Gateway 9150 schematic

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Contents
1Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Connecting AC power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Starting your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Waking up your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Turning off your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Using the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using the EZ Pad touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using an external mouse or keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
System status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Multi-function buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2 Using Your Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Adjusting the LCD panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Customizing the multi-function buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Using diskettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Using the CD/DVD drive and multimedia features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Inserting a CD/DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Listening to audio CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Recording and playing audio files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Using the Media Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Playing a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Connecting the modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Connecting the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Using PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Using the USB port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Changing batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Changing option bay modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Upgrading memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Replacing the hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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3 Travel Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Changing power settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
4 Using the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Learning about the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Setting up an Internet account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Accessing your Internet account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Using the World Wide Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Connecting to a Web site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Downloading files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Using e-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Sending e-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Checking your e-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
5Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
For more information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Microsoft Windows guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Discover Windows 98 tutorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Online help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
QuickANSWERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Gateway Web site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Before calling for technical support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Technical support resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
6 Safety, Regulator y, and Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
American users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Canadian users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
European users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Japanese users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Australia and New Zealand users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
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Getting Started
This chapter provides basic information about your Gateway computer
hardware and software. Read this chapter to:
Learn how to connect power, start the notebook, and turn off the
notebook
Learn how to operate the pointing device and keyboard
Understand indicators
Identify all ports, connectors, and buttons
Learn about available a ccessories
2 Getting Started
Connecting AC power
Your notebook battery was shipped to you partially charged and ready to use.
You may want to use the AC adapter to complete charging the battery while
you are checking out some of the features.
To connect the AC adapter:
1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.
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
Gateway about returning defective AC adapters.
Connecting ACpower 3
2
Plug the AC adapter into the notebook power connector.
3 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.
4 Getting Started
Starting your computer
To start your computer:
1 Slide the latches on the front of your notebook outward and lift the cover.
2 Press the power button.
The power button is preset to On/Off mode. Y ou can also set it to function
in either Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. For more
information on changing the power button mode, see “C hanging settings
in Windows 98” on page 45.
3 The first time you turn on your computer, follow the on-screen
instructions to complete the software setup. For information on signing
up for an Internet Service Provider (ISP) account, see “Setting up an
Internet account” on p age 55.
W aking up your computer
When you have not used your computer for several minutes, it will go
into a power-saving mode called Standby. While in Standby , the computer
screen darkens and the power indicator light blinks every two seconds.
When you are ready to use your computer, “wake” it up by pressing a
button or key on the keyboard. For more information on changing
power-saving settings, see “Changing power settings” on page 45.
Turning off your computer 5
T urning off your computer
To turn off your notebook:
1 Click Start, then select Shut Down. The Shut Down Windows dialog bo x
opens.
2 Select Shut down, then click OK. Windows shuts down your computer.
If your computer does not respond to keyboard or mouse commands and
you are unable to use the Shut Down option, press and hold the power
button for at least four seconds.
6 Getting Started
Using the keyboard
Your notebook features a keyboard that has the same functionality as a
desktop computer keyboard. Many of the keys have been assign ed alternate
functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for system
operations, and a Pad Lock key that enables the embedded numeric keypad.
A Fn combination k eys
B Numeric keypad
C Win do ws k ey
D Fn (function) key
C
D
B
A
Using the keyboard 7
Using function key combinations
Press the FN key together with one of the following keys to perform the
function:
Combination Key Function
Displays the power status in the upper left corner of the
Windows desktop. Press the key combination again to
make the power status disappear.
Toggles between the LCD display, external monitor, or
both displays at the same time.
Activates Standby mode in Windows 98 and Suspend
mode in Windows95 and Windows NT. Pres s the power
button to bring the notebook out of Standby/Suspend
mode.
Activates Pad Lock so you can use the embedded
numeric keypad. The Pad Lock status indicator stays lit
while this function is enabled.
Activates Scroll Lock so you can scroll through large
volumes of text in some applications. The Scroll Lock
status indicator stays lit while this function is enabled.
Increases LCD brightness.
Decreases LCD brightness.
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Combination
key
Function
8 Getting Started
Using the EZ Pad touchpad
Like a mouse, the EZ Pad
®
touchpad pointing device controls the pointer
movements on the display. You can also use an external mouse.
A EZ Pad touchpad
B Left EZ Pad button (for left mouse clicks)
C Right EZ Pad button (for right mouse clicks)
A
B
C
Using the keyboard 9
Mouse and touchpad action equivalents
This touchpad uses one surface for both mouse and wheel actions, which
means you can perform all of the wheel mouse actions without using the
buttons on the notebook.
When your finger reaches the edges of the touchpad, you can continue to
move the pointer an d drag objects. You can also move horizontally and
vertically without being constrained by the size of the touchpad. This is
especially useful when dragging objects and selecting text becaus e there is no
need to remove your finger until the action is complete.
To... ...do this:
Move pointer Slide finger.
Left button click Tap one finger.
Left button
double-click
Double-tap one finger.
Left button drag Double-tap and drag.
10 Getting Started
Changing touchpad properties
Use the following procedure to change EZ Pad properties including pointer
size, button assignments, pointer speed and acceleration, scrolling speed, and
edge motion.
To customize the EZ Pad touchpad:
1 Double-click on the taskbar. The Mouse Properties window opens.
2 Click a tab in the Mouse Prop erties window , then customize the touchpa d
functions.
To find more help about using the touchpad, click on the taskbar, then
select
Help.
Using an external mouse or keyboard
Y ou can attach an external mouse or keyboard to the notebook using the PS/2,
USB, or serial port. You do not need to shut down the notebook before
connecting to an external P S/2 mouse or keyboard.
Use smart Edges Double-tap and drag.
When your finge r stop s
at an edge of the
touchpad, the pointer
continue s moving
across the s creen.
Scroll up and down Place finger on right
edge of the touchpad
and move up/d own.
To... ...do this:
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System status indicators
This light... turns on when...
A The hard disk is accessed.
B The diskette drive, ZIP drive, or CD/DVD
drive is accessed.
C The Caps Lock is enabled.
D The Pad Loc k is enabl ed.
E The Scroll Lock is enabled.
B
C
D
E
A
A
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12 Getting Started
Multi-function buttons
Button Icon Description
A Volume controls Adjust volume. Left button increases volume. Right
button decreases volume.
B Mute Turns off all sound. Press again to turn sound on.
C E-mail Launches an e-mail program.
D Web browser Launches your Web browser.
E Help Launches Help.
F Shortcut Launches a prog ram you specify. To pro gram this button
to launch a specific program, see “Customizing the
multi-function buttons” on page 20.
G Power Turns power on and off. Can also be configured to
Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. For more
information on mapping the power button to power
saving mod es, see “To change advanced p ower
managemen t settings :” on page 4 8.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
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Front
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Component Icon Description
A Release latches Release the LCD panel.
B Speakers Provide stereo output.
C Battery indicator light Indicates battery charge status:
Green Battery is fully charged.
Orange Bat tery is charg ing.
D Power indicator light Indicates notebook power status:
Steady Po wer is o n.
Blinking Notebook is in Standby mode.
Off Po wer is of f o r syst em is in Hibe rnat e
(save to disk) mode.
C
D
A
B
14 Getting Started
Back
Component Icon Description
A Network jack Provides an Ethernet 10/100 c onnec tion to a
network.
B Modem jack Connects the built-in modem to an analog
phone system using a standard telephone
cable.
C Keyboard or mouse port Connects your notebook to an ex tern al PS/2
keyboard or mouse. With a PS/2 Y-splitter,
you can connect an external mouse and
keyboard at the same time.
D Parallel port Connects your notebook to a parallel device ,
such as a printer.
E Serial port Connects your notebook to a serial device,
such as a serial mouse.
F External monitor port Connects your notebook to an external VGA
monitor using an analog video cable.
G USB port Connects your notebook to a USB device,
such as a USB scanner.
H Power connector Connects your notebook to the Gateway
Solo 2150 AC adapter.
I Cooling fan outlet Helps cool internal components.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
IH
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Right side
Component Icon Description
A Diskette drive Accepts standard 3.5-inch diskettes.
B Diskette activity light Indicates diskett e activity . While this light is
on, do not eject the diskette.
C Diskette eject button Ejects a diskette from the drive.
D CD/DVD or ZIP drive The CD/DVD drive accepts all CDs. The
DVD drive also accepts DVDs. The ZIP
drive accepts only ZIP disks.
E CD/DVD activity light Indicates CD/DVD activity. While this light
is on, do not open the drive tray.
F CD/DVD eject button Ejects the CD/DVD drive tray.
G CD/DVD manual tray
release
Lets you open the CD/DVD drive tray
manually using a straightened paper clip.
H Hard drive face plate Provides access to the hard drive.
I Microphone In Connects your notebook to an external
microphone.
J Speaker
Out/Headphone jack
Connects y our note book to ex ternal
speakers or headphones.
A
B
C
D
E
G
F
H
I
J
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Left side
Component Icon Description
A Kensington lock slot Used with a Kensington cable lock to secure your
notebook to a heavy or immovable object.
B PC Card slots Accept one T ype III PC Card o r two T ype I or II PC Car ds.
For more information, see Using PC Cards on page 30.
C PC Card eject
buttons
Eject PC Cards from PC card slots.
D Battery bay Contains the battery for power and for charging.
A
B
C
D
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Bottom
Component Icon Description
A Hard drive face plate Provides access to the hard drive.
B Memory bay Memory bay contains one SO-DIMM memory
module slot.
C Modular bay latch Releases the CD/DVD or ZIP drive.
D Modular bay Contains a CD/DVD drive or ZIP drive.
E Battery bay Holds the battery.
F Battery release latch Releases the battery so you can swap it for
a fully charged battery.
G System label Provides system information.
A
C
B
D
G
F
E
18 Getting Started
Accessories
Gateway offers many accessories that can help you make the most of using
your Solo notebook:
Batteries
Automobile/airplane power adapters
Memory modules and hard drives
External keyboards and speakers
Modem and network cards
Tape backup units
Carrying cases
Printers
Software
Important For more information on these or other Gateway
accessories for your noteb ook, vis it the Gateway Web site
at www.gateway.com or call 800-846-2000.
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Using Y our
Notebook
This chapter provides information on using your Gateway computer . Read this
chapter to find out how to:
Adjust the display panel angle and brightness
Use and program the multifunction buttons
Use the diskette and CD/DVD drives
Record and play audio files
View video files
Connect the modem
Install PC Cards
Replace the battery
Swap drive modules
Replace the har d drive
20 Using Your Notebook
Adjusting the LCD panel
Your notebook features a color LCD TFT panel that provides sharp resolution
and up to 16 million colors.
To adjust the viewing angle of the display:
Tilt the display panel forward or backward.
To control display brightness:
Press the FN key together with the up arrow or down arrow key.
This notebook is shipped with the Auto dim with battery feature
enabled. Auto dim cuts LCD power 50% when your notebook is operating
on battery power. To learn how to disable this feature, see Changing
power settings on page 45.
Customizing the multi-function
buttons
The Multi-function Keyboard utility lets you change the actions of some of
the multi-function buttons. For a description of the buttons, see
Multi-function buttons on page 12.
To program the multi-function buttons:
1 Click Start, then select Settings, then Control Panel.
2 Double-click the Multi-function Keyboard icon. The Gateway
Multi-function Keyboard utility window opens.
3 Click the tab for the button to change which program each button starts.
Using diskettes 21
Using diskettes
The diskette drive uses 3.5-inch diskettes (sometimes called floppies or floppy
disks). Diskettes are useful for saving files for archive purposes or to use on
another computer.
To use a diskette:
1 Insert the diskette into the diskette drive with the label facing up.
2 To access a file on the diskette, use a pro gram to view the drive A:
contents, then locate and open the file.
3 T o remove the diskette, make sure the drive activity light is off, then press
the diskette eject button. The diskette is ejected from the drive.
Warning Do not expose diskettes to water or magnetic fields.
Exposure could damage the data on the diskette.
22 Using Your Notebook
Using the CD/DVD drive and
multimedia features
You can use your computer to enjoy a wide variety of multimedia (audio and
video) features, such as making recordings, listening to audio CDs, and
watching DVD mo vies.
Inserting a CD/DVD
To insert a CD/DVD:
1 Press the eject button on the CD/DVD drive, then pull the disc tray
completely open.
2 Place the CD/DVD in the tray with the label side up, then press down
carefully on the disc until it snaps into place.
3 Push the tray in until it closes.
Adjusting the volume
Y ou c an use the volume controls to a djust the overall volume and the volume
of specific sound devices in your computer.
To adjust overall volume level:
Click the volume control icon on the taskbar, then drag the slider to
change the volume or s elect the
Mute check box to turn off all sound.
- OR -
On the keyboard, press the volume buttons to change the volume,
or press the mute button to turn off all sound.
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To adjust specific volume levels:
1 Double-click the volume control icon on the taskbar. The
SB AudioPCI 64V Mixer dialog box opens.
2 Drag the volume level and balance sliders for the device you want to
adjust, then close the window. For more information about the volume
controls, select
Help in the Volume Con trol dial og box.
24 Using Your Notebook
Listening to audio CDs
Use the CD/DVD drive and the Windows CD Player to play, pause,
fast-forward, rewind, or go to the next or prev ious track on any audio CD.
To play a CD:
Insert an audio CD into the CD/DVD drive. The CD Player opens and
the CD plays.
If the CD Player do es not open automatically when you insert the CD,
open it from the Start menu by clicking
Start, then selecting Programs,
Accessories, Entertainment or Multimedia, then CD Player. When the
CD Player opens, click the (play) button.
If you do not hear the audio or you want to increase or decrease the volume,
see Adjusting the volume on page 22.
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