Gateway 2500 schematic
Contents
About This Guide .................................................................................. iii
Checking Out Your Documentation..................................................... iii
Conventions Used in This Guide........................................................... iv
Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Notebook Computer .............. 5
Checking Out Your Solo 2500................................................................ 6
Keyboard and LCD panel ................................................................ 6
System Status Indicators (LCDs) .................................................... 8
Back ports panel ............................................................................. 10
Right side ports and bays ............................................................... 11
Left side ports and battery bay....................................................... 12
Bottom release latches and memory bay....................................... 13
Chapter 2: Getting S tarted ............................ ......... ......... ..... .1 5
Getting Your System Running.............................................................. 16
Installing the battery pack.............................................................. 16
Connecting the AC power.............................................................. 18
Starting up your notebook.............................................................. 19
Chapter 3: Using Your Notebook ..........................................2 3
Using Your Solo 2500........................................................................... 24
Using the keyboard......................................................................... 24
Using key combinations................................................................. 25
Using the LCD................................................................................ 29
Using the pointing device............................................................... 31
Using the audio............................................................................... 39
Using diskette media (3.5" or LS120 diskettes)............................ 41
Using disc media (CD-ROM)........................................................ 42
Removing and replacing the hard disk drive ................................ 44
Using PC Cards .............................................................................. 46
Using the IR port ............................................................................ 48
Using the USB ports....................................................................... 51
Using McAfee VirusScan .............................................................. 52
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Chapter 4: Managing Power Usage ......................................55
Maximizing Power Management......................................................... 56
Charging the battery pack.............................................................. 56
Using the battery............................................................................ 58
Monitoring the battery status......................................................... 59
Setting the power button................................................................ 60
Using the suspend and standby modes.......................................... 61
Maximizing the battery life ........................................................... 63
Appendix A: A ccessorie s ................................... ......... ..... ......65
Solo Notebook Accessories ................................................................. 66
Appendix B: Usin g the B IOS Se tup Progra m .......................69
About the BIOS Setup Utility............................................................... 70
Using the BIOS Setup Utility........................................................ 70
Appendix C: Contact ing Gate way ....................................... ..73
Contacting Gateway.............................................................................. 74
Calling Gateway ............................................................................ 74
Calling Gateway when outside the
U.S. and Canada............................................................................. 75
Index .......................................................................................77
ii Using Your Gateway Solo 2500 Multimedia Notebook
About This Guide
This document provides an overview of your Solo 2500 and information
about using it.
Chapter 1: “Checking Out Your Notebook Computer” helps you get
familiar with the ports and components on your notebook.
Chapter 2: “Getting Started” provides information about setting up your
notebook.
Chapter 3: “Using Your Notebook” covers using the system ports and
connecting peripherals to your computer. It also discusses some common
uses for your computer.
Chapter 4: “Managing Power Usage” provides information about maximizing
battery power and using Standby, Suspend, and other system modes.
Chec king Out Your Documentation
In addition to this User Guide, we’ve also provided other documentation to
help you maximize using your system. Please refer to the following printed
and online documentation for additional resources:
♦ Printed manuals
•
The “Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your Solo 2500 Notebook”
contains information about managing system resources, preserving
your system performance, reinstalling your operating system and
drivers, and general troubleshooting tips.
•
Windows 95, 98, or NT manual (dependent upon the operating
system you ordered) provides information about using the
operating system, learning about advanced features, networking,
getting help, and more.
♦ Online documentation - Lets you access the electronic manuals from
your hard drive when you are traveling or when the manuals are not
accessible. To access the online documentation click
Documentation and select the manual you want to review.
Start, Online
iii
♦ Gateway Website (http://www.gateway.com) - If you have a modem,
an analog phone line, and a subscription to an Internet service provider
you can tap into some of the latest help and other information on our
website. We provide tech support help, technical documents, tech tips,
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), glossary, software library with
BIOS updates, and other resources that can help you make the most of
using your notebook.
Con ventions Used in This Guide
This book uses the following conventions to help identify information:
Conventi on example Description
ENTER
C
TRL+ALT+DEL
c:\setup
Click OK
“User’s Guide”
Note:
This is an example of an
important note that may
appear in the manual.
Key names, which correspond to
keys on the keyboard, are printed in
small capitals.
Letters in small caps. A plus sign
between ke y s in dicate s that the k e y s
must be pressed simultaneously.
Commands to be typed are represented in all lower case characters
on an individual line.
Options to click or select are printed
in bold (actions to be taken by user).
Names of publications and cross-referenced headings are printed in quotations.
Sidebars give critica l information
such as warnings and important
notes.
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Chapter 1:
Checking Out Your Notebook Computer
Checking Out Your Solo 2500................................ 6
Checking Out Your Solo 2500
Take a tour of your notebook to familiarize yourself with its options.
K eyboard and LCD panel
A
B
K
J
I
H
G
G
F
C
H
D
E
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Component Icon Description
A. Color Liquid Crys-
tal Display (LCD)
shown w/ 13.3” LCD
B. System status
Provides sharp, crisp resolution with backlit
anti-glare screen.
Indicates the system status modes.
indicators
(LCM - Liquid
Crystal Module)
C.Keyboard Provides full functionality of a desktop com-
puter keyboard. Many of these keys have
been assigned alternate functions, including
shortcut keys for Windows 95, Status Display
menus, and numeric keypad.
D. CD -ROM drive The
E. CD-ROM
emergency eject
hole
F. CD- R O M
eject button
G. Enhanced EZ
Provides manual eject capability to remove a
CD if power is unavailable. Insert a straight-
ened paper clip to eject the CD tray.
Ejects the CD-ROM tray from the drive. This
button is functional only when power is on.
Controls the cursor movement on the screen.
CD-ROM
reads data CDs or audio CDs.
Pad™ TouchPad
or EZ P oint™
H.Speakers Provides high quality sound reproduction for
software and audio CDs.
I. Power LED Indicates system power status:
•Steady green = power is On
• Blinking green = system is in suspend mode
or standby mode. The LED will flash every
four seconds.
• LED off = power is Off
J. Microphone Provides buil t-in omni -dir ectional audio
recording capability.
K. Power button Press to turn power ON or OFF. Can also be
configured to Suspend/Resume mode.
Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Notebook Computer 7
System Status Indicators (LCDs)
Indicator Icon Description
A. Battery gauge Appears when a battery is installed. Shows
battery activity and status.
•Battery contains 5 ticks (marks) to indicate
charge level where 1 tick = lowest charge
and 5 ticks = highest charge.
• Battery low - Icon appears with no ticks and
blinks.
•Battery malfunction - Icon appears with all
ticks blin ki ng.
B. Charge Displays when battery is charging on AC
C.AC adapter
(power)
D. Hard drive Displays when the computer accesses the
E. Floppy disk drive Displays when the computer accesses the
F. CD-ROM Displays when the com pu t er acc es s es the
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power. Turns off when battery is fully
charged.
Displays when system is powered by the AC
adapter.
hard drive.
floppy disk drive or LS120 drive.
CD-RO M d rive.
Indicator Icon Description
G.Scroll lock Visible when Scroll Lock is enabled.
H.Pad lock Visible when Pad Lock is enabled.
I. Caps lock Visible when Caps Lock is enabled.
J. System docked Visible when the system is docked.
Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Notebook Computer 9
Back ports panel
A
B
C
D
E
F
Port Icon Description
A. Fast IR (Infra-
red) port
B. Parallel port
(LPT1)
C.Docking port Connect an optional docking station to this
D. VGA port Connect the VGA monitor cable to this port.
E. Serial port Connect an optional serial device to this port.
Sends infrared signals bet ween the notebook
and a remote device that uses infrared (for
example, another computer, printer, or other
peripheral). Place infrared devices up to 3
feet (1 meter) apart.
Connect parallel device such as a printer to
this port.
port.
F. Fan intake Pulls air into chassis to keep system compo-
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nents cool.
Right side ports and ba ys
A
B
C
D
E
F
Component Icon Description
A. FDD (Floppy
Diskette Drive)/
LS120 drive
B. FDD/LS120
eject button
(Not shown)
LS120 emergency
eject hole
C.PC Card eject
buttons
D. PC Card slots Accepts two Type I or Type II PC Cards or
E. PS/2 port Connect the keyboard, mouse, numeric key-
Either a FDD or an LS120 drive is installed
here. (FDD shown)
Ejects the FDD or LS120 diskette from the
drive. The LS120 button is functional only
when power is on.
Provides manual eject capability to remove a
diskette if power is unavailable. See “Using
emergency eject f o r di sk ette and d isc med ia”
on Page 43.
Push once to release the eject button and
push a second time to eject the PC Card.
one Type III PC Card. (Install Type III PC
Card in the bottom slot.)
pad, or other external device to this port.
F. Power connector Connect the AC power adapter to t his port.
Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Notebook Computer 11
Left side ports and battery bay
A
B
D
C
E
G
F
I
H
Component Icon Description
A. Kensington lock
slot
B. Air outlet port Outlet for air intake to cool components.
C. Composite video
out (TV out)
D. USB (Universal
Serial Bus) ports
E. Battery bay Insert battery into the battery bay to power
F. Mic in Connect an external microphone to this port
G.Audio Line In Connect an external audio input source
Attach Kensington lock into this slot.
Connect a TV, VCR, or video camera to this
port.
Plug optional USB serial devices into these
ports.
your system with a battery.
to record audio. (1/8-inch/3.5-mm jack.)
(computer, stereo, VCR, etc.) to this port to
record or play audio through the notebook
speakers. (1/8 -inch/3.5- mm jack.)
H.Speaker out/
Headphone jack
I. Volume wheel Adjust built-in speaker volume, external speaker,
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Connect external speak ers or headphon es to
this port. Supports small unamplified speakers. (1/8-inch/3.5-mm jack.)
and headphone volume. Other port volume levels are controlled by multimedia software.
Bottom release latches and memory bay
A
B
C
D
Component Icon Description
A. Memory bay Open the memory bay cover to install/
remove SO-DIMM memory modules.
B. Battery release
latch
C.Battery pack bay Slide ba ttery pack into bay for battery power
D. System identifi-
cation label
Slide the latch to release the battery pack
from the battery pack bay.
and battery charging.
Provides product model number, serial num-
ber, display type, and processor speed.
Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Notebook Computer 13
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Chapter 2:
Getting Started
Getting Your System Running.............................. 16
Installing the battery pack .............................. 16
Connecting the AC power.............................. 18
Starting up your notebook.............................. 19
Getting Your System Ru nning
To get the computer started you’ll need to install the battery pack, connect
to AC power, open the LCD panel, and start up the system.
Installing the battery pack
Your notebook is powered by one of the longest-lasting batteries available,
shipped to you partially charged. When you first get started, you may want
to use the AC adapter to fully charge the battery and provide a constant
supply of power while you are checking out some of the notebook features.
If your battery is not installed, you need to install the battery pack and
charge it. You can charge the battery:
♦ When you are using your notebook with the AC adapter
♦ When the system is attached to AC power and in standby or suspend
mode
Note:
Battery life varies
depending on configuration,
power management
settings, and features used.
♦ When the system is attached to AC power and the system is turned off
The notebook can run on a fully charged battery for about 3 to 4 hours. Use
the battery gauge icon in the taskbar or battery gauge in the system
status indicator to track the available battery power. See “Monitoring the
battery status” on Page 59 to learn more about tracking battery status.
Battery life is affected by how much you use the system components such
as the hard drive, CD-ROM drive, LCD display, and other components.
Other factors such as the power management settings affect battery life.
See Chapter 4, “Managing Power Usage” for more information about
power management and monitoring the battery status.
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To install the battery pack
1.
Slide the battery pack into the battery pack bay.
2.
Push the battery until it snaps into place.
Chapter 2: Getting Started 17
Connecting the AC po wer
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.
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. Contact
Gatewa y about returning
defective AC adapters.
Your AC adapter comes in two parts:
♦ Power cord
♦ AC power adapter
To connect the AC adapter
1.
Connect the power cord to the AC power adapter.
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2.
Plug the AC power adapter into the notebook power connector on the
right side of the notebook near the back.
3.
Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.
Starting up your notebook
Once the battery is installed and the AC power adapter is plugged in you will
see the battery icon , the AC power icon , and the charge icon .
To startup the computer
1.
Slide the LCD panel latch to the right to release and open the LCD panel.
2.
Tilt the LCD panel to adjust for the proper viewing angle.
3.
Press the power button to turn your computer on.
Note:
The power button is preset
to On/Off mode. You can
set it to function either in
On/Off or Standby/Resume
mode using the BIOS setup
program. See “Setting the
power button” on Page 60
for more inf ormation about
changing power button
modes.
Chapter 2: Getting Started 19
Note:
This system ships with the
“Auto dim with battery”
feature enabled. A uto dim
cuts LCD power 50% when
your notebook is operating
on battery power. See
“Using the BIOS Setup
Utility” on Page 70 for more
information about changing
the Pow er menu options .
4.
F
+↑
F
Press
N
or
+↓
to change display brightness for suitable viewing.
N
Notebooks with a HPA screen, press
FN+
→ or
FN+
to control
←
display contrast.
To complete the first-time operating system setup
1.
Windows starts and the Regional Settings dialog box opens.
2.
Scroll down the list and select the regional setting.
3.
Click Next. The Keyboard Layout dialog box opens.
4.
Scroll down the list and select the keyboard layout.
5.
Click Next. The User Information dialog box opens.
6.
Enter your Name and Company (optional) in the User Information dialog box.
7.
Click Next. The License Agreement opens.
8.
Scroll through the License Agreement to read it.
9.
Click I accept the agreement, then click Next. The Certificate of Authenticity dialog box opens.
10.
Enter the Product ID number. This number is located on the
Certificate of Authenticity on the cover of the Windows manual.
11.
Click Next. The Start Wizard window opens.
12.
Click Finish. The Time Properties dialog box opens.
13.
Set the Time Zone and Time.
14.
Click OK. The Add Printer Wizard dialog box opens.
15.
Click Next.
16.
Select a printer from the list and click Next.
- OR -
Cancel to skip the printer setup.
click
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17.
Select the printer port (usually LPT1).
18.
Click Next. The Printer Name dialog box opens.
19.
Name the printer leaving the default name or rename the printer.
20.
Click Next.
21.
Click Yes or No to print a test page.
22.
Click Finish. The Welcome dialog box opens.
Chapter 2: Getting Started 21
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Chapter 3:
Using Your Notebook
Using Your Solo 2500................................................ 24
Using the keyboard..............................................24
Using key combinations......................................25
Using the LCD.....................................................29
Using the pointing device....................................31
Using the audio....................................................39
Using diskette media (3.5" or LS120 diskettes).41
Using disc media (CD-ROM).............................42
Removing and replacing the hard disk drive......44
Using PC Cards ...................................................46
Using the IR port .................................................48
Using the USB ports............................................51
Using McAfee VirusScan ...................................52
Using Your Solo 2500
This chapter covers using the components on your computer. Spend some
time getting familiar with the versatility built into your Solo notebook.
Using the ke yboard
Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that has the full functionality of
a desktop computer keyboard. Many of the keys have been assigned
alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows 95, function keys
for specific system operations, and pad lock keys for the numeric keypad.
A
D
24 Using Your Gateway Solo 2500 Multimedia Notebook
C
B
Key Action
A. Fn (function)
Combination
keys
B. Fn (function)
keys
C.Windows logo
key
D. Numeric keypad
Press
(blue) to perform a specific function. For example,
FN+F2
Press
as
Press to activate the Windows
Press
key plus one of the Fn Combination keys
F
N
shows the Pop-up status display.
key plus another Fn Combinatio n key (such
F
N
F2, F3, F4
, etc.) to perform a specific function.
Start
to activate the numeric keypad.
FN+F9
button menu.
Using key combinations
For normal key functions:
♦ Press the key to get numerals, punctuation marks, and lower case
letters.
♦ Press the key together with the
upper case letters.
Special keys
S
key to get symbols and standard
HIFT
The following keys help you use shortcuts when working with some
software:
Key Descripti on
Use this key to disp lay th e Windows Start menu.
Use this key to provide quick access to shortcut menus
and help assistants in Windows.
Chapter 3: Using Your Notebook 25
Function keys
Press the
F
key together with one of the following keys (with blue letters)
N
to get these “on-the-fly” functions:
Key
Description
Combination
+
Displays the power st atus display for the Pop-up Status
Display pro gr am in th e upper le ft corner of the Wi ndo ws
95 desktop. Press the key combination again to make
the display disappear. See “Pop-up status display” on
Page 60.
Toggles between the L CD displa y, external monitor, bo th
displays at the same time, or TV display (NTSC or PAL
format) as the active display. See “Using the LCD” on
Page 29.
Places the system in Standb y mo de. See “Using the
suspend and standby modes” on Page 61 f o r mo re information about the Standby mode.
Makes temporary changes to the power management
(PM) mode settings by toggling the setting options:
•PM ON - enables power management with AC or battery power
•PM DC - enables power management when the notebook is using battery power only.
•PM OFF - disables power management.
The selected option is not saved when the system is
turned off. The power management settings selected in
the BIOS setup program are effective when the system
is restarted.
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Enables the Pad Lock function so you can use the
numeric keypad.
The Pad Lock icon stays lit while this function is
enabled. Press the key combination again to make the
display disappear.
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