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Using Your Solo 2550 Contents
Using Your
Solo 2550
Contents
Learning about
Your Notebook
Keyboard and
LCD
Front
Back
Right
side
Left
side
Bottom
System status
indicators
For more
information...
Accessories
Using Your
Notebook
Connecting AC
power
Turning on the
notebook
Using the
keyboard
·
Function
combination keys
·
Pad Lock keys
Using pointing
devices
·
Using the EZ Pad
touchpad
·
Using the EZ Point
·
Connecting an
external mouse
Using
audio
·
Adjusting volume
·
Making an audio
recording
Learning about Your
Notebook
This chapter shows features and options that are available on your notebook. It also
describes the various resources that you can access for more information.
Keyboard and LCD
Component Description
A TFT Color Liquid Crystal Display
(LCD)
Backlit anti-glare screen
B
Keyboard
Provides the full functionality of a
desktop computer keyboard.
C
EZ PadTM touchpad or EZ PointTM
stickpoint
Controls the pointer movement on the
screen.
Front
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·
Changing the audio
source
·
Playing CDs
·
Playing DVDs
Using
video
·
Changing screen
resolution
Connecting the
modem
Using PC
Cards
Using USB
ports
Using the
infrared port
Replacing the
hard disk drive
·
Preventing static
electricity
Managing Power
Use
Checking battery
status
Maximizing
battery life
Swapping
batteries
Recalibrating the
battery
Managing
power
·
Windows98
·
Windows95 and
WindowsNT
Using the Power
menu
Using the Internet
Learning about
the Internet
Setting up an
Internet account
·
Accessing your
Internet account
Component Description
A
Microphone Use to record sound when the system is recording.
B
Power LED Check LED for notebook power status:
Steady green - power is ON.
Blinking green - notebook is in suspend or standby
mode. The LED flashes every four seconds.
LED off - power is OFF.
C Cover release
button
Open notebook cover by sliding right.
D
CD/DVD drive
Insert data or audio CD discs into this drive. Optional DVD
drive reads DVD and CD discs.
E CD/DVD Eject
button
Press to eject the CD/DVD tray from the drive.
Back
Component Icon Description
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Using the
WorldWideWeb
·
Connecting to a
Website
·
Downloading files
Using email
·
Sending e-mail
·
Checking your e-mail
Safety, Regulatory,
and Notices
·
American users
·
Canadian users
·
European users
·
Japanese users
·
Australia and New
Zealand users
A Parallel port
(LPT1)
Connect a parallel device such as a
printer to this port.
B
Docking port
Connect an optional docking station to
this port.
C
IR (Infrared) port
Enable this port to connect your
notebook to separate devices (printers,
peripherals, other computers) using
infrared signals that travel between
the notebook and the remote device.
D
VGA port
Connect an external monitor cable to
this port.
E
Serial port
Connect an optional serial device to
this port.
Right side
Component Icon Description
A Diskette drive or LS120
drive
Insert either a standard or
LS120 diskette (for LS120
drives only) into this slot.
B Diskette drive eject
button
Press the eject button to
remove a diskette from the
drive.
C
Modem jack (optional)
Connect the notebook onboard modem to an analog
phone system by plugging a
phone line into this jack and to
a phone wall jack.
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D
PC Card eject buttons
Press the eject button to
remove PC Cards from PC
Card slots. See "Using PC
Cards for more information.
E
PC Card slots
Insert PC Cards Type I, II, or
III into these slots.
See "Using
PC Cards for more
information.
F PS/2 port
Connect the keyboard, mouse,
numeric keypad, or other
external device to this port.
G
Power connector
Connect the AC power adapter
to this port.
.
Left side
Component Icon Description
A
Kensington lock slot
Attach a Kensington lock
cable into this slot.
B USB (Universal Serial
Bus) ports
Plug USB serial devices
into these ports.
C
Battery bay
Insert battery into this
bay.
D
Mic In
Connect an external
microphone to this port to
record audio (1/8-inch/3.5mm jack).
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E
Audio Line In
Connect an external audio
input source (computer,
stereo, VCR, etc.) to this
port to record or play
audio through the
notebook speakers (1/8inch/3.5-mm jack).
F Speaker Out/
Headphone jack
Connect external speakers
or headphones to this port.
Supports small unamplified
speakers (1/8-inch/3.5mm jack).
G
Volume wheel
Use to adjust volume for
built-in speakers, external
speakers, and
headphones. Other port
volume levels are
controlled by multimedia
software.
Bottom
Component Icon Description
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A System identification
label
Find the product model
number, serial number,
display type, and
processor speed on this
label.
B
Diskette drive slot
Insert either a standard
diskette drive or LS120
drive into this slot.
C
Battery release latch
Slide to release battery
pack.
D
Hard disk drive bay
Open the cover to replace
hard disk drive.
E
Memory bay
Open the memory bay
cover to install or remove
SO-DIMM memory
modules.
System status indicators
This indicator icon appears... when...
Battery gauge
A battery is installed. It shows battery
activity and status.
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Charge
A battery is charging on AC power. Turns
off when battery is fully charged.
AC power
adapter
The notebook is powered by the AC
adapter.
Hard drive The notebook accesses the hard drive.
Diskette drive
The notebook accesses the diskette drive or
LS120 drive.
CD/DVD drive The notebook accesses the CD/DVD drive.
Scroll lock The scroll lock is enabled.
Pad lock The pad lock is enabled.
Caps lock The caps lock is enabled.
System docked The notebook is docked.
For more information...
In addition to this user guide, these resources are available to help you get the most
from your Gateway notebook:
Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your Gateway Solo Notebook
This manual contains information about managing system resources, preserving your
system performance, reinstalling your operating system and drivers, and
troubleshooting.
Microsoft Windows manual
This manual addressed many questions about Windows for both beginners and
advanced users. Use this manual to find information about using the operating
system, getting help, using applications, organizing your files, troubleshooting,
maintaining your notebook, and learning about advanced features such as connecting
to a network.
Welcome to Windows
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The interactive Windows tutorial helps you become more familiar with Windows
features and learn more about using and getting the most out of your notebook. The
tutorial opens when you first start Windows. If you want to use the tutorial later, click
Start, then select Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then Welcome to Windows.
Online help
Most applications provide online help. You can use online help to find out more about
the application and to get information about how to complete tasks.
To use help, select Help or Contents and Index from the Help menu in an application.
When the help window opens, you can select one of three tabs:
Contents provides a list of topics and help information about tasks you can do in
Windows.
Index lets you search the entire help file for topics using keywords. Keywords are
assigned to each help topic.
Search lets you search for any word that appears in a help
file.
Microsoft Office assistants
In addition to standard help, Microsoft Office applications provide animated characters
called assistants. You can ask an assistant a question to get information about a task.
To use an assistant, select Help from the Help menu in a Microsoft Office application,
then click Help.
Gateway Web site (www.gateway.com)
If you have a subscription to an Internet service provider, visit the technical support
section of the Gateway web site for notebook support help, system specifications,
technical documents, tech tips, frequently asked questions (FAQs), glossary, software
library with BIOS updates, and other resources that can help you make the most of
using your notebook.
Accessories
Gateway offers various accessories that can help you make the most of using your
Solo notebook:
Port
replicators
Docking
stations
Battery
packs
Battery
chargers
Automobile/airplane
adapters
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Memory
modules
External
keyboards
External
monitors
Speakers
Carrying
cases
Printers
Tape backup
units
Hard
drives
Modems
Network
cards
Software
Uninterruptable Power Supplies
(UPS)
For more information on these or other Gateway accessories for your notebook, visit
our Web site at www.gateway.com or call 1.800.846.2000.
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Learning about Your
Notebook
This chapter shows features and options that are available on your notebook. It also
describes the various resources that you can access for more information.
Keyboard and LCD
Component Description
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A TFT Color Liquid Crystal Display
(LCD)
Backlit anti-glare screen
B
Keyboard
Provides the full functionality of a
desktop computer keyboard.
C
EZ PadTM touchpad or EZ PointTM
stickpoint
Controls the pointer movement on the
screen.
Front
Component Description
A
Microphone Use to record sound when the system is recording.
B
Power LED Check LED for notebook power status:
Steady green - power is ON.
Blinking green - notebook is in suspend or standby
mode. The LED flashes every four seconds.
LED off - power is OFF.
C Cover release
button
Open notebook cover by sliding right.
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D
CD/DVD drive
Insert data or audio CD discs into this drive. Optional DVD
drive reads DVD and CD discs.
E CD/DVD Eject
button
Press to eject the CD/DVD tray from the drive.
Back
Component Icon Description
A Parallel port
(LPT1)
Connect a parallel device such as a
printer to this port.
B
Docking port
Connect an optional docking station to
this port.
C
IR (Infrared) port
Enable this port to connect your
notebook to separate devices (printers,
peripherals, other computers) using
infrared signals that travel between
the notebook and the remote device.
D
VGA port
Connect an external monitor cable to
this port.
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E
Serial port
Connect an optional serial device to
this port.
Right side
Component Icon Description
A Diskette drive or LS120
drive
Insert either a standard or
LS120 diskette (for LS120
drives only) into this slot.
B Diskette drive eject
button
Press the eject button to
remove a diskette from the
drive.
C
Modem jack (optional)
Connect the notebook onboard modem to an analog
phone system by plugging a
phone line into this jack and to
a phone wall jack.
D
PC Card eject buttons
Press the eject button to
remove PC Cards from PC
Card slots.
See "Using PC
Cards for more information.
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E
PC Card slots
Insert PC Cards Type I, II, or
III into these slots. See "Using
PC Cards for more
information.
F PS/2 port
Connect the keyboard, mouse,
numeric keypad, or other
external device to this port.
G
Power connector
Connect the AC power adapter
to this port.
.
Left side
Component Icon Description
A
Kensington lock slot
Attach a Kensington lock
cable into this slot.
B USB (Universal Serial
Bus) ports
Plug USB serial devices
into these ports.
C
Battery bay
Insert battery into this
bay.
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D
Mic In
Connect an external
microphone to this port to
record audio (1/8-inch/3.5mm jack).
E
Audio Line In
Connect an external audio
input source (computer,
stereo, VCR, etc.) to this
port to record or play
audio through the
notebook speakers (1/8inch/3.5-mm jack).
F Speaker Out/
Headphone jack
Connect external speakers
or headphones to this port.
Supports small unamplified
speakers (1/8-inch/3.5mm jack).
G
Volume wheel
Use to adjust volume for
built-in speakers, external
speakers, and
headphones. Other port
volume levels are
controlled by multimedia
software.
Bottom
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Component Icon Description
A System identification
label
Find the product model
number, serial number,
display type, and
processor speed on this
label.
B
Diskette drive slot
Insert either a standard
diskette drive or LS120
drive into this slot.
C
Battery release latch
Slide to release battery
pack.
D
Hard disk drive bay
Open the cover to replace
hard disk drive.
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E
Memory bay
Open the memory bay
cover to install or remove
SO-DIMM memory
modules.
System status indicators
This indicator icon appears... when...
Battery gauge
A battery is installed. It shows battery
activity and status.
Charge
A battery is charging on AC power. Turns
off when battery is fully charged.
AC power
adapter
The notebook is powered by the AC
adapter.
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Hard drive The notebook accesses the hard drive.
Diskette drive
The notebook accesses the diskette drive or
LS120 drive.
CD/DVD drive The notebook accesses the CD/DVD drive.
Scroll lock The scroll lock is enabled.
Pad lock The pad lock is enabled.
Caps lock The caps lock is enabled.
System docked The notebook is docked.
For more information...
In addition to this user guide, these resources are available to help you get the most
from your Gateway notebook:
Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your Gateway Solo Notebook
This manual contains information about managing system resources, preserving your
system performance, reinstalling your operating system and drivers, and
troubleshooting.
Microsoft Windows manual
This manual addressed many questions about Windows for both beginners and
advanced users. Use this manual to find information about using the operating
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system, getting help, using applications, organizing your files, troubleshooting,
maintaining your notebook, and learning about advanced features such as connecting
to a network.
Welcome to Windows
The interactive Windows tutorial helps you become more familiar with Windows
features and learn more about using and getting the most out of your notebook. The
tutorial opens when you first start Windows. If you want to use the tutorial later, click
Start, then select Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then Welcome to Windows.
Online help
Most applications provide online help. You can use online help to find out more about
the application and to get information about how to complete tasks.
To use help, select Help or Contents and Index from the Help menu in an application.
When the help window opens, you can select one of three tabs:
Contents provides a list of topics and help information about tasks you can do in
Windows.
Index lets you search the entire help file for topics using keywords. Keywords are
assigned to each help topic.
Search lets you search for any word that appears in a help
file.
Microsoft Office assistants
In addition to standard help, Microsoft Office applications provide animated characters
called assistants. You can ask an assistant a question to get information about a task.
To use an assistant, select Help from the Help menu in a Microsoft Office application,
then click Help.
Gateway Web site (www.gateway.com)
If you have a subscription to an Internet service provider, visit the technical support
section of the Gateway web site for notebook support help, system specifications,
technical documents, tech tips, frequently asked questions (FAQs), glossary, software
library with BIOS updates, and other resources that can help you make the most of
using your notebook.
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Accessories
Gateway offers various accessories that can help you make the most of using your
Solo notebook:
Port
replicators
Docking
stations
Battery
packs
Battery
chargers
Automobile/airplane
adapters
Memory
modules
External
keyboards
External
monitors
Speakers
Carrying
cases
Printers
Tape backup
units
Hard
drives
Modems
Network
cards
Software
Uninterruptable Power Supplies
(UPS)
For more information on these or other Gateway accessories for your notebook, visit
our Web site at www.gateway.com or call 1.800.846.2000.
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Notebook
Connecting AC power
Your notebook battery was shipped to you partially charged and ready to use. You
may want to use the AC adapter while you are checking out some of the features to
complete charging the battery.
Your AC adapter consists of an AC power adapter and a power cord.
Warning
Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. The replacement cord must
be of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or it may
damage the notebook.
Warning
Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter. The AC adapter has no userreplaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The AC adapter has dangerous
voltages that can cause serious personal injury or death. Contact Gateway
about returning defective AC adapters.
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.
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3. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.
Turning on the notebook
To turn on the notebook:
1. Open your notebook by sliding the latch on the front face of your notebook to
the right and releasing the cover.
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2. Press the power button.
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 utility. See "Using the
Power menu for more information about changing power button modes.
Using the keyboard
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