution
LCD panel color depth
External video
External video resolution
Video
Video interface
Video memory
Zoomed video
Intel Pentium™ 120, 133, 150 MMX or 166 MHz MMX, TCP packaging
256K pipelined burst level 2
EDO; 16MB minimum, expandable to 80MB
Intel 82430MX (Mobile Triton I), PCI bus
50/60/66MHz
Phoenix; 256KB Flash ROM
11.3″ TFT, 12.1″ TFT
SVGA 800 × 600
TFT: 65,536 colors (16-bit) at SVGA resolution;
Supports simultaneous LCD/External monitor
640 × 480 with 64 million colors to 1280 × 1024 with 256 colors
Chips & Technologies 65554 with DCI/Direct draw capability, GUI motion
video acceleration, continuous X/Y upscaling to 1024 × 768, and an
enhanced Bit-BLT engine
32-bit PCI bus with 64-bit memory interface
2MB EDO RAM
PC Card connection to zoomed video port
Keyboard
Mouse/Pointer
External ports
Battery pack
Second battery
Battery life
Battery charge time
85 keys (U.S.), full size 19mm pitch; 2.7mm travel; provides same functions
as standard Windows 95 AT keyboard; US, UK English, German, French,
and Japanese available
EZ Pad integrated pointer; PS/2-type connector for external mouse
Fast IR port, serial port (16550A-compatible), parallel (bi-directional, EPP,
ECP), video, PS/2 keyboard/mouse, docking station connector, PC Card
Type III or two Type I or II card socket, line in, speaker out, and microphone
Li-Ion 35Whrs, 14.4V; or NiMH 33.6Whrs, 9.6V; Batteries can be ”warmswapped“ in the battery bay without rebooting. Recharges in system.
Conforms to APM 1.2 standard
A second battery can be installed and charged in the modular drive bay
Approximately 2.5 hours with one battery and Advanced Power Manage-
ment (APM) enabled
3.0 hours for either battery pack type
User’s Guide 7
AC adapter
Modular drive bay
Hard disk drive
Hard disk controller
Floppy disk drive
CD-ROM drive
Audio chipset
Speakers
Microphone
Docking solutions
Accessories
19VDC, 45W output; auto voltage adjustment between 100 and 240V
Internal 1.44MB 3.5″ floppy drive, 5″ CD-ROM drive, or battery pack
Removable; accepts 2.5″, 12.5mm hard disk drive; 810MB, 1.0GB, 1.3GB
and 2GB
Enhanced IDE, on PCI bus
Removable; 1.44MB 3.5″ floppy drive; ”hot-swappable“ with optional
second battery pack; optional adapter allows external connection
Removable; 8X; XA mode 2 and CD enhanced compatible
ESS ES1878S audio chip, ES938 sound effects chip, ES690 wavetable
synthesizer chip
Speakers built-in to palm rest
Omnidirectional microphone under LCD panel on right
Several solutions offered, including a mini-docking station with the following: one serial, one parallel, VGA output, DC-in, line in, microphone in,
headphones out, PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, MIDI/game port, PC Card
slots for one Type III or two Type II; ”hot-dockable“
AC adapter; IR (infrared) module; Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery,
lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery; docking station solutions; automobile DC
adapter; hard drives; memory modules; external floppy disk drive adapter;
leather carrying case, nylon carrying case; external speakers; modem;
ethernet cards
Dimensions
Weight
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
Operating humidity
Storage humidity
Operating altitude
Storage altitude
Certification
Many Gateway 2000 products are custom engineered by our suppliers to Gateway 2000 specifications, and may vary
with similarly marketed products.
(W × D × H) 11.3″ × 8.97″ × 1.93″ (288mm × 228mm × 49mm)
System weight: 6.9 lbs with battery and CD-ROM drive
Traveling weight: 7.7 lbs with battery, CD-ROM drive and AC adapter
5 to 35°C
-20 to 60°C
20 to 80%; noncondensing relative humidity
8 to 90%; noncondensing relative humidity
8000 feet; nonpressurized
(Does not refer to pressurized commercial aircraft)
40,000 feet; nonpressurized
FCC Class B, UL1950, TUV/EN60950, CSA 22.2
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If you don’t read anything else . . . Read this!
Your Gateway Solo™ 2200 Multimedia Notebook provides all the power and
multimedia capabilities of a full-size desktop system, yet allows you the
convenience of a lightweight portable notebook.
The Gateway Solo 2200 contains the following special features:
Wavetable Synthesis — One of two options for playing MIDI files, the
wavetable synthesizer uses digital samples (recordings) of actual instruments
for a more realistic sound quality.
System Modularity — The system has a modular option bay that accepts
either a floppy disk drive module, a CD-ROM module or an additional battery
pack.
Floppy Disk Drive Module — An optional external adapter allows you to use
the floppy disk drive module and CD-ROM at the same time, or use the
floppy disk drive module with an additional battery pack.
Memory Modules — Install additional modules with ease.
Hard Drive Modules — To swap out the hard drive with another hard drive.
Optional Docking Solutions — Use to save time by plugging in peripherals
and leaving them plugged in. The docking solutions easily connect to the
rear of the system, enabling all attached peripherals.
Dual Battery Operation — To operate with two batteries at the same time,
install one battery pack in the battery bay and an optional second battery
pack in the modular option bay. This option is ideal when you travel, providing additional hours of uninterrupted use.
Backup Password Protection — Selecting this option from the Security menu
in the Setup menus will allow you to access your system if you have forgotten your password. Place and store the supervisor password on a diskette in
a hidden file.
Popup Status Display — Through a set of hot key options you can monitor
battery status, temporarily change the power management level, view AC
adapter connection, view mute function enabled/disabled, change volume
settings, or change brightness levels.
Zoomed Video — The video information for most PC Cards goes through
the CPU or system bus, taking up additional processing time. Zoomed video
routes the video information directly to the video card, freeing up the processor for other tasks.
User’s Guide 9
1
System Overview
Outside the System.................. 10
Inside the System ................... 12
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Outside the System
Take a quick tour of the system to familiarize yourself with the options
available.
Cover latch
Battery bay
Figure 1. Front View
Retaining pin guide hole:
For optional docking station.
Modular option bay:
CD-ROM module installed.
Retaining pin guide hole:
For optional docking station.
Rubber footRubber foot
Figure 2. Bottom View
Modular option bay
release latch
Battery bay
release latch
Expansion memory
access panel
Hard drive
access cover
User’s Guide 11
Power Connector:
Connect the AC
adapter here.
Floppy/Parallel Port:
Connect an external floppy
disk drive or other parallel
device here.
Figure 3. Rear View
Fast IR port:
Place the transmitter/receiver within
two feet so it can “see” the port.
240-Pin Docking Station Port:
Connect optional docking station
solutions here.
Composite Video out
port: (RCA phono jack
connector)
Serial Port:
Connect any serial
device here.
VGA Port:
Connect any standard
monitor here.
Kensington lock slot
Mic:
Connect an external
microphone here (disables
internal microphone).
Figure 4. Right Side View
PC Card eject buttons
Figure 5. Left Side View
Line in:
Connect
external audio
source here.
PC Card slots:
Accepts two Type I
or Type II cards or
one Type III card.
Headphones:
Connect headphones or
external speakers here
(disables built-in speakers).
Hard drive access
PS/2 port:
Connect an
external mouse or
keyboard here.
12 Gateway Solo™ 2200 Multimedia Notebook
Inside the System
System LEDs
Power button
LCD color display:
11.3-inch TFT, or
12.1-inch TFT
Built-in microphone
Stereo speakers
Full-sized keyboard:
Windows 95 keys and
special function keys.
Stereo speakers
Figure 6. Interior View
Power LED
Caps Lock LED
Battery bay
EZ Pad™ pointing device:
Controls the cursor like a
mouse.
Modular option bay:
Floppy disk drive
module installed,
accepts CD-ROM or
second battery.
Battery charging
power LED
Figure 7. System LEDs
Pad Lock LED Scroll Lock LED
Floppy disk
drive LED
Hard disk
drive LED
User’s Guide 13
2
Getting Started
Connecting the Power ............... 14
Powering Up the System ............. 15
Batteries .......................... 17
LCD Display....................... 19
Keyboard ......................... 20
EZ Pad............................ 24
Windows 95 Basics.................. 26
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Connecting the Power
The first time you use the Gateway Solo™ 2200 Multimedia Notebook, use
the AC adapter to fully charge the battery and provide the system with a
constant supply of power.
Caution: Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. The replacement
cord must be of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord.
To connect the AC adapter to the system:
1. Plug the AC adapter into the system’s power connector.
2. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.
3 . Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.
AC adapter
Power cord
Figure 8. AC Power Connection
Warning: Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter. The AC adapter
has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The AC adapter has
dangerous voltages that can cause serious personal injury or death. Return
defective AC adapters to Gateway 2000.
Powering up the System
Slide the latch on the front face of the system to the right to release the
cover, and open up the system. The power button is located in the upper left
corner on the notebook surface.
The power button on your system is preset in On/Off mode. However, you
can set it to function either in On/Off or Suspend/Resume mode. This setting
affects the manner in which your system operates.
Power button
Figure 9. Locating the Power Button
Power button setting
User’s Guide 15
When the power button setting in the Power menu is On/Off and:
u the system is off, press the power button to turn On the computer.
u the system is on, press the power button to turn the computer
pletely Off
Remember, turning the system completely off when the power button is
set for On/Off mode causes every part of the computer to power down.
Any unsaved work will be lost!
system.
When the power button setting in the Power menu is Suspend/Resume
and:
u the system is off (in Suspend mode), press the power button to
power
u the system is on, press the power button to cause the computer to enter
Suspend mode
.
Pressing the power button will
to the computer.
.
com-
reboot
Resume
the
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u Press and hold the power button for two seconds to turn the system
completely Off
.
Caution: Any unsaved work can be lost if you hold the power button down
for too long.
Remember, when the system is on and set for Suspend/Resume mode, press-
ing the power button does not completely turn off the computer and
system does not reboot
. You must press and hold the power button for
two seconds to completely power down the system.
To check/change the power button setting:
1. Turn the system on.
2. Press the F2 key when you see the message Press <F2> to access
SETUP in the lower left corner of the display, before Windows 95 loads,
to access the Setup menus. The system beeps, then the Main menu
appears.
3. Using the Right Arrow key, move to the Power menu.
4 . The first available option is Power button mode:. If the setting displayed is
the one you want, go to Step 6.
the
5 . Press the Spacebar to change the setting.
6 . Press the ESC key to access the Exit menu.
7 . Press Enter to Save changes & exit, then press Enter again, or use the
Down Arrow key to select any other option.
Batteries
When you first receive your system, the ”smart“ battery is installed in the
battery bay, but will not have a full charge. The battery bay is located in the
right front panel of the system. We recommend that you perform the ”learning cycle“ test outlined in this section. This test ”teaches“ the battery to hold a
longer charge, increases the accuracy of battery gauging and extends the
b a tt e ry ’ s l i fe .
Charging/discharging the battery pack
The battery must be installed in the notebook and connected to an AC
power source to charge completely. The battery will charge if the system is
operating, as long as the AC adapter is properly connected. For twice the
battery life, you can install an optional second battery pack in the modular
option bay. The notebook can run on a fully charged battery for about two
and a half hours of normal use before the battery needs recharging.
Two options are offered for powering your Solo: the Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) and
the Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH). Both need the same Learning Cycle,
require about three hours to fully charge, and are interchangeable.
User’s Guide 17
Battery status
Note: Your battery performance may vary, depending on power manage-
ment settings and usage.
To perform a learning cycle test on the battery pack:
1 . Charge the battery
the charge by pressing the Fn key together with the F2 (Popup) key,
which activates the popup window and should read “FUL.”
2 . Fully discharge the battery pack. Disconnect the AC adapter. Be sure the
CMOS option “Battery low suspend:” is disabled, then run the notebook
until it shuts off (using battery power only).
3. Begin charging the battery pack. Once the notebook has shut off from
Step 2, connect the AC adapter and wait for the charging LED to light.
At this point, the Learning Cycle is complete.
You can check battery status several ways.
u Click on Start, Settings and Control Panel. Double click on the Power icon.
You can view the battery status and set power preferences from this
until the charge light (LED) goes out
. You can check
18 Gateway Solo™ 2200 Multimedia Notebook
screen, which stay in effect until they are changed in Windows. Click on
the X in the upper right corner of the screen to close it.
u Press the Fn key together with the F2 (Popup) key, or the F5 (PM) key.
The power status display appears in the upper left corner of the display.
This display monitors battery status, power management selection, and
mute function status. BAT1 monitors the status of the battery pack in the
battery bay. BAT2 monitors the status of the optional second battery
pack, which can be installed in the modular option bay. After four seconds of inactivity, the display will disappear.
u Position the cursor over the power cord (AC) or battery icon in the lower
right corner of the task bar. A battery status screen will appear. Moving
the cursor anywhere on the display causes the screen to disappear.
u Click twice on the power cord or battery icon in the lower right corner of
the task bar. A more detailed battery status screen will appear. Click on
the X in the upper right corner of the screen to close it.
When the battery level gets low:
u The system emits three beeps
u The battery charging power LED flashes
u The battery icon in the lower right of the task bar has a red ”X“ over it
u The power status display appears, flashing a warning in the upper left
corner of the display
u The Low Battery screen appears, advising you to change your battery or
switch to AC power immediately to prevent losing your work.
Once the battery pack is fully discharged, reconnect the AC adapter to the
notebook to recharge the battery.
LCD Display
The Gateway Solo™ 2200 Multimedia Notebook features a built-in, backlit,
color LCD display. This display is either an 11.3-inch TFT or 12.1-inch TFT
display. Each of these SVGA displays provides sharp, crisp resolution and
crystal clear color.
User’s Guide 19
Figure 10. LCD Display
Tilt the system’s entire cover forward or backward to adjust the viewing
angle. Press the Fn key together with the Up Arrow and Down Arrow keys to
control display brightness.
Pressing the Fn key together with the F1 (Display Off) key will toggle off the
display and save power. Press any key to reactivate the display.
A few small dots of color may occasionally appear on the screen. This is
normal and does not affect the overall screen image.
Connect an external monitor to the computer through the VGA port on the
rear of the system or the VGA port on the optional mini-docking station.
Press the Fn key with the F3 (LCD/CRT) key to toggle between active
displays.
Note: This system ships with the Auto dim with battery only feature enabled.
Auto dim cuts LCD power 50% when the system is operating on battery
power.
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Keyboard
The Gateway Solo™ 2200 Multimedia Notebook features an 85-key keyboard. To provide the full functionality of a 101/102-key keyboard, many of
these keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys
for Windows
keyboard through the PS/2 port on the rear of the system, or the PS/2 (keyboard) port on the optional docking solutions.
®
95 and Popup Status Display menus. Connect an external
Hot Function Keys
Fn Key
Figure 11. Keyboard
Windows 95
Start Button
Key
Key combinations/hot keys
For normal key functions:
u Press the key alone to get standard lower case letters, numerals and
punctuation marks.
u Press the key together with the Shift key to get standard upper case
letters and symbols.
Numeric
Keypad
Windows 95
Start Button
Key
Windows 95
Menu Key
Brightness keys
User’s Guide 21
Press one of the following keys (with blue letters) together with the Fn key to
get these specific functions.
Key Combination Description
Turns the LCD display off to reserve power. Press any key to
restore the display.
Displays the power status display for the Popup Status Display
program in the upper left corner of the Windows 95 desktop.
After four seconds, the display disappears.
Toggles between the LCD display, external
monitor, both displays at the same time, or NTSC/PAL as the
active display.
Places the system in Suspend mode. Press the power button to
resume power to the notebook.
Makes temporary changes to the power management mode
setting and displays the power status display for the Popup
Status Display program reflecting the changes. After four
seconds, the display disappears.
Enables and disables the mute function and displays the power
status display for the Popup Status Display program reflecting
the changes. After four seconds, the display disappears.
Decreases the system volume level and displays the volume
meter for the Popup Status Display reflecting the changes. After
four seconds, the display disappears.
Increases the system volume level and displays the volume
meter for the Popup Status Display reflecting the changes. After
four seconds, the display disappears.
Enables the Pad Lock function, so you can access the embedded numeric keypad. The Pad Lock LED stays lit while this
function is enabled. Press the key combination again to disable.
In some programs you can scroll through large volumes of text.
The Scroll Lock LED stays lit as long as this function is enabled.
Toggles between expanded and non-expanded video mode.
Some DOS games need a 640 x 480 video display (TFT only).
System Requirement. This key combination is reserved.
Will print the screen if an external printer is connected to the
system. (DOS only)
Pauses the display when text is scrolling very quickly. Press
the key combination again to restart the text flow.
In some programs this key combination breaks the text. Press
the key combination again to restart the text flow.
In some programs this key combination will send you to the
starting point of your text.
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Key Combination Description
In some programs this key combination sends you to the
ending point of your text.
Increases LCD brightness and displays the brightness meter for
the Popup Status Display reflecting the changes. After four
seconds, the icon disappears.
Decreases LCD brightness and displays the brightness meter for
the Popup Status Display reflecting the changes. After four
seconds, the icon disappears.
Table 1. Function Keys/Hot Keys
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Press the Fn and Pad Lock keys together, then press one of the following
keys to activate keys in the numeric keypad.
Key Description
Pressing the 7 key produces a 7 when the Pad Lock function
is enabled.
Pressing the 8 key produces an 8 when the Pad Lock function
is enabled.
Pressing the 9 key produces a 9 when the Pad Lock function
is enabled.
Pressing the zero key produces a / when the Pad Lock function
is enabled.
Pressing the U key produces a 4 when the Pad Lock function
is enabled.
Pressing the I key produces a 5 when the Pad Lock function
is enabled.
Pressing the O key produces a 6 when the Pad Lock function
is enabled.
Pressing the P key produces an * when the Pad Lock function
is enabled.
Pressing the J key produces a 1 when the Pad Lock function
is enabled.
Pressing the K key produces a 2 when the Pad Lock function
is enabled.
Pressing the L key produces a 3 when the Pad Lock function
is enabled.
Pressing the ; key produces a - when the Pad Lock function
is enabled.
Pressing the M key produces a 0 when the Pad Lock function
is enabled.
Pressing the . key produces a . when the Pad Lock function
is enabled.
Pressing the / key produces a + when the Pad Lock function
is enabled.
Table 2. Numeric Keypad Combinations
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EZ Pad Pointing Device
Like a mouse, the EZ Pad pointing device controls the movements of the
cursor on the screen. Press a finger against the pad, then slide it in the
direction you want the cursor to move. Use the mouse buttons or tap on the
pad to select something.
Pad:
Slide finger across pad to
control cursor movement.
Tap on the pad to emulate
the mouse button.
Left mouse
button
Figure 12. EZ Pad
Right mouse
button
With the EZ Pad you have two choices:
To click:
u Position the cursor on the item and press the left mouse button once.
u Position the cursor on the item and tap on the pad once.
To double-click:
u Position the cursor on the item and press the left mouse button twice.
u Position the cursor on the item and tap on the pad twice.
To drag and drop:
u Position the cursor on the item and hold down the left mouse button
while sliding your finger to reposition the cursor, then release the mouse
button.
u Position the cursor on the item, tap on the pad twice; after the second
tap, hold and slide (
without lifting your finger
) to reposition the cursor,
then lift your finger to release.
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